October sees a series of exciting festivals and occasions which Singapore will be partaking in. It does not matter if you are a horror junkie, sports enthusiast or beer lover, for there is definitely something here for everyone.

From Singapore’s largest comic convention GameStart 2016, Singapore’s biggest glow-in-the-dark five-kilometre marathon to the long-awaited BNP Paribas WTA Finals, here is our monthly guide: Seven Events That Are Taking Place In Singapore This Coming October.

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#1 BLACKLIGHT RUN

Held at Sentosa, Palawan Green, the three-mile glow-in-the-dark race will start at 7.15pm but participants can start checking in at 5.30pm.

The after-party starts at 8.30pm; dance to music spun by DJ Automatic from USA and throw glow powder at each other.

Sounds like fun? Littles ones below the age of five can join in the glowing fun run with every paying adult.

Check-In: 5:30pm
Race Start: 7:15pm
Post Run Party: 8:30pm

When: 29 October 2016

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#2 DEEPAVALI

Deepavali aka Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Head over to Little India’s Deepavali Festival Market for traditional Indian delicacies and shop for colourful woven textiles.

Do also visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple to witness the festival rituals.

When: 29 October 2016

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#3 GAMESTART

The venue for Singapore’s largest comic convention GameStart is at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 405 and 406.

Get your game on and compete in GameStart’s cosplay competition or compete with other gamers at the annual FIFA tournament.

When: 07 to 09 October 2016

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#4 HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

Celebrate Halloween with Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights. These spooky-themed nights will have the theme park transformed into a spooky town and a hair-raising experience is guaranteed as you explore the six on-site haunted houses.

When: 30 Sep, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Oct 2016.

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#5 OCBC CYCLE

Singapore’s biggest Mass cycling event OCBC Cycle will kickstart at Singapore Sports Hub.

There are four key categories, namely the 42-km long The Sportive Ride, 23-km long Straits Time Ride, Mighty Savers® Kids Rides and the OCBC Cycle Speedway South-East Asian and Club Championships.

When: 01 and 02 October 2016

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#6 OKTOBERFEST ASIA

Three-day festival Oktoberfest Asia 2016 is an unmissable boozy event that will take place at Tan Queue Lan Street in Bugis. Look forward to live performances by Hofbrauhaus Band and unlimited festive brews from S$70 per pax.

You can also read our guide on where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Singapore.

When: 13 to 15 October 2016

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#7 WTA FINALS SINGAPORE

Tennis lovers, listen up! BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global will be taking place during the last week of October at Singapore Sports Hub.

Single session tickets for this sporting event start from a very affordable price of S$16.90 per ticket.

When: 23 to 30 October 2016

Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that has been around since 1810. The popularity of this boozy event has grown so tremendously that even non-German cities all over the world celebrate it on an annual basis.

Needless to say, Singapore too celebrates this joyous occasion! Beer never gets old, right?

Here are 7 Places in Singapore Where You Can Celebrate Oktoberfest.

#1 BREWERKZ

Every Oktoberfest, the Clarke Quay precinct will transform into a vibrant German-themed carnival and award-winning microbrewery restaurant Brewerkz is one of the participating tenants in this fun-filled festival. Usher into Oktoberfest with Brewerkz’s comprehensive selection of handcrafted beers and American-style dishes.

301 Merchant Rd
Riverside Point
Singapore 058282
Tel: +65 6438 7438
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 12am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#2 BROTZEIT GERMAN BIER BAR & RESTAURANT

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant is the go-to place for authentic German cuisine and German beers. Unwind with loved ones over Münchner Lagers and Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbiers; the former is a slightly malty Bavarian treat, while the latter is an aromatic golden wheat beer with a fruity aftertaste.

252 North Bridge Road, #01-17
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6883 1534
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: City Hall

#3 FESTIVE WALK, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA

Held on 01 October 2016, from 7pm to 2am, Oktoberfest at Festive Walk, Resorts World Sentosa will feature a gourmet line-up of German delicacies. Michelin-starred and celebrity chef restaurants – namely CURATE, Fratelli, Forest and Osia Steak and Seafood Grill – will be launching specially created bratwurst sausages on this very day.

8 Sentosa Gateway
Sentosa Island
Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6577 8888
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

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#4 OKTOBERFEST ASIA

Held from 13 – 15 October 2016, Oktoberfest Asia 2016 will be a large scale boozy event. Visitors can look forward to free-flow festive brews that are available only during Oktoberfest Asia, live performances by Hofbrauhaus Band and irresistible Bavarian dishes. Regular tickets start from S$70 per pax.

Tan Queue Lan Street
Singapore 188108
Nearest Station: Bugis

#5 PAULANER BRÄUHAUS SINGAPORE

Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore is celebrating Oktoberfest from 23 September 2016 till 01 October 2016. There will be a kids-friendly Oktoberfest Brunch held on 25 September 2016 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Treat yourselves to Munich speciality classics while enjoying the traditional and modern Bavarian tunes performed live by Scharivar Sextett.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-01, Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6883 2572
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

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#6 STUTTGART BLACKFOREST BOUTIQUE S-CAFE

Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe is aptly named after southwestern German city Stuttgart. The cafe-cum-restaurant specialises in Swabian cuisine and you can expect dishes such as pork knuckle and black forest cake. Kickstart the Oktoberfest party with their exclusively imported German beers.

9 Bras Basah Road, #01-01
Rendezvous Hotel Gallery
Singapore 189559
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

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#7 SWISS CLUB

Held across five days from 07 – 11 September 2016, admission tickets to Swiss Club’s Oktoberfest range from S$29++ per adult to S$798 for a table of eight. Be ready to party like there’s no tomorrow! Those with little ones should visit on a Sunday for the Family Brunch, as there will be bouncy castles, balloon sculpting and more.

36 Swiss Club Road
Singapore 288139
Tel: +65 6591 9420
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens

Gravity Bar at Carlton Hotel Singapore is the kind of place that regulars would probably prefer to keep it as their secret hideout, and it is not difficult to see why. Not only does Gravity Bar has a superb and extremely convenient location, it also has live band playing music in the evenings. For those of you who are always on the lookout for nice bars with live music, note Gravity Bar down. The resident band plays live music from 7.15pm to 11.30pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and from 7.15pm to 12 midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and eve of Public Holidays. Speak about having the perfect spot at a centralised area to chill out with friends till late!

And because Oktoberfest is round the corner, I am sure beer lovers are getting all excited and mapping out drinking spots. Why not drop by with a bunch of pals to celebrate this annual German drinking event? If you need any more convincing, Gravity Bar has several promotions – a bottle of Erdinger Weissbier is going for S$15 (Usual price S$18), and the Erdinger Weissbier Set at S$60 which is inclusive of three bottles of Erdinger Weissbier and one mini platter of Bratwurst Sausage.

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Oktoberfest aside, Happy Hour drinks are from opening to 8pm daily. It offers an extensive selection of single malt whiskies, wines, international cocktails and delectable finger food.

It is the combination of these collective parts: the atmosphere, the live band belting out live music to get you grooving, the central location, the happy hour promotions, the expertly mixed drinks that make Gravity Bar a place to go for a drink before heading to dinner, or to enjoy the evening while you catch up with your companions. With that, let’s cheers to this fantastic bar and its fantastic October promotions!

Gravity Bar
Lobby, Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Tel: +65 6311 8839
Sun to Thu & PH: 5pm – 1am
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: City Hall