THE GOOD WEEKEND MARKET
This National Day, celebrate Singapore in a way that truly matters โ by supporting the people, stories, and small businesses that make our community stronger๐ธ๐ฌ
This a gathering of purpose-driven brands, changemakers, and conscious consumers who believe in doing good while having a good time๐
๐ด 9 & 10 Aug 25 (Sat & Sun)
๐ต 10am-6pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/fjqq001
This National Day, celebrate Singapore in a way that truly matters โ by supporting the people, stories, and small businesses that make our community stronger๐ธ๐ฌ
This a gathering of purpose-driven brands, changemakers, and conscious consumers who believe in doing good while having a good time๐
๐ด 9 & 10 Aug 25 (Sat & Sun)
๐ต 10am-6pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/fjqq001
Life Conversations : Open Endings
This is a welcoming space for honest, authentic conversations about life, loss, and legacy๐ญ
This session offers a rare opportunity to openly discuss topics related to death, dying, and bereavement.
๐ด 30 Aug 25 , Saturday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ต OPENJIO subscribers can use the discount code โOpen10โ to pay a discounted price of $10, instead of $15
Sign up at: https://thelifereview.org/community-events/open-endings-aug
This is a welcoming space for honest, authentic conversations about life, loss, and legacy๐ญ
This session offers a rare opportunity to openly discuss topics related to death, dying, and bereavement.
๐ด 30 Aug 25 , Saturday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ต OPENJIO subscribers can use the discount code โOpen10โ to pay a discounted price of $10, instead of $15
Sign up at: https://thelifereview.org/community-events/open-endings-aug
Third Space Futures: Urban Co Lab
Join them where they bring together passionate youths between 15y/o to 35y/o to reimagine how Singapore's youth can co-create shared spaces for belonging, creativity & vibrancy ๐คฉ
As part of the SG Youth Plan, this is a chance to share your perspectives, brainstorm with diverse stakeholders, and co-create ideas that will be showcased at the SG Youth Forum. Contribute to the youth-authored White Paper to influence future policy and see your best concepts potentially piloted across Singapore! ๐๐ป
Your ideas could reshape how young Singaporeans experience their city โจ
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 9.30am-4pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ตFOC (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Sign up at: https://www.gevme.com/yuseasg-third-space-futures
Join them where they bring together passionate youths between 15y/o to 35y/o to reimagine how Singapore's youth can co-create shared spaces for belonging, creativity & vibrancy ๐คฉ
As part of the SG Youth Plan, this is a chance to share your perspectives, brainstorm with diverse stakeholders, and co-create ideas that will be showcased at the SG Youth Forum. Contribute to the youth-authored White Paper to influence future policy and see your best concepts potentially piloted across Singapore! ๐๐ป
Your ideas could reshape how young Singaporeans experience their city โจ
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 9.30am-4pm
๐บ๏ธ The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link S(187949)
๐ตFOC (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Sign up at: https://www.gevme.com/yuseasg-third-space-futures
CAPE Socratic Circles
Session 1: What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen Today
Democracy belongs to all of us โ and learning to talk about civic life is part of being a good citizen๐ง
Socratic Circles is a new civic dialogue initiative under CAPE designed to create safe, structured, and reflective spaces for individuals to engage in conversations about political and civic life in Singapore๐ธ๐ฌ
A Socratic Circle is a structured conversation where people come together to explore big, often uncomfortable questions. It aims to cultivate civic muscle and mutual understanding in a polarised world. By inviting people to speak from experience and sit with complexity, we aim to create space for thoughtfulness in a noisy time๐คฉ
๐ด 17 Aug 25, Sunday
๐ต 4pm-5.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Online
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/sn1r001
Session 1: What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen Today
Democracy belongs to all of us โ and learning to talk about civic life is part of being a good citizen๐ง
Socratic Circles is a new civic dialogue initiative under CAPE designed to create safe, structured, and reflective spaces for individuals to engage in conversations about political and civic life in Singapore๐ธ๐ฌ
A Socratic Circle is a structured conversation where people come together to explore big, often uncomfortable questions. It aims to cultivate civic muscle and mutual understanding in a polarised world. By inviting people to speak from experience and sit with complexity, we aim to create space for thoughtfulness in a noisy time๐คฉ
๐ด 17 Aug 25, Sunday
๐ต 4pm-5.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Online
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/sn1r001
Transgender Stories
This event invites you to listen to the stories four trans Singaporeans have to share about their lives๐ค
What are the challenges in juggling a non-binary identity and parenting? How did it feel having to leave nursing after coming out as trans, or to be harassed in school on a daily basis? And how does being trans intersect with sex work and social work?
