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 6 March 2023 to 12 March 2023.
Monday – 6 March 2023
Love is Longing + Loss
Description: In this collaborative performance, love bursts into life through the poetry of Felix Cheong, the music of DJ-musician Jaz Patel, and the ethereal movements of dancer Jieying Nah. Join them as they celebrate love in its many forms.
Category: Dance
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1930 | 2000 – 2030
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Tuesday – 7 March 2023
Neo Jialing
Description: Meditative, sensitive, and at times playful, Jialing delves into how being a potato can be a way of life. In each small roll forward, she celebrates her being—roots, shoots, the occasional nightshade bloom and more. In this short set, spoken word is set to movement and perhaps, you too can have a hand in shaping how this kentang becomes fries.
Category: Dance
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1930 | 2000 – 2030
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Wednesday – 8 March 2023
Kampong Gelam: Back to School
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: 1600 – 1730
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Practicing the Art of Observation: Problem-Solving Skills
Description: Reading is commonly associated with the idea of books and articles. However, it is equally important to have an appreciation on the art of reading people, places, and situations. Join this community discussion to explore an aspect of observation – problem-solving skills.
Category: Workshop
Location: National Library – Imagination
Time: 1900 – 2100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Thursday – 9 March 2023
A Very Chewy Sing-along!
Description: The Chewy Collective presents some of their favourite Disney and musical theatre songs in this exciting sing-along session! Expect favourites from movies such as Frozen 2 and Encanto, as well as classic favourites from The Sound of Music and more! Join in the fun of music and magic with lyrics provided on screen, for the best sing-along experience!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
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: Pasir Ris Public Library
Time: 1830 – 2000
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Friday – 10 March 2023
All About That Bass
Description: Super Mario! Studio Ghibli! Harry Potter! Come and join ADDO Arts Company and ADDO Double Bass Quartet as they entertain you and your family in a selection of your favourite familiar tunes from video games, television and the movies. Treat yourself and your family to this different musical experience with ADDO and be merry. See you there!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Bands of SOTA take the stage!
Description: Enjoy an exciting day of live music and immerse yourself in the sounds of our talented young bands from the School of the Arts (SOTA). With a line-up of creative and talented musicians, get ready to be inspired by the energy and passion of these young artists.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1800 – 1845 | 2000 – 2045
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Chinatown Heritage Walks – Kreta Ayer
Description: Besides sharing on the history of Chinatown, you will also gain an appreciation of our Conservation efforts, which is part of the integrated planning process to shape a city that is distinctive, liveable and sustainable. You will also gain a better appreciation of the challenges in balancing different needs for land and the innovative solutions that we have adopted to overcome them.Experience Kreta Ayer, a predominantly Cantonese area in the 19th century, known for round-the-clock entertainment, with a concentration of teahouses, opera theatres and brothels.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Time: 0930 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Saturday – 11 March 2023
One note at a time!
Description: Get ready for an exciting school break with Ocarina House as they perform some of your favourite tunes on the ocarina. This delicate musical and easy-to-play instrument is for everyone, regardless of musical background.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1100 – 1130 | 1300 – 1330
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
As We Grew Up
Description: Join Bennett, Ian and Nadya as they revisit the world of kids’ TV shows they grew up with. The trio will perform original songs dedicated to these shows, as well as classic covers.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1630 – 1700 | 1930 – 2000
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Today, We Celebrate Music!
Description: Have a blast with Sarah Syazlina as she takes you through a musical journey. From R&B to pop, she will be showcasing a collection of songs which have shaped her today!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1800 – 1845 | 2000 – 2045
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Fruit Peel Cleaning Enzyme Workshop
Description: Join us and learn about the importance of reducing food waste and what you can do at home with remaining fruit peels. Learn how to create your very own Fruit Peel Cleaning Enzyme!
This session is suitable for children aged 4-8 years old and is in collaboration with The National Environment Agency (NEA). Parents will need to accompany their children at all times during the programme.
