Top 33 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Mar 2024): Ramadan Bazaars, Happiness Carnival at Timezone, The Cutest Fair

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Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This March, there’s no way you’ll miss out on the festivities with the slew of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost.

Look forward to going “squeee!” at The Cutest Fair in the country, indulging in snacks galore at the biggest and longest-running Kampong Glam bazaar yet, and celebrating a whole month of happiness at Timezone. Here’s your guide to the top 33 free things to do in Mar 2024.

 

Best Free Things To Do in Singapore (Mar 2024)

Festivals, fairs and markets

  1. Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar (5 Mar – 5 Apr)
  2. The Hammock Market (2, 16 Mar)
  3. Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar (8 Mar – 10 Apr)
  4. Chingay@Telok Blangah Market (9 Mar)
  5. Celebrate Women with Crane Living (9 and 10 Mar)
  6. Joo Chiat Farmers’ Market (9–10, 23–24 Mar)
  7. Ugly Food Workshop (15 Mar)
  8. The Cutest Fair (16 and 17 Mar)
  9. Conscious Fashion Week (16 and 17 Mar)
  10. Celebrate International Women’s Day at Zouk (Now till 17 Mar)
  11. Makers’ Market (20-22, 29–31 Mar)
  12. Plantopia: Ramadan Edition (23 Mar)
  13. Repair Kopitiam (24 Mar)
  14. Timezone’s Month of Happiness celebrations (Now till 31 Mar)

Music performances and programmes

  1. Music Programmes at the Esplanade: Foreword (2–31 Mar)
  2. Singapore Composers Festival (23 Mar)
  3. Sunday Jam Session at The Jazz Loft (Sundays)

Community events

  1. Growth Circles (6, 12, 26 Mar)
  2. Make friends with Friendzone (7, 9, 13 Mar)
  3. Crochet Interest Group Meetup (20 Mar)
  4. Zalora’s Snap and Drop Programme

Learning, skill upgrading, and personal development

  1. Speak Up and Stand Out: Free Public Speaking Course @ Jurong Green CC (8 Mar)
  2. Mastering Communication, Empowering Voices with Bedok Toastmasters (14 and 28 Mar)
  3. Uncle Chris Walking Tours (2–31 Mar)
  4. My Community Heritage Tours (2 and 16 Mar)
  5. Get Professional by NLB (7, 22, 28 Mar)
  6. Future of Work by NLB (6–27 Mar)

Fitness and wellness

  1. Fabulous Feminine Fridays at Mudita Yoga (1, 8, 15, 22 Mar)
  2. Puma Run Club (7, 14, 21 Mar)
  3. Pay What You Wish Yoga (9 and 17 Mar)
  4. International Women’s Day: Yoga for Hormonal Harmony, Tackling PCOD Naturally (8 Mar)
  5. Line Dancing for Seniors at Choa Chu Kang Public Library (19 Mar)
  6. New Balance Run Club (Tuesdays)

 

Festivals, fairs and markets

1. Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar (5 Mar – 5 Apr)

Dive into the vibrant heart of Kampong Glam for its largest and longest-running Ramadan bazaar yet. This year’s bazaar edition is called Gemilang Kampong Gelam. Now in its fourth edition, will span five weeks from 2 Mar 2024 and feature over 100 stalls offering an array of food and retail delights.

Running daily from 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. until 5 Apr 2024, the bazaar promises a feast for the senses along Kandahar, Muscat, and Baghdad Streets. You can expect most of the stalls to cater to your cravings—about 80 are dedicated to culinary treats, while about 20 are for retail, live cooking shows, and performances by acclaimed artists like Tomok, Alif Satar, and Taufik Batisah.

In celebration of the Sultan Mosque’s bicentennial, there will also be light projections of its archival photos from the National Archives of Singapore cast on the mosque every Friday to Sunday from 7.30 p.m.. Muslim friends, don’t forget to join in for the mass iftar (the evening meal with which Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset) on 23 Mar 2024.

