Sael's World: Halloween Events + Trick or Treat in the Philippines

Halloween is almost here again!

As Halloween approaches, several events and scary themed decorations starts popping up in most shopping centers in the Metro. In some big shopping malls like SM, Market Market, Rustans, Eastwood City and Rockwell Power Plant scary scenes and intense decorations always begins early week of October while Halloween events are commonly held on the last week of the same month.

Halloween events are the best opportunity for the kids to party and wear their spookiest costumes. Please note however that some events are not for free. You should purchase some merchandise to join. Tickets will NOT also be available at the gate of the event so plan ahead and purchase your goodies to get tickets in advance.

Below are some pictures from my kid's past and recent Halloween events. Hopefully, these will give you and your kids some great ideas what to wear and where to go this coming Holiday. More photos will be added soon, so check back regularly.

Happy Halloween!

Nickledeon Scarenival @ SM Mall of Asia in 2010

See those cute kids in Halloween costumes?

Nickledeon Scarenival was a joined promo of SM MOA and Toy Kingdom where the shopper can get free tickets for 2 to the Nickelodeon Scarenival by availing or purchasing merchandise at Toy Kingdom. Please note however that you need to purchase at least 1,000 pesos worth to get the ticket.

While waiting for Spongebob Square Pants to come out.

Can you still find yourself in the crowd? : )

My little son in skeleton costume.

My eldest and the ugly witch.

Salute!

Tired and impatient.

really tired!

With the ugly predator ; )

This year 2011, www.nick-asia.com has something to offer again this Halloween season. Check this out or click the link for more details.

Nickelodeon's Planet Scream Event - Win Tickets!
The supreme screamfest of fun and fright! October 31, 2011 (Monday), 4:00 - 9:00PM, SM Mall Of Asia Open Grounds.
It's going to be an other worldly Halloween sure to keep your spirits in orbit. Fun and fright has never been this loud.

Participating stores; Toy Kingdom in Vmall * SM North Edsa * SM Mall of Asia * SM Makati * SM Southmall * The Podium and Toy Kingdom Express inside SM Department Stores (SM MOA * SM Megamall and SM Southmall) Kids Universe SM Moa.

@ Kids Universe SM MOA 2011

@ SM MOA Department Store 2011

inside SM MOA Department store

Halloween display @ my husband's office in 2010.

Pumpkin Photo Station @ Greenbelt 5, Makati 2010.

Have a Bewitching Halloween @ Eastwood City, Libis.

This pumpkin photo was taken early week of October, 2011. They don't have a list of Halloween events for October yet. I'll give you an update as soon as they posted an event.

Market Market provides a truly impressive, scary and unforgettable Halloween display for the kids.

My son and the spooky witch in Market Market, Taguig 2011.

October 10, 2011

Taken @ Toys R Us, Rockwell Plant 2011

100% Halloween Spectacle at Cirque du Rockwell on October 30

Brace yourselves for an exciting, 100% fun-filled circus when Power Plant Mall celebrates Halloween with Cirque du Rockwell on Sunday, October 30 at the Rockwell Tent. For more information about the event, call Power Plant Mall at 8981702 or visit www.powerplantmall.com for more details.

@ Toy Kingdom SM Mall of Asia

Cartoon Network has been turned upside down at the CARTOON NETWORK Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30 @ SM Megamall Event Center from 11am-6pm. Spend a minimum of php500 at toykingdom for a ticket to join this funtastic Halloween party!

Cartoon Network Celebrates Halloween @ SM Megamall 2011

Cartoon Network celebrates Halloween fun at the basement of SM Megamall on October 30, 2011. Children (even adults) were dressed as vampires, witches, fairies, princesses, superheroes, pirates, and even horses, just to name a few. The price of admission includes free picture taking with the Cartoon Network Mascots and candy for the little ones. Every year, kids, always looks forward to this event."

Following are the Event Guidelines

Please be guided accordingly

See the crowd?

The Mascots

Parents seemed to be having as much fun as their offspring.

Who said there's no trick or treating in the Philippines?

Trick or treating isn't how Filipinos celebrate Halloween. However, the malls and subdivisions in some cities have started doing it.

The generous Manager (or owner ) of Cajun Red Rock

Young trick-or-treaters can go from store to store and get some goodies from generous participating merchants. This guy (in checkered) welcomed my kids with open arms and gave candies with a great smile. Big thanks to you!

My kid says thank you at every single candy they received.

We let our kids roam around the mall and do a trick-or-treating at the various stores.

Kids at SM Megamall have been running around in Halloween costumes, going from store to store asking for treats. However, not all merchants are opening their doors for trick-or-treaters, so, be sure to get the list and go straight to the participating stores only. Some outlets had ran out of candies early also, so, it can be wiser to be store specific, where to go and where to skip. I just wish, more stores would participate next year so that all trick-or treaters can get candies : )

The cute trick-or-treaters

Treat or treat? No choice : )

My little one

Before leaving the house, take a close look at your child's costume and make sure it fits properly : )

The evening fun is about to begin with these kids.

getting ready

it can be wiser to take your kids out before sunset, so they can be home before it gets dark.

Make sure groups of trick or treaters have umbrellas. Don't let a little rain ruin the fun.

One by one please!

It's less confusing for the house owner to have a few kids on the doorstep. When you go for trick or treating as a group, keep the numbers small so that everyone can get goodies.