Things to Do in Singapore This October 2026

Ever wished you could design your own Longchamp Le Pliage? Now you can, right down to the colour, print and personalised details. Longchamp's My Pliage Personalisation Pop-Up has arrived at Raffles City Singapore, bringing the French fashion house's customisation service into a physical space for the first time.

Running from 21 October to 18 November, the pop-up lets you play designer with seven bag styles, from everyday totes and laptop cases to travel bags and coin purses. Choose your preferred colours, add stripes, hearts or the new leopard print, then customise the lettering, leather trims and hardware finishes. You can even add a secret message, initials or a meaningful date inside your bag, making it a thoughtful gift for someone special or a little something for yourself.

The experience is hands-on, with fabric swatches to explore and Longchamp advisers on hand to guide you through the options. Use the digital kiosks to preview your design before placing an order. Each bag is then made to order at Longchamp's atelier in Segré, France, using recycled polyester fabric. Prices start at S$280 for a coin purse, with orders taking approximately six to eight weeks to arrive, so plan ahead if you have Christmas gifting in mind.

When: 21 October to 18 November 2026, 10am to 10pm daily 

Where: Raffles City Singapore, Level 1, Stamford Square, 252 North Bridge Road 

Why go: Design your own Longchamp Le Pliage with personalised colours, prints and hidden messages, and create a one-of-a-kind accessory or gift.

Woody and Buzz Lightyear have had a fashion makeover, courtesy of G-Dragon. The BIGBANG star's label, PEACEMINUSONE, has teamed up with Disney and Pixar's Toy Story for THE FIRST FAN, a limited-time pop-up at CQ @ Clarke Quay presented by Singapore's Mighty Jaxx.

The collaboration brings together more than 100 collectables, fashion and lifestyle pieces, including plush keyrings, blind-box figures, accessories and apparel. Singapore also gets its own exclusive T-shirts, caps and tote bags featuring PEACEMINUSONE's signature daisy motif.

Follow the daisy trail around Clarke Quay, pose with life-sized Woody and Buzz Lightyear figures, visit the themed photobooth or leave a message at the Dream Wall. The installations draw on the idea that the toys we grew up with were our very first fans.

Admission is S$12, including a randomly allocated exclusive tote bag. Entry requires an advance reservation, so book a time slot before heading down.

When: 16 October to 11 November 2026, 1pm to 11pm daily 

Where: CQ @ Clarke Quay, Block B, #01-02, 3A River Valley Road 

Why go: Shop Singapore-exclusive Toy Story x PEACEMINUSONE merchandise, explore interactive installations and snap photos with oversized Disney characters.

If your idea of a good afternoon involves freshly made kueh and traditional pastries, save a visit to Chinatown Point for the Thye Moh Chan Teochew Festival 2026. The heritage bakery, which has been making Teochew pastries since 1943, is bringing more than 80 traditional delicacies and regional treats together for a week-long food event.

Expect harder-to-find favourites such as Bo Bee Kueh, Ping Pong Kueh and Teochew Yam Rolls, alongside the bakery's signature pastries and savoury dishes. Teochew Braised Duck is another highlight, available for pre-order, while unusual drinks such as Duck “Shit” Oolong milk tea add a contemporary touch to the traditional spread.

There are also hands-on activities for anyone keen to learn more about Teochew food and craft traditions. Try wrapping your own mini tau sar piah, making a traditional lantern or watching live Peanut Square demonstrations. Heritage-inspired keepsakes and snacks sourced from Swatow, China, round out the experience.

Entry is free, making this an easy food outing for families or anyone keen to revisit some childhood favourites.

When: 26 October to 1 November 2026, 10am to 9pm daily 

Where: Chinatown Point, Indoor Atrium, 133 New Bridge Road 

Why go: Taste more than 80 Teochew delicacies, find traditional kuehs rarely seen in shops and try hands-on pastry and craft workshops.

