Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on August 14 to 16

Come to a Meet and Greet

Explore with Dora at the Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the" City of Lost Toys" Mall Show. The event is happening this weekend at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 and at Eastwood Mall Atrium 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. Get an event pass for you and your child with every single receipt purchase of P2,000 from any Venice Piazza establishment from August 9 to 15. For more info, visit the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls website.


Join a storytelling session

Listen to stories from distant lands at Folktales from Around the World by Make Believe Productions and Fully Booked. This August, stories will be coming from Asia. The event is happening on Saturday, August 15 at Fully Booked Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa and on Sunday, August 16 at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street. Both sessions will be from 4-5 p.m. The event is free. For more info, visit the Fully Booked website.

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Join a workshop about blogging

Thinking of starting your own mommy blog? This workshop will help. Blissful Blogging: How to Create a Blog to Launch Your Passion, Brand or Biz is perfect for starting mommy bloggers. Learn from digital consultant and mom Martine De Luna about the basics of blogging. The event is happening this Saturday, August 15, 1-4 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Workshop fee is P1,150. Register via 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.


Join a workshop about parenting

You are your child’s first & best teacher workshop will teach parents on how to effectively educate their young children, from infant to three years old, and be the best first teacher for them. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 15 9-11:30 a.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Workshop fee is P500. For more info and to register, visit The Learning Basket website.

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Play

Is your child brain smart, body smart and people smart? The Kids M.I. Expedition will test your child’s multiple intelligence through fun and kid-friendly activities. The event, by Progress Pre-School Gold and National Geographic Channel, is happening in different malls over the country. This Sunday, August 16, it’s setting up at the Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City. It’s open for children ages 4 to 8. Entrance is free. For more info, visit the Progress Pre-School Gold Facebook page.


Watch a runway show

Cat’s Runway will showcase fluffy felines and their owners strutting down the runway in the cutest and trendiest fashion pieces. The event is happening this Sunday, August 16, 4 p.m. at Starmall PRIMA, Cavite City.

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Shop at a clearance sale

Onesies and breastfeeding pillows, plush toys and soft shoes, maternity wear and play systems and other parenting and baby products will be on sale at Mommy Mundo’s Clearance Clearout Sale. The event is happening from August 14 to 16, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Great Big Room of Fun Ranch, Ortigas. For more info, visit the Mommy Mundo website.


Shop at a bazaar

The Babypalooza Bazaar will be selling pre-loved and brand new products for babies, young kids and moms. Aside from vendors, there will also be activities and freebies. The event is happening this Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Walter Hogan Center in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. Entrance is free. For more info, visit the Babypalooza Bazaar Facebook page.

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Shop at a sale

Fisher Department Store’s Ladies Fashion Sale will have selected shoes, apparel and accessories up to 50% off. The sale runs from August 1-31 at the Fisher Department Store, Fisher Mall, Quezon City.


Shop some more

The Podium is having a 3-day sale where shoppers can get selected premium items up to 70% off. The sale runs from August 14 to 16 at The Podium, Mandaluyong City.

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Watch a play

Repertory Philippines brings a classic fairytale to the stage with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. There will be live music, dancing and ballet. Directing the play is Joy Virata. The show will be staged starting this Saturday, Aug. 15 until Dec. 10, 2015 at Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Ticket prices range from P400-600.  For more info and inquiries, call Repertory Philippines at 843-3570.  To book tickets, call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit their website.