I will be highlighting some weekly events and activities to do in Singapore that is absolutely free. We do not have to spend money to enjoy ourselves.
Please check the respective websites to check for the latest details and availability.
I am looking for sources of free events and activities in Singapore. Do drop me an email at consumelesslife@gmail.com if you know of any of these free events and activities. Thanks!
Here is a list of free stuff to do in Singapore for the week of 3 January 2022 to 9 January 2022.
Monday – 3 January 2022
t/ltshift
Description: Performing a semi-acoustic set of thoughtfully reworked originals, t/ltshift invites you to take a listen to a lighter, cleaner version of their songs, presented live for the very first time.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1940
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Tuesday – 4 January 2022
t/ltshift
Description: Performing a semi-acoustic set of thoughtfully reworked originals, t/ltshift invites you to take a listen to a lighter, cleaner version of their songs, presented live for the very first time.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1940
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Wednesday – 5 January 2022
Recently,
Description: Recently, is about time and how there never seems to be enough of it. From Bessie Smith to Tame Impala, Consonants presents covers underpinned by thoughtful introspection.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1940
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Thursday – 6 January 2022
Recently,
Description: Recently, is about time and how there never seems to be enough of it. From Bessie Smith to Tame Impala, Consonants presents covers underpinned by thoughtful introspection.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1940
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Storytime for 4-6 years old
Description: Join us for a session of storytelling where we share some interesting and fun tales with children aged 4-6 years old!
This programme is intended for children 4-6 years old.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Bishan Public Library (Programme Zone Level 2)
Time: 1530 – 1600
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Monster Factory | artseen
Description: The Monster Factory is open! Make a monster of your own design!
Participants will be required to bring their own pre-loved clothes and fabrics and sewing materials. Stuffing ad thread will be provided.
Meet-ups will be held weekly for the following dates
6 Jan 6 – 9pm Drafting
13 Jan 6 – 9pm Assembly
20 Jan 6 – 9pm Assembly
27 Jan 6 – 9pm Finishing Touches
Category: Arts & Craft
Location: Tampines Regional Library – Programme Zone L6
Time: 1800 – 2100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Friday – 7 January 2022
Sambal Snake
Description: Join Singapore’s freshest new rapper Sambal Snake for a night of spicy goodness at the Esplanade Concourse. Expect to be served generous portions of bangers and hits as Chef Cobra performs rhyme-filled tracks packed with cheeky punchlines, nifty wordplay and a healthy dose of Singaporean spice.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1900 – 1930 | 2000 – 2030
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Introspection
Description: Computer scientist, pianist and composer Eugene Ang presents an evening of original music drawn from a wide palette of genres, concepts and imagery. Joined by some of the best jazz musicians in Singapore, the collective will embroider lush soundscapes of musical colour, coaxing simplicity and beauty in real time out of a patchwork of complexity.
Performing alongside Eugene are the supremely talented musicians Sebastian Ho on guitars, Rizal Sanip on drums & percussion and flutist Rit Xu.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1845 – 1930 | 2015 – 2100
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Storytime for 4-6 years old
Description: Join us for a session of storytelling where we share some interesting and fun tales with children aged 4-6 years old!
This programme is intended for children 4-6 years old.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Geylang East Public Library, Level 3, Merpati Hall
Time: 1530 – 1600
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Super Storytastic for 7-10 years old
Description: Join our storytellers as they bring you into a world of fascinating stories and tales. Fun and excitement awaits you!
This programme is intended for children between the ages of 7 to 10yrs old.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Ang Mo Kio Public Library – Programme Zone
Time: 1930 – 2000
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Robotics & Coding Starter Session – Qdee
Description: Develop your coding skills in this hands-on workshop by using the Qdee robots available at our MakeIT at libraries Makerspaces. The Qdee is a wheeled educational robot that works with Microbit*, providing a great entry point for those interested in coding and robotics, but are not sure where to begin.
No programming knowledge is needed to participate.
Programme is suitable for beginners.
Recommended for participants of aged 15 and above.
Category: Coding
Location: Jurong Regional Library (MakeIT, Level 2)
Time: 1600 – 1900
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Saturday – 8 January 2022
YAØ
Description: Audiences can look forward to an invigorating urban soul and contemporary pop performance by hitmaking singer-songwriter YAØ. The artiste has performed at music festivals like IGNITE! and Shine Festival.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1800 – 1830 | 1900 – 1930 | 2000 – 2030
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
CURB
Description: Formed in early 2021, CURB is rooted in emo and math rock, and influenced by their diverse listening habits. Although little time has passed since their inception, the trio brings ample performing experience to the table. Sam and Lucas perform regularly with other independent music acts such as Krysta Joy, Subsonic Eye and The Cosmic Owls, among others. They also hold recording and session credits for mainstream artists, some of which include Marian Carmel, ABANGSAPAU and Aisyah Aziz. Farizi is also a visual artist who had a strong emphasis on performance-based work in his early stages. He also produces electronic music on his own with notable collaborations, like Mary Sue. in hand.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1845 – 1930 | 2015 – 2100
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Storytime for 4-6 years old
Description: Join us for a session of storytelling where we share some interesting and fun tales with children aged 4-6 years old!
This programme is intended for children 4-6 years old.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Queenstown Public Library – Level 1 Programme Zone
Time: 1030 – 1100
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Curiocity x Storytime for 4-6 years old
Description: Join our storytellers as they bring you into a world of fascinating stories and tales. Fun and excitement await you!
This programme is intended for children between the ages of 4 – 6.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Toa Payoh Public Library – Programme Zone(L3)
Time: 1100 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Curiocity x Storytime for 4-6 years old
Description: Join our storytellers as they bring you into a world of fascinating stories and tales. Fun and excitement await you!