Got a dog who deserves a proper day out? The Singapore Dog Festival 2026 is bringing a playground of activities, shopping and entertainment to Palawan Green at Sentosa, with plenty for pet parents to enjoy too.

The festival features sensory play experiences designed for dogs, a pet marketplace with more than 30 brands, photo spots, entertainment and food options for both humans and their furry companions. Expect opportunities to shop for pet accessories and treats, meet fellow dog owners and spend an afternoon outdoors together.

Halloween also makes an appearance, with a themed dog parade planned for 31 October. Dogs enter free, while ticketed festival days run from 3pm to 9pm.

The festival's original opening weekend was postponed due to haze, with the revised opening scheduled for 23 October, subject to air quality conditions. Check the official festival website for the latest operating updates before visiting.

When: Scheduled for 23 October to 1 November 2026; ticketed festival days 23–25 October and 30 October–1 November, 3pm to 9pm 

Where: Palawan Green, Sentosa 

Why go: Treat your dog to sensory play, pet-friendly shopping, photo opportunities and Halloween-themed activities.

Can technology make our lives better without taking over them? That is one of the questions behind In the Ether: The Rise of Sanctuary Technologies, a free festival at ArtScience Museum exploring the relationship between people, machines and the digital world.

Running until 6 December, the festival brings together interactive artworks, installations, talks and workshops that examine how technology can support creativity, independence and everyday wellbeing.

One of the highlights is Mimus, an industrial robot arm transformed into a curious, responsive installation by roboticist and artist Dr Madeline Gannon. Instead of performing repetitive factory tasks, the robot reacts to human movement and presence, creating an unexpected encounter between visitors and a machine.

Other works explore artificial intelligence, digital systems and the ways technology shapes how we see and interact with the world. There are also opportunities to join hands-on workshops, with advance registration required for selected sessions.

With free admission, this is an easy cultural outing to add to a Marina Bay visit, especially for families with older children, art enthusiasts and anyone curious about the future of technology.

When: 3 October to 6 December 2026, 9am to 6pm daily 

Where: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands 

Why go: Explore interactive technology installations, encounter a responsive industrial robot and join workshops at a free art and science festival.

Make a stop at Ngee Ann City this October as Maison Francis Kurkdjian unveils its new OUD Velvet Mood Extrait de Parfum at a limited-time pop-up. The experience puts the latest addition to the French fragrance house's OUD Mood collection in the spotlight, offering visitors a chance to explore its rich, luxurious character in person. Beyond the new launch, visitors can also discover the maison's best-selling fragrances and scented body care, making this a perfect opportunity to explore the collection ahead of the Christmas gifting season.
For something a little different, shoppers who spend over S$800 on 9 or 10 October can enjoy a sculpted desert art experience, creating an edible keepsake inspired by the pop-up.
The new OUD Velvet Mood takes a softer approach to oud, pairing its deep, woody warmth with a velvety peach accord and supple suede. Inspired by the warmth and texture of desert sands, the extrait de parfum has a fruity, woody character that feels both sensual and enveloping.
The pop-up also offers an opportunity to revisit the maison's much-loved fragrances, including Baccarat Rouge 540 and OUD Satin Mood, alongside its scented body care collection. With the festive gifting season approaching, it is a perfect excuse to explore something new or find a fragrance for someone special.

When: Now until 20 October 2026; sculpted dessert art experience on 9 and 10 October with purchases over S$800 
Where: Ngee Ann City, Basement 1 Event Space, Orchard Road 
Why go: Experience the new OUD Velvet Mood, explore Maison Francis Kurkdjian's fragrance and body care collections, and enjoy an exclusive desert art experience with qualifying purchases.

