PSLE Marking Days 2026 fall from 12 to 14 October, giving families a welcome long weekend from 10 to 14 October. With no school on these dates, make the most of your time together!
Catch the F1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement at Suntec City, explore Bloomyard at Gardens by the Bay, or visit the National Museum’s 139th Anniversary celebrations. Halloween fans can head to Curiosity Cove or Universal Studios Singapore, while younger kids will love Sesame Street Magical Art World at Marina Square. From padel at the Gardens to art trails at One Holland Village, there’s something for every family this October break!
1. Marina Square Singapore Presents: SESAME STREET MAGICAL ART WORLD Chapter 2
Marina Square presents Sesame Street Magical Art World Chapter 2, a multi-sensory exhibition reimagining beloved characters through contemporary art. Families can hunt for large-scale inflatables, including a 7-metre Cookie Monster, and explore immersive rooms like Reflections of Neon, Floral Fantasy, and Doodle Wonderland. The experience features interactive installations, photo opportunities, and works by global artists.
Admission passes are redeemable with mall spending. It’s a playful, Instagram-worthy outing for art lovers and Sesame Street fans alike.
📅 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2026
📍 Marina Square
For more information, visit Sesame Street Magical Art World.
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2. KFC and Mandai X Kick Off Children’s Day With Year-Long Ranger Buddies Collaboration
KFC Singapore and Mandai X have launched a year-long Ranger Buddies collaboration, turning mealtimes into “Mission Time.” With every Lil’ Bucket Meal, children receive limited-edition collectible cards featuring wildlife and digital missions accessible via the Ranger Buddies app. The partnership aims to spark curiosity about nature and encourage small actions for the environment.
KFC outlets become Ranger Buddies Outposts, offering immersive experiences and rewards. It’s a fun, purposeful way to blend family dining with learning about wildlife conservation.
For more information, visit KFC x Ranger Buddies.
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3. Curiosity Cove hosts its inaugural Halloween event – The Mischief Within
Candy bags in hand, guests get in the spirit of Treat or Trick by tracking down roving crew around Curiosity Cove to sweeten the night. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Curiosity Cove hosts its inaugural Halloween event, “The Mischief Within,” inviting families into a playful mystery. The “Boo-tiful Day” experience offers carnival games, crafts like neon glow painting, and trick-or-treating. The spookier “Sundown” session features an after-dark trail with challenges, a bubble performance, and a best-dressed parade.
A Play & Stay bundle extends the adventure with an overnight tent stay. With Halloween-themed treats and activities for young Ranger Buddies, it’s a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season.
📅 1 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
📍 Curiosity Cove
For more information, visit Curiosity Cove Halloween.
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4. Suntec City Gears Up for F1® Race Season with Exclusive Rewards & More
Suntec City is gearing up for F1 race season with exclusive shopping rewards, dining perks, and a special LEGO F1 experience. Shoppers can enjoy enhanced Suntec+ rewards including free parking and e-vouchers with qualifying spends, plus F&B vouchers worth up to S$45. F1 ticket holders unlock additional in-store promotions.
The LEGO F1 Experience the Thrill takes over the Atrium with immersive race-inspired activities and photo opportunities. It’s a fun way for families to soak up the race week excitement beyond the track.
📅 1 to 18 Oct 2026
📍 Suntec City
For more information, visit Suntec City F1® Race Season.
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5. National Museum of Singapore’s 139th Anniversary Celebrations: Stories of Everyday
The National Museum of Singapore celebrates its 139th anniversary with “Stories of Everyday,” honouring generations of Singaporean lived experiences. Visitors can be among the first to explore the revamped Singapore History Gallery, step into the immersive National Living Room, and enjoy a design market, artisan talks, dance performances, and craft activities. Families can also meet Stoney, the museum’s new mascot inspired by the Singapore Stone.
📅 10 to 18 Oct 2026
🕙 10am – 7pm (Last entry to the galleries at 6.30pm)
📍 National Museum of Singapore
🏷 Free to enter the 139th Anniversary Celebrations, free entry to galleries for locals and PRs
For more information, visit National Museum of Singapore’s 139th Anniversary Celebrations.
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6. Into the Glowcean: A luminous underwater journey at Singapore Oceanarium
Singapore Oceanarium presents “Into the Glowcean,” a neon-inspired experience, transforming the aquarium into a luminous underwater world. The centerpiece features Singapore’s only traditional glass neon artist Megan Foo’s first solo exhibition, “Oceanic Glow,” with installations exploring marine life communication through light.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities like neon art creation, light painting, and deep-sea animal keychain workshops. Special events include skeleton-costumed diver feedings, Halloween mascot appearances, and themed food. A 45-minute Manta Ray spotlight session (S$28) offers educational insights, with complementary lantern-making workshops on September 13 and 20.