This programme is intended for children between the ages of 4 – 6.
Category: Storytelling
Location: Jurong Regional Library (Programme Zone Level 1)
Time: 1230 – 1300
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Digital Café @ Harbourfront
Description: Keeping up with the latest digital trends does not have to be daunting when you’re part of a supportive community! Join other seniors and share your passions, experiences and knowledge with one another. This digital learning community is facilitated by our volunteer, Mr Ho Hew Lee, and is suitable for seniors aged 50 and above.
Category: Digital Skills
Location: library@harbourfront (Programme Zone 2)
Time: 1400 – 1600
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Music Inspired By Nature
Description: Join us in this songwriting workshop and learn how to compose your own song, even if you have no background.
Category: Songwriting
Location: library@esplanade – Open Stage
Time: 1500 – 1600
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Sensory Story Time
Description: Join us for a special storytime tailored to engage the different senses. This programme is designed to support children with special needs.
If you are a caregiver of a child with special needs, please email accessible@nlb.gov.sg with the information below.
A social story will be sent to the participants who have emailed us.
- a) Age of child
- b) Type of disability/ additional needs required
Category: Storytelling
Location: Woodlands Regional Library – Programme Zone
Time: 1500 – 1530
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Digital Cutting Machine Starter Session
Description: Join us for a fun and hands-on session at MakeIT with our ScanNCut digital cutting machines*. The ScanNCut is a crafter’s dream. It allows you to cut intricate patterns and shapes from materials such as paper, foam, and vinyl for your own custom projects.
This session is suitable for beginners.
Recommended for participants aged 15 and above.
Category: Arts & Craft
Location: Tampines Regional Library (MakeIT, Level 4)
Time: 1600 – 1900
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Sunday – 9 January 2022
Aldo Tasbur
Description: Indie-pop and alternative R&B crooner Aldo Tasbur presents a bilingual English and Mandarin performance alongside souldotsg, showcasing his unreleased singles in an acoustic setting.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1800 – 1830 | 1900 – 1930
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Dreebsby: open to vibing
Description: Join Dreebsby and his band for an evening of good vibes as he takes you through stories of late-night love. Expect the classic hits like Cigarettes With Wine and Last Night with a dash of his brand new music, including singles like Death of Me and Burning Polaroid.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1845 – 1930 | 2015 – 2100
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Scratch Programming
Description: Exposure to creative computing and technical concepts. Learn to create own interactive computational media with scratch.
Understand and apply coding concepts: “Logical Reasoning, Variables, Algorithmic Thinking, Parameters, Loop, If Else Statement”
This programme is suitable for participants aged 7 – 12.
Category: Coding
Location: Marine Parade Public Library – Programme Zone
Time: 1100 – 1200
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Mapping the World Exhibition
Description: Showcasing rare historical maps, “Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography” brings together different mapping traditions and worldviews, political and cultural spheres of influence, and the exchange of cartographic knowledge between civilisations across the world.
Category: Guided Exhibition
Location: National Library Building
Time: 1400 – 1500
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
MakeIT Day
Description: In this fun, hands-on Makerspace experience programme, participants can drop in and try out a variety of short, hands-on activities that are available at our MakeIT Makerspaces.
If you are interested in different kinds of making but do not know where to start, this is a great way to introduce yourself to a making area such as:
- 3D Pen and 3D Printing
- Robotics and Coding
- Craft and Digital Cutting
This session is suitable for beginners.
Recommended for participants aged 15 and above.
Category: Making
Location: Jurong Regional Library (MakeIT, Level 2)
Time: 1600 – 1700 | 1700 – 1800 | 1800 – 1900
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3
Non-Specific Date Activities
Change the Present Save the Future Exhibition
Description: Learn about how Singapore has been working to mitigate the effects of urbanisation and climate change, and how everyone has a part to play in building a resilient City in Nature.
This exhibition is jointly presented by City Developments Limited, National Parks Board and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
The exhibition is also accessible virtually online – here.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens, CDL Green Gallery @ SBG Heritage Museum
Time: 0900 – 1800
Date: 15 July 2021 – 6 March 2022
This gallery is closed on every last Tuesday of the month, except on Public Holidays – the closure day will then take place on the next working day.
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Changi’s Light-up @ Jurassic Mile
Description: Be dazzled by Changi’s light-up as you seek out the carnivores hiding behind the greenery along the Changi Airport Park Connector.
Category: Light Installations
Location: Jurassic Mile
Time: Connector open 24 hours. Lights switched on from 1830 onwards.
Date: 29 November 2021 – 19 January 2022
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website | Website
Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography
Description: Showcasing rare historical maps, Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography brings together different mapping traditions and worldviews, political and cultural spheres of influence, and the exchange of cartographic knowledge between civilisations across the world.
Category: Exhibition
Location: Level 10, Gallery, National Library Building
Time: 1000 – 2100
Date: 11 December 2021 – 8 May 2022
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Libraries Transforming
Description: First opened on 30 April 1970, Queenstown Public Library (then Queenstown Branch Library) was the first of several full-fledged public libraries built in the 1970s. These first-generation libraries made books more accessible to all Singaporeans at a time when many could not afford them.
Since then, our public libraries have gone through a dramatic transformation. Today, Singapore boasts of a National Library and 26 public libraries, which have evolved greatly from what they were decades ago.
Journey with us from the past to present in this interactive exhibition. Discover how much our public libraries have transformed and will continue to grow in the future!
Category: Exhibition
Location: Queenstown Public Library
Time: 1000 – 2100
Date: 10 April 2021 – 9 October 2022
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.