If October 31 is one of your favorite dates of the year, then you’re likely gonna want to suss out the full agenda of Halloween-themed events and parties planned for this year. You can’t let your carefully planned costume go to waste, after all. That’d be a shame.
And so, as we draw closer to All Hallows’ Eve, and as creatures that crawl and things that go bump in the night begin to emerge from their dark corners, leaving waves of fright and terror in their wake — ah, you get the gist. We’ve set the scene enough.
Scroll through our list below of parties, things to do, and “gruesome” foods to try once Halloween rolls around town next week.
A Halloween Treat
Go trick-or-treating, decorate pumpkins, and come face to face with Dracula (for a photo-op) at Quayside Isle, where they’ll be freaky foods by the likes of Greenwood Fish Market and Sabio by the Sea.
Oct 27, 7pm-late at Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove. Free.
A Legendary Hallowine
Chilean winemaker Casillero del Diablo is throwing a Halloween party at The Westin — the brand’s wines will go for $14 per glass (and $64 for a bottle) throughout the night, and they’re also rolling out a special edition Cabernet Sauvignon whose bottle design is inspired by the calavera (those elaborately decorative skulls you see during Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations). Beyond the wine, the 18-and-above event will get guests into character with a makeup booth, so you can prowl the streets at night after you’ve downed a couple glasses.
Oct 31, 6pm-late at Cook & Brew. Free entry.
ACM After Dark
This annual family-friendly Halloween shindig sees the Asian Civilisations Museum get an entire holiday-themed makeover — this year, they’re going with a jungle motif, complete with creatures like the Baek and the Yuki-Onna. There will also be “a passage of hot coals, a human barbecue pit, a water vortex, and a creepy well, a la Japanese horror film The Ring.” Activities such as paranormal-themed talks (including Grand Master Chew and Master Calvin, “renowned ghostbusters in Singapore”); a Fortune-Telling Kampong Booth; and an outdoor film screening featuring Asian horror films.
Oct 27, 7pm-11pm at Asian Civilisations Museum. Free.
All Things Strange
The sky lounge gets into the Stranger Things spirit with themed tipples and nibbles, so come dressed in Upside Down style. Ghostbuster uniforms and ‘80s high school threads are welcome, too.
Oct 27, 5pm-late at Empire. Free entry before 11pm for those who RSVP; after 11pm $20, includes one drink.
Boo-zy Halloween
Here’s a bar crawl we can get behind. Thank the Halloween spirits, because all you have to do to get free drinks is go shopping for garlic. Yep, one garlic will get you a complimentary cocktail each at Aura Sky Lounge, Art, Amo, Braci Rooftop Bar, Southbridge, and Sons, so by the end of the night you’ll be nicely buzzed by a variety of blends that’ve been created in collaboration with Botanist Gin, Cointreau, and Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie.
Oct 31; 6pm-8pm at various locations.
Carnival of the Absurd
The weird and wacky carnival returns with another tribute to the Coney Island freak show, bringing mesmerizing magicians and creepy clown dolls to the stage alongside drag queens and burlesque dancers.
Oct 27, 9pm-late at Lulu’s Lounge. Pre-sale $30, at the door $35.
Cirque Le Soir
Cirque Le Soir comes to town once again at rooftop lounge CE LA VI, with terrifying theatrics by fire breathers, exotic dancers, and crazy contortionists. The dress code this time is “Latex Halloween”, for guests to fit right in to fantasy world of S&M dungeon.
Oct 27, 10pm-late at CE LA VI. Pre-sale $48; at the door $68, both include a glass of premium pour.
Dead on Neon
This edition of ladies’ night Diamond Life gets a neon transformation with glowing headbands, bright paints, and energetic beats by DJ Julian.
Oct 31, 10pm-late at CE LA VI. Free for ladies, includes a glass of bubbly; $28 for men, includes a glass of premium pour.
Diwal’oween Party
Indian restaurant Flying Monkey celebrates Diwali and Halloween with Djs, dhol performances, and cocktails, beers, house wines, and house spirits going at $10 each. Costumes are welcome – just pick a side between Good and Evil.