This is a story-sharing event created to foster public understanding of the marginalised trans community in Singapore, open to anyone interested in learning more about trans people๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Their stories are at once heartwarming and heart-rendingโthey are real and Singaporeanโค๏ธ
๐ด 16 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 10am-12pm
๐บ๏ธ Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1 S(469659)
๐ต$16.82
Sign up at: tiny.cc/fp1r001
This event invites you to listen to the stories four trans Singaporeans have to share about their lives๐ค
What are the challenges in juggling a non-binary identity and parenting? How did it feel having to leave nursing after coming out as trans, or to be harassed in school on a daily basis? And how does being trans intersect with sex work and social work?
This is a story-sharing event created to foster public understanding of the marginalised trans community in Singapore, open to anyone interested in learning more about trans people๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Their stories are at once heartwarming and heart-rendingโthey are real and Singaporeanโค๏ธ
๐ด 16 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 10am-12pm
๐บ๏ธ Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1 S(469659)
๐ต$16.82
Sign up at: tiny.cc/fp1r001
The Community Suicide Prevention Summit 2025
This is Singaporeโs first national-level suicide prevention summit for the public โ bringing together everyday people, educators, youth, workplace leaders, and professionals to learn how we can all play a role in supporting those in distress.
Whether you're a friend, teacher, supervisor, grassroots volunteer or caregiver โ this is for you. ๐ซถ
Letโs build a more connected and suicide-resilient community, together ๐
๐ด 10 & 11 Sept 25, Wed & Thurs
๐ต 9.30am-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Online
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: https://caringforlifesg.org/communitysuicidepreventionsummit2025/
This is Singaporeโs first national-level suicide prevention summit for the public โ bringing together everyday people, educators, youth, workplace leaders, and professionals to learn how we can all play a role in supporting those in distress.
Whether you're a friend, teacher, supervisor, grassroots volunteer or caregiver โ this is for you. ๐ซถ
Letโs build a more connected and suicide-resilient community, together ๐
๐ด 10 & 11 Sept 25, Wed & Thurs
๐ต 9.30am-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Online
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: https://caringforlifesg.org/communitysuicidepreventionsummit2025/
TEDxSingapore Youth: Unapologetically You
๐ญ Unapologetically you Explores how youth navigate and embrace identity in an ever-changing world.
Curated by TEDxSingapore Youth Team, this event is by the youths, for the youths - a space where stories, perspectives and bold conversations come alive.
๐ฅ Meet Exciting Speakers from all walks of life ranging from Creative Storyteller ๐คฉ, Social Angel โจ, Pioneer Skateboarder ๐น, Community Arts Advocate ๐จSongwriter ๐ถ and Social Entrepreneur ๐งโ๐ผ
๐ด 13 Sept 25, Saturday
๐ต 2pm-6pm
๐บ๏ธThe Ground Theatre @ SCAPE
๐ต$20
Sign up at: tiny.cc/7rdr001
๐ญ Unapologetically you Explores how youth navigate and embrace identity in an ever-changing world.
Curated by TEDxSingapore Youth Team, this event is by the youths, for the youths - a space where stories, perspectives and bold conversations come alive.
๐ฅ Meet Exciting Speakers from all walks of life ranging from Creative Storyteller ๐คฉ, Social Angel โจ, Pioneer Skateboarder ๐น, Community Arts Advocate ๐จSongwriter ๐ถ and Social Entrepreneur ๐งโ๐ผ
๐ด 13 Sept 25, Saturday
๐ต 2pm-6pm
๐บ๏ธThe Ground Theatre @ SCAPE
๐ต$20
Sign up at: tiny.cc/7rdr001
Ground-up Exchange 2025: By People, With People, For People
๐Calling all groundup leaders!
Ready to grow your impact and connect with fellow changemakers?
