Here is a list of free stuff to do in Singapore next week. Explore and experience events and activities that are budget-friendly. I will focus on physical activities as there are already many things to do online.
Please check the respective websites to check for the latest details and availability.
I am looking for sources of free events and activities, including volunteering, in Singapore. Do drop me an email at consumelesslife@gmail.com if you know of any of these free events and activities. Thanks!
For free stuff to do this week, check out last week’s post here.
Here is a list of free stuff to do in Singapore next week from 27 February 2023 to 5 March 2023.
Monday – 27 February 2023
Virtuosic 2
Description: Join violinists Yi Li and Hao Wei as they bring you some of the best violin duets written by Bériot, Leclair and Wieniawski. This performance is sure to knock you off your feet.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Tuesday – 28 February 2023
Spotlight on Women Composers
Description: Women composers have often been overlooked in the history of Western classical music. Pianist Frances Lee and violist Benedict Ng celebrate the remarkable women who overcame odds to contribute their voices to the Western classical music scene, presenting snapshots of each century, from the 17th century to the present.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Wednesday – 1 March 2023
Edible Kampong Gelam
Description: Friends of the Museums together with the Malay Heritage Foundation walking tour of Kampong Gelam historic precinct.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Sultan Gate
Time: 1630 – 1800
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Thursday – 2 March 2023
Golden Years Ukulele Strummers
Description: Be transported to the good old days with Golden Years Ukulele Strummers as they bring you unforgettable favourites from Elvis, Paul Anka, ABBA, Connie Francis and many more!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015 | 2045 – 2115
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Getai Fun Night
Description: Get ready for a rousing performance of evergreen favourites, getai style! Hosted by Lee Peifen, Getai Fun Night features a plethora of prominent getai entertainers such as Zhu Lili, Yuan Jin, Baobei Sisters, Anddi Goh, Sherraine Law, Komei Foong, Alvin Tan and Jiele Tan.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1900 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Introduction to Microgreens and Herb Care
Description: Ever wondered how you can grow your own microgreens and herbs? Join this workshop and be introduced to the world of young vegetables and what makes them flourish. Learn about the different varieties of microgreens and the importance of soil care, as well as how you can get your own garden going with tips on sowing, harvesting, utilisation and storage. You’ll also learn about watering methods, transplanting and propagation and take home a Microgreen Planting Kit at the end of the session!
Category: Workshop
Location: Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Time: 1830 – 2000
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Friday – 3 March 2023
Golden Age of Malay Film
Description: Soulful songstress Eka Mairina brings you a dose of nostalgia with a selection of popular hit songs of the good ol’ golden age of Malay films.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015 | 2045 – 2115
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Golden Oldies Night
Description: Reminisce the past with a splendid night of oldies beloved by our parents and grandparents! Homegrown singers Leon Ho and Vanessa Phang will be belting iconic evergreen hits such as Drizzling in March by Liu Wen Zheng, In the Rain by Liu Jia Chang and You Ya, and Top of World by The Carpenters and more, rearranged with a modern twist.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1900 – 1945 | 2015 – 2100 | 2130 – 2215
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Saturday – 4 March 2023
Design your own tote bag
Description: Let your creative juices flow and design your own tote bag with the help of Quirky Offdays. Show off your personality and bring your work of art around during A Date With Friends.
Limited slots available, participants are advised to arrive early to register for their slot.
Category: Workshop
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1500 – 1545 | 1600 – 1645 | 1700 – 1745 | 1800 – 1845
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
The Best of Duets
Description: Join in the revelry as two intergenerational duos—Mel Ferdinands and his daughter Gabrielle Ferdinands alongside Sheila De Niro and her student Nick Zavior—take you down memory lane with songs by ABBA, Bee Gees, Elvis Presley and many more!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1530 – 1600 | 1630 – 1700 | 1730 – 1800 | 1830 – 1900
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Zumba to K-pop
Description: Get ready for a fun and fantastic fitness party! Dance along to upbeat music by popular bands featuring songs by Blackpink, BIGBANG, BTS and more, with the dynamic trio Victoria, Wayne and Julie.
Participants are advised to come in comfortable attire and footwear. In the event of inclement weather, Esplanade will decide to delay or cancel the time slot for everyone’s safety.
Category: Exercise
Location: Esplanade Forecourt Garden
Time: 1800 – 1830 | 1900 – 1930 | 2000 – 2030
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Party with Us!
