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Looking for the best events and things to do in Singapore this October? Discover 21 current picks spanning arts and culture, Halloween celebrations, pop-culture experiences, live entertainment, dining, family activities, pet-friendly fun and more. Organising something noteworthy? You can also submit your event here.

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Last updated: 16 October 2026

21 Best Things to Do in Singapore in October 2026

Events are arranged by their final active date, with the most time-sensitive listings appearing first. Selected experiences continue beyond October.

10–18 OCTOBER: Browse 30+ curated brands and meet local makers at The Living Archive 2026.

16–18 & 23–25 OCTOBER: Solve puzzles and face supernatural scares inside a cursed village at Spookerz 2026: The Curse of Horrorwood.

UNTIL 31 OCTOBER: Discover Peranakan-inspired flavours at Fairmont Singapore with Asian Market Café’s Taste of Peranakan halal buffet, with 50% off for diners using eligible cards.

UNTIL 31 OCTOBER: Feast on seafood favourites at Royal Plaza on Scotts with Carousel’s halal Lobster Claws Lunch Buffet, available daily for S$61++.

UNTIL 31 OCTOBER: Explore the flavours of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang with Permata’s 1-for-1 Flavours of the East Coast halal buffet.

17, 24 & 31 OCTOBER: Solve a murder mystery before a neon pool party at Pool Party Panic 2026.

31 OCTOBER: Relive memorable anime moments with live music at Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert.

31 OCTOBER: Explore six spooky school-themed zones, carnival games and a costume contest at Farm Fright 2026: Homecoming – After Dark, with free general admission upon RSVP.

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER: Follow Merli through five Singapore-inspired legends in the Legend Keepers family quest.

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER: Meet costumed Minions, Kuromi and more during Trick or Thrills 2026.

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER: Explore neon marine art and luminous performances at Into the Glowcean 2026.

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER: Brave four haunted houses and two scare zones at Halloween Horror Nights 14.

17 OCTOBER–1 NOVEMBER: Enjoy sensory play, entertainment and Halloween fun at Singapore Dog Festival 2026.

17 OCTOBER–1 NOVEMBER: Explore haunted-school scare zones, carnival activities and trick-or-treating across three clubhouses at SpoOktober 2026: Detention After Dark.

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER: Follow Ranger Buddies through a playful Halloween mystery at The Mischief Within at Mandai, featuring daytime family activities and selected evening adventures.

21 OCTOBER–1 NOVEMBER: Discover over 100 films from more than 50 countries, including Asian cinema, international productions and special screenings, at the Singapore International Film Festival 2026.

16 OCTOBER–11 NOVEMBER: Discover exclusive collectibles, fashion merchandise and Toy Story-themed installations at Clarke Quay during Toy Story × PEACEMINUSONE: THE FIRST FAN, a limited-time collaboration featuring G-Dragon’s fashion label.

UNTIL 15 NOVEMBER: Explore four connected horror zones inspired by Asian folklore at Haw Ror Villa 5! – Back from the Dead.

UNTIL 22 NOVEMBER: Explore interactive art, science and play at REINVENTION: ALLPLAY.

UNTIL 21 JANUARY 2027: Ride a Pokémon-themed cable car and collect exclusive cards during the Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure.

16 OCTOBER 2026–31 JANUARY 2027: Discover contemporary photographic works, exhibitions and artist programmes at the Singapore International Photography Festival 2026.