This yearโs exchange co-organised by BAGUS Together and National Youth Council (NYC) is a celebration of the heart-led, people-powered spirit of groundups๐ช๐ป
What to expect:
โ๏ธ Realstories from successful collaborations between groundups
โ๏ธ Meaningful conversations to connect with fellow changemakers and exchange insights
โ๏ธ Interactive exercises to surface shared strengths, challenges, and realise ideas for collaborations
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, join them in building something bigger โ together! ๐คฉ
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 1pm - 5.30pm
๐บ๏ธNVPC
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://www.gevme.com/groundup-exchange
๐Calling all groundup leaders!
Ready to grow your impact and connect with fellow changemakers?
This yearโs exchange co-organised by BAGUS Together and National Youth Council (NYC) is a celebration of the heart-led, people-powered spirit of groundups๐ช๐ป
What to expect:
โ๏ธ Realstories from successful collaborations between groundups
โ๏ธ Meaningful conversations to connect with fellow changemakers and exchange insights
โ๏ธ Interactive exercises to surface shared strengths, challenges, and realise ideas for collaborations
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, join them in building something bigger โ together! ๐คฉ
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 1pm - 5.30pm
๐บ๏ธNVPC
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://www.gevme.com/groundup-exchange
Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2025
Theme 1: How can we build healthier homes?๐ก
Connecting Narratives for Change Festival is a community festival for anyone interested in change-making in Singapore ๐คฉ
This first theme explores other ways we can more intentionally care and connect with people at home through conversations, tools and frameworks and broadened perspectives on different dimensions of home.
You can explore a citizen circle on the topic of healthier homes, different breakout sessions hosted by different organisations and a closing un-panel which is a self-moderated and participant-driven conversation on the topic of home๐
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 9.30am-6pm
๐บ๏ธCommon Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, S (469659)
๐ต$39-$90
Discount available๐ฃ๐ฃ
Promo code 1-for-1 ticket bundle for a full day pass:HEALTHYHOMES
Promo code if you're coming on your own! - for single sessions and full-day pass OpenJio subscriber discount at 25% off:
OJCOMMUNITY
Sign up at: tiny.cc/xsdr001
Theme 1: How can we build healthier homes?๐ก
Connecting Narratives for Change Festival is a community festival for anyone interested in change-making in Singapore ๐คฉ
This first theme explores other ways we can more intentionally care and connect with people at home through conversations, tools and frameworks and broadened perspectives on different dimensions of home.
You can explore a citizen circle on the topic of healthier homes, different breakout sessions hosted by different organisations and a closing un-panel which is a self-moderated and participant-driven conversation on the topic of home๐
๐ด 23 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 9.30am-6pm
๐บ๏ธCommon Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, S (469659)
๐ต$39-$90
Discount available๐ฃ๐ฃ
Promo code 1-for-1 ticket bundle for a full day pass:HEALTHYHOMES
Promo code if you're coming on your own! - for single sessions and full-day pass OpenJio subscriber discount at 25% off:
OJCOMMUNITY
Sign up at: tiny.cc/xsdr001
Do you live in East Coast, Marine Parade, Eunos, Macpherson, Mountbatten, Serangoon or Punggol? (or know someone who does?) ๐ก
Join Friendzone upcoming events to connect with other young adults in your neighbourhood
Letโs Talk About Our Neighbourhood (East Coast, Marine Parade, Eunos, Macpherson, Mountbatten, or Serangoon) ๐ก
What makes East side the best side?๐ค Come share what makes your neighbourhood special!
๐ด 27 Aug 25, Wednesday
๐ต 7.30pm-9,30pm
๐บ๏ธ Wisma Geylang Serai, MPH, Level 4
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/wbpr001
Join them in Shaping Your Own Punggol! ๐ฑ
Bring your skills, stories, and passions to the tableโจWhether it's teaching, cooking, organising, or connecting people โ everyone has something to offer. Meet and connect with fellow residents to shape your ideas for the neighbourhood.
