Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on March 4 to 6

Join a family fun run

The whole family (and by family we mean expectant moms, moms and dads, and kids of all ages) is welcome to join the Mommy Mundo Mommy Milkshare Run, which, we'd like to emphasize, has no time limit (yey!). Because it is a family-friendly event, the organizers assures participants that there will be portable toilets, breastfeeding stations, diaper changing areas, and lounges. The event is happening this Sunday, March 6, 6 a.m. at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Participation fee is P500 for a 3K run and P650 for a 5K run for adults. And, P300 for kids ages 2 to 12. For more details and to register, visit Mommymundo.com. 


Enroll yaya in a workshop

Ensure yaya knows the basics of child-caring and how to help you if you are breastfeeding. Register her for the Yaya Seminar on Infant Care and Breastfeeding Support. The event is happening this Saturday, March 5, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, 29 1st St., New Manila, Quezon City. Participation fee is P1,500. To register, call 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page. 


Attend a workshop on blogging

Aspiring to be a mommy blogger? Know the basics by attending the Blissful Blogging Workshop: How to Create a Blog to Launch Your Passion, Brand or Biz. Martine de Luna, who has successfuly transformed her blog, "Make It Blissful,"into a brand, is the featured speaker. The event is happening this Saturday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, 29 1st St., New Manila, Quezon City. Participation fee is P1,200. To register, call 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page. 


Let your kids design their own video game

If your kids have ever expressed the desire to make their own video game, see their potential and enroll them in Engineering for Kids Philippines' Electronic Design class.  They will be taught how to design one, create and test it, and take it home and play with it some more. The event is happening this Friday, March 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 

There's also an Electrical Engineering Pop-up Program, also by Engineering for Kids Philippines. Students get to create their own flashlights and investigate how electricity and magnets work. This is happening on Saturday, March 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. also at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 

For fees and registration, call 975-4867 or 0917-551-8705. For more info on both classes, visit Fullybookedonline.com. 


Visit the National Museum

March is National Women's Month and the National Museum is celebrating it by providing free admission to all women visitors for the whole month of March! The National Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at Padre Burgos Drive, Manila. For more info, visit Nationalmuseum.gov.ph. 


Volunteer for a good case

Find the cause you and your whole can get behind with the GO! Volunteer Expo organized by iVolunteer Philippines. They will showcase a wide range of volunteer opportunities that will help you find the organization or activity that suits your time, skill, or lifestyle. Drop by anytime at the event venue this Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati. For more info, visit the iVolunteer Philippines Facebook page. 


Play

Cebuanos, it's time to see how good (or bad?) your posture is at the Backjoy Posture Playground. There will be loads of activities and challenges to test and strengthen your posture. There will be rewards, too! The event is happening this Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at SM Seaside Cebu, Cebu City.


Watch a play

In the mood for a love story? Repertory Philippines has nine tales of love and loss in one play with Almost, Maine. Directed by Bart Guingona, the play will only have four actors who will play the different roles. Witty with a touch of magic realism, it will run on selected dates from Feb. 21 to March 13 at the Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt Mall 1, Makati City. For show schedules and tickets, visit Ticketworld.com.ph. 


Have a girls' night out 

Here's another fun idea to celebrate National Women's Month. Get your girlfriends together for 50 Shades! The Musical, a parody based on the steamy novel "Fifty Shades of Grey." Get hot and sweaty—from laughing so much—at the songs and dirty dancing (read: adult fun) from the likes of Bituin Escalante, Karel Marquez, and Lorenz Martinez. Performing until March 20, there are a couple of shows this weekend, March 5 and 6 at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Check the link below for the full schedule. Prices start at P1,500. For tickets and more info, visit Ticketworld.com.ph. 


Have a pet-filled day 

Enjoy a day with pets at SM Supermalls' Pet Day. Bring your pets to SM City Lipa or SM City Santa Rosa for grooming and vaccination services as well as loads of treats and freebies. The event is happening this Saturday, March 5 at SM City Santa Rosa, Laguna and Sunday, March 6 at SM City Lipa, Batangas. To participate, present a P1,000 receipt from any store at the two malls mentioned above. 


Shop for baby items

You still have time to catch the Numa Clearance Sale. A wide selection will be 50% off with prices for baby clothes starting at P250 each. All items are organic and eco-friendly. The sale is happening until March 18, Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Studio Room, 40 AEK Bldg. E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Quezon City. 


Get ready for summer

Buy kids' toys, shoes, apparel, swimming inflatables and baby products from brands like Chicco, Barbie, and Big & Small at the Kids Craze Summer Sale. Products will be on sale at up to 80% off. The sale runs from March 4 to 6, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at RGI Corporate Center, 34 Scout Torillo cor. Scout Limbaga, Quezon City. For more info, visit the Richwell Club Facebook page.