October may be spooky szn, but the only jump scares that are welcome are from the hantus at Halloween Horror Nights and not when your credit card bill comes. But not to worry, we’ve got some good deals in October 2023 that will help you save some moolah.
Read on for every Singaporean’s favourite phrases to hear when shopping or dining out: “buy 1, get 1 free”, “50% off”, and of course, “free”.
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The Japanese souffle pancake chain is relocating from Takashimaya to the new Flipper’s Westgate outlet in Jurong East. But before they make the move, there’s a closing promotion for pancake lovers: you get a complimentary maple buttercream pancake when you buy any pancake (from $16.80).
If you were thinking of spamming your pancake order, know that this offer is limited to 2 complimentary pancakes per table and is valid exclusively for in-person dining.
Promotion period: 1st September-8th October 2023
Address: 391A Orchard Road, #B1-56 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm | Fri 11am-9.30pm | Sat 10.30am-9.30pm | Sun 10.30am-9pm
Contact: Flipper’s Singapore Facebook
Find out more about the Flipper’s buy 1 get 1 free pancake deal.
If you’re someone with a big appetite, buffets are probably worth your money. If you’ve been trying to convince your friends or family to go for one with you, the 1-for-1 buffet dinner (U.P. $88/pax) at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Singapore is almost too good to pass up.
There’s a caveat, though. The supper buffet is only available for adults, and there’s a booking limit of 10 people. So if you have a special occasion – like a birthday or anniversary – coming up, you know where to go.
Promotion period: Till 30th November 2023 (Fri-Tue 6.30pm-10pm)
Address: 12 Marina View, Level 32, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore, 018961
Opening hours: 6.30pm-10pm, Daily
Contact: 6922 6968 | Seasonal Tastes website
Find out more about the Seasonal Tastes 1-for-1 Buffet.
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is offering a charity fundraising promotion for those who love high tea: 1-for-1 for the Pink Ribbon afternoon high tea (U.P. from $80/set). Plus, $1 from each high tea order will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
You know what they say, the more, the merrier. Each additional person in your party will have to pay $45/adult and $30/child.
Promotion period: 9th-31st October 2023
Find out more about the Holiday Inn Singapore 1-for-1 High Tea deal.
If you’ve been eyeing a pair of Skechers shoes, head over to The Woodleigh Mall store and take advantage of the store’s special offer to bring home not just 1, but 2 pairs of new kicks. All you need to do is spend $75 or more on selected shoes and get a free pair of sandals (U.P. $69) when you check out.
Promotion period: 11th September-5th November 2023
Address: 11 Bidadari Park Drive, #01-18/19/20/21 Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803
Contact: 6970 3385 | Skechers website
Find out more about The Woodleigh Mall’s Skechers deal.
Badminton rackets are on sale from $44.90.
If you’ve been wanting to stock up on your gym essentials or pick up a new sporty hobby, now’s the time. All Decathlon outlets in Singapore are returning with their sales of up to 50% off on certain products.
Run, don’t walk, to your nearest Decathlon store for wallet-friendly essentials like the Kalenji Jogflow 500 running shoes ($49.90, U.P. $59.90) or a cycling jersey for $22 (U.P. $45). If you can’t find the time to go to a physical store, Decathlon is also running a 60% off online clearance sale. They even have bottoms and shirts starting at under $10.
Promotion period: While stocks last
Contact: Decathlon website
Find out more about the Decathlon Singapore sales.
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It’s true that durian season doesn’t last all year round, but it does with Four Seasons Durians. We have news for Singaporean durian lovers who are probably craving durians outside their season. Four Seasons Durians is offering 50% off their bestselling classic cakes, which come with creamy puffs – filled with either Mao Shan Wang or Premium durian – on top.
Order your half-priced durian cakes with the promo code <NDPC2350> and pick them up, or have them delivered straight to your house.
Promotion period: 1st October-29th December 2023
Contact: 6484 1619 | Four Seasons Durian website
Find out more about the Four Seasons Durian cake deals.
Though there’s no such thing as a perfect time to drink matcha or coffee, we just have to make an exception for this rule just this one time. TSUJIRI Singapore has a “buy 1 and get the 2nd drink for 50% off” promo on any drinks you choose – at their outlets in Tanjong Pagar and Sengkang Grand Mall.
We’d recommend trying out their Yuzu O-Matcha ($7.50) if you love citrusy flavours and one of their signature drinks, O-Matcha Float, at a price of only $3.25 (U.P. $6.50).
Promotion period: 12pm-5pm (Weekdays only)
Tanjong Pagar outlet
Address: 124 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088533
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 11.30am-10pm | Fri & Sat 11.30am-11pm
Sengkang Grand Mall outlet
Address: 70 Compassvale Bow, #01-57 Sengkang Grand Mall, Singapore 544692
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 11.00am-10pm | Fri & Sat 11.00am-11.30pm
Contact: TSUJIRI website
Find out more about the TSUJIRI Singapore drink deal.
If you’re visiting Bird Paradise and thinking about where you can go for lunch, this deal will solve your problem. Enjoy an international buffet with the penguins at Penguin Cove Restaurant and get 50% off the 2nd buffet ordered. Then, just kick back and refuel as you watch the penguins dive and swim underwater.
Usual price: $48/adult | $28/child
Promotion period: 18th September-17th October 2023 (Weekdays only)
Find out more about the Penguin Cove Restaurant lunch buffet promo.
The world, as the saying goes, is your oyster. This October, Singapore Airlines has flights from $168 to over 50 countries across the globe. Fly to Hong Kong for $318, or visit the City of Love, Paris, for $1,188. You can fly any time between now and 31st July 2024 as long as you purchase tickets by 10th October 2023.
Promotion period: Till 10th October 2023
Contact: 6407 5332 | Singapore Airlines website
Find out more about Singapore Airlines’ flight promos.
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If you need a place to chill without spending a ton of money, here’s a lobang for you: Play Nation is giving out free $5 gaming vouchers for first-timers. Choose from family-friendly Switch games such as Just Dance 2020-2022 and Mario Party Superstars or combat ones like Super Smash Bros.
Plus, you also get bottomless drinks and free-flow snacks while you’re there. All you need to do is show them the deal page when checking out at the counter to claim the deal.
Promotion period: 1st July-31st October 2023
Rates: From $13.90/hour
Address: 58 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188686
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-11pm | Fri & Sat 12pm-3am
Contact: 6336 9578 | Play Nation website
Find out more about Play Nation’s $5 gaming voucher deal.
If you love dairy and Hello Kitty, this deal’s for you. Redeem a free limited edition Hello Kitty pouch (U.P. $12) when you buy any 2 packs of Magnolia milk (946ml) at any major supermarket in Singapore. You’ll be given a random one out of 4 different designs – so if you want to collect them all, well, maybe it’s time to stock up on cartons of milk.
Promotion period: 20th September-14th October 2023
Contact: F&N Magnolia website
Find out more about the F&N Magnolia Milk Hello Kitty deal.
You can get a head start on saving money for the busiest shopping season of the year by taking advantage of these deals in October. From affordable airfare to 1-for-1 high tea to make you feel like a tai tai, you won’t have to scrimp to save this October.
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Cover image adapted from: Eatbook, Penguin Cove Cafe & Shop
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