Weekend Guide (Oct 29 to 30)

SAFARI BOO

Venue: River Safari

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road

29/10/2016 6pm to 30/10/2016 10pm

Admission: Prices vary

River Safari’s annual Safari Boo ends its run this weekend. Celebrating all things alien and monstrous, this year’s event adopts a merry-not-scary approach so kids can enjoy this festive season, too. There will be a live animal presention plus a new performance, Mermaid Mania, that comprises a choreographed underwater musical performed by people dressed as mermaids swimming with manatees. Face painting and other craft activities are offered as well. Ticket prices vary. More information can be found on https://safariboo.wrs.com.sg/#tickets.

GUERRILLA BY MINT MUSEUM 
OF TOYS

Venue: Mint Museum of Toys

Address: 26 Seah Street

29/10/2016 6.30pm to 29/10/2016 9.30pm

Admission: Free

As part of Mint Museum of Toys’ monthly late-night event, Guerrilla, the museum will be opening up Level Five exclusively to feature a rare mask of a villain from the 1950s British sci-fi comic series, Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future. Visitors can also paint the masks of a space character of their choice — Robot Lilliput or Moon Creature — in a complimentary mask-making session, or admire the collection of space 
toys, robots and other collectibles on display.

HALLOWEEN PARTY BY ZENXIN AGRI-ORGANIC FOOD

Venue: Zenxin Agri-Organic Shop

Address: Blk 14 Pasir Panjang 
Wholesale Centre

29/10/2016 10am to 30/10/2016 12pm

Admission: Free

Zenxin Agri-Organic Food has organised a Halloween party filled with fun activities for your little ones aged two to 12. Aimed to help children appreciate organic vegetables and snacks, there will be a Jack-O-Lantern carving demonstration and Count The Pumpkin Seeds Contest to engage your tots. A “fun with baking” session is also included.

COLD STORAGE’S SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL AT GUTHRIE HOUSE

Venue: Guthrie House Level 1

Address: 1 Fifth Ave

29/10/2016 9am to 29/10/2016 3pm

Admission: Free

The supermarket is attempting to make it into the Singapore Book of Records for the “Most Number of Halloween Pumpkins Painted”. Everyone is encouraged to come down to Guthrie House and paint their most “grotesque” pumpkins today. Other exciting activities include a magic show, and henna-tattoo and face-painting booths.

SJ50 MATSURI

Venue: Civic Plaza Outdoor Courtyard, 
Ngee Ann City

29/10/2016 10am to 30/10/2016 8pm

Admission: Free

Celebrate 50 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations by immersing yourself in all things Japanese at this year’s SJ50 Matsuri festival. Today, be entertained by the traditional Bon dance performance Awa Odori, which originated in Tokushima Prefecture. Japan’s popular mascot, Kumamon, will also be present for photo-taking opportunities today. For food junkies, there will be Japanese cooking demonstrations and samples provided with the appearance of brands such as Shizuoka, Japan studio ABC Cooking Studio Singapore and Kirin Ichiban.

GET YOUR FREAK ON AT W SINGAPORE

Venue: W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

Address: 21 Ocean Way

29/10/2016 4pm to 29/10/2016 10pm

Admission: S$45 to S$69

W Singapore — Sentosa Cove is turning four! With Halloween just around the corner, they are throwing their first ever night pool party today titled Get Your Freak On. Be entertained by the high-octance performances from Singaporean rap artist ShiGGa Shay as well as London-based hip-hop act The Shapeshifters. The most creative halloween outfit with the best caption will stand a chance to win a three days two nights stay at W Hong Kong. Tickets are S$45 (where guests can pick from any three drinks available there) or opt for a three-hour free flow drink package (S$69) from 4pm to 7pm.

ACM AFTER DARK: HORROR MASH-UP

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum

Address: 1 Empress Place

29/10/2016 7pm to 29/10/2016 12am

Admission: Free

Asian supernatural beliefs come to life at Asian Civilisation Museum’s annual Halloween event. This year’s installment will feature East-meets-West elements that are supported by the Embassy of the United States, Singapore. Look forward to hair-raising tales shared by the museum volunteers and make your own spooky souvenirs at booths there. The visitor who is best dressed to scare will stand a chance to win prizes up to S$200.

HEADS UP: ST JAMES FITNESS FESTIVAL

Venue: St James Power Station

Address: 3 Sentosa Gateway

05/11/2016 1pm to 05/11/2016 10pm

Admission: S$49 to S$120

A brand new music-driven fitness festival, The St James Fitness Festival, will debut next Saturday at the St James Power Station. Held across three stages, the festival celebrates the active mind, body and soul with an eclectic range of programmes for everyone. Fans of fitness group workouts can participate in Zumba classes led by popular local instructors Sock Ling, Rachel Tan and Heidi Lim, as well as an adrenaline-pumped U-Jam Fitness session led by Sacramento-based trainer Kristen Noel (aka K-Swag). Those above 50 years of age pay a special price of S$49.

HEADS UP: CIRCULAR SPECTACULAR!

Venue: Circular Road- Boat Quay

Address: 57 Circular Road

05/11/2016 3pm to 05/11/2016 10pm

Admission: Free

Circular Road at Boat Quay comes to life with Circular Spectacular!, a street carnival that consists of live music, arts installations, roving performances and interactive fringe activities suitable for all ages. A workshop will be conducted by Mascots and Puppets Specialists, where attendees will get to learn how to make their own puppet.