Singapore Halloween 2010
Halloween is very popular in the Western countries and even though Singapore is a cosmopolitan country, this celebration is catching on slowly and seen as more of commercial driven than self-driven. I have never encountered any children knocking my door in Singapore asking for “Tricks or Treats” or seen any witches/monsters/vampires running happily around, even though I think that should be lots of fun. Locally, the closest we get is the Hungry Ghost Festival during the 7th Lunar Month but that is not the same.
However, it is not to say that we totally do not celebrate Halloween. In fact, Halloween is growing popular with the younger generation and the party-goers. To experience Halloween, you need to join some organized events or parties. Just visiting the Singapore Riverside and the many clubs and bars dotted along the Clarke Quay on the Halloween day will let you know how popular it has grown. Halloween this year falls on the Sunday, October 31st and here I have listed the top activities that your children and you can participate, wear your scariest costumes and get the thrills out of the little cute scary creatures. Wooooo……
6 Scary and Fun Halloween Events
Take your innermost fears to the next level as you ascend 165m above the ground and greeted by eerie ghouls and spooky zombies. The tropical rainforest with this year’s theme “Pirates of the Carribean!” creepily transformed into an old abandoned shipwreck,while escaping from “pirates’ spirits or skeletons” or the “sorrowful pirate’s bride” lurking around in frightening fashion. Come dress in your Halloween costume and get photographed behind life-sized portrait cut-outs, to hide from the blood-thirsty zombies.
Date: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 October 2010. Roving acts at the Spooky Rainforest will come on at 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: Singapore Flyer
Admission: FREE to “Spooky Rainforest” and “Halloween Photo Stand-in”. Normal price for the Flyer ride (Adult:$29.50, Chlid:$20.65)
2. Halloween Horror @ Night Safari
Bats, creepy creatures and a night of horror awaits you at the Night Safari which will be fun and thrilling for both children and adults. The usual tram will be converted to the train of terror bringing you to the darker route with plenty of heart stopping scares. You can embark on your own journey on the trail of the undead and discover what ghastly creature pouncing on you unexpectedly. If you are brave enough, enter the haunted village @ Singapore Zoo the come face to face with the wandering spirits. If you managed to stay alive, enjoy the gruesome treats from the Spooky Halloween Set Dinner.
Date: 2,8,9,15,16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31 October 2010.
Venue: Singapore Night Safari
Time: 7.30pm to 12am
Admission: Normal admission price to Night Safari (Adult:$22, Child: $15) For Halloween Set Dinner it is $45++ and Cocktail at $20++.
See the Night Safari Halloween Events in detail.
3. Spooky Sentosa
They said that Sentosa is haunted and the rumours will resurface and become true this Halloween. Sentosa Spooktacular will give you a hair standing experience as the Singapore’s largest Asian-themed Halloween event. Dare you to visit the ‘Images of Singapore’ which transformed into a spooky haunted place and having close deadly experience with ‘ghostly’ characters from Asian folklores such as pontianak, a pocong to a revengeful Peranakan lady.
Date: 22, 23, 29 – 31 October 2010
Venue: Imbiah Lookout, Sentosa
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Admission: Early Bird Special: $28 (till 21 Oct). $38 (from 22 Oct)
See more about Sentosa Spooktacular!
4. Halloween Fright Night!
Dressed up and spend a night with your spooky friends at the Asian Civilisations Museum. There will be a host of exciting programmes and giveaways for the best dressed friends!
Date: 30 October 2010
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
Time: 5pm to 1am
Admission: Free admission to galleries from 5pm to 1am
5. Halloween Party for Baby 
Ok, at least this Halloween party is not that scary and even baby can join. Halloween Party at Nightclub Zouk where you and your baby (6 months to 7 years old) are sure to have howling good time! There will be face painting, balloon twisting and disco dancing for the young groovers.
Date: 24 October 2010
Venue: Zouk, Velvet Underground. 17 Jiat Kim Street
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Admission: Adults: $30 Children:$10. Non-walking babies free.
6. Other Halloween Parties
There are many Halloween parties around town to meet some of the freakiest, nastiest, and most amazing creatures you’ve ever seen! Many pubs and clubs are holding their parties, so dress up and groove! Some of the biggest and wildest Halloween parties includes:
Note that some events are not recommended for expectant mothers, and for anyone who suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, or claustrophobia.
Photos: memoflores, bernardoh
I prefer to stay home and watch horror movies. 😛
The Night Safari Halloween is really spooky!!
Yes, I agree and may not be suitable for young kids. =-X
Sentosa is spooky too with its history. =-O
Sentosa is spooky too with its history. =-O
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i love those sexy Halloween costumes! 😛 😛 are u going to any Halloween parties Michael? 😎 😎
I am still searching for a party that people wear such sexy costumes :-E 😛 😛
That sounds like you have a lot of fun. I don't approve of the children going house to house. It has become too dangerous here in the USA.We stay home and watch scary movies. Of course we are old.
<span>Must be more interesting to watch scary movies at home during Halloween than normal time </span> *DONT_KNOW* :*
Defintely looks like something fun for everyone. I love dressing up for halloween. The most fun I had was dressing as Scarlett O'hara LOL. Have a great day 🙂
<span>Scarlett O'hara?!!! You must have gained the most attention for that night and get the best costume award :* </span>
It will be more lovely than scary for sure 😀