Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, meet dinosaurs, and explore Halloween at Universal Studios Singapore.

Welcome, listeners, to “Things to do in Singapore,” this Sunday, October 12th, 2025. It’s just past breakfast, and Singapore is buzzing with more life than electrons bouncing through Clarke Quay on a Saturday night The morning greets us with balmy skies and a classic dose of tropical humidity—just humid enough for our hair to misbehave but perfect for soaking up the city’s electric energy. With the calendar absolutely packed, today’s vibe is one of celebration, family adventures, and a sprinkle of wild—and very quirky—epicness.

Let’s kick things off with the grand finale of the Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay. If you like lantern magic, carnival games, and mooncakes so rich they threaten to upstage chocolate, this is YOUR moment Join Ang Ku Kueh Girl™ (Singapore’s beloved cartoon heroine) and her food-themed friends for a glowing stroll down memory lane—from old kampongs to sleek HDB high-rises, all illuminated by gigantic lantern sets. Tonight, Supertree Grove will explode with dancing lights and soundtracks under the moon, and there’s even a free lantern giveaway if you’re speedy. Don’t skip the Mooncake Medley and the coconut-fringed Coconut Alley—trust me, it’s as Instagrammable as a cat in sunglasses!

If you’ve got little athletes or pint-sized paleontologists at home, the Science Centre Singapore launches its largest-ever dinosaur exhibition today. Stand beneath the jaw-dropping 40-metre Patagotitan cast (picture ten elephants stacked on top of each other—wild, right?), meet “Scotty” the giant T-Rex, and explore mass extinction zones that’ll make your jaw drop faster than a goalie at a penalty shootout. Bonus: discover Singapore’s own biodiversity tale, from extinct giant squirrels to rare kingfishers. Bring the kids, and don’t be surprised if someone starts roaring at breakfast tomorrow.

For families, Universal Studios Singapore is in full Halloween swing. Meet the Minion Monsters in their Belloween Bash, snap pics with Gru and friends, and join a candy-fueled trick-or-treat trail with Bumblebee waiting for a heroic hello. Even the Sesame Street crew is dressing up If climbing, bouncing, and racing is more your speed, Bukit Panjang Plaza’s Atrium inflatable playground is open till tonight. Zoom through Tiger’s Turbo Track, dodge through bouncy tunnels, and aim for top toss at Honey’s Shooting and Mark’s Hoops.

Culture vultures and magic lovers, tonight’s your last chance to catch the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra’s live scoring of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 at the Esplanade Theatre. Wizards dueling to Grammy-nominated music on a huge screen? If you don’t leave with goosebumps, check your Muggle status.

On the shopaholic front, the Mummys Market Baby Fair wraps up at Singapore Expo—a sprawling wonderland for new and expecting parents, packed with deals, workshops, and baby gear galore. Meanwhile, Silver Garden is hosting Genesis Village Festival, a gamified wellness quest mixing fitness, music, and food. Download the app, rack up points, and you could win a luxe staycation. Who says self-care can’t be competitive?

News flash for all you transit warriors: Carparks at Satay by the Bay were closed this morning for Garmin Run Singapore, but everything is open now. Flower Dome will be closed on Tuesday for maintenance, so catch the Swiss-inspired Machu Picchu showcase by tomorrow night if you want alpines without airport security.

Hungry for something new? Singapore’s ever-renewing food scene means you’re never far from a culinary adventure—keep an eye out for pop-up stalls at festival hotspots or check out newsletter mentions for just-opened restaurants in Tanjong Pagar and Telok Ayer. The city’s still abuzz from International E-waste Day, with pop-up e-recycling stations across town. Swap a tired old gadget for eco-karma points!

If you’re itching for something off the beaten path, try flower-spotting at Gardens by the Bay or testing your skills at a tea appreciation class—brewing techniques so refined, you’ll start seeing your regular kopi in a whole new light.

Now, for the tip of the day: If a local mentions “Kampong Spirit,” picture neighbors sharing snacks under coconut trees or helping each other with last-minute lantern hacks. It’s that electric sense of community that makes Singapore, well, Singapore!

Don’t miss tomorrow’s deep dive into upcoming Deepavali celebrations in Buona Vista, plus previews of the UOB Heartbeat Run/Walk and the UltraLuxe Festival finale. Trust me, you’ll want front-row info for all the city’s boldest adventures.

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