Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
Follow The Great Pumpkin Trail and collect Halloween treats at Downtown East. See giant manta rays and schools of fish from above with PADI Discover Snorkelling at Singapore Oceanarium, or spend a family day out at the Istana’s Deepavali Open House.
Bring the kids for games, live shows and Lamborghini highlights at Brainy Car Rally 2026, or introduce them to international cinema with Singapore International Film Festival’s (SGIFF) Junior Explorers.
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1. Follow The Great Pumpkin Trail and Collect Halloween Treats at Downtown East
Venue: Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Dates: 3 - 31 Oct 2026 (Grand Finale on 31 Oct 2026)
Admission: FREE (Free registration required for guided trick-or-treat sessions)
Downtown East and BYKidO bring Halloween fun to Pasir Ris with The Great Pumpkin Trail, running every weekend from 3–31 October 2026.
Kids aged 12 and under can follow the trail, complete Halloween-themed activities at participating stores and collect stamps. Get 3 stamps to redeem an exclusive Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Bucket.
The fun culminates in a Grand Halloween Finale on 31 October, with free mall-wide trick-or-treating, a Best Dressed Costume Competition and prizes including a D’Resort staycation, Wild Wild Wet passes and NTUC Club cash vouchers.
Free guided trick-or-treat sessions run at 5pm and 7pm on 31 October. Slots are limited, so register early. Prefer a slower pace? Use your pumpkin bucket to trick-or-treat independently at participating outlets throughout the day.
Find out more here.
2. Snorkel Above Giant Manta Rays and Fishes at Singapore Oceanarium with PADI Discover Snorkelling
Venue: Singapore Oceanarium
Dates: Fri - Sun
Time: 10.30am (Duration: 90-minute experience, with around 20–25 minutes in the water)
Fees: $109 per person (Includes 1-day Singapore Oceanarium admission ticket and full equipment rental)
Try PADI Discover Snorkelling at Singapore Oceanarium, a beginner-friendly experience for ocean lovers aged 10 and above. Led by experienced PADI dive instructors, the session includes a safety briefing, equipment fitting and basic surface-breathing techniques before participants enter the water. With wetsuits and floating aids provided, snorkellers can comfortably glide along the surface of the Open Ocean Habitat and look down at giant manta rays, sharks and schools of fish swimming below.
Advance online booking is required. Check available session times and reserve your slots here.
Find out more here.
3. Explore the Istana and Join Family Activities at the Deepavali Open House
Venue: Istana
Date: 1 Nov 2026, 8.30 am - 6 pm
Admission: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents; other visitors pay $20 per adult and $10 per child aged 4–12. Guided tours and Istana Villa visits cost extra.
Visit the Istana's Deepavali Open House on 1 November 2026 to explore the grounds and enjoy family-friendly activities. Join a guided heritage tour to learn about the Istana’s history and gardens, get creative with an NParks scent pouch-making workshop, or catch a storytelling session featuring The Brilliant Oil Lamp by Quek Hong Shin.
Find out more here.
4. Enjoy Family Activities and See Lamborghinis at
Brainy Car Rally 2026
Venue: Republic Polytechnic, South Agora
Dates: 31 Oct 2026, 10 am - 1 pm
Admission: Free
Join Brain Tumour Society Singapore’s Brainy Car Rally 2026 at Republic Polytechnic for a family day of fun and discovery in support of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week. Kids can get creative with origami, take on the NNI Electric Maze and Memory Game, and enjoy roving magic and live music performances.
Car lovers can also look forward to a special photo opportunity with a Lamborghini and the grand entrance of Lamborghini Club Singapore, followed by a celebratory group photo and Lamborghini joyride flag-off.
5. Catch Family-Friendly Films at Singapore International Film Festival's (SGIFF) Junior Explorers
Venue: Golden Village Bugis+
Dates: 31 Oct & 1 Nov 2026
Admission: Standard film festival ticket prices apply (visit SGIFF for ticketing details)
Introduce the kids to international cinema with Junior Explorers at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), featuring three animated and live-action films from Chile, Ireland and Japan for children aged 5 and above.
Catch Brave Cat and Julián for stories about courage, creativity and self-expression, with selected screenings featuring hands-on craft activities. Older kids aged 10 and above can also watch The Invisibles, a Japanese family drama about family bonds and identity.
Find out more here.
