It’s time you move on from the Paris 2024 Olympics fever, ‘cause it’s now around three months since the sporting event concluded and it’s approaching the end of the year. What a year, indeed. Some of you may have already received your Christmas bonuses. Wow! But, before you spend them for your Christmas revelries, you might want to attend the spookiest Halloween events happening in the metro. This Toph10 list has handpicked the best Halloween parties for varied interests.
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Art: A History Of Hollows
Makati resident Micaela Benedicto – an architect, artist, and a musician – is taking inspiration from the story and pain of her mom, who has been suffering from memory loss, to present her “A History of Hollows,” a solo exhibition that features her mother through a series of object photograms, silver prints, sculptural metals, and a rotating installation, truly what the artist is. It started on September 19th and is running until November 7th.
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Pinoy Folklore: Takipsilim
Want to show yourself in the spookiest Halloween costume, but prefer not to appear childish? While most Halloween costume parties in Manila are intended for the kids, you can check out “Takipsilim: Pinoy Folklore Halloween Party” at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas this October 30th. There are unlimited booze, bar chow, games, and more.
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Fantasy: Secrets Of The Enchanted Forest
With several Halloween costume parties in store for your kids again this year, it can be hard to pick which you’d have them attend. You certainly can’t attend everything! But, if you want them to experience spooky fantasy-style, bring them to “Secrets of the Enchanted Forest,” a Halloween event with magic shows, LED light displays, human claw machines, performances, and games. Happening at the Bonifacio Global City.
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Latin America: Carnaval Dos Mortos
Wish to experience the iconic Carnaval dos Mortos event in Mexico, but cannot afford to travel there for now? You’re in luck because Uma Nota Manila, a Japanese-Brazilian restaurant and bar in the metro is hosting its take on the famous Mexican Halloween festival this October 31st. It’s as real as you can imagine as Don Julio 1942 tequila has sponsored the event.
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Viral: Soupstar Night – Petsa De Peligro
You know of the viral “Petsa de Peligro” memes telling about the grueling moments before payday. Well, a Pinoy rock musical event on October 30th is adopting the trend to offer performances of bands such as Teeth, Ultracombo, Sandwich, and more rock legends that will take you back to the golden era of Pinoy alternative rock.
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Clubbing: The Biggest Halloween Party
Prefer to celebrate in costume but hate the tireless parlor games? Head over to The Palace Manila on Halloween Eve for limitless clubbing and partying yet with you on your most creative costumes. All of the clubs, bars, and brands under The Palace are hosting Halloween events – masquerades at Revel, Day of the Dead at The Island, and more. No costume, no entry.
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Movies: Troll Or Treat
If you think the enchanted forest-themed Halloween party seems too boring for your kids, take a look at the “Troll or Treat” event at City of Dreams at Entertainment City in Parañaque, inspired by the 20th Century Studios movie “Trolls.” They don’t have to wear a “Trolls” costume as the most creative and fashionable will shine. If they’re early, they can catch the pumpkin patch and balloon-popping event to win exciting prizes. The characters from the film will also be there. Happening on November 1st.
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London Disco: The Disco Express
Now this is the Halloween event you don’t want to miss. On Halloween Eve, a London-based disco is setting up in Nokal in Makati with music sets from artists like Inkee Hidalgo, Marie Garcia, Jason Soong, and Brother Rich, among others. Vintage, nostalgia, grooving, you got it.
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Street Party: Poblacion Halloween Street Party
You know of Poblacion as the strip in Makati that comes alive when the night falls. So, what better way to celebrate Halloween, street-style, than here, right? Sponsored by Budweiser American-Style Lager, this event on October 31st will have Poblacion’s bars and restaurants joining forces to create a festive and spooky street party that’s cool and fun.
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Legendary: GODS & MONSTERS
Nothing can perhaps get creative other than “GODS & MONSTERS,” a Halloween Eve partying event sponsored by the KAO Manila nightclub at Newport Mall and Jose Cuervo Tequila. The interpretation is yours. Entrance is free for those in costumes. Prizes await the most fashionable.
Search around and you will see literally several Halloween events, big and small. But, if you want to make this year’s Halloween celebration more unforgettable, you’ll list down the events from above and see which suits your taste. Happy Halloween!
