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[…]","datePublished":"2021-02-01","dateModified":"2022-04-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/#Person","name":"E-lyn Tham","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/e-lyn-tham\/","identifier":66,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/722f685b02ed9cd4b78c8df212ebc1654b73489382b53ce430214c5fa92c0d0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1612150148557_S3_Featured_Image.png","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1612150148557_S3_Featured_Image.png","height":626,"width":1280},"url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/dont-know-what-to-do-this-valentines-day-herere-some-ideas\/","about":["Asia","Community","Local","Singapore"],"wordCount":811,"articleBody":"Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching \u2013 what do you have up your sleeve? If you\u2019re not sure what to do yet, don\u2019t fret! There are so many things to do in Singapore \u2013 here are some ideas for couples that are…On a budgetSingapore is often known as one of the world\u2019s expensive cities. However, contrary to this perception, our little red dot is actually home to plenty of free things to do and see!\u00a0Lezlie; Flickr Creative CommonsGo on a guided tour of our art and heritage districts; catch a free movie screening by MovieMob (stay tuned to their Facebook page for more updates!); explore Kampong Buangkok, Singapore\u2019s last surviving kampong; feast your eyes on the view at Orchard Central\u2019s rooftop garden or Mount Faber; chill on a beach; take a stroll along the marina at Quayside Isle; check out Sembawang Hot Spring Park; feed goats at Hay Dairies Goat Farm; and more.\u00a0The adventurous sortJnzl\u2019s Photos\/Flickr Creative CommonsSingapore may be somewhat of a concrete jungle but it also has plenty of green spots to explore! Embark on one of the popular hiking trails \u2013 Bukit Timah Nature Reserve; MacRitchie Reservoir (note: the popular Treetop Walk is closed for maintenance); Southern Ridges; Green Corridor; and Coney Island. Alternatively, venture into some of the lesser-known spots, such as Tampines EcoGreen; Kranji Marshes; Chestnut Nature Park, Fort Canning Park (which was once a military base during World War II!); and more.\u00a0If you\u2019re up for it, the Coast-to-Coast trail is a mega adventure that spans 36 kilometres \u2013 starting from Jurong Lake Gardens in the West, all the way to Coney Island in the North-East.\u00a0Game for trying new things togetherAbsolute Cycle Singapore\/InstagramBuy experiences, not things \u2013 or so the saying goes. So why can\u2019t this apply to date ideas? The ClassPass free trial allows couples to book one \u2013 or a few, depending on how you use your credits \u2013 class to try a new sport together! Take your pick from pulsating rhythm cycling classes at Zouk, dynamic trampoline classes, as well as invigorating boxing sessions. The AdventureHQ at HomeTeamNS Khatib also offers plenty to get the adrenaline going \u2013 weave your way through Ninja Warrior-esque obstacle courses, a 165-metre long artificial cave, or conquer a giant indoor ropes course.Couples that are a little more hands-on can check out Tombalek, where they can make their own cheese board, or even forge their own knife. Outdoorsy types might delight in a day out at Pulau Ubin, where they can cycle to the quarry, or embark on a kayaking trip through the mangroves.Self-proclaimed hipsters at heartThe Fragment Room\/FacebookThis is for couples who shy away from anything that\u2019s dubbed too mainstream. Revel in an indie movie at The Projector; splash paint on canvases at Splat Paint House; vent your frustrations at The Fragment Room, where you can smash wine bottles, printers, and other electronic devices; hurl axes at target boards at Axe Factor; go go-karting at Orto; grab some salmon from the world\u2019s first Salmon ATM at Wisteria Mall; travel to the past at Katong Antique House; or wander through the Sungei Road Thieves Market.\u00a0Stage a photoshoot along the alleys of Tiong Bahru; hunt down street art; go caf\u00e9-hopping at the obscure corners of our island; go indoor roller-skating at Hi-Roller; and more. If you like, ABC Cooking Studio also offers various cooking or baking trials at $35 per person ($28 if you book through a member). You can also go for a pottery experience at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, Singapore\u2019s oldest dragon kiln.Enjoying the day with their furbabiesCanopy Garden Dining\/FacebookAnd of course, if you have a furbaby \u2013 dog, cat, guinea pig, you name it! \u2013 in tow, why not spend the day together with them! Have a meal at a pet-friendly caf\u00e9; there are plenty to choose from such as Canopy Garden Dining at Bishan Park or Hort Park; Bee\u2019s Knees at Botanic Gardens; Sun Ray Caf\u00e9 at Serangoon; Nassim Hill Bakery at Tanglin; various caf\u00e9s at Quayside Isle; and more.\u00a0Bring your furbaby to one of the island\u2019s many dog runs, where they can run free within a fenced area. The largest dog run is located at East Coast Park, with other facilities at Bishan Park, Potong Pasir, Balestier, among others. And if your furbaby is a natural swimmer, Wag & Wild is Singapore\u2019s largest dog water park that guarantees a day full of fun.Otherwise, if you\u2019re spending the day solo, who\u2019s to say you can\u2019t enjoy any of the above by yourself? Here\u2019s wishing everyone lots of love, fuzzy happiness, and joy this Valentine\u2019s Day! Join the conversations on THG’s\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram, and get the latest updates via\u00a0Telegram."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Don\u2019t Know What to Do This Valentine\u2019s Day? 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