Kampong Glam Bazaar

  • Dates: 2 Mar – 5 Apr 2024
  • Time: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Venue: Kampong Gelam
  • Address: Kandahar Street, Muscat Street and Baghdad Street

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2. The Hammock Market (2, 16 Mar)

The Hammock Market is a biweekly thrift market that happens every other Saturday at Aperia Mall. It gets its name from the way its participating vendors set up their booths—tables and carts are way too boring, so they set up in hammocks!

Calling themselves “the Saturday Thrift Party”, The Hammock Market is packed with over 50 makers’ booths and thrift stores. Plus, look out for activities—these could include free Jagua tattoos, a bake sale, tarot reading and personalised illustrations!

The Hammock Market

  • Dates: 2 and 16 Mar 2024
  • Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Aperia Mall L1 Atrium
  • Address: 12 Kallang Ave, Singapore 339511

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3. Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar (8 Mar – 10 Apr)

 

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For the ultimate foodie fix this Ramadan, look no further than the Geylang Serai Bazaar. From 8 Mar (which happens to be International Women’s Day) till 10 Apr 2024, visit the fair for 500 stalls, some 150 of which are halal-friendly food stalls. The bazaar is open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily, so they’ve got you and your cravings any time of the day or night. With so many food options, it’s really difficult to pick some favourite stalls to highlight. But here goes my attempt:

  • Alley—Poffertjes, otherwise known as dutch baby pancakes. These guys are as yummy to cute as they are cute to look at.
  • MrPaniPurii—Pani puri are small, hollow, deep-fried breads filled with a mix of yummy stuff—think tamarind chutney, chilli, potatoes, onion, chickpeas and more. You pop each into your mouth in one bite for a burst of sweet, tangy, spicy, and savoury flavours all at once. MrPaniPurii is the first Muslim-owned pani puri in Singapore!
  • Praffles by Fooditude—Prata. Waffles. ‘Nuff said.
  • Ahae Taiyaki—these Japanese fish-shaped pancakes will cost you just $3 a piece, or $7 for 3 if you come with friends or a huge sweet tooth. Choose from flavours such as durian, chocolate, red bean, and hokkaido milk.

Geylang Serai Bazaar

  • Dates: 8 Mar – 10 Apr 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Venue: Geylang Serai

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4. Chingay@Telok Blangah Market (9 Mar)

 

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City Sprouts teams up with Telok Blangah PA and Pulai Eco to bring a travelling market to the heartlands, featuring 12 sustainable local vendors. From plants to healthy snacks and sustainable goods, there’s something for everyone at Chingay@Telok Blangah Market.

The day is packed with cultural performances and the grandeur of Chingay Parade floats. Plus, don’t miss their composting workshop ($8) and free natural dye colouring activity for kids. Join them at Telok Blangah Community Club from 3–6 p.m. for an afternoon celebrating community, sustainability, and culture.

Chingay@Telok Blangah Market

  • Date: 9 Mar 2024
  • Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Telok Blangah Community Club
  • Address: 450 Telok Blangah Street 31, Singapore 108943

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5. Celebrate Women with Crane Living (9 and 10 Mar)

 

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Shopping meets empowerment at Crane Living, which transforms into a hub for female-led businesses this month. In March 2024, they’re showcasing sustainable fashion, unique art, and much more.

On 10 Mar at Crane Joo Chiat, immerse yourself in the Empower Her Retreat with mindfulness coach Manuela Jones and sound healer Jas for a session of rejuvenation. Dive into tarot card readings with Mia Sumiati and explore a range of wellness products.

Then on 9 and 10 Mar at Crane OCBC Wisma Atria, experience the drop-in art bar by Mind In the Mountains alongside an array of beauty and wellness items. Drop by Crane for a celebration of women’s creativity and strength this month!

