ALABANG
On Oct. 31, kids together with their families are in for a treat at “The Witch’s Brew Halloween Party” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acacia Manila’s Grand Acacia Ballroom. For P995 net per person, there will be a brunch buffet, parlor games, activity booths, surprise entertainment and trick or treating. Children will get to take home a bag of goodies. Tickets are available at the Guest Services desk. For details call 720-2000 or e-mail enquiry@acaciahotelsmanila.com.
The Bellevue Manila will hold a Star Wars-themed Halloween party on Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. There will be a buffet of Halloween snacks, lively entertainment, exciting games and unique loot bags. Ticket price is P990 net. Meanwhile, the Vue Bar has a Spooky Nights promo on Oct. 31. Come as a group in scary costumes for a trick-or-treat party. For inquiries, call (02) 771-8181, e-mail tbmnl@thebellevue.com or visit www.thebellevue.com.
There will be a Haunted Candy Factory at the Crimson Hotel in Alabang on Oct. 31, starting at 2 p.m. The event includes a screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, face painting, designing doughnuts, a magic show, games, and loot backs. Tickets are P988. For detials call 863-2222.
ORTIGAS/QUEZON CITY/PASIG
The Marvel superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Black Widow will be at the Marvel-ous Hallo-Weekend at the Astoria Hotel on Oct. 31, 9 a.m. The vent includes brunch, games and loot bags, with prizes for the best costume. Tickets cost P850 for both children and adults. Chardonnay by Astoria is located at 352 Capt. henry P. Javier St., Pasig City. Call 335-1111 local 8064 and 8065 or 550-1111 for details.
Dress up your children in frighteningly fun winter-themed Halloween costumes and head to the Activity Area of Ali Mall and New Farmers Plaza at the Araneta Center, Cubao on Oct. 31 for a “Halloweenter Spookfest.” There will be a magic show, face painting, photo booth, coloring activity, and kiddie parlor. Each kid will also be treated to a loot bag, and will have the chance to win special prizes in the costume contest. To join the party, shop at any Araneta Center establishment until Oct. 31, and every P500 single receipt purchase from Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and New Farmers Plaza entitles you to one entrance pass. One entrance pass allows entry for one child and his/her parents or guardians in the mall where they registered. The registration booth is open on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To claim the entrance pass, present your receipts at the registration booth located at the Activity Area of Ali Mall or New Farmers Plaza. Meanwhile, the Gateway Mall will host a Disney on Ice Halloween party. In partnership with Sun Cellular, the Disney on Ice-themed Halloween event will welcome kids dressed in their favorite Disney characters in a magical world of ice and snow. Prizes are in store for the participants with the best costumes, plus, treats and drinks. For details visit www.aranetacenter.net.
On Oct. 31, the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel will host the “Monstrous Terrors Kiddie Halloween Party” from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the hotel’s lobby and 2nd floor. There will be a hearty merienda buffet and assorted snack stations, assorted games and prizes, a magic show, glitter tattoo and photo booths, a loot bag, and access to the scary Monster House. Special prizes will also be given to kids with the best Halloween costumes. Tickets cost P650 net each for both children and adults. For inquiries and reservations, call 570-7777.
The spooky hit animation Hotel Transylvania will haunt Edsa Shangri-La on Oct. 31. Spot Drac and his legendary monster friends roaming around to spread spooktacular fun for young children and the kid’s at heart. Don the spookiest costumes and join the action packed movie adventure at the Lower Lobby. The horror fest starts at 1 p.m. for P2,000 net per person, including an exclusive screening of Hotel Transylvania inside the hotel. Get access to other shows and kids’ activities such as Light Dance performances featuring the Buganda Dancers and a performance by illusionist, Kent Oliver, to be hosted by Shahein Abraham. Parents can also take their children on a ghost hunting expedition inside the room of terror. Halloween will never be complete without trick-or-treat, complete with creepy snacks, loot bags and games for the little monsters. For inquiries and reservations, call 633-8888 or e-mail esl@shangri-la.com. Tickets are available at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s Event Lounge and Business Center daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At the Richmond Hotel Ortigas’ The Exchange on Oct. 30, it will be a ghoulish family affair with the “Happy Horror Family Halloween Party.” Come in a costume inspired by your favorite supernatural family member and for P750 net, get to party with the Addams, mingle with the Munsters, and chill with the Cullens while enjoying limitless orders of local beer, featured cocktail drinks, iced tea or soda; a buffet spread of savory nibbles and Halloween-inspired treats; plus ’80’s tunes and mixes from the Big Bash Band. The party is from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The bar chow buffet is open until 9:30 p.m. Guests who come in their best themed costume get a chance to win hotel gift certificates. For inquiries and reservations, call 638-7777.
Cartoon Network’s “Intergalactic Halloween” will be held at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall on Oct. 31, starting at 11 a.m. Get an event pass (good for one child and one adult) for every P1,000 purchase of Cartoon Network items at participating Toy Kingdom stores.
