Family Weekend Itinerary: Where to Go, Eat and Shop on January 12 to 14

It's a payday weekend! Celebrate by heading to these family places, events and activities around the metro. Here's where you and the kids can go, eat, and shop: 

What to do

Bring your little one to a Baby Buffet


Just started on solids? Bring baby along to the Babby Buffet happening this Saturday, January 13, at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Learn tips on what and how to feed your little one at this fun gathering of new moms and babies! Topics also include nutrition, reading baby's cues, choosing feeding accessories, and more. The event is for babies 6 months to 1.5 years old. For rates and registrations, call 0917-811-0821. 

Join the Angels Walk for Autism 


Get your sneakers on! Autism Society Philippine's Angels Walk for Autism 2018 is happening this Sunday, January 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.  There will also be a pre-walk show which will showcase the talents of persons with autism.


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Held annually since 2007 to raise autism awareness in the Philippines, the event now draws over 23,000 participants. It's a free event and everyone is welcome to join! Pre-register here. 

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Where to eat

The Alley by Vikings


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You've never been to a buffet like this before. The Alley by Vikings, located at UP Town Center in Quezon City, is a first-of-its-kind food hall.


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There are 15 different food stations serving everything from Filipino and Spanish to American and Chinese food. Here's the catch, it's all for the taking with a lunch or dinner buffet rate! And, there's dessert and coffee too. Excited? The full list of rates can be found here.  

Snowbing


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If you and the kids are headed to the mall this weekend, slow down and have merienda at Snowbing where they serve your favorite Korean shaved-ice dessert bingsu. Located at Trinoma in Quezon City, this recently opened café serves up bowls of chilly treats in generous, large serving sizes.


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They also have “Toast” treats to which the Belgian Chocolate, with it's crusty outside and soft insides topped with melted chocolate and almonds, is an instant favorite, said Spot.ph.

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Where to shop

Toy Kingdom


There's a Big Toy Clearance Sale over at Toy Kingdom. Happening until January 31 in Toy Kingdom stores, selected toy brands will be up to 70% off. 

Club Clio


Here's your chance to get that K-glow! Club Clio is having a buy-1-take-1 promo until January 31 at its Trinoma and Lucky Chinatown stores. Yes, even their cushion compacts!

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Where to spend your me-time

Vision Board and Journaling Workshop


Live the life you want this 2018, mom. Manila Workshop's Vision Board and Journaling Workshop, happening this Saturday, January 13 at the WorkHaven Space in Pasig City, will help you figure what you truly want and how you can achieve your goals with the least possible resistance. You'll also be making a mini version of a vision board to help you visualize and envision your dreams. Participation fee is P500. Register here. 

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