๐ด 31 Aug 25, Sunday
๐ต 2pm - 4pm
๐บ๏ธ One Punggol CC, Multi-Purpose Room 1
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/tbpr001
Join Friendzone upcoming events to connect with other young adults in your neighbourhood
Letโs Talk About Our Neighbourhood (East Coast, Marine Parade, Eunos, Macpherson, Mountbatten, or Serangoon) ๐ก
What makes East side the best side?๐ค Come share what makes your neighbourhood special!
๐ด 27 Aug 25, Wednesday
๐ต 7.30pm-9,30pm
๐บ๏ธ Wisma Geylang Serai, MPH, Level 4
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/wbpr001
Join them in Shaping Your Own Punggol! ๐ฑ
Bring your skills, stories, and passions to the tableโจWhether it's teaching, cooking, organising, or connecting people โ everyone has something to offer. Meet and connect with fellow residents to shape your ideas for the neighbourhood.
๐ด 31 Aug 25, Sunday
๐ต 2pm - 4pm
๐บ๏ธ One Punggol CC, Multi-Purpose Room 1
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/tbpr001
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2040: Creative Leadership in Crisis by Praxium
Collapse is an immersive, role-playing economic simulation developed by Praxium, a learning design consultancy. Set in a fictional future society facing systemic challenges, participants assume roles focuses on key societal themes: Social Cohesion, Well-being, Environment, and Economy๐ง
Through navigating complex scenarios and making strategic decisions, players experience firsthand the intricacies of balancing individual and collective goals, fostering creative problem-solving and resilience๐คฉ
๐ด 30 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 2.30pm - 4.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Launch Programme Room @ National Library, Level 7
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/ybpr001
Collapse is an immersive, role-playing economic simulation developed by Praxium, a learning design consultancy. Set in a fictional future society facing systemic challenges, participants assume roles focuses on key societal themes: Social Cohesion, Well-being, Environment, and Economy๐ง
Through navigating complex scenarios and making strategic decisions, players experience firsthand the intricacies of balancing individual and collective goals, fostering creative problem-solving and resilience๐คฉ
๐ด 30 Aug 25, Saturday
๐ต 2.30pm - 4.30pm
๐บ๏ธ Launch Programme Room @ National Library, Level 7
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/ybpr001
10th Singapore Humanitarian Conference and 3rd SRC Volunteer Convention
This yearโs annual Singapore Humanitarian Conference seeks to illuminate the challenges faced by vulnerable communities worldwide and foster greater global cooperation.m๐
The conference aims to inspire meaningful discussions and the exchange of innovative ideas, to build a more inclusive and supportive humanitarian landscape๐ค
Singapore Red Cross 3rd Volunteer Convention celebrates, recognizes, and honors the indispensable role of volunteers within the Singapore Red Cross ๐ This event not only pays tribute to their volunteers but also provides an avenue to express gratitude and share compelling prospects for volunteerism and SRCโs future direction.
๐ด 29 Aug- 30 Aug 25
๐ต 9am - 4.30pm (Day 1), 9am- 5.30pm (Day 2)
๐บ๏ธ Melati Ballroom, Lvl 4,Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/sbpr001
This yearโs annual Singapore Humanitarian Conference seeks to illuminate the challenges faced by vulnerable communities worldwide and foster greater global cooperation.m๐
The conference aims to inspire meaningful discussions and the exchange of innovative ideas, to build a more inclusive and supportive humanitarian landscape๐ค
Singapore Red Cross 3rd Volunteer Convention celebrates, recognizes, and honors the indispensable role of volunteers within the Singapore Red Cross ๐ This event not only pays tribute to their volunteers but also provides an avenue to express gratitude and share compelling prospects for volunteerism and SRCโs future direction.
๐ด 29 Aug- 30 Aug 25
๐ต 9am - 4.30pm (Day 1), 9am- 5.30pm (Day 2)
๐บ๏ธ Melati Ballroom, Lvl 4,Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/sbpr001
Impact by Design Unconference
What does it take to design a โwe firstโ society?๐ค
Join them for Impact by Design, a participatory unconference where the public, designers, artists, and community builders come together to reimagine how design can build a more caring, inclusive, and future-ready Singapore๐
๐ก No panels. No keynote speeches. Just real conversationsโparticipant-led, co-created, and shaped in the moment๐
They will dive into questions like:
๐ฑ How might we care for one another?
