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Whenever the last week of October rolls around, people get excited because it means Halloween Horror Nights, Halloween parties, and thrilling haunted houses. But those are typically more suitable for adults – how can we leave out the children? It’s the one time of the year they get to dress up as anything, and gorge themselves on candy! We have malls like NEX and Suntec, as well as heartland areas like Bukit Panjang, Tampines and more – you’ll be able to find a place to trick-or-treat in Singapore this Halloween 2024.
Pull up in your most grisly outfits because Nee Soon South is holding a trick-or-treat procession for Halloween! Give your kids the chance to shine with their costumes and gory makeup – it’s the one day they get the excuse to dress up this way! In fact, it’s the only day anyone gets to dress up like this. Expect to see parents and older teens dressing up alongside the young’uns, with some even donning chilling stares to scare trick-or-treaters. It fits right into the original “trick” part of the tradition! Simply bring along a trick-or-treat bag (available on qqmall.sg) of your choice – Halloween-themed, of course – parade around, collect sweet treats, and you may even win Best Dressed.
Address: 508B Yishun Avenue 4, #01-52, S(762508)
Date: 31 October 2024
Time: 7.30pm – 9pm
Price: Free
By now, most parents would have heard of this next stop in Woodlands. Trick-or-treating at the Woodgrove Estate is definitely one of the top things to do with your kids in Singapore this Halloween 2024! It’s known for its landed homes that are decked in fake Halloween skeletons, Halloween pumpkin lanterns, and every kid’s favourite – balloons. And if you don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb, it is an absolute must to dress up. Most families go crazy, dressing up in ghoulish rubber masks, blood-stained wedding dresses, and even animal onesies! That being said, you can also transform your kids into their favourite superheroes and princesses for the day. They’ll only charm their way into more treats!
Address: The Woodgrove, 30 Woodlands Avenue 1, S(739065)
Date: 31 October 2024
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: $5/pax
If you live in Punggol, this is the perfect chance to bring the kids trick-or-treating this Halloween 2024! The Punggol Watertown Residents’ Network has organised a Halloween celebration this year, with a Halloween party that has fun activities like games, a Best Dressed competition, and more! Of course, the main event is going to be the trick-or-treat walkabout that your kids will get to go on. Punggol residents have opened their doors to give out delectable treats, so prepare your Halloween pumpkin baskets to collect them all!
Address: Watertown, 71 Punggol Central, S(828755)
Date: 2 November, 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Price: $5/pax
Dress up as your favourite fictional character to go trick-or-treating with your loved ones this 2024. Before the Best Costume Contest begins, make sure you get your kid some free henna makeup. Who knows, it might add some extra oomph to their Halloween costume! Did we also mention that there are ice cream and snacks available too? Treat your kid to the Halloween of a lifetime with these sweets and more!
Address: Linear Green@Bedok, 221A Bedok Central, #01-70, S(461221)
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Price: $2/pax
There’s something for everyone at NEX and that includes Halloween festivities too. Get ready for a frightfully fun time as games, and workshops abound. Kids can also dress up to win the Halloween Best Dressed Content. And if you’re looking for more to do at NEX (as if there isn’t enough), there are tons of sweet deals you can hunt for as you go trick-or-treating with the kids.
Address: Linear Green@Bedok, 221A Bedok Central, #01-70, S(461221)
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Price: $2/pax
Haven’t been to SuperPark? Here’s your excuse to go with the kiddos. You can even spend the whole day there! But if you want a not-so-spooky Halloween, visit the park from 12pm to 5pm and hunt for the Trick or Treat stations. That’s when you can ace the challenges and participate in giveaways.
For a real fright night, visit the park between 6pm and 9pm; where the lights are down and the ghouls are up. Stay alert for the roaming ghouls as you manoeuvre through the park. And if you want to take the fright meter up a notch, head straight for the scare zones in Action City and SuperBall for the surprise of your life.
Address: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-477, S(038983)
Date: 19, 20, 26, 27, 31 October
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Price:
12pm – 5pm: $33.90 for 2 hours
6pm – 9pm: $35.90 for 3 hours
With Halloween taking place over the weekend, it’s the perfect time to wind down and chill with the family. So why not participate in Ubi Grove’s Halloween and chill at the outdoor movie screening? Screening Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb, parents and kids can finally come together at the end of the week to enjoy each other’s company. But of course, there are tons of snacks provided, including some trick-or-treat candies – keep your eyes peeled for that, trick-or-treaters! Look out for churros, popcorn and more that could be in your goodie bags too!
