Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on April 1 to 3

Where you will find Smart Parenting this weekend



On April 3, you will find us with preggy mamas who have excitedly signed up for the #SPBabyShower. There will be informative talks from experts to help prepare for motherhood, a pre-natal yoga session, relaxing arts and crafts activities, lots of games and freebies, and loads more. The event is happening at the Drake and Columbus Function Rooms, Discovery Suites, Ortigas City. 


Register yaya for a workshop

Help yaya learn the basics of taking care of your child by enrolling her in Manila Workshop's Basic Yaya Training: New Born, Infant and Toddler Care.  The first of four sessions is happening this Saturday, April 2 , 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mothercare, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Participation fee is P1,000. To register, click here. For inquiries, call 0917-5906-117. 


Find a summer activity for your child

See the activities and workshops your child can join in on this summer at Mommy Mundo's Expo Kid: Summer Activity Fair. Some of the Expo Kid exhibitors include Bert Lozada Sim School, Brainfit, Kidzania Manila, Enderun, Smudges and lots more. There will also be a Mommy Mundo Market where moms can shop for summer finds from Celestina & Co., Fatty Brain, Lunchbreak Trading, Toydev, Inc. and others. The event is happening from Saturday to Sunday, April 2 to 3, 11 a.m. to  9 p.m. at the Bonifacio High Street Activity center, Taguig. Entrance to the event is free.  


Meet and greet Stevie from Hi-5 and the Superdudes

If you and your child have read former Hi-5 member Stevie Nicholson's new book Superdudes, then you know how cool the superheroes are. Get the chance to meet them and Stevie in person this weekend! They'll be at Lucky Chinatown Mall this Saturday, April 2 and at the Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill this Sunday, April 3. Aside from a meet and greet, there will be games, workshops, and live performance,  too. To join, present a single or accumulated receipt purchase worth P1,500 from any Lucky Chinatown establishment for April 2 and P1,000 from any McKinley Hill establishment for April 3.


Get discounted baby items and learn from talks

In need of baby stuff? Head on over to The Parenting Emporium's Decluttering Sale Event. There will be loads of pre-loved items on sale including bouncer seats, playpens, and clothes. Plus, attendees will be treated to four free talks: decluttering tips by The Inspiration Seekers at 10 a.m., teaching social responsibility to your children at 11 a.m., quick cleaning tips by Jacq Siy, and a babywearing class by Abbie Yabot at 2 p.m. The event is happening on Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Registration is a must as seats are limited. To register, call 0917-811-0821. 


Shop for baby stuff

This is the last weekend of SM Babies' Infant Wear Sale so make the most of it! A wide selection of baby items will be on sale for up to 50% off. The sale runs from March 1 to April 3 in all SM Stores nationwide.