As we step into October, Singapore is buzzing with exciting events and celebrations! Families can look forward to a fun-filled Children’s Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, followed by PSLE Marking Days that give kids a break after their exams.
The vibrant Deepavali festival will soon light up the city, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness. Plus, Halloween adds a thrilling touch with spooky decorations, costumes, and fun activities for all ages. Keep reading to discover what’s new in Singapore this October!
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2. ELFA Preschools Festivals of Lights Open House
Join ELFA Preschools for a vibrant Festivals of Lights Open House celebration! 🎉
📅 25 Oct 2025, Saturday
⏰ 10am – 12pm
Find us at:
📍 ELFA Preschool @ Hougang - Celebrating Deepavali 🎆
Blk 202, Hougang St. 21, #03-00, Singapore 530202
📍 ELFA Preschool @ Jurong East - Celebrating Mid-Autumn 🏮
135 Jurong Gateway Rd, #03-345, Singapore 600135
In conjunction with Singapore’s 60th year of independence and ELFA Preschool’s 25th anniversary, children born in 2024 and 2025 will receive a special SG60 ELFA Welcome Baby Gift upon enrolment. While stocks last! 🎁
Don’t miss this festive open house – register now via elfapreschools.com! 🌟
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3. Raffles Kidz Preschool Open House this October
Wondering why Raffles Kidz is the #1 Trusted Choice for parents? See it for yourself at their Open Houses!
🗓 25 Oct (Sat), 9am – 1pm
📍 Ang Mo Kio, Jurong West (Yuan Ching) & (Surbana Jurong Campus)
Let your child enjoy face painting & crafts as you learn about their multi-award-winning bilingual curriculum, variety of all-inclusive enrichment classes, and meet their team of passionate and experienced educators.
🎁 Exclusive perks and fee discounts await when you sign up! Visit raffleskidz.com to find out more.
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4. A Season of Whimsy & Wonder @ Eastpoint Mall
Celebrate Halloween with us at “A Season of Whimsy & Wonder @ Eastpoint Mall” from 10 Oct – 2 Nov 2025.
Spend $100 ($150 for supermarket purchases) to redeem their 2-in-1 Spellbound Charm Totebag worth $16.90. These enchanting pals come in two unique designs, with only 500 redemptions available per design—making them a delightful collectible for early shoppers.
In addition, FRx members can explore a curated selection of eDeals, redeemable for just 100 FRx Points. Whether you’re picking up essentials or browsing for gifts, these perks add a thoughtful touch to your shopping experience.
For more information, visit here.
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5. Reach For Great Colouring Contest: $10,000 Worth Of Prizes To Be Won
Let your little ones express their imagination and artistic flair in the Reach for Great Colouring Contest 2025, an exciting contest designed just for them.
Held in celebration of Great Eastern Life’s 117th Anniversary, the Reach for Great Colouring Contest 2025 is a vibrant platform for young artists aged 3 to 6 to shine through colours and creativity!
Sign up here.
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6. SuperPark Singapore’s Double-Thrill Halloween 2025
Get ready for twice the fright and twice the fun! SuperPark Singapore is rolling out two Halloween experiences this year – one for sweet seekers by day and one for thrill chasers by night.
Trick-or-Treats by Day
Step into a playful science lab gone spooky, where friendly scientists trade candy for experiments.
📅 20 to 24 Oct & 27 to 31 Oct 2025
🕙 1pm – 5pm
SuperSpook by Night
When the lab spirals out of control, the real chills begin. Live scare actors unleash Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies into the park for spine-tingling encounters.
📅 11, 18, 24 Oct & 1 Nov 2025
🕙 6pm – 9pm
For more information, visit SuperPark Halloween.
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7. Start 2026 with Confidence: Ignite Creativity and Communication at Julia Gabriel Centre
At Julia Gabriel Centre, learning comes alive through our signature EduDrama® approach-where children learn with purpose, discover their voice, think boldly, and express themselves with clarity and joy. From PlayNest for infants to debating and public speaking for teens, our gifted educators guide every child to grow in a warm, supportive environment where curiosity thrives.
Register for a Trial Class at $18*.
For more information, visit Julia Gabriel Centre Trial Class.
