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October 2026
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21 Oct

Singapore COE Prices Hit S$132,004: Is Owning a Car Still Worth It?

Category A and B premiums both rose in the latest bidding exercise. For residents weighing a car purchase, the more useful question is how much convenience is worth compared with MRT, buses and occasional Grab trips.

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Year-End School Holidays 2026 in Singapore: Family Events, Dates and Costs From 21 November

The year-end school holidays for Singapore primary and secondary schools run from Saturday 21 November to Thursday 31 December 2026, according to the Ministry o...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Marina Bay Countdown 2027: What We Know, Where to Watch and How to Plan

Marina Bay Countdown is the main public New Year's Eve event in Singapore, and the 2027 edition is listed for 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Marina Bay. ...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up 2026: Expected Dates, Best Spots and What Is Confirmed

That pattern is useful for planning but is not a promise. This guide separates what is confirmed from what is expected, so readers do not travel on an assumptio...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Deepavali 2026 in Little India: Light-Up Dates, Events and How to Plan Your Visit

Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, and Little India is lit up from 3 October. Sources differ on the final night, with one listing 28 November and anothe...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Halloween Horror Nights 14 Singapore: Remaining Dates, Ticket Prices and Express Pass Guide

Halloween Horror Nights 14 at Universal Studios Singapore runs until 1 November 2026, so only a limited number of nights remain. Non-peak nights are over after ...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum: Opening Details, Tickets and How to Visit

The National Museum of Singapore reopened its revamped Singapore History Gallery on 10 October 2026, after the gallery's first full revamp since it opened in 20...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Date Ideas Under S$50 in Singapore This November: Events, Prices and Budget Plans

A date under S$50 works when the budget covers both people and the extras, not just the entry ticket. November 2026 has several events with published prices, an...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Pokémon at Changi Airport and Jewel 2026: PokéXciting Dates, Festive Village and What Is Free

The Pokémon GO event pages list the in-game event dates as 7 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 at Changi Airport and 7 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 at Jewel...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Christmas Together 2026 at Marina Bay Sands: Free Entry, Registration and What to Expect

Christmas Together 2026 runs from 27 to 29 November at Hall F of the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, from 10am to 9pm each day, and entry is...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Singapore Comic Con 2026: Dates, Ticket Prices, Early Access and What to Know

Singapore Comic Con 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 December at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, with a Preview Night on Friday and the main event ov...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2026: Tickets, Opening Hours and How to Plan Your Visit

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2026 runs from 26 to 29 November at the F1 Pit Building, and the ticket price rises as the date gets closer. You can attend purely...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Singapore Writers Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets, Passes and What to Book First

The Singapore Writers Festival 2026 runs from 13 to 22 November, and the early-bird discount on passes ends on 18 October. That leaves a few days to decide whet...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Rainy-Day Activities in Singapore: Fully Indoor Options by Budget and Time

A rainy-day plan fails when the activity is indoors but the route, queue, meeting point or return journey leaves you soaked. The useful question is not “what is...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Singapore Year-End School Holiday Activities 2026: How to Plan Without Overspending

The year-end school break begins on 21 November 2026 for primary and secondary school students and runs until 31 December. Six weeks can feel long if every outi...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Best Ways to Use Your S$100 SG Culture Pass in 2026

Your SG Culture Pass is most useful when you use it for an activity you would otherwise hesitate to pay for: a ticketed performance, a heritage tour, a workshop...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Halloween in Singapore 2026: Halloween Horror Nights vs Haw Ror Villa vs Family Events

Singapore has several Halloween events this year, and they suit different people. Halloween Horror Nights 14 is aimed at adults and teens who want a big scare. ...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum: What's New and How to Plan Your Visit

The Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore reopened on 10 October 2026. It is the first full revamp since the gallery opened in 2006. If ...

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LIFESTYLE
15 Oct

Things to Do in Singapore This Weekend (16–18 October 2026)

Things to Do in Singapore This Weekend (16–18 October 2026)

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September 2026