Family Weekender Guide: What to Do on November 24 to 26

Spend an afternoon with celeb moms and good food


There's going to be a Celebrity Bake Fest at Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25. Spearheaded by Christine Bersola-Babao, the fair features baked goods and dishes from LJ Moreno, Miriam Quiambao, Christine Babao, Janice De Belen, Ara Mina, Maricar Reyes Poon, Niña Corpuz, Nikki Valdez, and more. Go on a food adventure with celeb moms and fill your tummy and shopping bag with everything from cookies and polvoron to kimchi and bottled chili! 


Have fun at a kids' fair


Kiddo-preneur Bazaar is a marketplace where kids are the ones managing the booths. It’s definitely one-of-a-kind. Imagine a little cutie trying to convince you to buy a cupcake she baked! Support the budding entrepreneurs and let your child make new friends at the event happening this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City.  


Attend a workshop for preggy moms


Attention, preggy moms! St. Luke's Medical Center is inviting expectant moms to their Essential People In Your Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Experience workshop. It's happening this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City, Taguig. Guided by experts, participants will learn what to do before, during, and after labor. Registration is free but slots are limited. For more info, call 789-7700.  

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Marvel and enjoy art for children


Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan's Inkfest is happening this weekend! The day of art and festivities is happening on Sunday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. Vincent School, Quezon City. There will be children's books to buy, artists to meet, art pieces to purchase, and more! In addition, INK's annual art exhibit, titled Brave New World, is having it's opening reception a day early on Saturday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., at Arts Above, West Avenue Bldg, Quezon City. Don’t miss it, art-lover moms!


Celebrate books!


Celebrate National Reading Month! Head to READiscovery for an afternoong of fun, learning and reading for all ages. It's happening this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. There will be a Book Tasting corner, storytelling sessions, creative writing workshops, meet and greets with authors, an edu-tainment expo, and educational talks on literacy and reading comprehension for children. Admission is free! 


See Snow White on stage


Catch Ballet Manila's take on a beloved fairy tale classic. Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Snow White is premiering this Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City. The production's look and feel will take from the original story by the Brothers Grimm, so expect something different from the Disney movie! Ticket Tickets start at P515. Get them through TicketWorld outlets or online at Ticketworld.com.ph.

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Shop for toys


Skip the Christmas rush! Head to the Kids Craze Warehouse Sale happening this weekend, Nov. 24 to 26, at the RGI Corporate Center, Quezon City. Get up to 80% off on branded toys (like Mega Bloks, Fisher Price, Barbie, Hatchimals, and more), and kids apparel. Make sure you bring bills because they'll only be accepting cash. 


Go Christmas shopping for gifts from around the world


Cross of a few names on your Christmas list and head to the International Bazaar this Sunday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. There will be unique finds from all over the world, like Swiss chocolate and decor pieces from India. Participating countries will have their own booths and products will be sold tax-free! There will be food finds and handcrafted local products too. Tickets are at P150.  


Shop at a community sale


The Parenting Emporium is making room with a Decluttering Sale happening this Sunday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Parenting Emporium, New Manila, Quezon City. Find good deals on pre-loved baby stuff, books, clothes, toys, and more. Don't miss it and see how much great stuff you can find on a limited budget! 

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