Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do this December 28 to 30

Be bedazzled by your favorite Disney princesses and heroes.

Bring the entire family to the Big Dome this holiday season from today until January 1 with the annual ice-spectacle, "Disney On Ice". This year, watch your beloved Disney princesses, heroes, as well as Tinkerbell, Goofy, Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they take you through the wonder of their individual stories with their wonderfully choreographed ice skating dance performances. For more information, go to http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/home-living/travel-trips-activities/disney-on-ice-2012-princesses-and-heroes-brings-joy-to-families-this-christmas. 

Liven the dinner table this holiday season.

Add new gastronomic gems to your Yuletide treats when you visit the "Holiday Gourmet Market" at the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Eastwood Mall. 

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Watch a Pinoy film classic.

This holiday season, bring the whole family to enjoy the sequel to the tandem of Enteng Kabisote and Pepeng Agimat with one of this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries, "Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Si Ako". Once again starring Vic Sotto as Enteng and Bong Revilla as Pepeng Agimat, Judy Ann Santos joins the cast as their latest superhero. For the movie’s screening schedule, visit spot.ph.

Unleash your inner otaku.

This December 28 to 29, check out the Ozine Fest: Anime Figure Special 2012 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall. The event includes a battle of the bands, anime toy displays, a cosplay competition, anime figure art contest, among others. Entrance fee is at P100. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ozinefest.

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Experience the heart-wrenching story of a mother trying to save her child’s life.

The all-star cast of this dramatic movie among the entries in this year’s MMFF, including Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo involves the story of a mother trying to save her child from a life-threatening disease by seeking the help of the child’s father, who is already in a different relationship. For the list of "One More Try"'s screening schedule, visit spot.ph.

Dance your way to a slimmer, sexier 2013.

This December 28, bring out your best dancing moves at the "All I Want for Christmas is a Zumba Party", 6:00 p.m. at The Roxy Studio in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Tickets are priced at P399 and part of the proceeds will be given to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).

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Watch a locally-produced film that won special prizes at the Venice International Film Festival.

2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza once again brings another treasure to the big screen with "Thy Womb", set in Tawi-Tawi. It is a story of a barren midwife (Nora Aunor) challenged by the need to find her husband (Bembol) a second wife (Lovi Poe) in order for him to have a child. For the movie’s screening schedule, visit spot.ph.

Meet the country’s biggest littlest culinary geniuses.

Move over, Chef Laudico. Some of the country’s finest chefs are actually no taller than 5 feet. That’s because this December 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., they’ll be at the Ballroom A of the Crowne Plaza to show you just how skilled they are for the "IHG Little Chefs Fair". The event is a partnership among The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), namely the InterContinental Manila, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria. Tickets are priced at P600 for children aged 12 years old and below, and P300 nett for adults. For more information, call (02)633-7222.

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Witness a festival of lights.

Marvel at the wonder of a hundred flying lanterns at the "Light Up Nuvali" event in Nuvali this December 30, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Let your child live the life of one of Santa’s elves for a day.

Have your little one discover the wonder of handmade crafts with the "Crafting with the Elves" kids’ workshop at the 2nd level of Shoppesville in Greenhills until January 15, 2013. Enjoy storytelling, dancing, as well as craftsmaking with a special art kit worth P550 per child.