Spooky season is here, and the annual rat-race of companies attempting to outdo each other in hair-raising visuals has transformed the city into the perfect playground for thrill-chasers — perhaps less ideal for the faint-hearted. But whichever category you fall into, here’s a line-up of Halloween activities that can get your heart pumping, or simply provide some light-hearted fun!
01 • Halloween Horror Nights 13
With an audience largely desensitized to horror, Sentosa has evidently made it its yearly mission to recreate hell itself. Shrouded in darkness, the faceless figures, vague red splatters, and disfigured humanoids are enough to put anyone's nervous system on edge. Throw in the grotesquely dressed live actors attacking you from every corner and it's the perfect hellscape.
This year’s HHN features four terrifying haunted houses, two scare zones, and a lineup of spine-chilling live shows. While Stranger Things brings some Hollywood horror to the mix, the rest of the haunted houses dive deep into Asian folklore — confronting us with the stuff of childhood nightmares. You’d have to be a bit of a masochist to enjoy it, but if that’s your thing, HHN13 absolutely delivers.
📍 Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore 098269
🗓️ Event period: 26 September to 1 November 2025, select night
⏰ Event hours: 7pm – 12am
📞 Phone: 6577 8888
🌐 Website: rwsentosa.com/hhn13
02 • Trick or Thrills
Not everyone is into self-inflicted trauma and Sentosa’s Trick or Thrill is the perfect family-friendly Halloween event for the well-adjusted. This daytime event at Universal Studios Singapore is an inclusive, mischief-filled way of joining in on the celebration, without the mental scars.
Personally, no celebrity can dethrone Elmo as my number one idol, and the Trick or Thrills meet-and-greet gives me far more delight than any hideously dressed gremlin ever could. Or you may prefer to meet your daily dose of laughter at the Belloween Bash as Mummy Stuart, Monster Bob, Evil Wolf Minion, and Vampire Kevin pull you into their world of chaos.
📍 Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore 098269
🗓️ Event period: 12 September – 2 November 2025
⏰ Event hours: 10am – 5pm
📞 Phone: 6577 8888
🌐 Website: rwsentosa.com/en/play/universal-studios-singapore/trick-or-thrills-halloween-day-activities-2025
03 • Haw Ror Villa 4
Nothing is more horrifying for us locals than an unlucky superstition fulfilled. Haw Ror Villa 4 however, is giving that a run for its money. The narrative-driven, park-wide affair soaks you in its suspenseful themes of ancient cults and rituals that’ll leave you looking over your shoulder long after you leave.
Haw Ror Villa incorporates three dedicated scare zones throughout the park, leveraging the eerie, atmospheric nature of the 10 Courts of Hell and the park's mythical statues. Be prepared for jump scares and chilling theatrical experiences that draw heavily from local folklore.
📍 Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
🗓️ Event period: 18, 19, 25 and 26 October 2025
⏰ Event hours: 7pm – 12am
📞 Phone: 6773 0103
🌐 Website: hawparvilla.sg/fat-event/haw-ror-villa-4/
04 • Trick-or-Treat Family Fun
Halloween doesn’t always have to be such a morbid affair and National Gallery Singapore’s Trick-or-Treat family fun event is a testament to that. And just because it’s PG doesn’t make it any less fun.
Typical for an Art Gallery, their craft workshop encourages creativity with a monster arts and craft programme. Following that up is the much-neglected custom of trick or treating with friendly ghosts while the kids follow a map to discover selected spooky artwork.
📍 Address: Keppel Center for Arts Education, 1 St Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957
📞 Phone: 6271 7000
🗓️ Event period: October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2, 2025
⏰ Event hours: 10:30am (morning session), 2:30pm (afternoon session)
🌐 Website: nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/guided-tours/Trick-or-Treat-Family-Fun.html
05 • Candlelight
Sophistication is not necessarily what comes to mind when one mentions Halloween, but Candlelight’s is here to prove us wrong. Bathing the concert hall in a warm flickering glow, it sets the perfect atmosphere for some eerie tunes.
