Manila will be filled with spooks and magic as the city celebrates Halloween. And since the occasion falls on a long weekend, there is more reason to wear a costume and party the day or night away with family and friends.
Kiddie festivities
Trick-or-treat at Century
Bring the tots to Century City Mall and let them take part in Century City Mall’s “Monster Bawl.” On Oct. 30, register their names at the concierge, get their passes and begin the rounds. The three-hour trick-or-treat event starts at 1 p.m. Visit centurycitymall.com.ph for more information.
Eastwood Richmonde’s curse of fun
The halls and corners of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Grand Ballroom will be filled with eerie shapes and shadows on the 30th in celebration of “The Curse of Darkness Halloween Kiddie Party.” Various activities and attractions are available from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are priced at P700nett. Call (02) 570-7777 for inquiries.
Spooky family affair at Diamond
A spook-tacular range of fantastic activities await families at Diamond Hotel’s Grand Ballroom on Oct. 30. The “Spooky Family Halloween” event happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The P980 nett-entrance ticket comes with a snack box. Call (02) 528-3000 ext. 8461 for ticket inquiries.
For adults only
Where were you last Halloween?
TIME in Manila dance and night club knows what you did last Halloween and invites you to do them all again in their annual costume party on Oct. 31. The “I Know What You Did Last Halloween” party features Groove Nation DJs Toti Dalmacion and Cyril Yarisantos. Doors open at 11 p.m. Those in costume can enter for free; P500 door charge comes with one drink. For inquiries, contact 0977-8231197.
Dance ball with Kevin Saunderson
Platinum-selling recording artist and house and techno innovator Kevin Saunderson is flying from Detroit to play at underground club XX XX for “Straight Outta Hell” party. Doors open at 9 p.m. Visit XX XX on Facebook for more information.
Travel through space at The Palace
Get your space suits ready and head over to The Palace Pool Club in Taguig City for “Space Odyssey: The Palace Halloween Ball” on Oct. 31. DJs Ace Ramos and Mars Miranda are in charge of the beat. Viber 0917-6899999 for inquiries.