Description: Be mesmerised by nostalgic Malay, Tamil and Hindi classic hits in a stirring showcase by dynamic duo, Masnie Mohamed and Sheer Angullia.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1845 – 1930 | 2000 – 2045 | 2115 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Upcycling Food Waste
Description: “Say No to Food Waste” is a brand new educational programme for children presented by CapitaLand volunteers. Expect fun and games as participants learn about food waste, how it is formed, the resources required to produce food and how to play a more active role in reducing food waste. This session will focus on upcycling food waste.
This session is for children 5-9 years old.
Category: Workshop
Location: Woodlands Regional Library
Time: 1400 – 1500
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Kampong Gelam: Where Are You From?
Description: Friends of the Museums together with the Malay Heritage Foundation walking tour of Kampong Gelam historic precinct.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Sultan Gate
Time: 1030 – 1200
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Tour of Gallop Extension
Description: Join us for a guided walk through the Gallop Extension of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Visit the OCBC Arboretum and a section of the Mingxin Foundation Rambler’s Ridge. The tour begins at the Visitor Centre at Gallop, and will take you through the OCBC Arboretum, viewing the dipterocarp collection. You will also experience the Mingxin Foundation Rambler’s Ridge, Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum and the Botanical Art Gallery.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Time: 0900 – 1000
Booking Requirement: Registration required 15 minute before session starts at Visitor Services, Gallop Extension, on a first-come-first-serve basis
Further Details: Website
Healing Garden Tour
Description: The Healing Garden showcases over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to component parts of the body such as head, respiratory and reproductive systems. Spread over 2.5 hectares, this garden is designed as a tranquil retreat with medical plants traditionally used in Southeast Asia as the main focus.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Time: 0900 – 1000
Booking Requirement: Registration required 15 minute before session starts at Visitor Services, Nassim Gate, on a first-come-first-serve basis
Further Details: Website
[Budding Scientists] Rainbows
Description: Love seeing a rainbow at the end of a rainy day? In this session we will explore about how light rays diffract and split to form rainbows.
This parent-child session is suitable for preschoolers aged 4 to 6 years old.
Category: Workshop
Location: Tampines Regional Library
Time: 1130 – 1230
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
What’s in my water?
Description: Join us for an interesting morning walk getting to know the creatures and plants that lives in and around the water edges of Sungei Buloh.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Time: 0930 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Tiong Bahru Heritage Tour
Description: Explore the charming corners, picturesque alleys and great food offerings of Tiong Bahru with our heritage guides! Each of our walks is guided by our passionate and experienced volunteers, some of whom have lived in or around Tiong Bahru for many years. Walk with us and learn more about the rich heritage of Singapore’s oldest public residential estate – from stories of prominent pioneer community leaders such as Tan Tock Seng and Tan Kim Cheng, to residents who were born in the air raid shelter during World War II, to religion and rituals, culture and food, and more.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Tiong Bahru CC
Time: 1400 – 1630
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Sunday – 5 March 2023
Design your own tote bag
Description: Let your creative juices flow and design your own tote bag with the help of Quirky Offdays. Show off your personality and bring your work of art around during A Date With Friends.
Limited slots available, participants are advised to arrive early to register for their slot.
Category: Workshop
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1500 – 1545 | 1600 – 1645 | 1700 – 1745 | 1800 – 1845
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Songs of Yesteryear
Description: Sit back and unwind with nostalgic songs from The Carpenters, Eagles, ABBA, Frank Sinatra as well as Mandarin hits from Teresa Teng, Fong Fei-Fei and more. Sing-along with songstress Chen Yi and spend an enjoyable afternoon reminiscing these classics.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1630 – 1700 | 1730 – 1800 | 1830 – 1900
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Down Memory Lane with Ernesto & Greg
Description: Join in the revelry as we end A Date With Friends on a high note! Enjoy hits from the ‘60s to ‘70s, brought to you by Ernesto & Greg.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1900 – 1945
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Down Memory Lane with Melissa Fitzgerald & friends
Description: The daughter of Derrick Fitzgerald of the famed local band The Thunderbirds, Melissa is an experienced performer who has been performing on stage for close to 16 years. She has a wide repertoire of music under her belt, ranging from her family’s favourite evergreen songs from the ‘60s to the contemporary hits of today.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 2030 – 2115
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Line Dance
Description: Calling all line dance enthusiasts! Join in the fun and dance the night away to your favourite oldies, creating new memories and bonding with your loved ones. All are welcome, regardless of experience level.