Category: Workshop
Location: Pasir Ris Public Library
Time: 1400 – 1500
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Eat Right Feel Right
Description: Join us in an interactive nutrition workshop where fun-filled activities await you and your child.Tackle common eating challenges through interactive activities with your child and find out how you can prepare healthy meals at home together. Let’s make our family mealtimes healthier and fun!
Suitable for parents and children aged 3 – 6
Category: Workshop
Location: Toa Payoh Public Library
Time: 1430 – 1530
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Storytelling with SADeaf
Description: Would you like to listen to the stories of The Three Billy Goats Gruff & The Hare and The Tortoise in Singapore Sign Language? Come and join Singapore Association for the Deaf and pick up some Singapore Sign Language vocabulary along the way! Admission is free. See you there!
This programme is designed to support children with special needs. Families with typically developing children are also welcome.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Punggol Regional Library
Time: 1330 – 1430
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Electronics Recycling in Singapore
Description: Electronics are part and parcel of our lives. They are essential for our daily activities and convenience. However, what happens when they spoil? What can we do to ensure that it is properly recycled? Find out more in a talk with us!
There will also be an e-waste collection drive at Toa Payoh Public Library from 6-13 March 2023. Come dispose of your e-waste in the collection bin and do your part for the environment!
Category: Talk
Location: Toa Payoh Public Library
Time: 1230 – 1330
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Gillman Barracks Heritage & Art Walk
Description: Presented by Friends of the Museums (FOM), this walkabout is for all members of the public to explore the heritage of Gillman Barracks as a former military training ground and its transformation into a life-style hub with a selection of contemporary art galleries
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Gillman Barracks
Time: 1600 – 1730
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Mangrove Guided Walk
Description: Led by our experienced guides, this guided walk allows you to get up close with the local residents of the mangrove while walking on the boardwalk.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Pasir Ris Park
Time: 0830 – 1000 | 0900 – 1030
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: 0830 – 1000 | 0900 – 1030
Rail Corridor (Central) Guided Tour
Description: Join us for a morning walk at the Rail Corridor (Central)! Rediscover the history of the former railway line, and uncover interesting facts about the heritage landmarks such as old Bukit Timah Railway Station as well as the Staff Quarters. Participants can also get a chance to learn some of the common flora and fauna commonly spotted around the area. This guided tour is suitable for everyone young and old.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Rail Corridor
Time: 0900 – 1030
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Thomson Nature Park guided walk
Description: Join BES Drongos where nature guides will bring you around Thomson Nature Park to explore the flora and fauna of our very own nature park!
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Thomson Nature Park
Time: 0900 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
What’s in my mangrove?
Description: Join us for a guided walk of this unique mangrove wetlands located at the border of freshwater (river) and salt water (sea).
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Time: 0930 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Alexandra Heritage Tour
Description: My Alexandra Heritage Tour explores the military installations constructed by the British to defend Singapore’s naval outpost at Keppel Harbour. Join us as we explore the military history of Alexandra from the Gun Post in Fort Pasir Panjang and Keppel Harbour, to the Berlayer Beacon and Former Pasir Panjang Power Station.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Labrador MRT Station
Time: 0830 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Sunday – 12 March 2023
Travelling with Brocolily
Description: Welcome onboard Brocolily Airlines! A music and movement programme best suited for 5-8 year olds, Travelling with Brocolily features performers Claris Tan and Andrea Alingalan who will be entertaining audiences with familiar folks songs from China, Korea and Mexico. Come on down and travel the world as you sing, dance and play along with Brocolily and their animal puppets.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1630 – 1700 | 1930 – 2000
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Drum On!
