I don’t care what anybody says — retail therapy is real. How else do you explain my mood instantly lifting every time I go shopping? And sometimes, all you have to do is hit a flea market. Unlike malls, which are starting to look more and more similar to each other (and even sell the same things), flea markets offer unique and rare finds. It’s also a great way to support small, local businesses. Whether you’re new to flea market shopping or looking for your next haunt, this guide will sort your plans for the next few weeks. 🛍️
The best flea markets in Singapore
01 • Night at Orchard (NAO)
As if Orchard didn’t already have enough shopping options, it now has its very own flea market, too! Until September, NAO will be running for the last weekend of every month, bringing you a host of booths selling just about anything you can think of. I’m talking glamorous jewellery, aromatic perfumes, and even cute accessories for your pets. And for sweat-phobes like me, a night outdoor market sounds like the perfect deal!
📍 Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Orchard Road, Singapore 238801
📞 Phone: 9697 3884
⏰ Opening hours: 27 to 29 Jun, 25 to 27 Jul, 29 to 31 Aug, 26 to 28 Sep, 3pm – 10pm
🌐 Website: nao.sg
02 • Makers’ Market @ Clarke Quay Central
One trip down to Makers’ Market will remind you of just how much talent Singaporeans have. Featuring pop-up booths selling handmade crafts and designs by local artists, this flea market offers anything from cute crochet toys and hand-assembled flower bouquets to little trinkets you never knew you’d need.
📍 Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Singapore 059817 (See other locations)
📞 Phone: 9697 3884
⏰ Opening hours: 27 to 29 Jun, 4 to 6 Jul, 11 to 13 Jul, 15 to 17 Aug, 22 to 24 Aug, 29 to 31 Aug, 5 to 7 Sep, 12pm – 8pm
🌐 Website: makersmarket.sg
03 • Mummy’s Market
Southeast Asia’s biggest baby fair returns this July to bring you a myriad of essentials for mothers and their babies. Since its inception in 2012, Mummy’s Market has been a convenient one-stop shop for everything you could possibly need as a mother, at competitive prices. In addition to regular items like baby bottles and diapers, you’ll also find ergonomic baby slings and even bath herbs that help mothers with postpartum physical and emotional recovery. 💙
📍 Address: 1 Expo Drive, Singapore Expo Hall 5, Singapore 486150
⏰ Opening hours: 4 to 6 Jul, 11am – 9pm
🌐 Website: mummysmarket.com.sg
04 • Cosford Container Park Weekend Market
Cosford Container Park is one of the coolest hangout spots I’ve been to in Singapore. It’s the largest F&B container park on the island, bustling with colourful containers, delicious food, really good music, and you guessed it — flea markets.
In July, there’ll be a weekend market called ReLove Edition, which will bring together local creators of all sorts. Take a stroll and you’ll find arts and crafts, fashionable clothes, and fun carnival games. Make sure you set aside a few hours because there’s no way you’ll be done quickly. 😉
📍 Address: 30 Cosford Road, Singapore 499550
📞 Phone: 8032 5336
⏰ Opening hours: 19 and 20 Jul, 1pm – 9pm
🌐 Website: cosfordcontainerpark.com
05 • Me-You Market
Come August, Me-You Market will make a comeback at Taste Orchard and like all other times, you’ll need a heck lot of self-restraint not to buy everything. 🥲
The last time Me-You Market was in town, I particularly enjoyed getting a few activewear pieces from GLOWco and sipping on Ground Floor Coffee’s brew in a booth. The latter started out as a home café in Pasir Ris and was my weekend go-to for a long time. I really hope they’ll be back in August!
📍 Address: 160 Orchard Road, Taste Orchard, Singapore 238842
⏰ Opening hours: 2 and 3 Aug, 12 – 9pm
🌐 Website: instagram.com/me.youmarket
06 • Resurrack Vintage Market
Big fan of vintage collectables? Believe it or not, there’s a weekly flea market in Singapore that’ll set your old soul on fire! Located right smack in the middle of Bugis, Resurrack Vintage Market boasts booths selling old vinyl records, retro toys, thrifted clothes, and even old digital cameras we flaunted as cool teenagers (is my age showing?).
Don’t forget to bop to some live music and make friends along the way. 😊
📍 Address: 261 Victoria Street, Bugis Street, Singapore 189876
📞 Phone: 8455 9536
⏰ Opening hours: Sat and Sun, 3pm – 9pm
🌐 Website: resurrack.com
07 • Robo Robo
Who said toys are just for kids? As a full-grown adult responsible for her own life, I still find a certain joy in seeing figurines of my favourite characters. That’s why Robo Robo caught my eye.
This toy store is devoted to sourcing rare vintage Transformers and Japan-only exclusive collectables. If you have one on your wishlist that you can’t find anywhere, give Robo Robo a shot. Or just enter the store with no plans and see what tickles your fancy.
📍 Address: 1 Coleman Street, #03-09, The Adelphi, Singapore 179803
📞 Phone: 8288 3515
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 1pm – 7pm | Sat, 1pm – 6:30pm | Sun, 1pm – 5pm
🌐 Website: roborobo.com.sg
(Featured photo adapted from: Me-You Market and Resurrack)
