Central Singapore Market is listed for Sunday, 13 December 2026, from 8.30am to 12.30pm at Yio Chu Kang Community Club. The venue is 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61, Singapore 569163. Yio Chu Kang MRT is the rail station listed by the community club. The club also names feeder bus 269 from Ang Mo Kio Interchange.
Use 13 December when making your plan. Some event directories show 6 December at the same venue, but the organiser, Central Singapore Community Development Council, currently lists 13 December. The market series brings together local growers, entrepreneurs and artists, with an emphasis on food, sustainability and inclusion. Check the organiser for any edition-specific stall or activity details.
- Current organiser date — Sunday, 13 December 2026
- Market hours — 8.30am to 12.30pm
- Venue — Yio Chu Kang Community Club, 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61, Singapore 569163
- By train — Yio Chu Kang MRT, North-South Line
Plan your visit
At a glance · Official information · Common questions
Chapters 1–4 · Event details and what to expect
At a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Current organiser date | Sunday, 13 December 2026 |
| Market hours | 8.30am to 12.30pm |
| Venue | Yio Chu Kang Community Club, 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61, Singapore 569163 |
| By train | Yio Chu Kang MRT, North-South Line |
| Bus alternative | Feeder service 269 from Ang Mo Kio Interchange, as listed by the club |
| What the series covers | Local produce, food, sustainable living and opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs |
| Check before travelling | The CDC calendar for the date and any updates, plus stall and workshop details if published |
Chapter 1 of 9
Why use 13 December for the Yio Chu Kang market?
The organiser’s listing takes priority
The Central Singapore CDC schedule gives the date, hours, division and venue in one row. It shows Sunday, 13 December, 8.30am to 12.30pm at Yio Chu Kang CC. A separate event directory shows Sunday, 6 December. Use the organiser’s current row as the planning reference because the CDC runs the market series.
If someone forwards the older-looking date, share the organiser’s calendar with them. The important point is that both listings name the same place, so matching the venue is insufficient. Match the date and time too. Check again close to the outing in case the organiser updates the schedule.
The market runs in the morning
The four-hour window makes this a breakfast-to-lunch outing. If you want first choice at produce stalls, aim for the earlier part of the market and ask vendors what they brought that day. If you mainly want a look around, pick a time that allows you to browse without relying on a final-minute arrival.
The club’s counter-service hours on onePA are for the club office. The CDC’s event hours are the ones to use for the market. A club counter and an event can operate on different schedules, so do not use the general office opening time as the start of the market.
Save the right venue name
Yio Chu Kang Community Club is the destination. The market’s name refers to a roving programme, and earlier editions may appear in search results at other parks or community venues. Search for the complete address or postal code and compare it with the CDC listing before setting out.
If somebody is joining you later, send the venue and 12.30pm end time as well as the date. A visitor planning a full morning around the market will read that information differently from a friend who expects to arrive just before lunch.
Chapter 2 of 9
How to get to Yio Chu Kang Community Club
Take the North-South Line if it fits your route
People’s Association lists Yio Chu Kang MRT as a way to reach the club. From the station, navigate to 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61 and follow the appropriate pedestrian route. Give yourself extra time if you are pushing a stroller, bringing a shopping trolley or walking with someone who moves more slowly.
Avoid navigating only to a label such as Yio Chu Kang. The station, community club and nearby facilities can all appear on a map. The postal code 569163 is a useful cross-check. If you have access requirements, ask the club which entrance offers the most suitable route for the event.
Use feeder 269 from Ang Mo Kio as an alternative
The club lists feeder service 269 from Ang Mo Kio Interchange. This may work if you are already connecting through Ang Mo Kio or want a bus route rather than the walk from Yio Chu Kang station. Check your preferred stop and current service information before travelling.
If members of the group are arriving separately, agree to meet at the club. It is easier for people on different routes than asking one person to get off at a station they would otherwise pass. State whether you mean the street entrance, a particular sign or the market area itself.
Allow for the journey back with purchases
Choose a route that still works when you are carrying what you buy. A sturdy bag with one smaller bag inside is useful for separating food from other items. If you plan to buy a substantial amount, decide when the group is going straight home and when it intends to keep walking or go for lunch.
For a car or private-hire journey, use the full street address and check the venue for any current drop-off or parking arrangements. Avoid assuming that a public event has dedicated parking. If someone is dropping you off, agree where to meet afterward before the vehicle moves away.