TAGUIG
The Palace Manila will celebrate the “Viber Night Of Thrones” on Oct. 31. Valkyrie Nightclub will serve as King’s Landing where The Palace Manila International Resident DJ, Quintino will be playing for all his royal subjects. Beyond King’s Landing is The Palace Pool Club which will be The Wall that protects everyone from the White Walkers. The newest addition to The Palace Manila complex, Revel, will house the “Purple Wedding” where roisterers will party the night away in ghoulish merriment. Café Naya will be High Garden where partygoers can relax and eat amidst the craziness of All Hallow’s Eve. Viber will be giving away prizes and freebies throughout the night. Check the hashtag #ViberNightOfThrones for updates. The Palace Manila is located at 38th corner 11th Ave., Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Villains take over Halloween at the F1 Hotel Manila’s Infinity Ballroom, which becomes the “House of Villains” on Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes trick-or-treat, balloon twisting, a kids’ salon, glitter tattoo, donut decorating, games, face painting and more. The best dressed villain shall be generously rewarded. Tickets to the “House of Villains” are priced at P899 net per person including brunch. Kids aged two and below enter free of charge. Adult companions and guardians are charged at full ticket price. Get 50% off on lunch or dinner buffet when you present your event ticket at F All Day Dining Restaurant until Nov. 7. For ticket reservations, call 928-8888. F1 Hotel Manila is located at 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
MAKATI
The Ayala Museum is holding a Midnight Museum event on Oct. 30, 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests can play detective and solve mysteries by going throught the halls of Juan Luna’s paintings, the diorama of Philippine history and the Gold of Amcestros exhibit to find clues to solve the Midnight Museum Mysteries game. The Japanese animated film Brave Story will also be screened. Limited tickets are available fro P500 at the Ayala Museum ticket counter. For details call 759-8288 local 29.
PARAÑAQUE/PASAY CITY
Nickelodeon’s “Takotown Twisted Tales” will be held at the SM Mall of Asia SMX Center on Oct. 31, 2-6 p.m. Buy Halloween items work P1,000 at Toy Kingdom and get two tickets to party with Spongebob and other Nickelodeon characters.
BEYOND METRO MANILA
A five-star-resort in Bohol, The Bellevue Resort, invites everyone to a spooky fun trick-or-treat party on Oct. 31, noon to 4 p.m. at the resort’s garden. Kids and kids-at-heart can look forward to a one-of-a-kind party full of ghoulish delights and freaky fun. Ticket price is P650 net. For details, call (02) 771-8181, e-mail info@thebellevuebohol.com or visit the website www.thebellevue.com/bohol.
On Oct. 31, Club Paradise Palawan invites guests to a spooktacular “Halloween Banquet” at the beachfront. The fun begins at 11 a.m. when children can enjoy kiddie activities at the Club House. At 8 p.m., meet and dine with Club Paradise’ creepy family for a sumptuous banquet. Games, surprises and raffle prizes await guests after dinner. To cap off Hallows’ Eve, expect a movie marathon of the best fright films under the starlit skies. Admission is P1,307 net per peson and P1,098 net per child. Take advantage of the our special Seascape Deals starting at P9,860++ per night for two persons in a Hillside Room inclusive of breakfast and one time complimentary dinner at Ocean Restaurant. Add P600++ for breakfast, lunch and dinner or P1,200++ for breakfast, lunch, dinner and roundtrip resort transfers. For inquiries and reservations, call Club Paradise Palawan at (+63 2) 719-6971 to 74, e-mail cp.reservations@discovery.com.ph or visit www.clubparadisepalawan.com.
On Oct. 31, get “Lost in the Woods” as guests at Discovery Shores Boracay encounter mystical creatures, fairytale characters and lots of surprises. Kiddie events begin at 4:30 p.m. where games and prizes await. Children in fearsome costumes have a chance to win special prizes. The “Enchanted Woods” opens at 7 p.m., where kids and kids at heart can enjoy a thrilling journey deep into the woods. The adventure costs P750++ per person inclusive of snacks, giveaways and kids activities. For inquiries and reservations, contact Discovery Shores Boracay at (+63 2) 720-8888, (63 36) 288-4500, e-mail dsbrsvn@discovery.com.ph or visit www.discoveryshoresboracay.com.
Tagaytay’s Taal Vista Hotel celebrates Halloween on Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sampaguita Ballroom. Kids and kids at heart are invited to dress up in their favorite scary costumes and join the party. Thnere will be a puppet show, trick or treat stations, a magic show and special performances. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Tickets are P799 net for adults and P399 net for kids inclusive of snack buffet. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 (2) 917-8225, +63 (46) 413-1000 or +63 (917) 809-1254.
There will be enchanting entertainment, monster feasts and fun-tastic treats in the magical world of pirates and fairies from Oct. 31 to No. 1, as Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort celebrates Halloween. For the young ones, there will be creative activities, such as pirate hat and fairy wand making, face painting, a costume contest, trick or treat, a movie screening, a treasure hunt and water balloon canon match. The resort also offers a Halloween feast on Oct. 31, with a spread of international favorites and desserts by the beach under a starry night. The Halloween dinner buffet is priced at P2,000+++ and includes free-flowing iced tea. Guests can also dine at Rima, a Southern European restaurant set in a rustic tree house perched on a forested hill. Italian chef Omar Ugoletti will prepare a specially curated four-course pumpkin menu starting with pumpkin soup, truffle and roasted shrimp, homemade pumpkin gnocchi with passion fruit, razor clams, bottarga, and celery. For the main course, braised Australian beef cheek, foam of pumpkin, spinach and eggplant will be served. Sweetness of pumpkin will serve as a nightcap. The set menu is priced at P2,200+++ per person. For inquiries and reservations, call (63 36) 288-4988 or e-mail slbo@shangri-la.com
