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October 2024

All You Need for a Kid-friendly Halloween 2024 – From Creepy Costumes to Enchanting Events

By Mandy Lim Beitler

Horror houses and scare fests are all well and good when you’re a footloose teenager or fancy-free young adult. But once you get promoted to parenthood, it’s time to replace Annabelle and Sadako with Cookie Monster and Sulley. We search out the best hair-raising happenings and fa-boo-lous feasts for a suitably kid-friendly Halloween 2024.

But in the meantime, start building the spooky suspense and setting the monstrous mood with the best costumes and decorations. With just under a month to go before Halloween, it’s time to get kooky and creative. This list of resources should help you fulfil those delightfully devilish plans.

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Get Dressed in Boo-tiful Costumes

The first thing to think about is kid-friendly Halloween costumes. After all, candy aside, the best part of Halloween for any kid (and kid-at-heart) revolves around dressing up. From little Disney princesses to mini Marvel superheroes, or the more traditional witch or ghoul costumes, you can buy or rent from one of these stores.

Absolute Costumez

Looking for one-of-a-kind kid-friendly Halloween costume ideas? Then head to Absolute Costumez, which stocks over 2,000 costumes and 200 exclusives. In particular, they specialise in children’s costumes, although they carry plenty of options for grown-ups too. You can visit their shop to try costumes on, or simply shop online, with free delivery on orders over $60.

Where #01-17, Oxley Bizhub 2, 62 Ubi Road 1
When Mondays to Fridays, 10am – 6.30pm | Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
Web absolutecostumez.com.sg

CCM – Customade Costume & Merchandise

CCM is a costume rental specialist offering freshly laundered costumes and alteration services. Simply select your costume from the massive online catalogue and book it online. Alternatively, pop by the showroom for fittings. Then collect your costumes the day before your party or have them delivered to you. Finally, return the costumes on the third or next working day.

Where #02-09, 9 Kallang Place
When Mondays to Fridays, 11am – 7pm | Saturdays, 10.30am – 3pm
Web ccm.com.sg

Children’s Costume Specialist

As its name suggests, Children’s Costume Specialist is a go-to for kid-friendly Halloween costumes. A husband-and-wife team who struggled to find quality costumes for preschool end-of-year concerts decided to fill the niche themselves. Since 2012, they’ve grown into Singapore’s largest dedicated children’s costume store. Shop online or at their physical store next to Macpherson MRT station.

Where #05-10, AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road
When Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 7pm
Web childrenscostume.com

Costumes ‘n’ Parties

A rental service with costumes for infants all the way to grown adults, Costumes ‘n’ Parties is a great option if you don’t really want to buy a new costume that your child will grow out of in no time. Their costumes are well-maintained and laundered after every hire. They also stock a range of accessories for sale, including masks, wigs, and make-up.

Where #02-16/17/18, Havelock II, 2 Havelock Road
When Mondays to Fridays, 11am – 8pm | Saturdays, 11am – 6pm
Web costumes-n-parties.com

H&M

While shopping for themselves at H&M, many mummies pop by the kids department to get their kids togged out too. But did you know that H&M also stocks the most adorable costumes in the season leading up to Halloween? We love that there are options for tiny bubs from 2 months all the way to 14-year-olds!

Where 8 outlets islandwide
When 10am – 10pm daily
Web www2.hm.com

Ministry of Costumes

Boasting 30,000 costumes for all ages, Ministry of Costumes calls itself the authority on costumes. Since 2016, its mission has been to offer a family-oriented option for costumes in Singapore. Whether you buy or rent, you can dress up as the cutest family of superheroes, pirates, or anything else you can think of.

Where #03-04 & #04-04, 217 Henderson Road
When Mondays to Fridays, 1pm – 6pm | Saturdays, 1pm – 4pm
Web ministryofcostumes.com

Pan-In-The-Box

In 2003, Pan-In-The-Box opened as the first cosplay shop in Singapore. But while it maintains cosy service standards, its range continues to evolve and expand. While it does have an e-commerce presence, we recommend you head to their shop near Paya Lebar MRT station. There, you can try on a wide range of anime and character costumes and accessories for purchase or rental.