Address: 357 Ubi Road 3, #01-01, S(400357)
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: 7pm – 9.30pm
Price: $6/pax
Looking for a spooktacular night out? Head down to illumi’s Halloween Edition at Bayfront Event Space before it ends on 3 November 2024. Get into the Halloween spirit; dress up in your scariest costumes to explore nine themed worlds filled with spooky decorations and beautiful light displays.
There’s something for everyone, from thrilling trick-or-treat adventures to fun activities like face painting and mystical tarot card readings. illumi is the perfect place for a family-friendly Halloween experience this year!
Address: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, S(018970)
Date: 19 October – 3 November 2024
Price: From $12/child, $20/adult
Trick or treating at USS? Why, yes! Fear not, you won’t be plunged into the frights of Halloween Horror Nights. It’s a family-friendly activity that’s also suitable for kids as you’ll get to meet lovable characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster – who’re also dressed in costumes! Most importantly, help your kids stay alert for Candy Cruisers while you’re trick-or-treating in the park. You don’t want to miss those yummy candies, and who knows, you may even bump into more characters too!
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, S(098269)
Date: 13 September – 3 November 2024
Time: 11am – 6pm
Price: From $62 (child), $83 (adult)
Bukit Panjang is ushering in their Halloween festivities in full force! Besides the usual fringe activities like arts and crafts workshops or Best Dressed competition, families get to go trick-or-treating too! Who knows if you’re going to bump into Nezuko, Naruto or Luffy, since it’s going to be an Anime Fiesta after all! And if your kids are on a sugar high, let them burn off the rest of their energy at the bouncy castle. And if they’re at least 13 years old, there’s also a Horror Room they can visit – that’s definitely going to be a popular attraction.
Address: 8 Pending Road, S(678295)
Date: 10 November 2024
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: From $62 (child), $83 (adult)
The next place on our list is Chip Bee Gardens, which is a great trick-or-treat spot to go in Singapore. Every year, residents within the private estate open their homes to host trick-or-treaters. Although this is an event that mostly caters to kids, you can come dressed up with them or friends to join in on the festivities! You can transform into anything for the night. Whether you’re a mummy wrapped in rolls upon rolls of bandages or a lightsaber-wielding Jedi, it’s going to be a cool experience. Before you leave, do remember to snap a photo of you and your family’s Halloween get-ups. You can do it on the closed street or at the photo booth! It’s a sweet souvenir to take home – other than the candy, of course.
Address: Chip Bee Gardens, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, S(278115)
Price: Free
Trick-or-treat is a Halloween tradition that originated in Scotland and was later popularised by the US through portrayals in movies and comic strips. While it began as a harmless impersonation of spirits and souls of the dead, it soon evolved into a yearly affair where people pranked or vandalised other people’s homes. Hence, the “trick” aspect of the tradition came to be. As no homeowner wanted their house to be egged or mummified in toilet paper, they would readily hand out sweets and treats. On the other hand, kids would usually give homeowners a choice by asking “trick-or-treat?” when they visit homes during Halloween.
For homeowners who are hosting the trick-or-treaters this Halloween, you might want to stock up on candy and small Halloween snacks so they don’t go home disappointed. To get the most value out of your purchase, you can opt for family or bundle packs. If you have the time, you can even bake sweet treats like brownies and muffins to satisfy the little ones’ sweet tooths!
For trick-or-treaters or parents who are going to be collecting candy on your walkabouts, do be prepared with a Halloween candy bag, so you can take home as many free treats as possible. You gotta make the most out of every trip! At the same time, you can also purchase a Halloween costume so you can properly get into the Halloween spirit while trick-or-treating. If you’re bringing along any furry companions to this event, you can also dress them up in these Halloween costumes for pets!
October is a spook-tecular time of the year to go out and have fun in the neighbourhood. Not only are there plenty of opportunities to trick-or-treat, but it’s the one time you get to act silly and dress up! It’s also a pretty affordable activity to do in Singapore. To prepare for the celebrations, get some outfit inspo from these Netflix-inspired Halloween costumes and kids’ Halloween costume ideas!
Time to jingle his bells!
‘Tis the season to be jolly and a little competitive!
For a-meow-zing staycays.
Ending the year with a blast (of fireworks).
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