Long Weekend Pasyalan Guide: Where To Go With Your Family In And Around The Metro

Long weekends and holidays are coming our way! It's time to spend quality time with our families. Most families these days have working parents, and we often feel guilty for not spending enough time with our children.

As a working mom, I have tried to master the art of ditching the guilt because quality is more important than the quantity of time. So, long weekends are opportunities to focus on building quality time with our families and getting to know them through fun-filled activities.

Whether it's a day trip to a nearby park, a family movie night at home, cooking together, exploring local museums, navigating new attractions in town, or simply having heartfelt conversations, these moments are invaluable. Plan ahead, reduce your workload, and make time for what matters most.

Where to go with your family during the long weekend

1. Manila Ocean Park (Php 680)

What's more exciting than visiting ocean parks, especially if you have young kids!

Manila Ocean Park is the first and largest oceanarium in the country. You can see a variety of marine creatures like sharks, fishes, birds, and even penguins. With one ticket, you already get access to the following sights: The Oceanarium, Trails to Antarctica (Penguin Exhibit and Christmas Village), All-Star Bird Show, Sea Lion Show, Jellies Dancing Sea Fairies, World of Creepy Crawlies, and Super Toy Collection. Instead of paying Php 3,300, you will only pay Php 680 for access to 8 attractions! This will truly be a fun and fascinating family experience.

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

2. Sky Ranch Tagaytay Ride-All-You-Can (Php 388)

If you are planning a quick dine-out in Tagaytay for the cool weather, visit Sky Ranch for a few hours and enjoy a Ride-All-You-Can experience.

When you visit Sky Ranch without a prior ticket, the ride will cost at least Php 100 per ride. So, it's a great deal to buy the ticket beforehand to access Sky Ranch Tagaytay's 14 attractions and create wonderful memories with your family and friends.

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

3. SM By the Bay Amusement Park Ride-All-You-Can Pass in Pasay (Php 280 - Php 400)

If you simply want to dine out at your favorite mall, why not pass by amusement parks as well?

Get 61% off with this Ride-All-You-Can Pass in the Mall of Asia. For only Php 280, you get unlimited rides for eight attractions, including Bumper Car, Barn Stormer, Grand Carousel, Bumble Bee, Pirate Ship, Dream Twister, and Drop Tower, plus a one-time ride usage for MOA Eye.

Buy your tickets via Metrodeal here.

You can also choose to have a wider variety of unlimited ride attractions: Get access to all 12 of their attractions with the Ride-All-You-Can day pass, available through Klook.

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

4. The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City (Php 360)

Explore the OUBEY: MINDKISS Exhibition and indulge in an enlightening day at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City. Experience the magic of science as it unfolds before your eyes, showcasing the marvels of the universe through five interconnected narratives. Instead of paying Php 750, get this Klook-exclusive museum pass, where you can enter the museum for 1.5 hours.

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

5. Whimsical Wonderland and Artboom in Quezon City (Php 399)

There is a new attraction at Eastwood Mall, Quezon City. When you book this ticket, you are given access to the Whimsy Pass + Artboom Krafty. Enter the whimsical world of 17 rooms filled with gigantic and colorful art exhibit installations. You can also get access to arts and crafts, baking, and painting. 

People who experienced this attraction said it was "magical, fun, and whimsical." It will bring out the creative child in you!

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

6. The Dream Lab in Ayala Malls Circuit Makati (Php 788)

Traditional schools don't teach us how to handle finances or create a business, but the Dream Lab is the biggest business simulation playground in the world!

Located at Ayala Malls Circuit in Makati, Dream Lab is an educational and learning experience for children who want to bring out their entrepreneurial venture. The lab lets guests have hands-on experiences in discovering government partners, branding and marketing, production, and operations through interactive tools and play.

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

7. Craft Academy in Pasay City (FREE PASS)

Another new attraction from Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Pasay City is the Craft Academy. This crafting playground lets its guests unwind and relax in its colorful environment.

When we visited the Craft Academy, many adults were also engaged in making their own crafts. So this will be a great family experience. The entrance is FREE, and the playground part is also FREE. You only get to pay if you want to engage in activities like making bracelets, scented soaps, cupcakes, bags, and more.

8. PlayLab at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City (Php 300)

Discover 14 distinctive interactive and educational experiences, including the Infinity Pool and Rainbow Tree, among others! Let your inner child come alive as you delve into each brilliantly lighted installation, such as the enchanting treehouse. It's the Philippines' first and only digital playground.

Over 6,000 people have already booked here, and most kids and their families enjoyed the experience. The digital and light background lets you experience many exhilarating activities, such as climbing Mount Fuji, getting lost in a bamboo maze, strolling through digital Japanese cherry blossoms, walking in the live Forest attraction, and more. This experience will be a game-changer for children and families!

Buy your tickets via Klook here.

The attractions that we have now are getting more innovative, and as much as we want to go back to the traditional ways of play, the world keeps getting more advanced. We wouldn't want our families to stay obsolete. Engaging in these new activities will help your family discover ways to be more creative in the digital world.

Long weekends are not just breaks from work; they are opportunities to invest in our families. These breaks are a chance to rekindle our relationships, converse with our children, and make memories that will be part of their childhood memories.