Celebrate Women with Crane Living

  • Dates: 9 and 10 Mar 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Crane Joo Chiat / Crane (OCBC Wisma Atria)
  • Address: 281 Joo Chiat Road Singapore, 427535 / 435 Orchard Road #04-01 Singapore, 238877

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6. Joo Chiat Farmers’ Market (9–10, 23–24 Mar)

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Thought farmers’ markets could only be found overseas? We’re happy to correct you on that one. Singapore has its very own farmers’ markets—yes, more than one!

The Joo Chiat Farmers’ Market happens every other weekend at Crane Joo Chiat. You’ll get to shop foods and produce from local farmers, bakers, gardeners and artisans. There’ll even be pet food supplies!

The best part? The Joo Chiat Farmers’ Market is indoors, so you can shop in air-conditioned comfort, rain or shine.

Joo Chiat Farmer’s Market

  • Dates: 9–10, 23–24 Mar 2024
  • Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Venue: Crane Joo Chiat, 281 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427535

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7. Ugly Food Workshop (15 Mar)

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Did you know that about 817,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Singapore every year? To put things into perspective, that’s the weight of 100,000 cars! 

Needless to day, food wastage is a huge problem in this garden city. One solution could be embracing ugly food—food that looks cosmetically blemished, but is perfectly edible and nutritious. At this monthy Ugly Food Workshop, learn more about our food waste problem and the benefits of eating ugly foods—beyond reducing food waste, it can also save you money and support sustainable agriculture!

Ugly Food Workshop 

  • Date and time: 15 Mar 2024
  • Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Venue: Crane OUE Downtown Gallery
  • Address: 6A Shenton Way, Downtown Gallery #01-12 Singapore, 068809

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8. The Cutest Fair (16 and 17 Mar)

 

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Hands up if you (like me) take unabashed joy in squishing your favourite soft puppy plushie or even just seeing an adorable keychain of a kitty friend on your bag. If that’s you, you’re going to want to free up 16 Mar 2024 for The Cutest Fair at Crane OCBC Wisma Atria.

Dive into a world of irresistible cuteness where artists, crafters, designers, and creatives gather to bring to life those squishy plushies, adorable bag charms, and cartoon-printed delights you’ve secretly never outgrown. They specialise in sparking joy with their array of hand-crocheted toys and decor, kid-friendly games, clothes, and toys, plus a few special treats just for you. Whether you’re a collector, a fan of all things kawaii, or just looking for that perfect, joyful something-something, they’ve got you covered. Go ahead, let yourself indulge in a little weekend whimsy that’s sure to make you go SQUEE!

The Cutest Fair

  • Dates: 16 – 17 Mar 2024
  • Time:  11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Crane (OCBC Wisma Atria)
  • Address: 435 Orchard Road #04-01 Singapore, 238877

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9. Conscious Fashion Week (16 and 17 Mar)

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We wrote a blog article last year about Shein, which has been criticised for—among other things—its sustainability issues. Truth be told, many fast fashion brands aren’t exactly stewards of eco-friendly living. 

Enter Conscious Fashion Week—here to challenge the status quo of the fashion industry, known for its significant waste generation. They’re hosting a unique fashion pop-up that celebrates brands committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing. By supporting this event, you’re not just shopping; you’re part of a movement that empowers craftspeople and suppliers by giving preloved goods and clothes a new lease of life.

It’s a chance to reduce fabric and fashion waste and make a positive impact on the world. Fashion can be a force for good! Join them to discover how style and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Conscious Fashion Week

  • Dates: 16 – 17 Mar 2024
  • Time:  11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Crane Joo Chiat
  • Address: 281 Joo Chiat Road Singapore, 427535

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10. Celebrate International Women’s Day at Zouk (Now till 17 Mar)

 

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This March, Zouk Singapore rolls out the red carpet for ladies with its electrifying ‘Zouk Doesn’t Care’ campaign, marking International Women’s Day with a spectacular line-up of events. From 1 to 17 Mar 2024, women and those who identify as one are treated to complimentary entry until midnight, celebrating female empowerment through the beats of groundbreaking female DJs.