Where #01-129, 1015 Geylang East Avenue 3
When 10.30am – 8pm daily
Web paninthebox.com.sg

Spotlight

Everyone goes to Spotlight for fabrics and craft supplies, but Spotlight also turns into the ‘Home of Halloween’ each year. Let their enticing window displays draw you inside to find just about anything you’ll need. They stock a vast range of costumes and accessories for kids and adults, as well as tableware and decorative items.

Where Level 5, Plaza Singapura
When 10am – 10pm daily
Web spotlightstores.com/sg

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Get Tickets to Kid-friendly Halloween Events

Costumes at the ready, looking for places to take the kids out for some haunting good fun? Then you’ll be glad to know that not all Halloween-themed happenings are nightmare-inducing. Here’s a list of kid-friendly Halloween events that won’t end in boo-hoo-hoos for your little ones. Get your tickets now!

“One, Two, I See You” at 313@somerset

Brace yourself for an exhilarating shopping experience at 313@somerset. The mall turns into a Halloween haunt, featuring scare zones and spooky games. Receive a creepy box at the concierge for a mystery reward, and say “Trick or Treat” at participating shops to unlock hidden treasures. Then hunt the undead roaming Level 1 and Basement 3 every weekend from 7 to 9pm. There’s even a haunted nursery experience for the grown-ups.

Where 313@somerset
When 4 to 31 October
Cost Free (T&Cs apply)
Web 313somerset.com.sg

The Marmalade Pantry Spook-tacular Cupcake Decoration Workshops

The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint is collaborating with Doughworkz for a series of Halloween Cupcake Decoration Workshops this October. Let your little ones unleash their creativity as they decorate six wickedly delicious petite cupcakes. Come in your spookiest costumes for extra fun, enjoy a delicious kids’ meal and ice cream, and take home an apron and chef’s hat too.

Where Level 1, Anchorpoint Shopping Centre
When 13, 20 & 27 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost $60 per child inclusive of 1 kid’s set meal | $12 per accompanying adult inclusive of a coffee/tea and slice of cake
Web Register here

Anchorpoint’s Pumpkin Treat

Anchorpoint’s Pumpkin Treat makes its thrilling return with fun for the whole family. Once again, the B1 Atrium transforms into a festive ground of spine-tingling fun. Ideal for kids from 3 to 12 years, there’ll be a pumpkin maze and ball pit filled with hidden treats, face-painting, face mask crafts, and of course, a best costume contest. Mall tenants are joining in with spooky decorations, exclusive Halloween bakes, and cauldrons of free candy for trick-or-treaters!

Where Basement 1 & Level 1, Anchorpoint
When 19, 20, 26 & 27 October
Cost Free
Web anchorpoint.com.sg

Illumi: Halloween Edition

A spooktacular night under the stars awaits at illumi’s Halloween Edition. Dress up as your favourite characters or in your scariest costumes. Then embark on thrilling trick-or-treat adventures across nine themed worlds, full of haunting Halloween decorations and dazzling light displays. With fun activities like face-painting and mystical tarot card readings, illumi is the ultimate family hangout this Halloween.

Where Bayfront event space near Marina Bay Sands
|When 19 October to 3 November
Cost From $15 per child | From $25 per adult (DBS cardmembers enjoy 1-for-1 tickets for off-peak sessions)
Web illumi.asia

Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at Universal Studios Singapore

While Universal Studios Singapore plays host to Halloween Horror Nights 12 after dark, it hasn’t forgotten the little ones. In broad daylight, families can meet-and-greet Minion Monsters, The Sorceress, Shrek and Princess Fiona, and the Sesame Street crew. Dance along for sweet treats from the Candy Cruisers and savour scarily good treats at food carts and restaurants across the park too.

