Celebrate the holidays looking good, feeling great

Filipinos start counting down to Christmas as early as September. It’s definitely our favorite time of the year.

We love the holidays because it’s a time for get-togethers with family members and friends. Aside from the gifts we receive, parties to attend, and food to enjoy, the true essence of the occasion is the warm feeling we get when we’re with our loved ones.

Despite everything that makes the holiday season so stressful and hectic such as traffic and the holiday hustle and bustle, Watsons wants you to always look good and feel great.

The recently launched Watsons Holiday video (http://bit.ly/Watsons_Wish_FB) that has people of different ages break into the tune of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” reminds us that taking good care of ourselves inside and out is what makes a truly merry Christmas. They will teach us how to look good, feel great this busy holiday season.

“It’s gonna be a great Christmas and a healthy new year” is one of the lines from the video. With your family, friends and Watsons this holiday, you surely know you can look and feel great.

For more information, visit www.watsons.com.ph, follow @watsonsph on Facebook and Instagram. For exclusive benefits and promos, get the new Watsons Card. Membership is free and non-expiring. Get one point for every P200 spend at Watsons.

Halloween events are becoming bigger her in the Philippines and though there are paid events, there are Halloween Events in Metro Manila that you can enjoy for free. Most of these Trick or Treat events are inside malls and though there is a purchase requirement to participate, the event itself is free. Here are some Free Halloween Events 2018 Metro Manila that I gathered so far, I will try to update this list. If you are looking for cheap Halloween Party, check out Fun Ranch Halloween Event 2018. For a complete list of paid Halloween party 2018 in Metro Manila, check this post: List of 2018 Halloween Trick or Treat in Metro Manila.

Free Halloween Events 2018 Metro Manila

PETRIFIED at Eastwood City

Halloween Event Date: October 28 , 2018. Magic begins at 2 p.m.
Venue: Eastwood Mall Open Park at Eastwood City, Libis, QC
Purchase requirement: P500 single purchase receipt from any Eastwood City retail partners from Oct 26-28 to qualify for a Trick or Treat Map, while participating pets are required to present a valid pet pass.

Kids can come out in their magical Potter-themed costume and enjoy fun activities as Eastwood City turns into a sorcerer’s realm. There’s also not one, but two, Halloween costume contests that kids and their furry companions can join – the Magical Robes: Kids Costume Contest and the Stupetfy: Pets Costume Contest. Those who came fully dressed up in their wizarding character gets a chance to win wicked prizes. Other activities include magic show, pet talks, and trick or treat, wherein both kids and pets get to haul the Halloween goodies.

Wicked Woods at Forbes Town

Halloween Event Date: October 27, 2018
Venue: Forbes Town, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Purchase requirement:  To join, parents can present P1,000 purchase receipt from any Forbes Town establishments. Registration starts October 20.

Adventure-hungry kids can get to explore the magical forest filled with surprising encounters such as Treasure Hunt, Enchanted Obstacle Course, VR Experience, and Mystery Box Challenge. Kids also get to pick their sweet poison by joining the DIY whimsical activities including designing their own Halloween treats at the dessert decorating class, and more. Kids can dress up in whimsical costumes and join the Mesmerizing Costume Contest and the Trick or Treat Parade Activity for a chance to take exciting treats.

Boo! at Uptown Bonifacio

Halloween Event Date: October 28 , 2018
Venue: Uptown Mall at Uptown Bonifacio, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Purchase requirement: To join, simply present single or accumulated purchase receipt worth P1,000 beginning October 15 from any Uptown Bonifacio establishments.

Play, party and mingle with the cutest little monsters and magical creatures on October 28 at Boo! Halloween Kids Party at Uptown Bonifacio. Kids can unleash their inner monsters and play at the Atrium for a fun-filled day of monsterrific activities such as Monster Coloring Wall, Cotton Candy Glob, Leprechaun Gold Hunt, Unicorn Glam Station, and more. Kids can also crash the party and be their own cutesy, magical or mythical monster by joining the My Little Monster Costume Contest for a chance to win awesome prizes. To liven the monster party, a surprise Enchanted Musical performance is in store for everyone to jam with. The party ends with the Craveyard Trick or Treat, wherein kids get to haul candy treats at selected Uptown Mall stores. To join, simply present single or accumulated purchase receipt worth P1,000 beginning October 15 from any Uptown Bonifacio establishments.

Fantastic Beasts at McKinley Hill

Halloween Event Date: October 28, 2018
Venue: Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Purchase requirement: Immerse in these remarkable activities by purchasing one (1) Fantastic Beast cinema ticket. Registration starts October 20.

Escape to a magical world filled with fantastic beasts only at Venice Grand Canal, featuring the newest movie from Warner Brothers, “Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindelwald.” Kids and movie fans alike can marvel at the fantastic installations and activities and join the mystical party on October 28 with the Wizard’s Ball Costume Contest and dress up in a bewitching wizarding wardrobe. Other exciting activities include Circus Arcanus Photo Booth, Arts and Crafts Alley, Trick or Treat Express, Spells and Stories with Fully Booked. Immerse in these remarkable activities by purchasing one (1) Fantastic Beast cinema ticket. Registration starts October 20.

Petastic Halloween at Lucky Chinatown

Halloween Event Date: October 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m
Venue: Lucky Chinatown Atrium at Lucky Chinatown, Binondo Manila
Purchase requirement: To join the activities, purchase P500 single receipt from the merchandise selling at the Atrium.

Celebrate with your favorite animal characters such as Enchantimals, Hatchimals, and Megabloks and play with fun over exciting activities such as matching game, DIY face mask, builder challenge, and roving animal rides beginning October 22 until November 3. Then on October 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., kids take part in the cutest activities such as The Candy Hunt, Meet and Greet with Cody of Vtech and Hatchimals, and capping off the wildest animal gathering would be the ExZOOtic Kiddie Paw-ty Costume Contest, wherein kids are encouraged to put on their favorite animal costume. To join the activities, purchase P500 single receipt from the merchandise selling at the Atrium.

Little MonSTARS at Southwoods Mall

Halloween Event Date: October 28, 2018
Venue: Southwoods Mall at Southwoods City, Binan Laguna
Purchase requirement:  To join the activities, simply present minimum single purchase receipt worth P500 from October 15.

This Halloween, Southwoods Mall is rolling out the red carpet as it welcomes the cutest and most adorable Little MonSTARS. From October 15, kids can buy awesome gifts and treats for the perfect party souvenir at the BOO-zar. Then on October 28, celebrity wanna-bes can join The Spook Squad Costume Contest, wherein kids and their parents get to show off their most creative movie-inspired costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes and the best dressed awards. Kids can also join the Trick or Treat Activity and get their hands on the sweetest surprises from participating shops and dining establishments beginning 2 p.m. while the costume contest begins 4pm. Meanwhile, kids can test their wit at the Spooktacular Mansion from October 29-31, an escape room challenge built for the adventurous souls.

Enchanted Forest at Twin Lakes

Halloween Event Date: October 28, 2018
Venue: Twin Lakes, Tagaytay
Purchase requirement: To join the activities, simply present P1,000 purchase receipt from any Twin Lakes establishments.

For a scenic yet spooktacular Halloween celebration, families can head over to Twin Lakes and enter the captivating Enchanted Forest. Set to welcome adventure-seeking kids on October 28, Twin Lakes’ Enchanted Forest is filled with fun kiddie activities beginning 4PM and includes a must-see Magic Show, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Snack Buffet and Bubble Show. Meanwhile, Trick or Treat activity starts at 5 p.m. To join the activities, simply present P1,000 purchase receipt from any Twin Lakes establishments.