Kickstart the festivities on March 2 with Juicy M, groove to the iconic Mambo Jambo on March 8 with free-flow alcohol, and get mesmerised by Miss Monique’s unique tunes on March 16. Immerse yourself in the rhythms curated by women, for women, in a tribute to their talent and achievements in music. Join Zouk this March to celebrate women’s empowerment on the dance floor!

Gals have free entry until midnight, but dudes are going to need to buy a ticket. Find out more about Zouk’s events and prices.

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11. Makers’ Market (20-22, 29–31 Mar)

 

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Everyone’s favourite pop-up handmade market Makers’ Market always has something up their sleeves. Visit their flagship store located in the National Design Centre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends or their Katong Joo Chiat Makers’ Market at Kim Choo Kueh Chang (111 East Coast Road #109) every Saturday for special handmade crafts displaying the best of Peranakan heritage.

This March, you can also look forward to a special Easter edition at Bird Paradise and a trade edition at Marina Bay Sands.

Makers’ Market Date and time Venue
Easter Makers’ by Makers’ Market 29 – 31 Mar, 5 – 7 Apr 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bird Paradise
TRADE by Makers’ Market 20 – 22 March 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Marina Bay Sands

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12. Plantopia: Ramadan Edition (23 Mar)

 

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This Ramadan, embrace the spirit of community and nature at Plantopia: Ramadan Edition, happening on 23 March at City Sprouts Punggol from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m..

Join family and friends for a special community break-fast session, and revel in the joys of a night carnival designed just for kids, featuring games like ring toss and bouncy castles. Meet local farmers, explore their greenhouses, and maybe even swap plants to refresh your collection!

For some retail therapy, don’t miss out on shopping for plants and enjoying treats from unique vendors. Plus, get creative with their creative Wood Bark Love Art and yummy Chocoflake workshops. Entry to Plantopia is free, but these workshops are priced at $5 each.

Plantopia: Ramadan Edition

  • Date: 23 Mar 2024
  • Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Venue: City Sprouts Punggol
  • Address: 50 Punggol East, Singapore 828826

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13. Repair Kopitiam (24 Mar)

 

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I don’t know about you, but I am a destroyer of household items. I break things around the house on an almost weekly basis sometimes. Enter Repair Kopitiam, a haven for anyone looking to mend their broken goods rather than tossing them aside.

Gathering on the last Sunday of every month, this initiative is more than just a repair session—it’s a movement towards sustainability. Whether it’s faulty electronics, torn outfits, or wobbly furniture, the Repair Coaches are on hand to guide you through the fixing process.

The next Repair Kopitiam session is scheduled for 24 Mar 2024, and is your chance to embrace repair over despair. Remember to sign up between 8 and 20 March. Bring your damaged treasures and discover the joy of fixing, saving, and learning—all in the name of reducing waste and embracing sustainability.

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14. Timezone’s Month of Happiness celebrations (Now till 31 Mar)

March in Singapore is beaming with joy, thanks to Timezone’s Month of Happiness. It’s all kicking off with a Happiness Carnival at Timezone Orchard Exchange from 8 to 10 Mar 2024, perfectly aligning with the school holidays. Imagine a weekend filled with laughter, friendly competitions, and heaps of games—perfect for shaking off any routine blues!

The fun doesn’t end there. Every weekend, mini carnivals are popping up at different locations, ensuring that the vibes of happiness reach every corner. Here are their dates and venues:

  • 9 & 10 March 2024: Vivocity, Westgate, Parkway Parade
  • 16 & 17 March 2024: Jurong Point and Marina Square
  • 23 & 24 March 2024: Northpoint City and AMK Hub
  • 30 & 31 March 2024: Orchard Exchange and Vivocity

Are you a Kung Fu Panda fan? One of my friends swears the first movie is one of the best movies around. This March, Timezone has come up with fun movie-themed activities to get you ready to watch the fourth instalment.