Description: Get ready to move with this infectious and pulsating showcase of various primary and tertiary schools under the tutelage of Syed Ahmad, Mestre of Bloco Singapura! The beat-makers are from Corporation Primary, Soul Percussion from ITE College East, Batidas Centro from ITE College Central and Beats Encore from Republic Polytechnic and they are joined by guest percussionists from St.Hilda’s Primary School and Fusion Percussion from Temasek Polytechnic. Enjoy a fun evening filled with multi-ethnic and unique rhythms!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1800 – 1845 | 2000 – 2045
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Serendipity by NTU Hall 5 Jamband
Description: Immerse yourself in an hour long session of popular tunes and groovy music! Catch some vibes by the waterfront with NTU Hall 5’s own Jam band. Look out for our performers, some of whom have had no prior experience before joining Jamband, showing us there is always something new to learn!
Category: Music
Location: Waterfront Plaza, Active Garden
Time: 1700 – 1800
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Thomson Nature Park guided walk
Description: Join BES Drongos where nature guides will bring you around Thomson Nature Park to explore the flora and fauna of our very own nature park!
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Thomson Nature Park
Time: 0900 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Free Outdoor Family Yoga in Bishan Park
Description: Kickstart your day with an energising morning outdoor yoga session in the verdant gardens and enjoy the clean air in our lovely Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park at Ficus Green!
Category: Exercise
Location: Ficus Green, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Time: 0800 – 0900
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Mt Faber Heritage Tour
Description: My Mount Faber Heritage Tour visits the military encampments, tunnel complexes and secret reservoirs constructed by the British at Mount Faber to defend their naval base in Keppel. Follow us on an adventure to the secret dungeons at the heart of our city and hear first-hand accounts of the former villagers and soldiers at Mt Faber.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: HarbourFront Bus Interchange
Time: 0830 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
My Alexandra Heritage Tour
Description: My Alexandra Heritage Tour explores the military installations constructed by the British to defend Singapore’s naval outpost at Keppel Harbour. Join us as we explore the military history of Alexandra, beginning from Former Gillman Barracks and Alexandra Barracks, to the massacre at Alexandra Hospital.
Category: Guided Tour
Location: Labrador Park MRT
Time: 0830 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Non-Specific Date Activities
Rattle King 2
Description: This March, the Rattle King returns to Esplanade once again in this participative promenade performance.
The journey starts at the Esplanade Forecourt Garden and continues to various venues in an outdoor procession
Category: Theatre
Location: Esplanade Forecourt Garden
Date:
10 March 2023 – 12 March 2023 | 1800 – 1915
17 March 2023 – 19 March 2023 | 1800 – 1915
Booking Requirement: No
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
National Orchid Garden School Holidays Promotion
Description: Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden from 4 to 19 March 2023 for students, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders.
Category: Exhibition
Location: National Orchid Garden
Date: 4 March 2023 – 19 March 2023
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Quantum Shorts
Description: Quantum Shorts returns with an exciting mix of short films inspired by or related to the theme of quantum physics!
Organised by the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore, the film festival features narrative or abstract films by amateur and professional filmmakers motivated to tell their own stories about quantum physics since 2012.
Total Duration: 32 min | PG (Some Disturbing Scenes)
24 Feb – 31 Mar (Mon – Fri) | 11am, 12pm, 1pm
26 Feb, 4 & 5 Mar | 11am, 12pm, 1pm
12, 19, 26 Mar (Sun) | 11am
Category: Film
Location: ArtScience Cinema
Date: 24 February 2023 – 31 March 2023
Booking Requirement: No. Admission to free screenings are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Further Details: Website
From Street to Screen
Description: Explore the roots of sneaker and street culture through the lens of cinema – from iconic blockbusters to indie titles, come take a closer peek at how films play such a pivotal role in fashion, style and sweet kicks.
Space Jam [1996]
6 – 31 MAR | Mondays – Fridays | 1400
12, 19, 26 MAR | Sundays | 1200
Space Jam: A New Legacy [2021]
6 – 31 MAR | Mondays – Fridays | 1600
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [2018]
11, 18, 25 MAR | Saturdays | 1100
Category: Film
Location: ArtScience Cinema
Date: 6 March 2023 – 31 March 2023
Booking Requirement: No. Admission to free screenings are on a first-come-first-served basis.
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
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
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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