Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on Oct. 6 to 8

Join a homeschooling conference


Philippine Homeschooling Conference: Homeschool to the Future, organized by the Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands, is happening this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Treston International College, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Here are the topics: Parenting in the technological age by Sen. Francis Pangilinan; empowering the youth through unconventional education by Efren Penaflorida Jr.; and discovering a homeschooler's passion by Marissa Leinart. There will be more than 10 breakout sessions as well, and it will have a fair for exhibitors and kids activites set up at the venue. Entrance fee is P1,000. Find full event details here.


Celebrate with Tahanan Books!

Tahanan Books is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an afternoon of activities for bookworms young and old. Growing Up With Books is happening this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Scheduled events include a talk on how to raise early readers by Dr. Carmen Bonoan of Reach Out and Read Philippines (she taught us how to read and choose books for children here), a meet-and-greet book signing for Intramuros: The Walled City by Adrian Panadero, and a book talk with the team behind A Lolong Time Ago. 


Learn more about autism


Embrace Autism Philippines has invited Raun K. Kaufman, the senior teacher for The Son-Rise Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America, to discuss strategies and tools parents can utilize to better understand and support a child with autism. 

Kaufman's lecture, titled Autism Help, will be held in three cities in the Philippines. There's one happening this Sunday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Insular Life Corporate Centre, Muntinlupa City. He will also be at Cebu Parklane International Hotel in Cebu City on Oct. 10 and at the Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod City on Oct. 11. Participation fee is 700. For full event details and to register, click here. 

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Join a babywearing meet-up


Want to try babywearing but not quite sure how to? Here's your chance! The Parenting Emporium is having A Baby Wearing Meet-up featuring babywearing experts this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. It's a free event and all interested parents are welcome to join. 


Donate toys


Museo Pambata is having a Toy Drive for their annual December Gift Giving activity. Gather up gently used toys and books and head to Museo Pambata, Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila. Donations may be dropped off at the lobby or administrative office. Weapon-like toys such as guns and swords are discouraged as well as small toys that pose as choking hazards. Make a child happy this Christmas! 

Attend a basic first aid workshop for children


Sign yaya up for Manila Workshops' Basic Yaya Training: Basic First Aid happening this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Mothercare, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. Topics cover choking and CPR, emergency response to earthquake and fire, common home accidents (burns, wounds, etc.), and more. Participation fee is P1,250. Register here. 


Head to a travel expo


Plan your next grand family vacation at the World Travel Expo happening this weekend, Oct. 6 to 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. Participating will be close to 250 international airlines, travel agencies, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, themed tours, and more. There will also be merchants selling travel essentials, workshops and activities during the three-day event. Entrance fee is P50.  

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Support local at the Bicol fair


Discover the best of what the Bicol Region has to offer at OKB-Gayon Bicol Trade Fair happening this weekend, Oct. 5 to 8, at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. You'll find fine handcrafted products like garments, furniture, decor and fashion accessories, and food delicacies. Support local!


Shop


Moms, time to shop! H&M just started their Mid-Season Sale with items up to 50% off. The sale is happening in all H&M stores nationwide. 


Need new sheets for your little one? Baby Company is having a Project Nursery sale with up to 50% off on select bedding collections. Promo runs in Baby Company stores until Oct. 31. 

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