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8. Step into 2026 with strong mandarin skills with Chengzhu Mandarin Centre
From playful beginnings in our Early Learning Programmes to stronger literacy in the Foundation Years, Chengzhu Mandarin Centre nurtures each stage of development. By Primary 1, children gain the strategies, skills, and confidence to communicate effectively in Mandarin and succeed in the Chinese PSLE.
Register for a Trial Class at $18*.
For more information, visit Chengzhu Mandarin Centre Trial Class.
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Looking for an infant care or preschool that nurtures your child’s all-round development?
Trusted by parents over generations across the last five decades, Kinderland’s renowned 🎵 music-infused curriculum goes beyond academics – nurturing creativity, confidence, and cognitive growth from infancy. Rooted in research, Kinderland’s holistic approach stimulates early brain development 🧠. It nurtures your child to be Curious, Caring, Capable, Creative, Confident and Communicative – qualities of a future-ready global citizens with a heart.
✨ Discover how learning comes alive at Kinderland’s Open House!
Register early here and experience the Kinderland difference today. Locate a preschool near you today!
For more information, visit Kinderland Open House.
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10. Halloween at Woodgrove 2025
Halloween celebrations at Woodgrove estate
In a quiet corner of Singapore lies a community like no other. Woodgrove Estate, in the Woodlands area, has been the epicenter of an enchanting Halloween tradition since 2007. This close-knit neighborhood transforms into a Halloween wonderland, where residents and visitors come together to celebrate the age-old tradition of Trick or Treating, showcasing their creative costumes and sharing the spooky spirit of Halloween.
📅 31 Oct 2025
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Woodgrove Estate at Woodlands
For more information, visit Woodgrove Halloween 2025.
Note: This is a ground-up initiative by residents and the community so there will not be any organised programmes.
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11. Singapore Cable Car Ramps Up SkyOrb Cabin Fleet
Singapore Cable Car‘s SkyOrb Cabin is the world’s first chrome-finished spherical cable car cabin, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass panels and transparent flooring for unobstructed views of Singapore’s skyline and scenery below. Designed in Switzerland, each cabin is accented with illuminated rings on both sides, creating a sleek, futuristic aesthetic. Enhanced air ventilation ensures a comfortable ride throughout the journey.
With the expansion from seven to twenty cabins in mid-November, the SkyOrb Cabin now offers a complete round-trip experience on the Mount Faber Line. Enjoy a limited-time, online-exclusive round-trip for two at $60, available until 5 Nov 2025.
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12. Sora Ma shares her C-section journey at Enfagrow A+ Pro C-Biome launch
With 4 in 10 children in Singapore born via C-section, many parents may not realise how delivery mode can affect their child’s gut health and immunity. To address this need, Mead Johnson Nutrition has launched Enfagrow A+ Pro C-Biome, a growing-up milk scientifically formulated to support stronger immunity and cognitive development in young children, including those born via C-section. Enfagrow A+ Pro C-Biome is now available NTUC FairPrice outlets at RRP $59.00.
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13. Digital for Life Festival 2025
From hands-on activities to engaging games and workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn. Pick up a new digital skill, master Gen AI applications and explore practical tips on online safety together as a family, with parents gaining insights on guiding their children in the digital age. Experience the latest in emerging tech and get hands-on experiences with AR and VR, and be inspired to embrace a more connected and inclusive digital future.
📅 25 & 26 Oct 2025
🕙 10am – 10pm
📍 VivoCity Central Court
📅 1 & 2 Nov 2025
🕙 9.30am – 4.30pm
📍 HeartBeat@Bedok
For more information, visit Digital for Life Festival 2025.
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14. Sunshine Festival, Gateway Theatre
This October, Gateway Theatre presents the inaugural Sunshine Festival (阳光艺术节), a vibrant showcase of intergenerational connections and new dreams at any age! From 31 Oct to 9 Nov, families can enjoy four performances, complemented by workshops and talks.
Highlights include sing-alongs with Live It Up! by The Glowers Drama Group, the inspiring two-nights-only When You Believe musical concert featuring artistes from TVB’s reality show, Midlife, Sing & Shine!, the poignant Mandarin play, Rewind, and the tender non-verbal puppetry Where the Sunflowers Grow. With free and ticketed activities, Sunshine Festival is perfect for multi-generational fun and learning.
