Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on July 31 to August 2

Join a baby shower

All expectant parents are invited to The Parenting Emporium and The Breastfeeding Club's Annual Baby Shower. There will be talks about breastfeeding, babywearing and cloth diapering, plus games and prizes. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Attendance fee is P800. To register, contact 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.


Join a pregnancy retreat

Here’s another one for pregnant couples. Conscious Birth Manila, together with The Parenting Emporium, is having The Sacred Pregnancy and Conscious Birth Retreat. The workshop includes discussions on gentle birthing, creating sacred spaces, among others. There will also be a pre-natal yoga sessions and a mother blessing ceremony. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 1, 1-6:30 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Attendance fee is P4,000. To register, e-mail consciousbirthmanila@gmail.com. For more info, visit the Conscious Birth Manila website.

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Make crafts at an arts and crafts fair

Pursuit Manila is having a kid-friendly arts and crafts fair. There will be arts and crafts activities for moms and kids, knitting demos, calligraphy demos, plus merchant booths selling craft supplies, fashion items and yummy treats. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Knightsbridge Residences, Makati City. Entrance fee is P100 for adults and P50 for kids.


Go to a pet expo

It’s all about pets this weekend at the SMX Mall of Asia. PetExpress is having a Dog & Cat Expo. There’s going to be a pet blessing, a dog yoga session, pet wellness seminars, exclusive products and offers, freebies, games and loads more. The event is happening from Aug. 1 to 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, visit the PetExpress Facebook page.

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Watch a play

Watch a musical performance of the fairytale classic Beauty and the Beast, brought to the stage by the Kids Acts Philippines. Shows will run this weekend until next weekend at St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, Manila. Ticket Price is at P450. For inquiries and reservations, call 507-3396.


Go to a ToyCon

Shangri-La Plaza is having a ToyCon! Open to kids ages 8 and above, the ToyCon will have fun Gundam, Tomica, HexBug, Sylvanian, Robocar Poli and Pokemon activities. The event is happening from July 29 to Aug. 2 at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info, visit the Shangrila Mall Facebook page.

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Shop for shoes

I’m Shoe in Love is on its fifth year and this time it’s bigger that ever. Shop for shoes from commercial brands and independent labels at markdown prices. The event is happening this weekend, Aug. 1-2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the SMX Hall 2, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. For more inquiries, call 585-5522. For more details, visit The LiST Group Facebook page.


Stock up on books

Thousands of books will be sold at just P20 at Books for Less’ Warehouse Sale. The sale is happening from Aug. 1 to 31, open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m at #643 Mercedes Avenue, Pasig City. For inquiries, e-mail bfl@bookfair@gmail.com. For more details, visit the Books for Less website.

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Shop at a sale

The SM Store is having a 3-day sale at these malls: Sta. Mesa, Sucat, Masinag, Tarlac, Calamba and General Santos. The sale runs from July 31 to Aug. 2.


Shop some more

Get bargain deals on tableware, kitchenware, plastic ware and other home products at the Orient Warehouse Sale. Luminarc, Rubbermaid, Bormioli Rocco and others are selling their products at a discount of up to 50% off. The sale is happening from July 29 to Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Orient Bldg. Pascor Drive cor. Queensway Avenue, Parañaque City.