Where Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
When Till 3 November, 11am – 6pm
Cost From $59 per child | From $74 per adult
Web rwsentosa.com

LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s Brick-or-Treat Halloween Monster Party

Or cross the Causeway for LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort’s annual Brick-or-Treat Halloween celebration. Meet and greet your favourite kid-friendly Halloween characters and catch LEGO monsters’ spellbinding performances. Then go brick-or-treating on the Candy Trail, build LEGO pumpkins, and join a scavenger hunt. Kids in costumes enjoy free admission — and stand to win prizes in Halloween costume contests every weekend!

Where 7 Jalan Legoland, Bandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
When Till 3 November
Cost From RM160 per adult
Web legoland.com.my

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Put up Fear-tastic Decorations

If you’re planning to stay home, it’s time to deck out your kid-friendly Halloween party with all manner of props and decorations. Here is a list of popular online and brick-and-mortar party supply stores in Singapore. Some of these also carry costumes and accessories you might consider as well.

AZ Gift & Trading

One of the original party supplies stores that moved from Blanco Court to The Concourse, AZ Gift & Trading is now plying their trade in the Bugis area (next to Bugis+). Apart from its location, nothing else has changed. They still cover all your party needs, from trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets and LED pirate skulls to spider piñatas. You’ll even find sets of disposable tableware in ‘coffins’!

Where #01-01, ICB Enterprise House, 116 Middle Road
When Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 8pm | Sundays & Public Holidays, 11am – 7pm
Web azgift.com.sg

Bug’s Party

If you shop in Johor Bahru regularly, it’s possible you may find Bug’s Party familiar. This party supplies store has everything from bloody digits to bat skeletons — all fake, of course. You’ll also find friendly ghost banners, party favours, and cute costumes for the little ones. To avoid the traffic jams, simply order online and they’ll deliver to your home here in Singapore!

Where 27-G, Jalan Bestari 4/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, 79150 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
When Mondays to Saturdays, 9.30am – 6pm
Web bugsparty.com

CGS Party (Chin Giap Soon)

Another stalwart from the glory days of Blanco Court, Chin Giap Soon now calls itself CGS Party. But that doesn’t change the fact that it remains a one-stop shop for party supplies, balloons, festive decor, and more. For witches’ cauldrons, glow-in-the-dark spider web decorations, as well as all the partyware you need, drop by their current shop or shop online.

Where #03-16/17/18, KINEX
When Mondays to Saturdays, 10.30am – 7pm
Web cgsparty.com

Daiso Singapore

Shoppers who frequent Daiso know that the Japanese value chain stores stock their Halloween range at this time of year. Highlights this year include themed candy buckets and shopping bags, clip-on devil tails, sparkly garlands, and even pet costumes. These join kooky accessories such as Halloween ponytail holders, witches’ hats and scary face masks.

Where 32 outlets islandwide
When 10am – 10pm daily
Web shop.daisosingapore.com.sg

Party City

Another leading retailer of party supplies, Party City is a go-to for residents living in the west. Whether you’re planning a kid’s birthday party or a homely Halloween affair, this one-stop shop has you covered. Besides themed partyware and loot bags, you’ll also find spooky props and decorations, fun hats and masks, and costumes for the whole family.

Where #02-23, Holland Road Shopping Centre
When Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 7pm | Sundays & Public Holidays, 10am – 6pm
Web www.partycity.sg

Party with Us

For over two decades, Party With Us has been the go-to party supplies provider for many families in Singapore. While its brick-and-mortar store closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, you can still shop online. Apart from fancy balloons and party favours, you’ll also find a wide range of Halloween decorations and costumes.

Web partywithus.com.sg

WoW! Let’s Party

No time to go shopping? Shop online for a wide range of decorations, tableware and more from WoW! Let’s Party. From family-friendly pumpkin window stickers and cute tinsel spiders to more hardcore bloody props, there’s something for everyone. You can also drop by their brick-and-mortar stores if you prefer browsing in person.

Where 5 outlets islandwide
When click here for individual outlet details
Web wowletsparty.com

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Go Trick-or-Treating without the Tricks

And finally, there’s no occasion that you can’t enhance with yummy food — even if it’s intentionally created to look unappetising. Complete your kid-friendly Halloween with fang-tastic fare ranging from beastly boo-ffets to spellbinding snacks.

