A classical Halloween

FOR something completely different, there is a concert. Children can come in costumes inspired by their favorite book characters, and enjoy an afternoon at the

on Oct. 28, 3 p.m., at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Main Theater. Now on its fourth year, will take its audience to a “Journey to the Kingdom of Books,” featuring an afternoon concert with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Herminigildo Ranera. The orchestra will perform a selection of popular classical masterpieces made for children’s ears including Mozart’s (Third Movement), Brahm’s and 6, Chabrier’s and other surprise numbers. One of the highlights will be the Sergei Prokofiev’s a “symphonic fairy tale for children” where the narrator tells a children’s story, while the orchestra illustrates it with different instruments, representing characters in the story. Pre-concert activities will include the musical instruments petting zoo at the Little Theater lobby with a mini-tutorial from members of PPO. There will also be storytelling sessions as well as Trick or Treats at the Main Theater lobby. Tickets are priced at P500, with 50% discount for students and children below 13 years old. For tickets and other inquiries, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or visit

Hoops for prizes. To join, present receipts from any Okada Manila establishment and every P1,000.00 spend gets a ticket to a VR experience and an activity of one’s choice. Shopping and dining deals also abound — apart from special discounts from the JBL and Samsung booths, one can also enjoy great offers from Jo Malone, Lacoste, MAC, Marks and Spencer, Pinks Hotdogs, Pepper Lunch, Medley Buffet, PLAY, and more. For children, there will be two sessions of Halloween fun on Oct. 31 at Play — at 11 a.m. and again at 5 p.m. There will be a costume parade, trick or treat, and special prizes. They can make masks and witch’s hats, join games, and enjoy kid-friendly Halloween movies. The door charge is P900 for children and P300 for adults. Meanwhile, at Cove Manila indoor beach and night club, the Halloween fun will be on Oct. 28, 3 p.m. onwards when it stages Back in Time, a Halloween throwback party. The VIP pass is P1,000, while the sunset pass — which requires guests to be at the venue by 5:30 p.m. — is P500. On Oct. 31, 10:30 p.m. onwards, Grammy award-nominated Paul Van Dyk and DJ Soda will take center stage for the Halloween Haunted Party, a

in store for the winners. Children up to 12 years old who wish to join are encouraged to draw inspiration for their “spooky” look from the movie

which will be shown in the Gateway Mall Cineplex, Ali Mall Cineplex, and other cinemas nationwide starting Oct. 31. The children who join the contest will be entitled to join the trick or treat around the malls and other side activities. To register, present a single receipt purchase worth P700 dated Oct. 28 from any Araneta Center establishment. Registration starts at 11 a.m. The Araneta Center will also hold a Halloween Sale from Oct. 26 to 28, with deals of up to 70% off in participating stores at the Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza. For more updates, visit

Halloween is the to play dress-up and getting stuffed to the gills with sweet treats. Both await children who join the

Costume Contest with freebies and prizes awaiting the child with the scariest yet cutest costume. They can join the Costume Parade and the Kiddie Trick-or-Treat where they can fill their pumpkin pails with chocolates and candies. Celebrate Halloween at Robinsons