Urban Ventures 11 (Oct 6)

Urban Ventures' wildly successful block party/street market is coming back to Temple Street. It's their last blowout of the year, which guarantees an impressive line-up of mouthwatering nosh, drinks vendors, artisanal goodies and crafts alongside the usual outdoor yoga experience and live gigs, featuring Subsonic Eye, Fauxe, Cravism and more. 

Where: Temple St.

Farmers Market @ Central Singapore (Oct 7)

In a bid to encourage Singaporeans to enjoy healthier diets and go local with their grocery purchases, this monthly affair gathers a selection of fresh organic products from farm to stall. You don't need a green finger to transform your diet, just the deets of this next farmers market. Expect locally-produced organic honey, vegetables, granola, dips, among other things.

Where: Kallang CC

The Retro Factory: Vintage Flea Market (Oct 12-14)

Raise SG: FestivalForGood (Oct 20-21)

The Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (or RAISE) is planning a two-day pop-up market that lets you shop while you contribute to a greater good. This market will see various products and services from social enterprises being featured, ranging from fashion to technology. As part of this socially-conscious retail experience, you can also have a chat with social entrepreneurs to see how they have centered their businesses around being socially impactful. 

Where: Marina One

Actually Affordable Art Market (Oct 25-27)

Affordable art, an oxymoron or nah? Come Oct 21 the AAAMarket returns for its second edition at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club. An alternative platform to give some well-deserved exposure to local and regional artists, art pieces featuring paintings and handmade crafts are guaranteed to be priced at $300 and below—just one more way for us to be bougie on a budget. So whether you’re a budding collector making your first purchase or a connoisseur who knows what he’s looking for, there’s something for everyone. Apart from the collectibles, there will also be hearty roasts and chill tunes to accompany your shopping experience.

Where: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club

The Local People: Marina Barrage's 10th Year Bash (Oct 26-28)

As part of Marina Barrage's 10th Anniversary, an expansive carnival-ish pop-up market will be set up, featuring local and international food, quality crafts and live acts during the last weekend of October. At this market, you will also have the chance to take a cruise in the Marina Reservoir, on a specially-arranged boat tour that will set off from the Marina Barrage. In true Marina Bay fashion, a dazzling fireworks display will cap the celebrations.

Where: Marina Barrage