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What you might find at the market
Local produce and food
The CDC describes the market as a place to buy home-grown produce and find food and beverage options. Actual stall lists can change from edition to edition. Go with a short list of ingredients or questions instead of counting on a specific farm or product being present.
Ask a grower what is ready to eat, what keeps for longer and how they use an unfamiliar vegetable. A useful Sunday purchase is something that fits a meal you already intend to cook. If your group comes for breakfast, see what vendors have set up before telling everyone to expect a particular dish.
Sustainable products and workshop ideas
The CDC identifies sustainable living as one of the market’s themes, including eco-friendly products and experiences such as workshops. An individual workshop may have a start time, capacity or separate registration. Use an edition-specific listing if the organiser publishes one.
Look for things you would actually use. A reusable object is more interesting when you can ask who made it, how it is maintained and what it replaces at home. A short conversation with a maker can help you decide whether something fits your household before you buy it.
Artists and inclusive enterprise
The series gives people with disabilities opportunities to show their work and earn income. Depending on the programme, visitors may meet makers or encounter performances. For a specific performer or activity, verify the edition’s line-up rather than treating a photo from a prior market as a promise.
You can take the same approach you would at any small makers’ market. Ask about the material, style or process. If you want to photograph someone or their work, ask first. A relaxed conversation and a considered purchase can be more useful to a maker than passing quickly through a crowd.
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What to bring and how to budget
Prepare a flexible spending plan
Set an amount for food and a separate amount for any produce or maker item you want to take home. The market’s short morning window makes it easy to make several small purchases before adding them up. Ask how each stall takes payment and check any workshop price or registration rule separately.
If the whole family is coming, decide whether each child can choose one small item or whether the group is buying ingredients for a shared meal. With a clear plan, you can take time to ask questions without feeling that every table requires a purchase.
Bring bags that suit the trip
A reusable tote is a practical start. If you buy something delicate or packaged food, keep it away from heavier purchases. Ask the vendor about handling and storage, particularly if you expect a long journey before getting home.
The organisers’ series page sets out the market themes, but it does not give an item-by-item price or full payment list for this edition. Bring a payment option you can use comfortably and check individual stall signs. For a specific dietary need, ask the vendor directly before buying.
Make one pass before deciding
Start by looking along the stalls so everyone can see what is available. Then return to the purchase that matters most. If a product is in limited supply and fits your list, you can decide sooner. This simple approach is helpful for a group that arrives hungry or wants to stop at several kinds of stall.
Keep the return journey in mind when planning what to take home. A group that intends to spend the rest of the day elsewhere may want to focus on items that carry well. Someone who lives nearby can plan to take produce home before continuing with other errands.
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A practical morning plan for families
A short outing with children
Give each child one job such as finding a local ingredient or asking what a product is made of. Let them decide what catches their eye before reading every sign together. This works even if you only have time for a first pass and one short conversation.
If you discover a workshop, check whether it is meant for your child’s age and whether an adult stays. Allow room for a snack or a rest before taking on another activity. A short market trip can be enjoyable without planning to stay all four hours.
Visiting with grandparents or friends
Choose a place to meet that allows someone to arrive a little later without searching every stall. If a member of your group prefers to sit down, identify where you can take a break. The club lists venue facilities on onePA. Ask staff about the event’s layout on the day if you need a lift or a particular entrance.
Keep the market as the morning anchor and make lunch the flexible part. A busy stall or an interesting conversation can take extra time. When everybody knows the market closes at 12.30pm, it is easier to decide whether to browse a little longer or leave together.
Turn one purchase into lunch at home
Choose a produce item that can become part of a familiar meal. Ask what the grower likes to do with it and compare that idea with what you already have in the kitchen. This gives a child or a first-time buyer a reason to remember the stall.
At home, invite the person who chose the ingredient to describe it or help decide how to use it. The experience becomes more concrete than a generic lesson about shopping locally. You have met a seller, chosen a product and found a use for it in the same day.
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What to confirm if you are coming for one reason
A particular stall or activity
Check whether the organiser has posted an edition-specific stall list. An archived photo or a description of the broader market can show the kind of activity the series hosts, while the exact stalls depend on the day. If you are travelling across Singapore for one vendor, seek confirmation from the organiser or vendor.
The same principle applies to performances. The series makes space for artistic work, and a performance slot still needs a date and time. If nobody has published those details, plan the visit around browsing and treat a performance as a welcome addition.