Participants are advised to come in comfortable attire and footwear.
Category: Exercise
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1800 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
64th Trash Hero Clean Up – East Coast Park Beach B
Description: All from 3yr old are welcome to join, all that is required is a willingness to get sweaty!
Meeting Point: East Coast Park Carpark B2
If you would like to meet us directly at the clean up site, it is on Beach Area B
Category: Volunteer
Location: East Coast Park Beach B
Time: 0900 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Movie Time! @ Sengkang Public Library
Description: Unwind with a movie at Sengkang Public Library’s programme zone. Come on down to enjoy some of our favourite movies. Admission is free! Slots are limited, so do register quickly!
Category: Film
Location: Sengkang Public Library
Time: 1400 – 1630
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Play & Learn about Empathy!
Description: Join us at the Parents’ Learning Community @ Jurong Regional Library for a series of fun-filled sessions on early literacy for parents and children aged 3 to 6!
Through storytelling, games and craft, children will learn simple methods to practice showing empathy and transform their thoughts into acts of kindness.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Jurong Regional Library
Time: 1100 – 1200
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Dawson Heritage Tour
Description: My Dawson Heritage Tour explores the history and heritage of Queenstown, Singapore’s first satellite town. Join us as we explore how Queenstown links to different periods throughout Singapore’s history, from it being founded as a port city in 1819, to achieving self-governance in 1959, and to its nation building from the 1960s to the present day.
This exclusive guided tour will bring you to a range of iconic buildings and sites such as Phoenix Park, the former Tanglin Barracks, St George’s Church and even Botanic Gardens! More importantly, join us as we explore some of the interesting stories behind the nutmeg and rubber plantations, military encampments and residential flats in Queenstown!
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Queenstown MRT Station
Time: 0830 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Tiong Bahru Heritage Tour
Description: Explore the charming corners, picturesque alleys and great food offerings of Tiong Bahru with our heritage guides! Each of our walks is guided by our passionate and experienced volunteers, some of whom have lived in or around Tiong Bahru for many years. Walk with us and learn more about the rich heritage of Singapore’s oldest public residential estate – from stories of prominent pioneer community leaders such as Tan Tock Seng and Tan Kim Cheng, to residents who were born in the air raid shelter during World War II, to religion and rituals, culture and food, and more.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Tiong Bahru CC
Time: 1600 – 1830
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Non-Specific Date Activities
Lunar Toons
Description: High on every major awards festival’s list of contenders, these films showcase the highest artistic standards of the animation artform and storytelling, whilst exploring how families lean into each other in times of need. Heartfelt, heartwarming and meaningful for all ages, Lunar Toons invites you to cosy up in ArtScience Cinema with your loved ones and let the films take you on a profound cinematic journey.
Films
DC League of Super-Pets
Ron’s Gone Wrong
Turning Red
Category: Film
Location: ArtScience Cinema
Date: 26 January 2023 – 3 March 2023
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Circular Futures: Next Gen
Description: The work shown in this exhibition pushes the boundaries of sustainable design and addresses how we can better approach environmental concerns. It provides potential solutions for the damage caused by human impact on this Earth and projects new possibilities for living in the future.
The exhibition explores how sustainable design can be beautiful and proves that embracing environmental constraints does not prevent designers and architects from generating novel ideas.
Category: Exhibition
Location: National Design Centre
Date: 6 January 2023 – 9 April 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
Description: The term ‘cultural heritage’ has changed content considerably in recent decades, partially owing to the instruments developed by UNESCO. Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Date: 17 March 2023 – 20 March 2023
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
What Makes a Chinese New Year, Singaporean?
Description: This exhibition is presented through different stalls for visitors to learn about the various “ingredients” that go into the making of a Singaporean Chinese New Year. Some distinctive events and practices featured in the exhibition include festivities like River Hongbao and Chingay, goodies like pineapple tarts and love letters, and customs such as the giving of red packets and praying to the Jade Emperor.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Library@Chinatown
Date: 28 January 2023 – 27 February 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Uncommon Market Vegetables
Description: Come visit this exhibition and learn about some uncommon vegetables that you may or may not have heard about. Many of these can be found in Singapore’s wet markets and supermarkets, and are also planted on the grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Centre for Ethnobotany
Date: 17 December 2022 – 18 June 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Guided Tour of the Police Heritage Centre
Description: The Police Heritage Centre (PHC) welcomes visitors with a showcase of multifarious exhibits and multimedia displays that highlights the rich history of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) from the colonial times till the present day. Immerse yourself in the challenges of early policing, the post-WWII period of secret societies resurgence and communist subversion, as well as learn how community policing has brought the police and community closer together to fight crime, making Singapore one of the safest countries in the world. The PHC also pays tribute to the heroism and sacrifice of police officers who have died in the line of duty to keep Singapore safe and secure.
