We may be living in one of the world's most expensive cities, but
this list is proof that you don't have to spend a fortune (or
anything for that matter) to enjoy Singapore
It’s true what they say: The best things in life are
free. Give your wallet a break and have a satisfying day out
without spending a single cent. From rockin’ concerts to
a fleamarkets,
these awesome activities
in Singapore promise not to break the bank.
Go
museum-hopping
As a booming cultural hub,
Singapore has attracted lots of inspiring art pieces and
big-name museum
exhibitions in recent years, from historic Southeast
Asian artefacts to jaw-dropping art exhibitions by famous
painters (one thing’s for sure: we won’t forget Yayoi Kusama’s
exhibit at the National Gallery Singapore for years to
come). The best part? Most of these museums offer free admission to
locals and permanent residents. Right now we’re loving the
totally immersive Story of the Forest exhibit at The National
Museum (pictured top), by digital artists of the moment,
TeamLab.
The breathtaking view along the
Southern Ridges
Go hiking
Tired of the city grind? Be one with nature and soak up
scenic views at the many walking
trails in Singapore. Our favourite hiking route is none
other than the Southern Ridges trail, which is made up of
a 10km trail, panoramic views and plenty of lush foliage for you to
breathe in fresh air.
Help a furry friend out. Photography:
Cat Welfare Society
Volunteer
Make your day brighter by helping out those in
need. Whatever your choice of charity may be – poverty, animal
welfare, or gender equality – there are plenty
of volunteering
opportunities in Singapore where you can earn karma points
and have tons of fun.
Photography: moBikes
Explore Singapore on
wheels
Sure, Singapore’s a tiny city, but that
doesn’t mean we’re always keen on walking to our next destination –
and who fancies being packed in like sardines on the train or bus?
On weekends, our preferred mode is bicycle. Right now we’re a fan
of Singapore’s
bike-sharing services– Saturdays and Sundays you’ll
typically score free rides all day, or promotions during happy
hour.
Photography: Shutterstock
Picnic in the
park
Perpetually sunny weather
and azure blue
skies are the perfect excuse to pack up that picnic basket
and spend a lazy day in the park. Pack a picnic basket
with all the kitchen essentials you already have, or if that
proves too much of a fuss, order in with the help of gourmet
delivery services like Deliveroo, and Ubereats. Top tip:
Head to Coney Island’s
secret beach if you’re looking to get away from the
crowds.
Catch a free
movie
Nostalgic for the good ol’ days of
drive-in cinemas? Movie Mob takes you back to the age of drive-in
theatres, where cars parked side by side for a cozy night of
movie-watching. Don’t own a car? Movie Mob also organises non
drive-in film screenings at various locations such as Marina
Bay and other heartland locations. Sign up online to
stay up to date on their latest movie screenings.
Stargaze
Brightly lit Singapore isn’t exactly ideal for
stargazing. But with the help of sophisticated telescopes at the
Singapore Science Center’s Observatory, you’ll be able to see the
brilliant constellations that watch over the lion city. Its winning
location next to the Equator allows viewers to view
constellations in both the northern and southern
hemispheres.
The Observatory
(Omni-Theatre Building), 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore
609081, Every Friday night 750 – 10 pm.
Shop for free
You read that right. Here’s the biggest (open) secret
in the city’s flea market
scene: the Singapore Really
Really Free Market (SRRFM). It’s the stuff of dreams
for vintage
collectors and market lovers – all goods and services here
are not for sale. Whether you’re
picking up old CDs, shirts or having your fortune
read, everything is literally costless.
If you’re up for sharing your items (or skills even!), you’re more
than welcome to peddle them — no registration or fees necessary!
But be gracious and show some restraint; don’t go hogging
everything, now!
Catch a
concert
You don’t have to shell
out hundreds of dollars to catch a live performance.
Performing arts venue Esplanade regularly
hosts awesome acts by local talents every weekend. The shows,
which are usually held at the stunning waterfront theatre or indoor
concourse space, ranges from classical folk music to soulful jazz.
One memorable performance we can’t quite forget at the Esplanade is
the soulful set by Linus Hablot. We’re still swooning.
Photography: Sideshow
Party at free
gigs
Despite the many swanky clubs with
sky-high entry fees in Singapore, you’d best believe that you can
can party for free here. Follow the cool cats at Sideshow for
updates on their free gigs, like Sunday on the Hill at Kult Kafe,
for booze, party jams, and hearty burgers. Don’t miss out on the
street festivals either – take this month’s Urban
Ventures Street Party. It’s a day long of extravaganza of live
performances by local acts, with a drag queen fashion extravaganza,
and a fleamarket.
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