  • Reload $300 on your Powercard for a chance to snag a pair of Kung Fu Panda 4 movie passes, limited to the first 150 reloads from 1 Mar 2024.
  • Join the Kung Fu Panda 4 Hunt on 16 Mar 2024 to find hidden capsules at Timezone for a special message from Po and a surprise gift.
  • Meet Po in person on 10 Mar 2024 at Timezone Orchard Exchange during the Happiness Carnival for a memorable photo op with your favourite Kung Fu Panda.

Other exclusive promotions this month include their Double Dollar Deals from 10-17 Mar 2024, offering double credits for a week of family bonding. You can also play the Happiness Tile Game in the Timezone Fun App from 4 to 31 March by reloading $38 at three venues for a chance to win a plushie.

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Music performances and programmes

1. Music Programmes at the Esplanade: Foreword (2–31 Mar)

This March, the theme for the Esplanade’s free programmes is “Foreword”. As you can probably guess, it’s all about words. Look forward to performances of poetry, stories and literary texts that are spoken, narrated, or interpreted musically.

Highlights include:

  • Time Is A Thief (2 Mar)—With four-piece band There Be Wolves, there be lyrical poetry, original music and head-banging rock. All in one unmissable evening!
  • Across languages and cultures – A Reading with Literary Translator Shanna Tan (21 Mar)—Singaporean literary translator Shanna Tan shares about her journey working from Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Mind-blowing, right?
  • Can You Feel The Love Tonight?: A Literary Ode to Love (26 Mar)— Max Pasakorn, Wen-Yi Lee and Marylyn Tan talk about the depiction and influence of love in literary works and popular media before doing readings of their own works.

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2. Singapore Composers Festival (23 Mar)

The Singapore Composers Festival redefines the concert experience by embodying the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or “total work of art.” This unique approach integrates various art forms into a cohesive, immersive experience, with music serving as the heartbeat of cultural exchange and critical dialogue.

Organised by the Composers Society of Singapore and set against the backdrop of the Peranakan Museum, the festival is a day-long musical voyage. It invites attendees to explore the confluence of sound, culture, and ideas, showcasing the transformative power of music as a platform for understanding and examining contemporary issues.

While the festival on the whole is free, note that some talks and performances are paid events. View the full Singapore Composers Festival itinerary.

Singapore Composers Festival

  • Date: 24 Mar 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Peranakan Museum
  • Address: 39 Armenian Street Singapore, 179941

 

3. Sunday Jam Session at The Jazz Loft (Every Sunday)

It feels almost like it should be a secret, but this is too good not to share. Every Sunday evening, tucked away in Bali Lane, you can get a taste of live jazz jams at The Jazz Loft @ Blu Jaz Café at no cover charge.

Called the Sunday Jam Sessions, each session opens with pianist Rachma Lim and her trio. Then, homegrown and international jazz stars take the stage—some familiar faces already well established in the jazz world, and some up and coming jazz musicians paving the way for a new wave of jazz. You never really know exactly who you’ll get to hear (to our knowledge, they don’t publish this anywhere), but perhaps the mystery is part of the appeal. Just like jazz improv, every iteration is unique.

Sunday Jam Session at The Jazz Loft

  • Date and time: Sundays, 7.30 – 11 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
  • Venue: The Jazz Loft @ Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, Level 3, Singapore 189848
  • Register here3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar

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Community events

1. Growth Circles (6, 12, 26 Mar)

Everyone wants a safe space where you can just be you, and be supported. Not everyone has such spaces in their lives—but everyone deserves them.

That’s why Growth Collective SG has organised Growth Circles, 2-hour sessions for individuals to connect meaningfully and feel empowered by each other. It’s about showing support, being present, and ultimately building a world where no one feels alone.

Here’s how a month’s worth of Growth Circle sessions looks like:

These are the Growth Circles sessions this month:

Date and time Venue Registration
6 Mar 2024, 7.30 p.m. The Red Box, 113 Somerset Road Singapore, 238165 Register here.
12 Mar 2024, 7.30 p.m. Online Register here.
26 Feb 2024, 7.30 p.m. Online Register here.

