Family Weekend Guide: 10 Fun Things To Do In Quezon City (No Malls!)

It’s the weekend again. The kids are asking, “Where are we going next?” You just went to the mall last weekend–and the other mall the week before. You’re tired of searching for parking, going around in circles, and waiting in long lines for almost everything. No matter where you go, there’s always a toy store, and before you know it, you’ve bought another toy.

To make family time more productive and enjoyable, Smart Parenting has gathered 10 family-friendly activities in Quezon City. Whether you’re a parent, teen, tween, or have younger kids, these activities offer fun for everyone. Best of all, these destinations are outside the mall! 

Skip the mall this weekend and make family time more exciting and fun!

Here are 10 family-friendly things to do in Quezon City: 

PAGASA Planetarium

If your kids are fascinated by planets, stars, astronomy, or the solar system, the newly opened PAGASA Planetarium is a must-visit. It features 20- to 30-minute shows projected onto the ceiling, exploring astronomy and space exploration.

Address: PAGASA Science Garden Complex, Sen. Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue, Brgy. Central Quezon City
Admission Fee: P25 per person (All ages are welcome)
Availability: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM (Closed on holidays)
Contact: Send a request letter to astronomy@pagasa.dost.gov.ph (Full details here)
Other Details: Walk-ins are discouraged. Shows require a minimum group of 20 people. 

Check more details about the PAGASA Planetarium here. Watch the Smart Parenting Guide to the Planetarium. 

Art In Island

Art In Island is the country’s first and largest mixed-media art museum, perfect for families who love art and creative photo opportunities. With light displays and interactive exhibits, it’s the perfect place for fun and quirky family photos. Kids can also learn about the artworks and their stories.

Smart Parenting section editor Judy Aladin visited Art In Island with her family and considered it a sulit pasyalan, saying, “We give Art In Island 5 out of 5 stars!”

Address: The Media Square, 175 15th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
Admission Fee: P850 per person (Children 3ft and below enter for free)
Where to buy tickets: Available on Klook (Same-day booking allowed)
Availability: Tuesday to Friday (11 AM – 7:30 PM), Saturday to Sunday (11 AM – 8:30 PM)
Contact: (02) 7795-6256, Art In Island is on Facebook and Instagram

ACE Water Spa QC

A relaxing mini-getaway awaits at ACE Water Spa! Parents (and grandparents) can enjoy hydrotherapy massage systems, hot herbal pools, a lazy river, steam, and sauna, while kids can splash in the lap pool and play area.

Address: 399 Del Monte Avenue (near Banawe Street), SFDM, Quezon City
Admission Fee: P680 (Adult), Php 350 (Child under 4ft), P485.71 (Senior Citizen / PWD), P350 (Swimmers with lessons)
Where to buy tickets: Available on Klook
Availability: Open daily, 6 AM – 10 PM
Contact: Call 09177012077 | Visit Ace Water Spa on Facebook

Fiesta Carnival

Fiesta Carnival Cubao is perfect for a nostalgic family day. A redesigned version of the 90s amusement park, this “Mini-Disneyland” features classic ride such as a carousel, roller coaster, skating rink, go-karts, bumper cars, and various ‘perya’ or carnival games such as ring toss and shooting. There’s also Wii Jump, a trampoline park inside. Admission is free while tickets to rides and attractions can be bought separately. 

Address: Fiesta Carnival, Times Avenue corner General Roxas Avenue, Araneta City

Admission Fees:

• Package A (8 rides) – P550
• Package B (12 rides) – P750
  
• Package C (16 rides) – P950
• Individual ride tickets start at P60

Availability: Monday to Friday (11 AM – 10 PM), Saturday to Sunday (10 AM – 10 PM)
Contact: Visit Fiesta Carnival on Facebook. 

Roller Fever

Located inside Fiesta Carnival, Roller Fever is a retro and K-Pop-inspired indoor skating rink. Don’t worry if it’s your first time to skate, skating coaches are available. Plus, there’s a Korean  snack bar! Children as young as 4 years old are welcome to try skating, as long as they have an adult companion.

Address: Fiesta Carnival, Times Avenue corner General Roxas Avenue, Araneta City

Admission Fees:

• P349 per person (1-hour rate)
• P1,499 for a 4+1 Group Bundle (1-hour rate for 5 people)
• P699 per person (All-day pass)
• Accepts private party reservations

Inclusions: All offers include complimentary use of lockers, skate rental, skating gear and aids, along with basic tutorial for beginners. 
Where to buy tickets: On-site, Walk-ins are welcome
Availability: Weekdays (10 AM –  9 PM), Weekends (10 AM – 10 PM)
Contact: Call 7000-1618 or visit Roller Fever on Facebook

Electric Carnival

Another attraction inside Fiesta Carnival, Electric Carnival offers:

• 12 billiard tables
• 4 karaoke rooms
• 6 bowling lanes

All suitable for all ages and skill levels. It’s perfect for bigger kids, tweens, teenagers, and  a day of fun with extended family members.

