Singapore's October 2026 Family Events and New Openings
October 2026 in Singapore offers a packed calendar for families, featuring Children’s Day, the F1 Grand Prix, Halloween.
Singapore family events October 2026 include a busy schedule of festivals, new dining spots, and interactive exhibitions. The month features Children’s Day on 2 October, the Singapore F1 Grand Prix weekend from 9 to 11 October, and Halloween on 31 October. Key activities for families are the IKEA Gaming Festival with a cosplay parade on 4th October, Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on 3rd October, and the LEGO F1 Experience the Thrill running from 1st to 18th October. October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
New Dining and Retail Openings
Several new family-friendly venues have opened. OJEJE, a tonkatsu and udon restaurant from Seoul, has launched its first overseas outlet at Raffles City. The pet-friendly Shared Table café opened at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on 14 September 2026. Its menu includes the Nourish Plate, which is inspired by the Japanese principle of Ichiju Sansai.
New bars and seasonal pop-ups are also available. KIAP KIAP Chicken Club & Bar serves duck fat mala chicken and kaya daiquiris. The Bellygom Summer Day Out 2026 runs from 18th September to 1st November. POP MART’s flagship store at WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa, which features Southeast Asia’s first POP BAKERY, opened on 29 July 2026. Entry is free, with food and merchandise sold separately.
Specialty Attractions and Exhibitions
Multiple themed exhibitions and attractions are operating with specific schedules and pricing. Here are the key details for several major family venues.
| Venue | Dates / Operating Schedule | Ticket Price (Starting From) | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples | Opens 30 May 2026. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm (last entry 4:15pm). Closed Mon except holidays. | $13 | At Science Centre Singapore Annexe Halls. Suitable for ages 5+. |
| WonderGround: A Journey Beneath Your Feet | Now open daily, 9:15am-6pm. | $8 per person | At The Artground @ One Holland Village. 1 hour 15 min slots require advance booking. |
| Floral Fantasy | 8 June 2026 to 14 March 2027. | $12 (adult), $8 (child) local residents | At Gardens by the Bay. |
| Dino-A-Live: Dinosaur Odyssey | 3 to 6 December 2026. | $58 | At Resorts World Convention Centre. Family package of 4 Cat 3 tickets is $320. Early bird 10% discount from 3-9 Sep. |
| Bloomyard | 10 Sep to 25 Oct 2026. Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10am-8pm. | $20/adult, $15/child (SG residents) | At IMBA Theatre, West Lawn, Gardens by the Bay. Under-3s enter free. |
| REINVENTION: ALLPLAY | 11 Aug to 22 Nov 2026. | Free admission | At Singapore Science Park. Selected ticketed workshops available. |
Other notable activities include Trifecta’s free Saturday event at 10A Exeter Road, which began on 12 September 2026 and runs from 11am to 3pm, requiring an RSVP. The free Stories by the Beach Sit-n-Read initiative by the National Library Board operates 24 hours daily at Palawan Beach, Sentosa.
Community and Cultural Events
Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on 3rd October is a major community event. A 530-meter stretch of Joo Chiat Road, from East Coast Road to Dunman Road, will be closed from 3.30pm to 9.30pm. Over 90 local businesses will participate across six themed zones, including Art, Food & Music, Kids Art, and a Pet Zone for supplies and grooming. The event will feature dance classes and art workshops for kids. It is part of LTA’s World Car-Free Day 2026.
Bollywood Farms, which is shuttering at the end of 2026, remains open for visits. The 10-acre farm features vegetable gardens, fruit-bearing trees, a butterfly garden, and a large lotus pond. Its Poison Ivy Bistro serves Nasi Lemak and Nasi Ulam.
The IKEA Gaming Festival at IKEA Alexandra offers free admission. It features XBOX titles in a Family Gaming Room and a VALORANT competition where players can compete for a $1,000 IKEA gift card. Participants receive a limited-edition GÖTEHULT tote bag. The best-dressed cosplayer at the 4th October parade wins a $100 IKEA gift card and a beauty hamper.
Families interested in WonderGround should note that booking for its 1 hour 15 minute slots is required in advance.