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2. Make friends with Friendzone (7, 9, 13 Mar)

One of my closest friends used to use the dating app Tinder—not to date, but to make friends. She would chat with people on the app—filtering out any creeps, of course—and actually made some meaningful friendships from her efforts.

These days, there’s an easier, non-virtual way to make friends. Friendzone hosts community-building gatherings for young adults to connect with each other and develop friendships. They believe ​​that Singapore is, and I quote, “full of diversity and interesting people that just haven’t met yet”. If you don’t agree, maybe you should give one of their sessions a try.

This month, there are 3 Friendzone sessions planned for the topics of hobbies, careers, and success:

Session Date and time Venue and address
Friendzone Changi Simei: Let’s Talk About Hobbies 7 Mar 2024, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Parc Lumiere Foyer, 167 Simei Lane Singapore, 520167
Friendzone Pasir Ris: Let’s Talk About Success 9 Mar 2024 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Business Centre @ Pasir Ris Central CC, 536 Pasir Ris Dr 1 #01-286 Singapore, 510536
Let’s Talk About Career Journeys: Gen Z & Millennials 13 Mar 2024, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Stack @ Stamford Arts Centre, 155 Waterloo Street Singapore, 187962

Remember to respect that these are friend-making events, not dating ones.

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3. Crochet Interest Group Meetup (20 Mar)

Myth: Crochet is only for old grannys.

Fact: Crochet is for people of all ages, and has made something of a comeback in recent years. I daresay certain crochet amigurumi toys might even have been trending this year.

If you’re a crochet hobbyist, this Crochet Interest Group Meetup is your chance to meet like-minded folks. There’s no dedicated teacher, but you’ll meet fellow crocheters you can explore the craft with and learn from. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve been doing this for decades, all skill levels are welcome!

Crochet Interest Group Meetup

  • Date and time: 14 Feb 2024, 10am
  • Venue: Starbucks, 277 Orchard Road #B2-04 Gateway, 238858

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4. Zalora’s Snap and Drop Programme

 

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Zalora is extending its Snap and Drop Programme, a programme that lets you donate your unwanted clothing to reduce the amount of apparel that ends up in landfills. On top of that, you’ll receive a $10 cashback voucher from Zalora for each clothing drop you make. How does it work? It’s pretty simple:

Pack your clothes, shoes, bags and more—basically any fabric item.

Snap a photo of your bag of unwanted fabric items in front of the collection box at any of these drop-off locations.

Drop your items into the collection box. You’ll also want to note down the collection box number (SG0XXX) on the front of the box.

Fill in this form to get your cashback! You can only redeem this once a month, and the cashback expires in 1 month.

For this initiative, Zalora is partnering with Life Line Clothing, a Malaysia-based zero waste textile collector. They’ll sort the donated items and resell the apparel in good condition while refurbishing, upcycling, recycling, or even reprocessing the poorer condition items into fuels.

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Learning, skill upgrading, and self-improvement

1. Speak Up and Stand Out: Free Public Speaking Course @ Jurong Green CC (8 Mar)

Another option to help you hone your public speaking skills is Speak Up and Stand Out. This toastmasters club meets once or twice a month at Jurong Green Community Club to deliver their prepared speeches, practise some impromptu speaking, and get constructive feedback. 

Speak Up and Stand Out: Free Public Speaking Course @ Jurong Green CC

  • Date and time: 9 Feb 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Venue: Jurong Green Community Club, Room 03-02 
  • Address: 6 Jurong West Avenue 1 Singapore, 649520

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2. Mastering Communication, Empowering Voices with Bedok Toastmasters (14 and 28 Mar)

For the Easties out there, one good option for public speaking practice is with the Bedok Toastmasters Club. Like the other clubs, this is a supportive space for you to practise speeches and impromptu dialogue, suitable for both beginners and experienced public speakers.