You can get the tickets here.
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15. Radin Mas, Who?
Radin Mas, Who? is Toy Factory‘s first-ever feel-good Mandarin family comedy, bringing laughter, heart and community spirit to the stage. Five hundred years ago, a Javanese princess found a new life in Temasek. Today, a group of locals and migrant workers gather in a Telok Blangah community centre to rehearse her legend – but forgotten lines, missing props, and clashing personalities soon lead to chaos and unexpected friendships.
With children from Marital House joining the cast and English surtitles provided, this joyous production is perfect for all generations to enjoy together during the November school holidays.
Tickets are available here.
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16. The Dreamcatcher
Image credit: Sight Lines Entertainment
Step into a world of mystery and adventure with The Dreamcatcher! This one-of-a-kind theatrical escape game by Sight Lines Entertainment invites families and friends to work together to solve puzzles, unlock secrets, and discover hidden stories inside a dream world. Set in the futuristic city of Ikanpura, participants can explore imaginative sets and meet colourful characters as they race against time to uncover the truth.
With live performances, hands-on challenges, and plenty of surprises, The Dreamcatcher is an unforgettable experience for the family. Please note that while there is no age limit for the show, parental guidance is advised.
Get your tickets here.
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17. Celebrate the National Museum’s 138th Anniversary: Spooky cute pop-up and fun activities await!
This October, join the National Museum of Singapore in marking its 138th anniversary with a spooky cute twist! In collaboration with local artist Ven, four curious creatures from our William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings – the koel, moonrat, mangrove snake, and grey-cheeked flying squirrel – have been transformed into imaginative illustrations, brought to life as whimsical and curious denizens of the day and night, adding a touch of playful spookiness for the season.
📅 11 to 26 Oct 2025
🕙 10am – 7pm (Daily)
📍 National Museum of Singapore
For more information, visit National Museum’s 138th Anniversary.
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18. Launch of ‘A Whale of a Tale’ playground
In celebration of the playground’s launch and the National Museum’s 138th anniversary, the museum grounds will be transformed for one day only into a carnival of fun and play for all ages.
At the heart of the celebrations is ‘A Whale of a Tale’, an intergenerational playground that draws inspiration from the museum’s early zoological collection and Singapore’s familiar mosaic playgrounds. Families can look forward to an array of activities, including carnival game booths, scavenger hunts, drop-in crafts, and roving circus acts.
📅 11 Oct 2025
🕙 10am – 7pm
📍 National Museum of Singapore
For more information, visit A Whale of a Tale.
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The architectural grandeur of the famed Pink City of India, Jaipur, meets the vibrancy of sunflowers in Sunflower Surprise. Fields of sunflowers in hues beyond the common yellow such as red and brown await visitors, including towering varieties up to 1.8m tall, while bright and cheerful marigolds complete the floral landscape.
📅 22 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
🕙 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome (Admission charges apply)
You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.
For more information, visit Sunflower Surprise.
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Halloween decorations at Sembawang Estate
Be spooked in the north of Singapore as you step into the private estate in Sembawang area this Halloween!
For more information, visit Sembawang Estate Halloween 2025.
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21. Waterway Point unveils its first-ever Halloween scare maze
This October, Waterway Point descends into darkness with the launch of its first-ever Halloween Scare Maze, in partnership with The Blue Pocket. Thrill-seekers are invited to B1, The Plaza to enter House of the Unhealed – a terrifying, immersive maze haunted by the legend of Patient 666.
With haunting visuals, immersive storytelling, and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments, this fright-filled experience in Punggol promises to be like no other.
📅 11 to 31 Oct 2025
For more information, visit Waterway Point Halloween.
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22. Anchorpoint’s Pumpkin Treat returns this Halloween
Anchorpoint’s Pumpkin Treat returns this Halloween, bringing two weekends of thrills, chills, and family fun. Get ready for a spook-tacular experience featuring trick-or-treating, a Halloween maze, a festive photo booth, and fun for all ages. Whether you’re perfecting your costume or just here for the sweets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
📅 18, 19, 25, and 26 Oct 2025
For more information, visit Anchorpoint Halloween.