GODIVA Halloween 2024 Specials

Further elevate the season with GODIVA’s captivating selections. Firstly, snag the adorable black cat-themed Halloween Pumpkin G Cube 18pcs($58), complete with a strap for easy trick-or-treating. Then unfold the beautifully decorated Halloween Gift Box ($32) to discover Milk Chocolate Pearls and G Cube Dark Chocolates. Receive two free Orange Dark Chocolate Carré with every purchase of two soft serves too.

Till 31 October at GODIVA Bugis Junction, Jewel Changi Airport, Raffles City, Suntec City, Takashimaya S.C. & online

Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection

There’s something sweet in the neighbourhood…. To celebrate the iconic film’s 40th anniversary, the Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection offers a spine-tingling selection of doughnuts (from $3.90 each) in a limited-edition custom Ghostbusters dozens box. Think Ghostbusters Cookies N’ Crème, Slimer, and Ecto-Sprinkled Doughnut. Joining them are another six Halloween-inspired flavours.

Till 31 October at all Krispy Kreme outlets

Spooky Sweet Treats at Ikea

This Halloween, it’s all treats and no tricks at IKEA Singapore. Get into the spooky spirit with the adorable Halloween cake (IKEA Family price $3.50; usual $4.50) in the Swedish Restaurant. You can also ring in the Deepavali celebrations all October long with a festive meal — enjoy dishes such as chicken briyani and vegetable balls with curry sauce.

26 to 31 October at IKEA Alexandra, Tampines & Jurong. More details here

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Halloween Edition

Sofitel Singapore City Centre presents a whimsical afternoon tea experience ($138 for two) inspired by Shakespeare’s comedy play. Mind you, this is no run-of-the-mill three-tier afternoon tea set. Wheeled to your tableside is a mystical forest setting beneath a large acrylic dome. Within, savoury and sweet treats perch artfully on branches of a woodland tree, almost too frightfully beautiful to eat! Only five painstakingly handcrafted sets are available each day. You can also purchase a limited-edition Spooky Beau the Bee at $66 per pair (usual $39 each)

26 to 31 October, 2pm – 5pm at 1864, Level 5 Sofitel Singapore City Centre. More details here

LAVO Sunday Champagne Brunch: Halloween Edition

Gather the squad for an epic Halloween-themed edition of LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar’s popular Sunday Champagne Brunch (from $98 per person). Indulge in poached lobsters and cocktail prawns, cheese and charcuterie boards, brick-oven pizzas, hearty brunch favourites, and spooky pastries. Come 31 October, look forward to a spooky spin on LAVO’s signature 20-layer cake.

27 October, 12nn – 3pm at Level 57, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 1. More details here

Frightful Feasts at LUCE

Immerse in spine-tingling yet kid-friendly Halloween festivities at InterContinental Singapore, where LUCE presents a thrilling dining experience ($78 per adult & $39 per child). Don’t miss Spider on Spicy Devil Egg, Poisonous Forest Mushroom Pinsa, and Deep Sea Dark Tentacles Pasta. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with R.I.P. LUCE-Misu, Eyeball Jelly, and Mini Ghastly Ghost Meringue Tart. With eerie decorations and monster servers, a night of frightful and delicious fun awaits.

31 October, 6pm – 10pm at LUCE, Level 1 InterContinental Singapore. More details here

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Of course, there are the usual suspects where you can source more kid-friendly Halloween supplies. From Halloween candy to witches’ hats, these online and offline marketplaces will cover the bases and more:

• Amazon Singapore online and mobile app
• Cold Storage and CS Fresh supermarkets and online
• Lazada mobile app and online
• Marks & Spencer stores and online
• NTUC FairPrice supermarkets and online
• RedMart online supermarket
• Shopee mobile app and online

Prices may be subject to prevailing taxes; prices and menus are accurate at time of publishing.

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