๐ How do we design spaces that welcome everyone?
๐ช How can we strengthen resilience for the future?
Expect lively discussions on climate change, healthcare, youth advocacy, placemaking, social entrepreneurshipโand more๐คฉ
๐ด 12 Sept 25, Friday
๐ต 2.30pm - 5.30pm
๐บ๏ธ National Design Centre Auditorium
๐ต$8
๐ฃUse promo code โIAMEARLYโ for $3 off, limited to first 15 pax!
Sign up at: https://luma.com/xa9fyzhs
What does it take to design a โwe firstโ society?๐ค
Join them for Impact by Design, a participatory unconference where the public, designers, artists, and community builders come together to reimagine how design can build a more caring, inclusive, and future-ready Singapore๐
๐ก No panels. No keynote speeches. Just real conversationsโparticipant-led, co-created, and shaped in the moment๐
They will dive into questions like:
๐ฑ How might we care for one another?
๐ How do we design spaces that welcome everyone?
๐ช How can we strengthen resilience for the future?
Expect lively discussions on climate change, healthcare, youth advocacy, placemaking, social entrepreneurshipโand more๐คฉ
๐ด 12 Sept 25, Friday
๐ต 2.30pm - 5.30pm
๐บ๏ธ National Design Centre Auditorium
๐ต$8
๐ฃUse promo code โIAMEARLYโ for $3 off, limited to first 15 pax!
Sign up at: https://luma.com/xa9fyzhs
Annual Scientific Conference on Ageing (ASCA) 2025 by Gerontological Society:
โLongevity and Employmentโ
Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Paulin Straughan from SMU School of Social Sciences and Director of Centre for Research on Successful Ageingโจ
Come and listen to her share about how to Reimagine Retirement โ the challenge of our generation!๐ง
This conference will also feature other experts as well as industry professionals on gerontology training and employment๐ช๐ป
๐ด 27 Sept, Saturday
๐ต 8.30am-4pm
๐บ๏ธ Singpost Auditorium
๐ตStudent: $20, Public: $30, GS Member:FOC
Sign up at: https://forms.gle/gQcUVpXD64rxKvSy7
For enquiries, please email admin@gs.org.sg
โLongevity and Employmentโ
Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Paulin Straughan from SMU School of Social Sciences and Director of Centre for Research on Successful Ageingโจ
Come and listen to her share about how to Reimagine Retirement โ the challenge of our generation!๐ง
This conference will also feature other experts as well as industry professionals on gerontology training and employment๐ช๐ป
๐ด 27 Sept, Saturday
๐ต 8.30am-4pm
๐บ๏ธ Singpost Auditorium
๐ตStudent: $20, Public: $30, GS Member:FOC
Sign up at: https://forms.gle/gQcUVpXD64rxKvSy7
For enquiries, please email admin@gs.org.sg
Community By Design: Tampines West Walking Tour by communityze
How does design shape the way we live, work, play and connect?
Join communityze and Ar. Dr. Tan Beng Kiang on a guided walk around Tampines West to uncover the planning principles and stories that lie behind one of SIngapore's most iconic heartland towns. Participants will explore the farms, communal spaces, and grassroots initiatives that make Tampines unique.
๐ด 12 Sept 25, Friday
๐ต 9am - 11:30am
๐บ๏ธ Tampines West CC-> Our Tampines Hub
๐ต $10 per pax (inclusive of radio guide)
Sign up at: https://forms.gle/mfTFd5RBnXUCo3eQ8 by 5 September 2025.
To learn more about the tour, please contact: communitydesignsg@gmail.com
How does design shape the way we live, work, play and connect?
Join communityze and Ar. Dr. Tan Beng Kiang on a guided walk around Tampines West to uncover the planning principles and stories that lie behind one of SIngapore's most iconic heartland towns. Participants will explore the farms, communal spaces, and grassroots initiatives that make Tampines unique.
๐ด 12 Sept 25, Friday
๐ต 9am - 11:30am
๐บ๏ธ Tampines West CC-> Our Tampines Hub
๐ต $10 per pax (inclusive of radio guide)
Sign up at: https://forms.gle/mfTFd5RBnXUCo3eQ8 by 5 September 2025.
To learn more about the tour, please contact: communitydesignsg@gmail.com