Mastering Communication, Empowering Voices with Bedok Toastmasters

  • Date and time: 8 and 29 Feb, 7.30 p.m.
  • Venue: Bedok Community Centre
  • Address: 850 New Upper Changi Road Conference Room, #02-04 Singapore, 467352

 

3. Uncle Chris Walking Tours (2–31 Mar)

Uncle Chris is a self-described “everyday Singapore uncle” who’s seen a lot of Singapore over the years, and now loves showing it to others. Join Uncle Chris on his free walking tours to be entertained and even educated on the hidden heritage, culture and history behind various areas in Singapore. Uncle Chris spills all he knows, and isn’t afraid to touch on the darker parts of history; for this reason, do look out for tours that are adult only.

I love how Uncle Chris always comes up with interesting itineraries and angles. Here are some Uncle Chris Walking Tours highlights that caught my eye this month:

  • Sembawang & The Hot Spring Walking Tour (16 Mar)
  • Geylang Red-Light District Walking Tour (21 and 28 Mar)
  • Forest City Morning Tour (31 Mar)

Do note that while Uncle Chris Walking Tours are all free, you’re strongly encouraged to tip at the end of the tour.

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4. My Community Heritage Tours (2 and 16 Mar)

If you’re keen on tours in Singapore, another great option for you is the heritage tours conducted by My Community , a non-profit organisation that showcases and celebrates the community, culture and heritage in locales like Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Tiong Bahru. Off the mainland, they also conduct tours to St John Island, Sentosa, and Pulau Ubin. These tend to be pretty popular, so be sure to reserve your slot early!

Check out the My Community Heritage Tours line-up for the month. But be warned that at the time of writing, many are already fully booked!

 

5. Get Professional by NLB (7, 22, 28 Mar)

Whether you’re looking around for a new job or just want to upgrade your skills at work, these next few programmes will be useful for you.

Thanks to the National Library Board (NLB) and their “Get Professional” series, you can access professional advice on resume writing, personal branding, public speaking, and EQ at work—all for free this month. Get guidance from industry experts who’ve coached hundreds before you and know all the tips and tricks to play the game.

NLB’s “Get Professional series has 2 sessions lined up for you in Feb 2024:

  • Art of Asking Questions | Get Professional X TOYL—7 Mar 2024, 12 p.m. online via Zoom
  • Critical Thinking Skills | Learning to Learn X TOYL—22 Mar 2024, 12 p.m. online on Zoom
  • Negotiation Skills | Get Professional X TOYL—28 Mar 2024, 12 p.m. online on Zoom

Do note that the events that are labelled as part of their “Get Professional X TOYL” series are for participants aged 50 years old and up. This March, all the events are for seniors.

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6. Future of Work by NLB (6–27 Mar)

Is ChatGPT taking over the world? Not quite yet, but it’s certainly had a huge impact on the way many of us work. In the Future of Work series organised by the National Library Board, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are embraced as, well, the future of work. These workshops will equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge in our digital age to prepare you for the quickly evolving office landscape.

Here are some highlights this March:

  • Introduction to Data Visualisation with Tableau—12 Mar 2024, 7 – 8 p.m. via Zoom
  • Introduction to Generative AI—13 Mar 2024, 6.30 – 8.30 p.m. via Zoom
  • GenAI’s Impact on the Future of Employment—16 Mar 2024, 4 – 4 p.m. at Central Public Library

Like NLB’s “Get Professional” series, some of the “Future of Work” events are only for participants aged 50 years old and up. These are again labelled as “Future of Work X TOYL” on their page.

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Fitness, dance, and wellness

1. Fabulous Feminine Fridays at Mudita Yoga (1, 8, 15, 22 Mar)

 

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with the free yoga classes! Mudita Yoga is back with their second edition of Fabulous Feminine Fridays, offering special complimentary classes across 4 Fridays in March (every Friday except 29 Mar). These sessions are a tribute to the radiant strength, graceful resilience, and boundless beauty of women everywhere.

