Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on October 16 to 18

Have fun with the family at a fair

Calling all parents, the first Momzilla Fair is here! Think Pink, in partnership with L.A.T.C.H. is holding a fair especially for moms and dads. There will be fabulous booths filled with all sorts of baby and parent must-haves and goodies. It’s a child-friendly fair so don’t forget to bring the little ones along. The fair is happening this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 to 18 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati. Tickets can be bought at the registration booth during the event. For more info, visit the Momzilla Facebook page. For inquiries, email momzillaph@gmail.com or contact 0917-877-8252.


Attend a workshop on breastfeeding

Learn how you can continue breastfeeding your little one even while you’re at work at The Parenting Emporium’s, in partnership with The Breastfeeding Club, Breastfeeding 202 workshop. Nutrition expert Abbie Yabot will discuss the best ways for breastfeeding moms to continue breastfeeding, especially when they’re already back in the workplace. The event is happening this Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Participation fee is P800. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.


Go to a homeschooling conference

The largest homeschooling conference this year is happening this weekend. The Philippine Homeschool Conference 2015: Ready for the World features two homeschool advocates and speakers: Michael Donnelly, Director for Global Outreach HSLDA, and Rachael Carman, author, publisher and mother of 7 kids. There will also be a handful of mini-workshops, expositions and booths present. The event is happening this Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Samsung Hall and SMX Convention Center, all at SM Aura Premiere, Taguig City. Participation fee is P1,200. For more info, visit Manilaworkshops.com.


Have fun with the family

Banana Peel is celebrating family fun time at its second Family Funville. There will be inflatable slides, a play area and crafting stations for the kids; a place for moms to relax and be pampered at the Mommy Avenue; and a spot for dads to at the Daddy District. Snacks will be available to at Munch Lane. The event is happening this weekend, Oct. 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Annex Atrium of SM City Fairview,  Quezon City. A proof of purchase of at least P300 worth of Banana Peal flip flops exclusive from the SM Store located inside SM City Fairview will get five (5) family members a pass to the event. For more info, visit the Banana Peel Flip Flops Facebook page.


Join an arts and crafts activity

 

Let the kids join a Halloween-themed arts and crafts activity at the Ayala Museum called ST’ART: Si Pagong at Matsing. There will be art-making, snacking, and a short film viewing of Si Pagong at Matsing. Kids are encouraged to come in their most creative costumes! The event is happening this Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. at the Ayala Museum, Makati. Participation fee is P650. For more info, visit AyalaMuseum.org.


Have a spooky sleepover at The Mind Museum

Explore The Mind Museum after the sun’s gone down at Lights Off: Ghost Busting Night. Investigate weird noises and spooky apparitions in an after-hours trick or treat hunt. The sleepover event is happening from Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 p.m. until Sunday, Oct. 25, Sunday, 11 a.m. Young and old are welcome to join. Groups are welcomed. Participation fee for groups of 2 to 3 is P3,000. For more info, visit TheMindMuseum.org. For inquiries, contact 909-6463.

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Shop for toys on sale

Christmas is coming early this year for the kids as Gentle Star Trading Corporation has its Toy Pre-holiday Warehouse Sale. Selected toys from National Geographic, Nanoblocks, Edu Toys and other brands will be on sale for up to 70% off. The sale is happening this weekend, Oct. 15 to 18, and at the end of this month, Oct. 29 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at #126 Pioneer St., Level C FMF Business Center, Mandaluyong City. Fore inquiries, call 747-1421.


Enjoy festive season shopping at a Christmas bazaar

Get your Christmas shopping list done early this year at the Noel Bazaar. There will be Christmas decorations, food and other festive treats too. This weekend, the bazaar will be at the Filinvest Tent, Alabang from Oct. 16 to 18, Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more info, visit the Noel Bazaar Facebook page.


Celebrate United Nations Day

It might still be a week too early but you can already celebrate U.N. day at SM Supermall’s United Nations Day celebrations. The festivities and activities will run until Oct. 24 (on U.N. day) in all SM Supermalls. For more info, visit the SM malls Facebook page.


Shop for toys and board games

Get up to 80% off on toys, board games, puzzles and baby items at the Hobbes & Landes Warehouse Sale. The sale runs from Oct. 15 to 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unit 3 Topy’s Building, 3 Economia St., Bagumbayan, Quezon City.


Shop for baunans and lunchboxes

Get up to 70% off on Luminarc, Rubbermaid and other brands at the Orient Warehouse Sale. The sale runs on Oct. 15 to 17 and Oct. 19 to 21, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orient Building, Pascor Drive cor. Queensway Avenue, Paranaque City.