Address: Fiesta Carnival, Times Avenue corner General Roxas Avenue, Araneta City

Fees:

• Billiards: P120 per game / P150 for 30 minutes
• Bowling: P200 per person per game
• Darts: P30 per tap
• Karaoke: P30 per song

RA Galang, mom of two and member of Smart Parenting Village, shared her Fiesta Carnival experience, “Napagod ako. Hehe. Sila nag-enjoy. Okay naman po yung arcade. Na-enjoy ng boys ko yung parang pucker. May bowling alley, P200 ata per game. Yung billiards P120 per game. Doon nag-enjoy din ang eldest ko. Pinaka-enjoy nila is yung Wii Jump. Medyo mahal pero okay lang. My roller blades din. Mag-eenjoy talaga ang kids. Much better pumunta as soon as they open on weekdays para less tao. Like Monday parang solo mo.”

Neo Art Cafe

Neo Art Cafe is a unique family-friendly space offering work areas for parents, DIY art activities for kids, and delicious food and drinks for everyone. They also have blind box collectibles for toy enthusiasts! Their DIY Studio Art includes keychain hand painting, ceramic coaster painting, painting by numbers and free-hand painting–perfect for an art-filled relaxing afternoon with the family! Bonus: Neo Art Cafe is pet-friendly. 

Address: 2F 109 NS Amoranto corner Cordillera Street, Quezon City (Nearest landmark: Monterey Meat Plus Shop NS Amoranto)

Art Activities Fees:

• Keychain Hand Paint: P250
• Keychain Drip Paint: P250
• Ceramic Coaster Painting: P350
• Ceramic Pen Holder Painting: P500
• Figure Hand Paint: P800
• Canvas Painting w/ Numbers, Small: P550
• Canvas Painting w/ Numbers, Large: P800
• Model Kit Build & Paint: P800
• Freehand Canvas Painting: P800

Availability: Monday to Saturday (8 AM – 12 AM), Sunday (8 AM – 10 PM)
Contact: Visit Neo Art Cafe on Facebook and Instagram. 

The Addlib Dance Studio 

Join the dance hype with The Addlib Dance Studio! Families can book private dance classes for P6,500–which is good for 6-12 people, so you can bring your tito, tita and cousins, too. The rate also includes the Studio Rental Fee and Instructors Fee good for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Families can choose from Beginners, Modern Hip Hop, and Jazz Funk, which are all kid-friendly. You can also choose any kid-friendly song that you want.

If parents are a bit shy, kids can also enjoy kids’ dance classes every 11 AM on Saturdays. 

Address: 2F New Frontier Theater, 7 Gen. Malvar Avenue, Araneta City, Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City

Fees:

• Private Class (6 – 12 pax): P6,500
• Regular Class (child, online booking): P350
• Regular Class (child, walk-in): P450
• Private class (13 – 20 pax): P10,000
• Private class (21 – 40 pax): P14,000

Inclusions: Studio rental fee (for private classes), Instructor’s fee
Availability: Saturdays at 11 AM (Kids’ Class), Coach Andred Mejia. Private classes by appointment.
Contact: Visit The Addlib Studio on Instagram for bookings and inquiries. 

DMZ Archery Range

Channel your inner Katniss Everdeen at DMZ Archery Range, a fully air-conditioned 18M indoor archery range. Suitable for beginners and experienced archers, kids as young as 4 - 5 years old can try it out, while kids aged 9 and up can start intensive training. DMZ Archery Range can also assess children’s readiness once they’ve tried archery. 

Address: 18 Mystic Rose Drive, Sanville Subdivision, Project 6, Quezon City
Admission Fee: P300 per person (1 hour)
Inclusions: Unlimited shooting, Basic instruction, Equipment rental, Range fee and Target paper, Unlimited arrows for 1 hour
Availability: Friday to Sunday, 11 AM – 7:30 PM
Contact: Call 09154405967 | Visit DMZ Archery Range on Facebook

Taylor’s Play Cafe

Parents deserve a break, and Taylor’s Play Cafe makes it happen. Kids can safely play while attendants entertain them, giving parents the opportunity to just sit down quietly, catch up with each other or their friends, relax, or even work.

Address: GF The Strip Mall (Formerly Industria Mall), Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Brgy., Quezon City

Admission Fee:

• 30-minute Play Pass – P150
• 1-Hour Play Pass + 30-minutes extension – P250
• All-day Play Pass – P700

Inclusions: Rates inclusive of one adult companion

Additional Rates:

• Additional fee for guardian – P100
• Socks – P30 kids/adult
• Attendant Service – P500 per hour 
• Private Event Packages are also available

Inclusion: Rates inclusive of one adult companion
Availability: Monday to Sunday (9 AM to 9 PM)
Contact: Visit Taylor’s Play Cafe on Instagram 

Which activity are you trying first? Let us know in the comments!

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