Open to the entire community, not just studio members, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate femininity and empowerment together. Whether you’re looking to connect with like-minded individuals or simply indulge in some self-care, tag a friend and join in these empowering sessions. Don’t miss out on this chance to honour and uplift the spirit of womanhood in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Fabulous Feminine Fridays at Mudita Yoga 

  • Date and time: 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar 2024, 7 – 8.30 p.m.
  • Venue: Mudita Yoga 
  • Address: 761A North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198729

ALSO READ: Yoga in Singapore: 18 Best Yoga Studios and Their Prices, Free Yoga Classes, And More (2024)


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2. Puma Run Club (7, 14, 21 Mar)

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, the Puma Run Club is a great community to help you meet your running goals. Remember how in 2.4km runs in school, you’d pick a fit person ahead of you to try to keep up with? Well for this run sesh, there’ll be pacers from Singapore Runners Club who’ll run alongside you at 7min/km, 6min/km, and 5.30min/km or less. After you’re done, the pacers will also lead you in a cool down to end off the session. So really all you need to do is to show up for yourself and give it your best shot!

Puma Run Club

  • Date and time: 7, 14, and 21 Mar 2024, 7 – 10 p.m.
  • Venue: Esplanade Park
  • Address: Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall, Singapore Singapore, 039802

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3. Pay What You Wish Yoga (9 and 17 Mar)

 

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Exactly as it sounds. These yoga sessions from Pay As You Wish Yoga are all donation-based, meaning you only pay what you can and want to. All proceeds from these sessions go to Yoga Circle, a non-profit organisation that aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in yoga.

This month, there are 2 sessions you can sign up for:

Pay What You Wish Yoga

  • Date and time: 9 Mar 2024, 3 p.m. / 17 Mar 2024, 10.30 a.m.
  • Venue: Yoga Seeds at Aramsa / Mudita Yoga SG
  • Address: 1384 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Bishan Park 2 Singapore, 569932 / 761A North Bridge Road Singapore, 198729
  • Mat and props are provided.
  • Arrive 10 minutes before class starts.

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4. International Women’s Day: Yoga for Hormonal Harmony, Tackling PCOD Naturally (8 Mar)

In honour of International Women’s Day, Ojas Yoga and Wellness is hosting a special free workshop aimed at tackling Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) naturally. PCOS is a more common condition than you might think, affecting 1 in 10 women of childbearing age globally.

This session will help you in understanding PCOS, from its causes and symptoms to early detection, and introduces yoga as a holistic approach to managing this condition. Expect a guided yoga session designed for hormonal balance and lifestyle management specific to PCOS. Don’t miss this chance to embrace a life of vitality and joy, all while connecting with a community of women focused on health and wellness.

International Women’s Day: Yoga for Harmonal Harmony, Tackling PCOD Naturally

  • Date and time: 8 Mar 2024, 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Venue: Ojas Yoga and wellness
  • Address: 359a Joo Chiat Road Singapore, 427604

ALSO READ: Cheap Gyms in Singapore: 10 Gym Memberships Under $100/Month


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5. Line Dancing for Seniors at Choa Chu Kang Public Library (19 Mar)

Line dancing is a great way to stay active and get some exercise in. This month, library volunteer Hui Kwang is engaging seniors with the dance form at Choa Chu Kang Public Library. The 2-hour session is part of their drive for “By the community, for the community”, and welcomes any fitness levels and dance experience levels. Very beginner friendly, you don’t need any dance background to take part! 

Line Dancing for Seniors

  • Date and time: 19 Mar 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Venue:  Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Programme Room 2 (Level 4)
  • Address: 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, #04-01/02 and #05-06 Singapore, 689812
  • Come in comfortable attire and bring along a water bottle.

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6. New Balance Run Club (Tuesdays)

If you need an extra push to hit your fitness goals, Singapore’s New Balance Run Club (NBRC) may be the community you’ve been looking for.

NBRC meets every Tuesday evening at Suntec City’s New Balance outlet to work out together. They run (of course), do some HIIT (a classic!), and even do Fartlek—that’s Swedish for “speed play”. As the name suggests, it involves switching between fast and slow running to boost metabolism.

New Balance Run Club

  • Dates and times: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Venue: New Balance (Suntec City #01-325), 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983

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