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23. Halloween at the Gallery: Trick-or-Treat Family Fun
Example of the “Monster Builders” boxes participants can create during the workshop. Image credit: National Gallery Singapore
This family programme offers a lighter take on Halloween, blending art with play. Held in the Expression Workshop room at the Gallery’s Keppel Centre for Arts Education (KCAE), children will design their own “Monster-Builders” boxes before embarking on a trick-or-treat trail through selected exhibition spaces. With a playful map in hand, they’ll discover artworks and collect sweet surprises from Gallery staff along the way, ending with refreshments at Bakery Brera Café.
📅 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct and 2 Nov 2025
🕙 10.30am and 2.30pm
📍 National Gallery Singapore
🏷 Charges apply
For more information, visit Halloween at the Gallery.
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24. Arlo x TNAP Essential 2K Indoor Security Camera Giveaway
The Arlo Essential Indoor 2K camera delivers clear video with an automated privacy shield, night vision, two-way audio, and smart motion and sound alerts, integrating seamlessly with Arlo Secure. We are giving away Arlo Essential 2K Indoor Security Camera to 2 lucky readers!
For more information, visit Arlo Essential 2K Indoor Security Camera Giveaway.
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25. Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention
Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum
Through an exploration of art in everyday environments, audiences will be engaged to see familiar spaces in Singapore with fresh eyes and new perspectives, paying attention to the rituals, histories, lived experiences and aspirations that have shaped our environments and urban lives.
As part of the SG60 celebrations, the Biennale allows Singaporeans to reflect on the nation’s historic milestones and shared aspirations while imagining possible collective futures.
📅 31 Oct 2025 to 29 Mar 2026
📍 Multiple venues
For more information, visit Singapore Biennale 2025.
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26. Discovering Deepavali Beyond the Classroom
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Sentosa Sensoryscape, as the island transforms into a stunning visual experience from now until 26 October. Inspired by traditional Rangoli and Mandala designs, the installations feature vibrant patterns, flowing lines, and geometric symmetry symbolising harmony and illumination. At the heart of the display is a 7.5m Mandala by local artist Chris Chai, complemented by colourful lantern installations inspired by the traditional Akash Kandil.
Blending art, light, and design, this reimagined space offers visitors an immersive, photo-worthy experience that captures the beauty and spirit of Deepavali in a unique and contemporary way.
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27. Snoopy Around the World: Howl-O-Ween at HarbourFront Centre!
This immersive Snoopy universe creates unforgettable family memories! Join Snoopy for a hauntingly fun time and complete all the frightfully fun missions at the stations below to get an exclusive gift at the end of your adventure!
📅 18 Oct to 2 Nov 2025 (Wed – Sun)
🕙 12pm – 8pm
📍 HarbourFront Centre
For more information, visit HarbourFront Centre Halloween.
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28. Camp GungHo Spooktober Camp
Camp GungHo Sentosa offers Spooktacular (Oct) camps with beach fun, games, and excursions to Adventure Cove and Palawan Beach. Kids can also join GGFC Celtic Soccer Blitz Camps in Kovan for football training. Designed by ex-IB leaders, these camps blend adventure, creativity, and sports.
Quote TNAP5 to enjoy 5% off, HANGOUT to enjoy 8% off (3 or more).
📅 Spooktacular Sentosa! (13-15 Oct); ⚽ Celtic Soccer Blitz camps at Kovan Arena, 13-15 Oct 2025.
🏷 Spooktober Camp: early bird price $408 (U.P. $430) for 3-day camp. Click here to register; Celtic Soccer Academy UK: $290 (U.P. $350) for 3-day camp. Click here to register.
For more information, visit Get GungHo Holiday Adventure.
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29. Raffles Hotel Singapore Presents Magic Hour by SSO
Raffles Hotel Singapore invites you to experience “Magic Hour”, an exclusive, world-class musical performance by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, held quarterly. Set against the backdrop of the iconic colonial architecture and lush greenery, enjoy inspiring and uplifting melodies as the sun sets. Savour light bites and drinks in this enchanting atmosphere.
📅 18 Oct 2025
🕙 6pm to 7pm
📍 The Lawn, Raffles Arcade
🏷 Free admission
For more information, visit Raffles Hotel Magic Hour.
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30. Free Admission To National Orchid Garden
Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden for students, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders on Deepavali.
