Halloween in our country is synonymous to Magandang Gabi Bayan (for the older ones) or Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho special episodes, family reunions, trick or treating, and of course, costume parties. It’s one of the greatest excuses to showcase your creativity and costume making prowess.
With that said, here are some events, parties, and promos for the Halloween you shouldn’t miss if you’re big on this holiday.
Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
Marco Polo Ortigas’ Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge is having a Yelloween in partnership with French champagne house Veuve Clicquot. In costume and with a glass of champagne (among a various selection of drinks), enjoy the night of Oct. 26 on the 45th floor of the towering hotel which offers a 180-degree view of Manila. Doors open at 8 p.m. with P599 door charge per person. To know more about the Yelloween, visit their Facebook page.
Midnight Museum, Ayala Museum
Ayala Museum’s Midnight Museum is back and on its fifth year, it’s themed Dia de Muertos: Forgotten Souls. On Oct. 26, help guide the souls to peaceful repose through rituals, superstitions, and ceremonial challenges. There will be a 30-minute horror adventure tour with the performance company Sipat Lawin Ensemble, Ayala Museum’s partner for the event. After the tour, participate in the Mexican game, Loteria, a game of chance and wit with a Filipino twist. Click here to know more about the event.
Halloween Monster Mash, Crimson Hotel, Filinvest City
At Crimson Hotel in Filinvest City, families are invited to dress up in their spookiest costume and join the Halloween Monster Mash. It’s a night of Halloween ballroom party with a snack buffet, costume contest, various activities, and loot bags. It’s happening on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for P1,100 per person. There’s also a Halloweekend Room Packages from Oct. 26 to 28. To know more about the promos, visit their Facebook page.
The Great Halloween Show, Ortigas Malls (Tiendesitas, Estancia, Greenhills)
Ortigas lifestyle malls Greenhills, Tiendesitas, and Estancia is having The Great Halloween show on Oct. 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. The show consists of musical performances, acrobat exhibition, magic show, costume contest for the kids, games, and trick or treat. To register, customers must present a minimum single receipt or accumulated receipt worth P3,000 from Ortigas malls tenants from Oct. 25 to 28. To know more about the show, visit the malls’ Facebook pages.
Shake, Rattle, and Run!
Now, for a healthier and more active night, Red Sports PH is hosting a Halloween fun run and night party at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. Expect creeps and frightening gimmicks at this fun run which will be capped with a Bubble After Party. To register, click here. To know more about the fun run, visit their Facebook page.
Halloween ComicFest, Fully Booked
Bookworms, this one’s for you! On Oct. 27, all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila is having Halloween ComicFest. What can you expect here? Free one comic book and a 20 percent discount on all graphic novels and comics.
MCAD Film Screenings: Halloween Special
On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, College of Saint Benilde’s Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hosts film screenings of horror flicks. On Oct. 25 and 26, catch their free screening of Silent Hill. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
El Dia De Los Muertos, Edsa Shangri-La
Celebrating the Day of the Dead the Mexican way, Edsa Shangri-La is having El Dia De Los Muertos: A Spooky Monstercation on Oct. 28, 1 p.m. For P2,200, an attendee can enjoy live entertainment, activities, giveaways, a bento box meal, and a grand dessert buffet among many others. Room packages at the hotel are also available from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Ritual: Dulo MNL
Dulo MNL in Poblacion Makati is having a special setup on Oct. 30, 10 p.m. presenting The Ritual, a Halloween party particularly featuring witches and warlocks (those who are dressed according to the theme will get free shots!). DJs Deuce, Luis del Carmen, and Pauly will grace Dulo.
Boos and Booze, The Sulo Riviera
Come in and dine at Cafe Paraiso in your best Halloween costume at Cafe Paraiso, The Sulo Riviero, Quezon City, and win P3,000 and gift certificates. The Boos and Booze Halloween celebration will be on Oct. 27, 7 p.m. to midnight. Door charge is P995 per person. To register, call 924-5051 loc. 370 or 318.
Character Lunch, Marriott Hotel Manila
At Marriott Cafe, Saturdays are made special for the kids as they bring party characters such as Alice in Wonderland, Ariel, Kylo Ren, and much more. There’s a buffet with cheese and cold cuts station, sustainable seafood bar, beef carving station, Halal station, and salad station among many others for P1,950. For more information, call 988-999.
Featured image courtesy of Crimson Hotel
Get more stories like this by subscribing to our weekly newsletter here.
Read more:
Here’s what NOT to wear this Halloween: Filipino edition
The Filipina Scream Queens to stream this Halloween
The Midnight Museum is back—this time, it’s a game night with the dead
Writer: YAZHMIN MALAJITO
