Go to a bazaar especially for parents and kids
Shop for pre-loved and brand new baby, kids and mommy products at the Babypalooza Bazaar. Aside from great finds there will also be special activities and classes, like the Make-up 101 class and the Babypalooza Baby & Child First Aid/CPR Class. Bring the kids because there will be areas for play, breastfeeding and diaper changed.
The event is happening this Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Walter Hogan Center, Ateneo de Manila, Quezon City. Entrance is free. For inquiries, call 814-8447. For more details, visit the Babypalooza Facebook page.
Go to a children’s festival
Celebrate children’s rights at the Children’s Festival organized by The Child Rights Network. There will be booths for storytelling, arts and crafts, dance, mini drill simulations, film viewings, games and more. Night time will bring a concert featuring Kitchie Nadal, Jireh Lim and Darryl Shy.
The event is happening this Saturday, Nov. 28, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, Eliptical Road. Admission is free.
See a play
Witness a classic come to life at the musical stage production of The Secret Garden by the Repertory Philippines. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the story revolves around the lives of two abandoned youngsters Mary Lennox and Colin Craven who, through the power of love, begin to transform their spoiled and selfish ways for the better.
The show runs until Dec. 30, with a staging this weekend, Nov 28 and 29, 8 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. consecutively, at the Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt Mall 1, Makati City. Ticket prices start at P500. For more details and inquiries, call Repertory Philippines at 843-3570. For tickets, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit Ticketworld.com.ph.
See another play
The wooden boy wishes to be a real boy at Ballet Manila’s stage production of Pinocchio. Based on the beloved children's novel by Carlo Collodi, the story is a well-known tale of a puppet's journey to find out what it really means to be a real boy.
Shows are on Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., at the Aliw Theater, Quezon City. For mroe info, visit Balletmanila.com.ph. For tickets, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit Ticketworld.com.ph.
Join a support group for parents
Are you raising or are currently pregnant with twins? The Parenting Emporium's Seeing Double support group is for you. The support group will be moderated by The Parenting Emporium's Beng Feliciano who is a mother of twins herself.
The event is happening this Saturday, Nov. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Participation is free. To register, contact 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.
Look for great finds at a craft bazaar
Get your hands on all things crafty at the Maker’s Market this weekend. Decorate your home with holiday crafts from over 70 merchants. The bazaar is happening this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Pasig City. For more info, visit the Maker's Market PH Facebook page.
Shop at a Christmas bazaar
Finish your Christmas list at the Bright Lights Bazaar. At the bazaar will be a selection of trendy apparel, fun toys, cool gadgets and yummy treats and more. There will also be a chance to win great prizes at the event raffle.
The event is happening this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
Go to a fair for empowered women
Celebrate 10 years with Belle de Jour at the BDJ Fair: Share the Spark. There will be booths with fun activities, plus a program packed with games, prizes and enriching talks from beaty and fashion pros, career and life experts, and fitness and blogging mavens.
The event is happening this Sunday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Music Hall at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. For more info and to pre-register (includes a payment of P100 and will grant you access to talks, lootbags and special activities) visit the Belle de Jour website at Ilovebdj.com
Shop for toys on sale
Buy your kids’ Christmas presents at the Toys 'R' Us Big Toy Sale. Get up to 70% off on selected items! The sale is happening until Dec. 3 at the Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Place Manila.
Shop for apparel
Get a 30% discount on all items, including new arrivals, at The Great Giordano Anniversary Sale happening from Nov. 26 to 30 in all Giordano stores nationwide.