Accessibility, weather and event layout
Contact the community club or organiser if you need to know how the stalls are arranged, whether a route is sheltered or how much standing a particular activity requires. The address tells you which building to reach. It does not describe the event’s temporary layout.
Read the CDC update before leaving, especially if weather or a schedule change would affect your journey. If you are taking a bus, give yourself enough time to identify the right stop before returning. If you are walking with bags, use a route that is comfortable in the day’s conditions.
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What a local grower or maker can tell you
Questions to ask at a produce stall
An unfamiliar green or herb is easier to choose if you know how it is usually prepared. Ask whether you can use it raw or cooked, what part you normally eat and how it is best stored. Those answers are more useful than trying to recognise everything on the table before deciding what to buy.
You can also ask where it was grown and which other items are from the same farm. The CDC describes home-grown produce as part of the market. Individual stalls may sell a mixture of products, so a direct question helps you connect a specific purchase to its source.
Questions to ask at a makers’ stall
If a product uses reused materials, ask what the material was before and how it was put together. A maker may explain the technique or maintenance more clearly than a brief label. If it is a gift, ask whether there are differences between pieces and what care the recipient would need to know.
Spend a little time thinking about where the item will be used. A purchase that solves a small everyday problem has a clearer purpose than something chosen only because a market is ending. That helps if you are weighing a few products against a limited budget.
How to join a workshop when one is offered
Ask what participants will make or do, how long it takes and whether you need to reserve a place. If you are with children, confirm who can participate and whether a caregiver stays. Someone who has only a short visit might prefer to watch briefly or return to the stalls.
Take the programme description as the starting point for a conversation. A workshop can be listed as part of the market’s broader approach without operating in every edition. Check for the actual 13 December activity if that is the reason for your visit.
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Plan the visit from your starting point
For someone already on the North-South Line
Compare a direct ride to Yio Chu Kang with any bus route that takes you closer to the club. The club lists Yio Chu Kang MRT, so this is a straightforward rail plan. Add the last walk to your estimate and remember that a public road crossing can take longer with children or shopping bags.
If you will go home with food, consider doing the return trip before other errands. Keep any lunch plan flexible so you can adjust if you find something you want to prepare at home. The short market window makes it easy to do both in one morning.
For friends meeting from different estates
Send the current CDC date and the postal code together. Agree on a market meeting time rather than a train time, especially if one person is coming from Ang Mo Kio by feeder bus. A late friend can reach the correct venue without trying to retrace everyone else’s journey.
If part of the group wants to browse longer, choose a time to reunite for lunch. Someone who came for produce can finish shopping while another person explores the makers’ tables. The visit works well when the group can split for a short stretch and knows where to find each other again.
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How to compare the market with other December outings
A morning activity with a clear finish
This edition has a 12.30pm finish, so it can fit before an afternoon outing elsewhere. Leave room to take purchases home if you need to. If you are combining it with a ticketed event, fix the afternoon booking and let the length of the market visit depend on what you find that morning.
The December markets around Singapore vary in purpose. A festive bazaar may focus on gifts and evening entertainment. The CDC describes this series through local growers, small enterprises and community participation. Use that distinction to choose an outing that suits the people coming.
If a visitor asks whether it is free
The organiser publishes the hours and venue without a market admission price in the current calendar entry. Check the organiser’s update if you need to confirm entry or whether a particular workshop has a fee. The products offered by stallholders will have their own prices.
That distinction is useful when planning for a group. People can browse while others decide what they want to buy. Anyone who is primarily interested in a workshop should check for a booking instruction and a session time before arriving.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yio Chu Kang market on 6 or 13 December?
The organiser’s current calendar says Sunday, 13 December 2026. Some third-party entries say 6 December.
What are the opening hours?
8.30am to 12.30pm on 13 December according to Central Singapore CDC.
What is the address?
Yio Chu Kang Community Club, 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61, Singapore 569163.
Which MRT should I take?
Yio Chu Kang MRT is the station listed by People’s Association. The club also lists feeder 269 from Ang Mo Kio Interchange.
What will be on sale?
The series covers local produce, food and products from local makers. Confirm the stall list for this edition if you are looking for something specific.
Do workshops require booking?
Check the organiser’s edition-specific information. A workshop can have separate capacity, admission or registration arrangements.
Booking and official information
- Central Singapore CDC market calendar
- People’s Association venue and transport information
- Honeycombers directory entry showing 6 December