5 FREE Activities to do in Singapore this Weekend (5 – 6 September 2026)

Wondering what to do this weekend? Here’s the SG Lifestyle Team’s weekly round-up of FREE WEEKEND ACTIVITES TO DO IN SINGAPORE (well, mostly free).

This includes a mixture of virtual/digital events/activities you can do at home, as well as physical events/places to visit/attend.


1) Visit: Playa Del Sol Market by Sunday Social

Fancy trading city pavements for ocean breeze, sunset DJ sets, and air-conditioned beachfront shopping with sangria in hand? 🌊🏖️🍹 Teaming up with event curators Sunday Social for their very first oceanfront collaboration, Playa Del Sol Market is taking over FOC by the Beach on Tanjong Beach for a vibrant weekend of Ibiza-inspired summer vibes!

Escape the heat inside two fully air-conditioned second-floor glasshouses overlooking the sea while browsing over 20 curated boutique brands offering bold resort wear, handcrafted jewelry, summer beauty products, tarot readings, and henna art. Beat the heat with interactive matcha workshops by Tori Matcha, let the kids burn energy on Sunday’s beach bouncy castle, or lounge on oceanfront daybeds while digging into FOC’s signature Spanish tapas and ice-cold cocktails. As day turns to dusk, live sunset DJ sets from Miss Lil and Natasha Peter will keep Balearic beats flowing right into the evening! 🎧🌴🛍️

Event Dates: 5 & 6 September 2026
Time: 12.00PM – 8.00PM
Location: FOC by the Beach , 110 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa


2) Visit: Singapore Air Force Museum: Air Force Day 2026

Ever wondered what it feels like to sit inside a fighter jet cockpit, pilot a military flight simulator, or take control of a drone mission? ✈️🚁💥 Taking off just in time for the opening weekend of the September school holidays, Air Force Day 2026 is opening its doors for a thrilling, action-packed open-house celebration at the Air Force Museum !

Get up close to legendary military aircraft—from fighter jets and UH-1H helicopters to massive surface-to-air missile systems—and explore the museum’s newly refreshed indoor galleries. Test your pilot skills on high-tech flight simulators, sign the kids up for hands-on drone flying workshops, and complete family-friendly mission challenges across the grounds. Once you’ve earned your wings, refuel at the outdoor food bazaar or catch real-life jet fighters roaring overhead from neighboring Paya Lebar Air Base! It’s the ultimate high-flying family outing to kickstart the holidays. 🛩️🍔✨

Event Dates: 5 & 6 September 2026
Time: 10.00AM – 5.00PM
Location: Air Force Museum , 400 Airport Road, Singapore 534234


3) Visit: LUMINE Singapore: Gelato Pique Pop-Up Store

What if your cozy bedtime routine felt like wrapping yourself up in a cloud of pastel-soft, wearable desserts? 🍨☁️🧸 Making its long-awaited Singapore debut for the entire month of September, Japan’s cult-favorite loungewear label Gelato Pique has officially landed at LUMINE SINGAPORE inside Raffles City!

Step into a fluffy, pastel-hued room filled with their signature ultra-soft “wearable dessert” collections—featuring their iconic, velvety plush cardigans, cozy loungewear sets, and irresistibly cute bear-themed pajamas! It’s not just for the ladies either; browse dedicated men’s sleepwear, soft bedding and home goods, and even adorable mini loungewear lines made specifically for cats and dogs. Plus, drop by on 5 or 6 September between 1:00PM and 3:00PM near the Raffles City Level 1 entrance to snag a free cup of artisanal ice cream to sweeten up your shopping trip! 🎀🍦✨

Event Dates: 1 – 30 September 2026 (Free Ice Cream Giveaway on 5 & 6 Sep, 1:00PM – 3:00PM while stocks last)
Time: 10:00AM – 10:00PM Daily
Location: LUMINE SINGAPORE , 252 North Bridge Road, #01-01 Raffles City, Singapore 179103 (Directly above City Hall MRT)


4) Visit: Sanrio Characters Moonlit Garden (Mid-Autumn Festival)

Ever dreamed of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival under a glowing canopy of lanterns alongside giant, super-sized Sanrio inflatables? 🌕🎀🌸 Transforming the Level 3 Sky Park into a illuminated fairytale wonderland, the Sanrio Characters Moonlit Garden has officially arrived at VivoCity !

Wander through six interactive themed zones featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Hangyodon, and a massive 7-metre-tall Pompompurin perched right on top of a giant mooncake! Solve lantern riddles along the Hello Kitty Starlit Lantern Walk, play Sanrio-themed carnival games at the Kuromi Carnival Kingdom, or pose inside tea-cup photo spots. Afterwards, head down to Level 1 to browse the official pop-up store for exclusive merchandise, or catch special weekend meet-and-greets with your favorite characters! It’s the ultimate, ultra-cute evening stroll to soak in the festive harvest moon vibes. 🏮🧸✨

Event Dates: 25 August – 27 September 2026 (Meet & Greets on 5-6 Sep, and 19 Sep)
Time: 10:00AM – 10:00PM Daily
Location: VivoCity (Level 3 Sky Park & Level 1 East Court Pop-Up near CHAGEE), 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585

 

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5) Visit: Mid-Autumn Lumière

What if festive shopping meant walking among 50 unique, hand-painted rabbit sculptures while picking up gourmet mooncakes and supporting a great cause? 🥮🐇✨ Celebrating art, tradition, and purpose this Mid-Autumn season, Mid-Autumn Lumière has transformed the Atrium at Paragon into a radiant festive showcase!

Browse through 50 one-of-a-kind bunny art pieces designed by Raffles College of Higher Education students alongside artists from ART:DIS (Arts & Disability Singapore). Head down to Metro Paragon to adopt a sculpture or pick up artisan merchandise—with donations matched dollar-for-dollar by the CapitaLand Hope Foundation! Afterwards, sample exquisite mooncakes from local favorites like Old Seng Choong and Janice Wong, try your hand at scent and candle-customization workshops, or sit back and enjoy live cultural musical performances across the weekend. It’s a heartwarming, meaningful way to celebrate the harvest season right in the heart of Orchard Road. 🥮🎨🌸

Event Dates: 1 September – 27 September 2026
Time: 10AM – 10PM (Daily)
Location: Paragon (Level 1 Atrium & Metro Paragon), 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859


We hope you enjoy this week’s round-up of weekend activities to do in Singapore FOR FREE!

More importantly – don’t say we NEVER share! 

Psst… Need even more ideas on what to do?

Read last week’s post: 

5 FREE Activities to do in Singapore this Weekend (29 – 30 August 2026)

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