📅 5 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
🏷 Singapore Oceanarium
You can get tickets via Klook, Fever and Pelago.
For more information, visit Singapore Oceanarium Halloween.
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7. UBS presents Padel at the Gardens, in partnership with Gardens by the Bay
UBS presents the inaugural Padel at the Gardens, in collaboration with Gardens by the Bay as program partner. Padel at the Gardens – the first padel event of its kind in Singapore, is the latest stop in UBS’s regional Padel Series, which brings one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to iconic landmarks across Asia Pacific.
Located on the West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay, the new custom-built padel courts transform the space into a vibrant hub for padel, creating a padel community for people of all ages, and all levels of sporting ability to connect through the sport.
📅 19 Sep to 11 Oct 2026
📍 West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay
For more information, visit Padel at the Gardens.
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8. Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding x IMBA
Bloomyard, a new immersive play experience by British creative duo Graphic Rewilding, arrives at Gardens by the Bay in collaboration with IMBA. This larger-than-life floral world invites visitors to explore and play within the art, featuring an oversized floral arch, swings among blooms, flower-shaped table tennis, and garden mini-golf.
Designed for families and anyone seeking playful discovery, it also offers a café and exclusive merchandise. Complimentary weekly children’s activities include flower-making crafts, clay-making, portrait drawing, and bracelet making. It’s a vibrant, participatory twist on art appreciation.
📅 10 Sep to 25 Oct 2026
🏷 IMBA, Gardens by the Bay
For more information, visit Bloomyard.
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9. Adventure Cove Waterpark unleashes waves of thrills this Halloween season
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Adventure Cove Waterpark presents Halloween thrills with two new experiences included in one-day admission. “Pool Party Panic” is an after-dark Saturday event blending a neon pool party with an interactive murder mystery where guests solve puzzles to identify a killer. The daytime “Legend Keepers: The Ocean Spirit Awakens” is an app-guided family adventure where players explore local legends across the waterpark, solving puzzles to restore the Ocean Spirit. Both experiences offer unique twists, from sunlit exploration to evening suspense, for all ages.
📅 5 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
🏷 Adventure Cove Waterpark
You can tickets via Klook, Pelago and Fever.
For more information, visit Adventure Cove Waterpark Halloween.
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10. Universal Studios Singapore Daytime Halloween
Beyond Halloween Horror Nights 14, guests of all ages can also look forward to family-friendly Halloween festivities at Universal Studios Singapore. Trick or Thrills returns with a new show, meet and greets with fan-favourite characters and themed treats and merchandise.
Say bello as Illumination’s Minion Land is dressed up for Halloween, featuring Minion-themed jack-o’-lanterns and photo-worthy installations. The Minions will star in a new show, the The Belloween Ball, which features the debut of Bride of Monster Bob. Fans can also snap photos with ever-popular Despicable Me characters Gru, Lucy, Margo, Agnes, Edith, and a mischievous evil Minion.
📅 1 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
You can get tickets via Klook and Pelago.
For more information, visit Universal Studios Singapore Daytime Halloween.
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11. BUZZATTACK – The Ultimate Interactive TV Game Show Experience Hits Singapore!
Image: Fever
Get your buzzers ready! BUZZATTACK, the immersive TV game show experience, is coming to Singapore from 29 September 2026 at Clarke Quay Central. Inspired by iconic TV shows like Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right, BUZZATTACK invites participants to team up and go head-to-head in fast-paced trivia and brain-teasing challenges where speed, strategy and luck take centre stage.
📅 From 29 Sep 2026
📍 Clarke Quay Central
🏷 Available exclusively through the Fever website
For more information, visit BUZZATTACK Singapore.
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12. Where Art You? Art Trail @ One Holland Village
One Holland Village presents the “Where Art You?” art trail, inviting families to discover seven artworks around the mall. By answering trivia questions via the shopFarEast app at designated displays, participants can unlock exclusive deals from stores like Surrey Hills, Woobbee, and Cakebar. It’s a fun, free activity that combines art appreciation with rewards for curious minds. New members can also enjoy a $5 welcome voucher when signing up with the provided code.
📅 18 Sep to 31 Oct 2026
📍 One Holland Village
For more information, visit Where Art You? Art Trail @ One Holland Village.
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13. FORMULA 1 F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026
Mark your calendars for the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2026, taking place from 9 to 11 Oct 2026. This event defines the ultimate Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) experience with its thoughtfully curated program, offering a blend of lifestyle encounters, musical performances, and post-race festivities. Elevate your journey to Singapore and immerse yourself in the excitement of the Singapore Grand Prix – secure your flights and F1 tickets today.
📅 9 to 11 Oct 2026
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