📅 20 Oct 2025
⏱ 8.30am to 6pm (Last entry at 6pm)
📍 National Orchid Garden
For more information visit Free Admission To National Orchid Garden.
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On 7 October, the Harvest Moon will rise around 7pm and shine brightly through the evening. The Full Moon closest to the September equinox, its name originates from its historical role of helping farmers gather crops under its evening glow. People in Singapore can enjoy the Harvest Moon from anywhere with clear skies.
📅 7 Oct 2025
⏰ After 7pm
For more information, visit Supermoon 2025.
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The Draconids meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that peaks in early October each year. The Draconids originate from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which was discovered in 1900 by astronomer Michel Giacobini and later observed in 1913 by another astronomer, Ernst Zinner.
The Draconids were responsible for some of the most dazzling meteor showers of the 1900s but have been more subdued in recent years, with no major bursts of activity.
📅 8 Oct 2025
⏰ After 8pm
For more information, visit Draconids meteor shower.
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33. NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra
The 24th edition of NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® moves to a stunning new venue at Ficus Lawn in Chinese Garden. Themed ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’, this year’s showcase features local talents performing both English and Mandarin hits that will have you swaying under the stars.
📅 11 Oct 2025
🕙 6.30pm – 10pm
📍 Ficus Lawn (Chinese Garden)
🏷 Admission is free. No registration is required.
For more information, visit Rockestra.
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34. First-Ever Ayam Superkids Carnival
Well-timed to celebrate the end of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), the carnival is a rewarding experience designed especially for children – with interactive games, delicious food sampling, photobooth keepsakes, and exclusive merchandise.
As a special treat, every Primary 6 pupil can redeem a FREE can of Ayam Brand™ Sardines in Tomato Sauce (155g) by simply presenting their student card or PSLE examination slip. While stocks last.
📅 6 to 12 Oct 2025
⏰ 10am – 10pm
📍 Waterway Point, Village Square
For more information, visit Ayam Superkids Carnival.
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35. Science Centre Singapore’s Largest Ever Dinosaur Exhibition
Stand beneath a colossal 40-metre dinosaur cast and feel dwarfed by its prehistoric majesty. This breathtaking encounter awaits at DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US, debuting at Science Centre Singapore.
Look forward to an extraordinary journey through 400 million years of Earth’s history, brought to life across 3,000 square metres of exhibition space. With 33 rare fossils and 60 full-scale models, this largest ever dinosaur showcase will unfold across three interactive zones, to reveal the dramatic rise and fall of prehistoric life and the five major mass extinction events that have shaped our planet.
📅 From 11 Oct 2025
📍 Science Centre Singapore
For more information, visit Science Centre Dinosaur.
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36. Children’s Takeover @ CMSG
Image credit to Children’s Museum Singapore
Celebrate Children’s Day with us at “Children’s Takeover @ CMSG” on Friday, 3 October 2025.
As part of this initiative, Primary 4 and 5 students from Gan Eng Seng Primary School will take over the museum for half a day. This one-day event aims to empower children by entrusting them with front-of-house responsibilities, allowing them to exercise different skills including teamwork, problem-solving and communications. Pre-registration required.
📅 3, 4 & 5 Oct 2025 (Free entry. Booking required)
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore CMSG
For more information, visit Children’s Museum Singapore CMSG Children’s Day 2025.
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37. FORMULA 1 F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2025
Mark your calendars for the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2025, taking place from 3 to 5 Oct 2025. 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.
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38. Mid-Autumn Family FUN with Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
MAFF 2025 will feature a total of 27 diverse programmes taking place in SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH). One of the key highlights of this year’s Mid-Autumn festival will be Moongazing with Monday Bruce, an art installation at SCCC’s Roof Garden featuring five giant illuminated inflatables of Monday Bruce, the main rabbit character from a popular series of collectible blind boxes.
📅 4 to 5 Oct 2025
📍 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
For more information, visit Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.
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Please note that the information provided is accurate at the time of publication. While every attempt has been made to ensure its completeness and accuracy, we cannot guarantee freedom from errors or omissions in this post. We encourage readers to verify with the relevant owners for the latest promotions and details.
Trick or Treat? Halloween is on 31 October and we have compiled a list of Halloween Parties and Events in Singapore 2025 just for you.
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