Nov 5, 7pm-late at Flying Monkey.
Fright Night
The arcade bar’s first Halloween is a throwback to ‘80s horror flicks, so don your best old school villain threads and press play to scare yourself silly with horror-themed arcade games.
Oct 27, 9pm-late at Nineteen80.
Halloween Cruise
Don your pirate garb and sail the high seas for a night on this swashbuckling adventure, which includes a buffet dinner, a welcome mocktail, and prizes for best costume.
Oct 31, 7:30pm-10pm aboard Royal Albatross. $195.
Halloween Horror Nights 8
If you can’t rest in peace till you get a proper scare this Halloween, USS is your best best. Its annual event features five haunted houses, three killer live shows, and two scare zones, with 2018 highlights such as a Stranger Things room, the return of zombie laser tag, and nightmarish Asian spooks like the Pontianak.
Until Oct 31, various timings at Universal Studios Singapore. $58-$68.
Halloween Town: Yokai Festival
Head to the East for a tame Halloween, with an “Underworld Market” (read: flea market) for bargain hunters, an outdoor movie screening of Japanese anime My Neighbor Totoro, a Jewel of the Town race with missions that teams have to complete, and a Yokai vs. Humans event with dart-shooting at the monsters in Wild Wild Wet.
Oct 27-28, 2pm-8pm at E!Avenue, Downtown East.
In the Woods
This Bar Rouge x Belvedere collab leads you into the woods, where sweet fairy tales take a wicked turn. Sip on a Halloween cocktail called The Campers Bonfire, a mix of Belvedere vodka and Bailey’s, topped with toasted marshmallows, raspberry, and biscuit crumble, as you bask in theatrical performances and acrobats in the air.
Oct 26-27, 10pm-late at Bar Rouge. $25 at the door; free entry to those dressed in theme.
Jewel of d’Nile
Head to The White Rabbit for an Art Deco, Egyptian-inspired party, where temple raiders, pharaohs, mummies, and sphinxes lure you in for a night of beats with DJs KFC and Hookstyle. Best dressed winners will be bestowed with the title of King Tut and Queen Tit.Oct 27, 10:30pm-late at The White Rabbit. Free.
Ready, Player One
No, not the movie, though Bang Bang’s party is inspired by the Hollywood hit (and novel). Transporting you to a virtual reality world chock full of nostalgic ‘80s favorites – including Mario, Luigi, and Pikachu – this retro rave brings in claw machine and PacMan arcade games for one night. Plus, you can win old school goodies like Tamagotchis if you’re best dressed.
Oct 27, 10:30pm-late at Bang Bang. Free, RSVPs advisable.
Saturday Soiree: Scare Factory
Take your revelry to the rooftop bar at Marina Bay Sands, which conjures up horrors from cult films like The Ring, The Exorcist, and The Shining, so you can mingle with the paranormal to the beats of DJ Sounds of Fai. Those in full makeup and costume will get free entry.
Oct 27, 10pm-late at Lavo. $30.
Sub City All Styles Edition: Halloween Costume Party
Groove to the beats of hip hop, dub step, and dance hall, as Ash, Shellsuit, William J, and Rah take the decks for a night of sick beats. If you’re already in full Halloween gear, you’ll get in for free before 11pm.
Oct 27, 10pm-late at Piedra Negra. $10 (cash only).
Tales of the River
Clarke Quay turns into a watery underworld for the night, featuring a Loch Ness Lake, a Mermaids’ Den, and an Undead Boatmen Cavern. The Halloween event will also debut a virtual reality Zombie Mania Shoot-out Challenge, where you get to take aim at monsters and goblins. Shenanigans at the Fountain Square include music performances, stage games, and daytime workshops as well.
Oct 27-31, various timings at Clarke Quay. Free.
The Curse of Amityville
There’s a tale of the Amityville House in Long Island, New York, where a family moved into in 1975, not knowing it was the site of six brutal murders. If you’d like to experience the eerie sightings for yourself – think Annabelle, Chucky, and Jigsaw – head to The Cathay to try your luck at surviving the maze.