K-beauty fans, there is another reason to head to ION Orchard this October. Following the launch of Olive Young’s K-Beauty Edit at Sephora Singapore in September, the two beauty retailers are bringing the collaboration to life with a seven-day pop-up at ION Orchard’s B4 Atrium. Running from 8 to 14 October, the experience offers a closer look at some of Korea’s most talked-about skincare brands, complete with personalised recommendations, interactive activities and product sampling.
The pop-up features 24 products from eight Korean beauty brands, including beplain, BIOHEAL BOH, Cell Fusion C, Dr. Althea, HEVEBLUE, make p:rem, ma:nyo and REJURAN Cosmetics. Products are organised into four skincare categories: Slow-Aging, Barrier-Support, Pores/Blemishes and Hydration, making it easier to find formulas suited to your skin concerns.
Start with a self-guided skin assessment or sign up for an on-site SKIN SCAN for more personalised recommendations. From there, explore the different skincare zones, learn about ingredients and product benefits, and take part in mission-based activities. There are also opportunities to receive product samples to try at home. The wider Olive Young K-Beauty Edit remains available at Sephora stores across Singapore and online.

When: 8 to 14 October 2026, 10am to 10pm daily 
Where: ION Orchard, B4 Atrium 
Why go: Explore eight Korean skincare brands, get personalised recommendations through a skin scan and enjoy interactive K-beauty experiences and product sampling.

Marc Jacobs Beauty is giving its new Daisy Hair & Body Mists a caffeine-fuelled Singapore launch with a limited-time collaboration at Big Short Coffee. From 7 to 20 October, the Beach Road café will serve Oopsie DAISY, a special drink inspired by the fruity freshness of Daisy Mist Mandarin Fizz.

There is more happening from 9 to 11 October, 2pm to 5pm, when Marc Jacobs Fragrances pops up outside the café. Visitors can discover and shop all four Daisy Mists, Lemon Spritz, Mandarin Fizz, Vanilla Gourmand and Tropical Glow, with every mist purchased at the pop-up coming with a voucher for a complimentary Oopsie DAISY.*

The treats work both ways. Buy any speciality coffee at Big Short Coffee during the collaboration and you can redeem a complimentary Marc Jacobs Fragrances sample, while stocks last. Daisy Mist purchases at Metro Paragon, BHG Bugis, Takashimaya, TANGS Orchard and Lazada also come with a voucher for three complimentary speciality coffees at Big Short Coffee, including Oopsie DAISY.*
*while stocks last.

When: 7 to 20 October 2026; Daisy Mist pop-up 9 to 11 October, 2pm to 5pm

Where: Big Short Coffee, 273 Beach Road, #01-01

Why go: Try the limited-edition Oopsie DAISY coffee, sample the new Daisy scents and catch the three-day Marc Jacobs Fragrances pop-up.

Halloween in Singapore would not feel complete without a trip to Halloween Horror Nights, and this year the scares are getting particularly close to home.

At the centre of Halloween Horror Nights 14 (HHN14) is the Karang Guni Man, reimagined as the figure behind a cursed collection of forgotten objects and evil entities. The Singapore-inspired storyline runs through an event featuring four haunted houses, two scare zones and three live shows, promising a night of spooks and thrills.

HHN14 takes place on selected nights from now to 1 November, with most of its dates falling throughout October. The event runs from 7.30pm to 12.30am, so prepare for a late night and probably a few moments spent hiding behind whoever you came with. 

When: Selected nights from now to 1 November 2026, 7.30pm–12.30am
Where: Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
Why go: A distinctly Singaporean horror storyline, four haunted houses and a thrilling night with friends.

Italian fashion label Subdued opens its second store in Singapore at Bugis+, just five months after making its local debut at Wheelock Place. The new 164-square-metre space sits right in the middle of Bugis’ youth shopping district, a fitting second home for a brand that has built much of its following among Gen Z shoppers. For those new to the brand, Subdued is an Italian fashion brand known for its effortless, vintage-inspired streetwear and strong connection to youth culture. 

The opening of its second store in Singapore also marks the debut of Subdued’s new Back to the City collection, with everyday pieces in deep teal, plum and forest green. There is a Singapore exclusive too: the Tropical Girl Singapore T-shirt (S$39) will only be sold at the Bugis+ store, while stocks last.

