Get ready to dive into the exciting month of September 2026 in Singapore! This month is packed with events that promise to keep you engaged and entertained. Planning fun activities for the kids during the September School Holidays, we’ve got your calendar covered. And let’s not forget the young scholars gearing up for the PSLE – it all kicks off with the Listening Comprehension exam.
So, if you’re seeking inspiration on how to make the most of this vibrant month, join us as we highlight the top events and happenings in the lion city. Stay safe and healthy as you embark on your September adventures!
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1. Singapore Botanic Gardens September School Holiday Programmes 2026
Embark on an exciting journey of discovery at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with a series of engaging September holiday programmes for the whole family! From thrilling heritage hunts to culinary adventures, immersive storytelling, and hands-on activities, these programmes offer a unique way to explore the wonders of nature.
📅 7 to 12 Sep 2026
🏷 Singapore Botanic Gardens
For more information, visit Singapore Botanic Gardens September School Holiday Programmes 2026.
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2. Into the Glowcean: A luminous underwater journey at Singapore Oceanarium
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
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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3. 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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4. Where to buy the Best Traditional & Unique Mooncakes in Singapore?
There are so many types and flavours rolled out each year that consumers are spoilt for choice. If you feel lost and confused, don’t worry. From snowskin to traditional flavours, we have come up with a list of the best mooncakes you can get in Singapore. Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 25 September this year, so there’s still some time to decide which mooncakes to buy.
For more information, visit Where to buy mooncakes in Singapore?.
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CCF Walk of Hope 2026 is a large-scale community event held this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together residents, families, corporations, schools, and community partners in support of children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Rooted in the belief that no family should face this journey alone, every step taken represents the courage of children in treatment, the resilience of survivors, and the strength of families enduring one of life’s hardest chapters. Through the walk, CCF hopes to rally the community, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and foster greater compassion, support, and collective care for those affected.
📅 12 Sep 2026
🏷 Punggol Town Square
For more information, visit CCF Walk of Hope 2026.
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6. Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 2026 (Not suitable for kids)
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 14 returns with terrifying new experiences inspired by Asian folklore and local legends. This year’s lineup includes four haunted houses, such as Singapore’s Most Haunted: On Air and Karang Guni: The Cursed Collection, alongside immersive scare zones like The Raveyard and Necropolis. An all-new roving scare experience brings horror unexpectedly to guests throughout the park.
📅 25 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
You can get tickets via Klook.
For more information, visit USS Halloween Horror Nights HNN14 2026.
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7. 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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8. Symphony in the Gardens 2026
join The Purple Symphony (TPS), Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra, for a heartwarming morning of familiar community songs that reflect the values of unity, inclusion, and ability. Bringing together talented musicians with and without disabilities, TPS is a powerful expression of inclusion in action, demonstrating how music can celebrate all abilities and create a platform for everyone to contribute.
📅 5 Sep 2026
🕙 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
For more information, visit Free concert in Botanic Gardens.
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