Oct 25-28, various timings at The Cathay, external atrium L1. $10.
Walaoween Street Party
Swing by the streets of Circular Road to get spooked by spine-chilling creatures and dance off your adrenaline jolt to the tune of performances by local acts like Shiok Horror, Lincoln Lim, and Jack and Rai. Part of this year’s Singapore River Festival.
Oct 26-27, Fri 6pm-10:30pm, Sat 2pm-10:30pm at Circular Road. Free.
Zombie Attack
Ever since a secret experiment led to a virus outbreak, lab workers have been infected and turned into zombies. Naturally, you’re the only one who can get the anti-toxin and save the world Orchard Road, so do your best to slay the undead at challenges like laser tag.
Oct 26-Nov 4, 5pm-11pm at Grange Road Car Park (next to 313 @ Somerset). $30.
Zouk Halloween 2018: Boogie Wonderland
Another year, another epic Zouk bash. This time, it’s murder on the dance floor – literally. They say a “socially awkward, dance-obsessed” man nicknamed Discopath dismembered a bunch of merry-makers in the ‘70s, but every year on the day of his death, people continue to vanish. If you’re intrigued, shimmy into your costume (the first 100 get free entry) and make your way to the club to solve the mystery.
Oct 27, 10pm-late at Zouk. $55.
Not one for parties? Stuff your face with these terrifying treats instead.
An Evening Aboard The Sinking Ship
From the moment the sun goes down, the ghouls come out to play on board this sinking ship, where (haunted) house tunes reign supreme, and brave souls can get a boost of courage with “sunken skull” pizzas and shots.
Oct 31, sunset-late at 1919 Waterboat House.
An Evening at the Paranormal Pizza Shop
Spend your Halloween at a haunted pizza place, where you can stuff your face with $1 pepperoni or margherita pizza slices from 6pm to 8pm. Beers also go for happy hour prices at $10 all night, and those dressed to impress will get a free beer.
Oct 31; 6pm-late at Nickeldime Novena.
Ice cream cookies at Creamery
Creamery gets into the Halloween spirit with its Sesame Witch lava cookie (black sesame and vanilla) and Baby Frankenstein lava cookie (uji matcha with milk lava) topped with ice cream that’s made of pumpkin and orange juice. Top it all off with pumpkin sauce and popping candies.
Until Oct 31 at Creamery.
Only Have Eyes for Boo at Tiong Bahru Bakery
An ordinary chocolate muffin gets the scary treatment with an eyeball that’s filled with coconut purée, so the dessert can stare right back at you as you bite into it.
Oct 31-Nov 4 at all Tiong Bahru Bakery outlets. $8.
This freaky feast features everything from “bat wings” (braised Guinness Stout chicken wings) to “Einstein’s brains” (foie gras with raspberry sauce) to “Devil’s tongue” (sze chuan duck tongue), alongside a dessert spread of “blood splatter” (cherry) cheesecake and a strawberry flavored chocolate fondue fountain that acts as a “bloody” waterfall.
Oct 25-28, 6:30pm-10:30pm at Lime Restaurant, Parkroyal on Pickering. Adults $88, children $44.
The Halloween Shake at Black Tap Singapore
The burger joint’s first limited edition special is The Halloween Shake: a black, white, and orange monster creation featuring chocolate ice cream, vanilla frosted rim, candy corn, orange rock candy, a “spider web” chocolate cupcake, whipped cream, and orange sprinklers.
Oct 27, 28 & 31 at Black Tap Singapore.
Zombie Frappuccino at Starbucks
The coffee chain’s new Halloween drink ($7.90) is a mix of sesame and red bean, for that midnight black complemented by swirls of red. Also available are baked goods like the Bat-ter Almond Chocolate Cake, Peek-a-Boo Lemon Drizzle Cake, and Spooktacular Raspberry Drizzle Red Velvet Cake.
From Oct 17 at all Starbucks outlets for a limited time.