Head down on opening day for a little extra. Customers who make a qualifying purchase can spin the in-store prize wheel, with every spin winning one of three limited-edition Subdued merchandise sets, while stocks last.

When: Opens 18 September 2026 at 3pm; thereafter daily, 10am to 10pm


Where: Subdued, Bugis+, #01-05, 201 Victoria Street


Why go: Shop Subdued’s new Back to the City collection, pick up the Bugis+-exclusive Singapore tee and catch the opening-day giveaways.

If you missed the first few weeks of Butter’s Singapore debut, there is still time to get your hands on its freshly baked cookies. The Hong Kong-born American bake shop has extended its Messina pop-up until the end of September, following its original launch on 17 August. Butter is known for nostalgic American-style bakes, with cookies baked throughout the day for crisp edges and soft centres.
Alongside Butter favourites such as Classic, Chocolate Chunk, Lemon Crinkle and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin, the extended run brings two new flavours, Tiramisu and White Chocolate Macadamia. Singapore also gets its own exclusive, the MILO Dinosaur Cookie ($6), while the MILO Godzilla ($12) tops a warm MILO Dinosaur cookie with a scoop of Messina vanilla gelato.
The collaboration brings together Butter’s warm, freshly baked cookies and Messina’s gelato, making this an easy dessert stop to squeeze in before the pop-up disappears at the end of the month.
When: Now until 30 September 2026, walk-ins only.

Where: Messina, Club Street


Why go: Try Hong Kong favourite Butter’s freshly baked cookies, including new Tiramisu and White Chocolate Macadamia flavours and the Singapore-exclusive MILO Dinosaur.

Coffee lovers can now recreate familiar Starbucks flavours at home with the arrival of Starbucks coffees for Nespresso Vertuo in Singapore. The launch marks the latest chapter in the long-running partnership between the two coffee brands, bringing four Starbucks blends to the Vertuo system for the first time locally.

The collection includes Espresso Roast, with molasses and caramel notes; the smooth and balanced Pike Place Roast; dark-roasted Caffè Verona with cocoa and caramelised sugar; and the full-bodied Single-Origin Sumatra, known for its herbal and spicy character. Prices range from S$11 to S$15.80 for a sleeve of 10 capsules.

Nespresso has also introduced bundles for those looking to recreate Starbucks-style drinks at home, including a S$299 Vertuo Barista Bundle with mugs, a NanoFoamer and 30 capsules, as well as a S$67 Café Creations Bundle.

When: Available for a limited time
Where: Nespresso boutiques across Singapore and online
Why go: Try Starbucks coffee in the Vertuo format for the first time in Singapore, with four familiar blends designed for everything from espresso to iced café-style creations.

Singapore Science Park is turning into a giant playground for the next three months, but this one is as much about design and creativity as it is about having fun. REINVENTION: ALLPLAY, presented by Singapore Science Park with support from the DesignSingapore Council, brings together more than 30 designers, artists and partners for installations, workshops and experiences exploring how play can encourage movement, experimentation and connection.

There is plenty for families to get involved with. PlayLab at The Canopy at Geneo features interactive exhibits, mechanical puzzles, playground installations and hands-on workshops, while the PlayCourt at 7 Science Park Drive reworks familiar sports such as basketball, football and pickleball and invites visitors to contribute to Singapore Science Park's first co-created community mural. From 29 August to 13 September, Mandai X's Ranger Buddies: The Planet Cup adds physical and AR missions that get children thinking about how everyday choices can help the environment.

The programme keeps changing throughout its run, giving families a reason to return. Upcoming highlights include the Design Meets Play market on 22 and 23 August, alongside workshops and creative collaborations that will continue to appear through November. General admission is free, although selected activities and workshops are ticketed.

When 11 August to 22 November 2026

Where Geneo, Singapore Science Park

Why go Interactive installations, puzzles, creative workshops, reinvented sports and family-friendly play experiences spread across three months.