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7 Family-Friendly Activities To Take Part In From 10-16 October

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7 Family-Friendly Activities To Take Part In From 10-16 October

October is all about embracing spooky season with Halloween fast approaching, but don’t forget these other great activities to enjoy

by Ynez Lim  /   October 5, 2022

The spookiest day of the year is around the corner and there soon will be lots of reasons to dress up and “scare” each other. But in the meantime we have an exciting list of celebratory to-dos and family-friendly events for you to spend your weekends. From a dramatic nature documentary debut to a cheery Oktoberfest celebration where the family can feast to their hearts delight, there’s lots to do before Halloween hits our shores.

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7 Family-Friendly Activities To Take Part In From 10-16 October
Trick-Or-Treat your way through the Museum of I-Scream
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The Museum of Ice Cream invites all fellow trick-or-treaters to join them for a spook-tacular Halloween while enjoying an unlimited fill of the sweetest treats and tricks. Wander through 14 spook-ified installations that may or may not blurt out a peek-a-boo or creep through other experiences in the museum while dressed in your favourite halloween costumes for an other-worldly adventure. 

From now till 30 October 2022, open only from Thursday to Sunday. Museum of Ice Cream Singapore, 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837. Get your tickets here. 

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Enjoy a thrill-tastic Light Meets Night thematic cruise
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Presenting a spectacular installation of colourful and glow-in-the-dark interactive displays, the Light Meets Night thematic cruise is a world of bright colours and neon lights. For the adults, the ship’s Zouk Beach Club transforms into a magical outdoor wonderland under the stars with colourful displays and projectors, perfect for that Instagram or Selfie moment. Kids are also in for a real treat with the ‘Glow-in-the-Dark Bouncy Playground’, which are illuminated under the starry nights and packed with fun-filled games. Also, chill out to some of Singapore’s renowned street musicians and buskers with unique dance and light performances or develop your artisan skills at the onboard Arts and Crafts workshops to create glow-in-the-dark paintings, merchandise and T-Shirts.

In the following months, you can also look forward to a series of other thematic cruises, including the Clowning Around Halloween cruise (from Oct 16), a Special Diwali Celebration, and a Sensational Voyage focusing on wellness. For a festive year-end getaway, hop on the Jelilo Christmas cruise, which will feature the creations of one of Singapore’s famous art and toy creators from Gagatree.

From now till 16 October 2022. Book your cruise here. 

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Learn about the planet at the BBC Earth Screening Festival - Frozen Planet II
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Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Frozen Planet II explores the vast magical realm and discovers 6 frozen worlds of surprising variety and nature. What better way to celebrate the incredible wonders of our universe than to view it on a big screen under the stars at Gardens by the Bay. 

If you’re looking to keep the little ones busy and engaged, other family friendly documentary features and kids programme from BBC Studios would be available on site along with a character appearance by Bluey or participate in a series of arts and crafts accompanied with free ice cream! End off the day by posing it out in a Frozen Planet II themed photo booth. 

15 October 2022, Saturday, 5.30pm. Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove. Entry is free.

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Take a closer peek through the looking glass at Project Lionheart
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The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest crises to hit our shores but it has also been the greatest show of the Singapore Spirit. Project Lionheart seeks to highlight and champion five core qualities – Hope, Duty, Compassion, Invention and Strength, that have weathered us through the pandemic. Expect art installations, wall murals, music, theatre performances, and short films by more than 30 local artists, muralists, filmmakers and musicians from October 2022 to January 2023.

A launch exhibition will debut from 6 to 12 October at Ang Mo Kio Central Stage and continue to travel and transform heartland spaces with stories and art till January 2023.

Open to the public, the launch exhibition will feature a key art installation by Lee Wei Lieh (Wei) from Very Small Exhibition, a collective that creates interactive and meaningful public art. 

From now till 12 October 2022: 10am – 9pm (6 to 11 Oct), 10am – 3pm (12 Oct). Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Singapore 569805. Ang Mo Kio Central Stage. 

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Celebrate Oktoberfest with 1-Group’s Fun Fairs & Feasts
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Sky-high airfare makes it a hassle to fly to Germany just for Oktoberfest but 1-Group is bringing Oktoberfest right to our sunny shores!  Set to takeover 6 key establishments – The Alkaff Mansion, 1-Arden, 1-Atico, Bee’s Knees, The Riverhouse and Wildseed Bar – diners and drink seekers can look forward to rousing sessions spurred by beer specials, classic German-Bavarian sharing platters, as well as a Pop-up Market with some alternative family-friendly fun.  

From now till 23 October 2022, Alkaff Mansion. Event details are available here. 

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Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House
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Featuring 4 weekends of non-stop activities for the whole family, expect family-friendly programmes including traditional craft workshops, cooking demonstrations and live performances. Also back by popular demand, the evening Trishaw rides will be made available to visitors as soon as dusk hits and if you prefer to take in the sights and sounds of Little India like a tourist, the brand-new Big Bus Tour is the perfect way to indulge in the vibrant and insta-worthy light displays. 

From now till 23 October 2022, event details vary. Indian Heritage Centre. Entry is free. 

 

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Ease into the weekend with the newly built Spanish Serenade exhibit
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As part of the Flower Dome’s ever changing garden display, the month of October features a floral display with inspiration from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. Expect pretty Petunias, the ever bright Sunflower and Pelargonium, a genus of flowering plants that excuse accents of rose, lemon and even nutmeg. 

In the South American Garden, catch Flamenco, an art form that combines vocal music, dance and musical accompaniment into a visually-stunning performance. 

Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome. Exhibit is available from now to 30 October, Sunday. 

Purchase tickets to the Flower Dome here. 

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