Explore The Extra Curious Activities At New Bahru Merry Market In December 2024

Celebrate the holiday season at New Bahru’s Merry Market, the first installment of Extra Curious Activities (ECA), an event series spotlighting local brands, festive workshops, and unforgettable experiences! Running from December 6–8, 2024, at New Bahru’s School Hall and Factory, Merry Market is a treasure trove of creative and sustainable brands, workshops, and holiday surprises perfect for families, gift-givers, and holiday enthusiasts alike.

Since June, New Bahru has become a vibrant hub for design-led events, including Singapore Design Week and GREEN-HOUSE. ECA takes this further, showcasing fresh local talent and early-stage entrepreneurs across design, fashion, food, and lifestyle—all with a festive twist. Here’s what you can expect:

Event Highlights

• Exclusive Brand Pop-Ups: Meet emerging online brands making rare physical appearances:
  • ROMI Beauty – A homegrown beauty brand by Yoyo Cao, Lin Ting, and Arissa Cheo.
  • SALTRAIN – South Korea’s daily essentials brand, debuting in Southeast Asia.
  • Avant Culture Club – Your go-to for vinyl records and pop culture rarities.
• Passion-Driven Startups: Shop from founders who turned personal passions into thriving brands:
  • Ground Floor Coffee – Originally a takeaway coffee joint run from a Pasir Ris window.
  • Wacky Wears – Streetwear apparel by two sisters, featuring designs from local artists.
• Craft Artisans: Discover brands that specialize in single, perfected crafts:
  • Daily – Focused on creating the ideal everyday T-shirt.
  • Kobashi – A sourdough brand born during COVID-19, taking traditional baking to new heights.
• Sustainable Brands: Purpose-driven businesses that emphasize eco-friendly practices:
  • FIN Crafted Goods – Sustainable clothing with a focus on unique imperfections.
  • POSTCARD – Personal care products made with minimal waste.
  • Print N Matters – A paper atelier offering upcycled crafts and hands-on workshops.

Hands-On Holiday Workshops

Get extra curious with these interactive workshops for all ages:

• Snow Globe Garden with Soilboy (SG$149): Craft your own festive mini-garden.
• Copper Bowl Crafting with BAREMETAL (SG$85): Create a keepsake bowl.
• Kids’ Activities:
  • Fairy Wings with Chalk N Pencils (SG$35): Little ones can craft wings with dried flowers.
  • Christmas Face Painting: Spark festive fun with face painting for kids.
• Adults’ Festive Fun:
  • Coffee Cocktail Workshop by MORNING and La Saigon (SG$20): Blend cozy flavors for the season.
  • Roku Gin Pop-Up Bar: Enjoy specialty cocktails from local guest bartenders.

Supporting Local Creators Sustainably

To reduce waste often associated with events, New Bahru partnered with Whytespace, Open Studio, and SuperStructure to create modular, flexible booth designs. Inspired by cardboard stacking toys, these booths adapt to different vendor needs and will be reused season after season.

Event Details

• Date: December 6–8, 2024
• Location: New Bahru, School Hall and Factory
• Hours: Friday, 12 pm – 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am – 7 pm
• Admission: Free

Don’t miss this unique celebration of local creativity and festive fun! For more details, visit newbahru.com/eca-merrymarket.