Best Free Activities In Singapore This Month — Sail Around Marina Bay Or Get A Hairstyling Sesh For Free

Some of the best things to do in Singapore are free, whether you're looking for a unique family-friendly activity, a fashionista looking to up your hair game, or a traveller looking to snag great deals.  

DBS Sailing by the Bay

When: Oct 17, 18, 21, 22
Where: Next to Customs House, and around Marina Bay 

How would you like to go on a sailboat trip around Marina Bay and perhaps even try your hand at sailing — and for free, too?

DBS has been holding sailboat journeys for over 13 years and these happen five days a week. In partnership with Singapore Sailing Federation, the scenic sail around Marina Bay is perfect for families and anyone looking for something unique to do in Singapore and provides a refreshingly different way of seeing the Marina Bay area. These sailings around Marina Bay are notoriously difficult to book, but we’ve got exclusive slots reserved for our readers here (more details below).

On each 40-min sailing, visitors can also plug in to an audio guide to learn more about the sights and sounds along the way, and the captain may even let you steer the boat for a bit (or a photo opp), so it makes for a great date activity or even a fun family day out. Each boat seats six participants per sesh, and participants need to be between seven and 70 years old.

Here’s the catch: It's always been difficult to snag tickets due to limited availability. But here's some good news: We have over 250 exclusive slots for sailings on selected dates reserved for Mediacorp readers. All you have to do is to sign up at this link, and choose your preferred session. Each reader can register for an additional three guests as well (up to a total of four pax per registration). And yes, it’s completely free.

Mediacorp reader exclusive! DBS Sailing by the Bay sessions:

• Oct 17. 3pm-3.40pm or 5pm-5.40pm
• Oct 18. 3pm-3.40pm, 3.40pm-4.20pm, 4.20pm-5pm, 5pm-5.40pm
• Oct 21: 1.40pm-2.20pm, 2.20pm-3pm, 3-3.40pm, 3.40pm-4.20pm, 4.20pm-5pm, 5pm-5.40pm
• Oct 22: 1.40pm-2:20pm, 2.20pm-3pm, 3pm-3.40pm, 3.40pm-4.20pm, 4.20pm-5pm, 5pm-5.40pm

Sign up here. DBS Sailing by the Bay is part of a larger initiative Live More by the Bay — find out more here.

Dyson Holiday Beauty Lab

When: Oct 13 (5pm-9pm), Oct 14-15 (11am-9pm)
Where: 50 Niven Road, Singapore 228398

Hair today, gone next week. Dyson has transformed a shophouse space into a vibrant experiential space for its Dyson Holiday Beauty Lab, just for this weekend. Admission is free, but registration is required (sign up here). Visitors can frolick in two storeys of thematic zones with IG-worthy nooks and hairstyling stations,all bathed in sweet candy hues to celebrate the launch of its two new colourways for its hair care range: a vibrant Blue Blush and the limited edition Ceramic Pop.

Besides getting a first look at these lovely new colourways, guests can enjoy one-to-one complimentary styling sessions with trained Dyson experts and stylists. Perfect if you’re looking for a new hairdo for the upcoming holiday season (or any occasion, really) or just want to learn how to get the most out of your Dyson hair care range. Or perhaps you’re wondering what the hype behind Dyson’s new hair clips and styling accessories are about. You read right, you can now buy Dyson hair clips to help with styling your hair.

There are also event-exclusive offerings and promotions for guests who attend. Pro-tip: Don’t miss the complimentary gift-wrapping and personalisation service on-site with every purchase. A good excuse to start Christmas shopping early, we think.

Klook Travel Fest

When: Oct 14-15, 10am-9pm
Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall D, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

Travelling these days hasn’t exactly been easy on the wallet, so things like one-for-one flash travel deals at the Klook Travel Fest 2023 are bound to pique our interest.

Yes, you can snag 1-for-1 deals on Hong Kong Disneyland packages (which include 24-hour subway tix too), Universal Studios Japan passes and more at the two-day travel event. If you fancy free flights, there are games and challenges where you can get a shot at winning AirAsia flights to destinations such as the Maldives and Bali. The festival also features immersive experience zones and even an exclusive area for Klook Gold members. Visitors can also expect a slew of talks and sessions where travel experts and insiders share tips and tricks, from navigating the Japan transport system to travel hacks for Taiwan, Japan and more.

Admission is free, but registration is required (sign up here).