This live classical concert trades in jump scares for goosebumps, with haunting renditions of everything from Thriller to Danse Macabre. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dramatically pondering mortality during a string quartet cover of the Stranger Things theme. It’s moody, it’s melodic, and frankly, it’s the only Halloween plan where you can wear a cape without getting chased by something with bloodshot eyes.
📍 Address: The Arts House; 1 Old Parliament Lane, Former Parliament House and Annex Building, Singapore 179429
🗓️ Event period: 25 and 31 October 2025
⏰ Event hours: 7pm and 9pm show
🌐 Website: feverup.com/en/singapore/candlelight-halloween
06 • SpoOktober by HomeTeamNS
For a Halloween event with enough range to satisfy both the thrill seekers and the candy collectors, SpoOktober by HomeTeamNS is the way to go. Featuring spooky scare zones for the adventurous, carnival games for families, craft activities for kids, and enough drinks and snacks for all three demographics, there's no better way to celebrate with friends and family.
📍 Address: HomeTeamNS Balestier, Bukit Batok, Khatib, and Bedok Reservoir
🗓️ Event period: 25 October – 2 November 2025 (event date and time varies based on location)
📞 Phone: 6708 6600
🌐 Website: hometeamns.sg/events/spooktober-2025/
07 • Zouk: Hansel and Gretel’s dark party
Zouk is giving your childhood fairytales a remix, and Hansel and Gretel are back — darker, louder, and way less PG. What was once a cautionary tale about stranger danger is now the backdrop for one of the wildest Halloween parties in town, complete with shadowy forests, witchy vibes, and a soundtrack that hits harder than a cauldron crash.
Unleash your inner freak at their costume contest — go big, go bizarre, and you might just walk away with bragging rights and a cash prize.
📍 Address: 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore 179022
🗓️ Event: Friday, 31 October 2025
⏰ Event hours: 10pm – 4am
📞 Phone: 6738 2988
🌐 Website: zoukgroup.com/singapore/zouk/event
08 • Marquee
With its expansive interior, incredible production capacity, and iconic indoor slide, you know Marquee will cook up the most over the top Halloween spectacle. Through much anticipation, they finally released this year's exciting themes, GLITCH;SYSTEM INFECTED. Although they have yet to release further announcements, you can expect distorted techno and EDM by popular DJ duo Axmo, that will feed into your inner chaos.
📍 Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-67, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
🗓️ Event: 31 October 2025
⏰ Event hours: 10pm – 5am
📞 Phone: 6688 8600
🌐 Website: marinabaysands.com/nightlife/marquee-singapore.html
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Do I need to dress up to attend these Halloween events?
Costumes are highly encouraged at most Halloween events — especially parties like Zouk and Marquee, which often host costume contests with prizes. For family events and theme parks, costumes are welcome, but keep them family-friendly and avoid overly gory or weapon-like props (especially in Universal Studios Singapore).
2. Is there parking available at these venues?
Yes, you can find parking at the following locations
- Universal Studios Singapore (Sentosa): Parking available at Resorts World Sentosa (chargeable).
- Haw Par Villa: On-site parking available, but limited — consider public transport.
- HomeTeamNS: On-site parking available
- Zouk & Marquee: Parking is available at Clarke Quay and Marina Bay Sands respectively (rates vary).
- National Gallery: Basement car park accessible via Coleman Street.
3. Are these events wheelchair-friendly or accessible for people with disabilities?
Most large venues like Universal Studios Singapore, National Gallery, and Marina Bay Sands are wheelchair-accessible. However, some haunted house setups or older areas like Haw Par Villa may have uneven terrain or limited accessibility. It’s best to contact the venue in advance for detailed arrangements.
(Feature photo adapted from: Time Out, Little Steps Asia, National Gallery Singapore, Lifestyle Asia)