When visiting, you may wish to set aside 1.5 hours for the guided tour and for some time to explore the Heritage Centre.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: New Phoenix Park, Police Headquarters
Date: Guided tours are offered from Tuesdays to Saturdays (Till February)
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
兔gether
Description: SCCC’s Roof Garden comes alive with a spectacular rabbit-themed art installation exhibition to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Entitled 兔gether, the art installations created by local art and design studio Whisky and Foxtrot LLP, the mixed-media artwork presents a cast of characters from Chinese New Year mythology. These characters will showcase local Chinese New Year practices enjoyed together with family and friends.
Light Shows
Visitors can also look forward to special light shows with narration of the story of Tu Zai’s journey home to celebrate Chinese New Year with his family and friends.
Light shows will be held on 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 25 Feb and 25 Mar from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Date: 18 December 2022 – 31 March 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Singapore Biennale 2022
Description: Singapore Biennale 2022 is here from 16 October 2022 to 19 March 2023 and will showcase art from a myriad of local and international artists at multiple locations around Singapore. The main location for the arts festival is ticketed and will be at 39 Tanjong Pagar Distripark with over 40 artists showing their art. Tickets are free for children aged 6 and below, persons with disabilities (PWD) and their caretakers, and local/locally-based students and teachers.
However, there are still plenty of free art installations to view at other locations. The amount of art at these free locations can be quite minimal so you should look for things to do and eat in the area besides just going there to view the art.
Category: Festival
Location: Various locations around Singapore
Date: 16 October 2022 – 19 March 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website | My Article
Children’s Museum Singapore
Description: Let’s “Start With Wonder” at Children’s Museum Singapore. We are the first museum in Singapore dedicated to children 12 years old and below! We believe in sparking wonder and the power of play in a safe environment.
Adults are unable to visit without a child accompanying them.
Admission is free until 31 March 2023
Category: Museum
Location: Children’s Museum Singapore
Date: Till 31 March 2023 (Closed on Mondays)
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Special Tours at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Description: How did Chinese Singaporeans develop the habit of having kaya toast for breakfast, and what is kopi siudai? Why do Chinese Singaporeans lohei during Chinese New Year and observe Zhongyuan in the seventh lunar month? How did these habits and practices develop, and what are some other Chinese Singaporean customs? Join a tour specially curated for new citizens and non-Singaporeans to better appreciate the distinctiveness of Chinese Singaporean culture. Each session includes a guided tour and short discussion segment.
Tour is free. Suitable for those aged 15 and above. Each participant will also receive a complimentary bottle of Cooling Water from Three Legs brand.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Singapore Chinese Culture Centre
Date: 1st Saturday of every month of 2023
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Singapore Sports Hub – Experience Sports Session
Description: Get ready for new exercise experiences with the refreshed Experience Sports Sessions! The daily free fitness programmes focus on five core aspects – Cardio, Endurance, Flexibility, Strength and Zen.
Join Experience Sports Sessions to work out and keep fit now! Participants are welcome to walk-in and join the free fitness programmes, slots are limited.
Highlights
- Yoga
- Tabata
- HIIT
- Zumba
- Dancing
Visit the website for the latest schedule.
Category: Exercise
Location: Singapore Sports Hub
Date: Everyday
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
SCDF Fire Station Open House
Description: Visitors to our Fire Station can look forward to the following during the guided tour:
- Introduction to the Open House;
- Introduction to Emergency Vehicles and their capabilities;
- Demo on donning the full protective gear;
- Demo on using various equipment/appliances; and
- Photo taking
Category: Exhibition
Location: Various Fire Stations
Date: Saturdays
Time: 0900 – 0950 | 1000 – 1050
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
If you have any free events or activities that you would like included or if there are any new sources of free activities, do drop me an email at consumelesslife@gmail.com.
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