Family Weekender Guide: Things to do this February 15 to 17

Catch an award-winning children’s musical from the UK.

This February 15 to 17 only, catch the “The Gruffalo”, based on the award-winning UK children’s storybook by Julia Donaldson, at the Rockwell Tent. For ticket inquiries and reservations, call TicketWorld at (02)891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

 

2. Add some Pinoy pride to your wardrobe.

Get as much as 70 percent off on t-shirts, cameras and accessories at the Team Manila end of season sale, ongoing until February 28. Available at all Team Manila stores. 

 

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3. Discover the wonders of sound and music in connection to your body.

Visit The Mind Musem and the Ireland-based Science Gallery’s “Bio-Rhythm” exhibition, which will be having its last day this February 15. Be ready to play and hear the music in your mind, featuring music and how our body relates and connects with music. For inquiries, or call (02)909-6463 or e-mail inquiry@themindmuseum.org.

 

4. Score some quality Japanese goods.

Head for MUJI stores today until February 17 as selected items will be on sale at discounted prices. 

 

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5. Feast your eyes on a colorfully lit evening sky.

Bring the entire family to the Seaside Boulevard along SM Mall of Asia this February 16 as the 4th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2013 takes place, during which Japan and Finland will be showcasing their entries. For inquiries, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PyroPhilippines.

 

6. Race to keep children in school.

Participate in either the 3K, 5K or 8K race happening at the Ateneo de Manila University campus this February 17 for the “Run2Feed” event, wherein proceeds will be going to the educational expenses of public school students. For inquiries, call (02)426-6001 loc. 4026 or 4028, 0915-1838774, or e-mail acedruntofeed@gmail.com.

 

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7. Stock up on gear for babies, toddlers and expectant mommies.

Get to avail of secondhand local and imported items for babies, toddlers and infanticipating women at the Babypalooza Bazaar this February 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Walter Hogan Conference Center in Ateneo de Manila University. For inquiries, call (02)341-2873, 0917-609-1472, 0927-768-7297 or visit www.babypalooza.com.ph. 

 

8. Teach your child how to make paper roses this Valentine week.

Museo Pambata will be teaching kids how to make a handmade flower using the outlines of their hands, together with museum guides, this February 17, 2 p.m. For inquiries, call (02)523-1797, (02)523-1798, (02)536-0595 or visit www.museopambata.org. Photo by VickyTGAW via flickr creative commons 

 

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9. Check out a Valentine arts and crafts fair.

For three days, appreciate the talents of independent artist entrepreneurs this February 14, 15 and 16 at the LRI Design Plaza for the “Made for Love: A Valentine’s Arts & Crafts Fair” for unique, handcrafted finds related to romance, food and wine, poetry and more. For inquiries, visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/JellybeanBazaars.

 

10. Go on a veggie festival.

Interact with animals and learn more about farming with Paradizoo’s “Power of Three 2013” floral, vegetable and agri-livestock fair) this February 16 to 22. Activities include milking of goats, horseback riding, vegetable planting and more. For inquiries, call (02)899-9828 or visit www.zoomanity.com.ph. 

 

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11. Continue to celebrate the New Lunar Year.

Enjoy a special Chinese menu by executive chef Chee Wah Mok from today until February 17 at Sofitel’s Spiral. For inquiries and reservations, call (02)551-5555 loc. 1991 to 1994 or e-mail fbreservations@sofitelmanila.com. 

 

12. Add new books to your child's library.

Check out the Grand Preschool Warehouse Sale, where you can get as much as 40 percent off on literacy kits, big books, manipulatives and more. Sale period is from Feb. 12-16, 8am-6pm at 70 C. Raymundo St., Pasig City. For inquiries, call Nanette at 0917-527-8658. Photo by peapodsquadmom via flickr creative commons