Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on July 24 to 26

Learn from a parenting workshop

Expecting? Be prepared for delivery day by attending First Time Parents: Preparing for Baby’s Birth. Learn from guest speakers Dr. Elisa Patricia May Malvar-Cornelio, an OB-GYN who specializes in high-risk pregnancy, and Ma. Janice Germano-Sabitsana, a licensed financial advisor. The event is happening this Saturday, July 25, 1-5 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Workshop fee is P350. For more details and to register, visit the Manila Workshops website.


Register Yaya for a Workshop

Show your child’s nanny the importance of her job by registering her for Teacher Yaya: A Workshop for Your Assistant. Here she’ll learn how to respond and play with her alaga, how to understand her alaga’s actions, and more. The event is happening this Saturday, July 25, 9-11:30 a.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Workshop fee is P600. For more details and to register, visit The Learning Basket website.

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Celebrate National Children’s Book Day

Every year on the third week of July we celebrate National Children’s Book Day. This year, the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDP) is celebrating with tons of events. On Saturday, July 25, a librarians’ workshop called “Creative Reading Programs for School Libraries Servicing K-12 Learners” and a book fair will be held at the Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. For more info, visit the PBBY website.


Celebrate National Children’s Book Day with Hiyas

OMF Literature celebrates National Children’s Book day with activities themed around the Bee Healthy series written by Joyce Piap-Go. Moms and dads will learn how to make healthy smoothies and baon for the kids with health food advocate Maricar Alvarez while the kids enjoy storytelling activities and games. The event is happening on Saturday, July 25, starting at 10 a.m. at the OMF Lit Bookshop along Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City. To register, email events@omflit.com or text 0922-887-8557. For more info, visit the OMF Literature Facebook page.

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Learn about the sea

Listen to stories about the deep blue oceans from sea experts at The Mind Museum’s Inside a Glass of the Sea: Stories from a Marine Expedition. Guest speakers are Dr. Meg Burke and Dr. Terry Gosliner. The event is happening this Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. at The Mind Museum, Taguig. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP by sending an email to carlie.dario@themindmuseum.org. For more info, visit The Mind Museum website.


Celebrate nutrition month

Robinsons Luisita is celebrating nutrition month with tons of activities. They’re hosting a zumba fitness party for kids at 4 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. kids get free nutritious meals, all happening at the Activity Area of Robinsons Luisita, Tarlac City. For more info, call 491-2035 or visit the Robinsons Malls Facebook page.

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Get a book signed

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is having a book signing tour for her new cookbook Judy Ann’s Kitchen. She’ll be at the Activity Center of Alabang Town Center at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. Don’t forget to bring your copies! Registration starts at 12 p.m. For more info, visit its Facebook event page.


See cute cats in costume

Come to the one-of-a-kind cat and cosplay festival! Pet Express is hosting Kawaii Kats this Saturday, July 25 at the Sky Garden of SM City North EDSA, Quezon City. Don’t forget to bring your feline companion along (preferably in costume)! VIP tickets are given for every P500 purchase at any Pet Express branch. For more info, visit the PetExpress Facebook page.

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Grab some items for the home

Get up to 50% off on selected items at SM Home’s Bedroom Sale happening in all SM Stores from July 2 to August 2.


Shop ‘til you drop

Get up to 70% off on selected Giordano apparels and accessories at the Giordano Mid-Year Sale happening from July 20 to 26 at the Glorietta Activity Center.

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Have a Luvley day

Hamleys is having a Luvley event where kids can get kiddie makeovers and learn how to use Luvley Boutique products. There's gonna be a Luvely Curlies (for perfectly twirled tresses), Luvely Glittertastic Tattoo, Luvely Cutesy Colours Makeup, sweets, treats and loads more. The event is happening this Saturday, July 25, 2-6 p.m. at the Hamley Store, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. Get a ticket for you and your child for every P1,500 single-receipt purchase from July 1-15 at the Hamleys Central Square store.