From club parties to hotel dinners and pet fairs, these events will make your Halloween in Metro Manila extra spooktacular.
It’s time to dust off your favorite Halloween outfits! Now that we’re down to the last days of October, Metro Manila is once again teeming with costume parties, jump scares, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and all things thrilling.
The spookiest season of the year is definitely in high gear, and what better way to enjoy it than to check out the fa-boo-lous events in the Metro? The list includes hip parties in the South, savory delights in hotels, terror tours, and even adorable howl-o-ween activities for your fur babies.
If Halloween is your favorite holiday or you simply want to do something cool in the week ahead, here are ten of the country’s exciting events you shouldn’t dare miss:
The Biggest Halloween Party at The Palace
What’s more fun than Halloween? Dancing and drinking the night away in a massive party at one of the country’s top nightlife destinations.
On Hallow’s Eve, The Palace Manila is throwing The Biggest Halloween Party in town, with free access to all of its clubs and bars for everyone coming in costumes.
Dress up as a Jedi or Sith Lord for Xylon Manila’s Star Wars-themed party, an iconic villain for Bad PH’s “Murderverse” bash, or as Tokyo, Moscow, Berlin, and Rio at Yes Please’s Money Heist-themed shindig. If that’s not enough, you can load up on fright and fun at Madame Wong’s House of Revelry at the Revel and The Island’s “Day of the Dead” party.
The Palace is strictly implementing a “no costume, no entry” policy so make sure that you come in your best attire. It’s best to come early, too, as The Palace is only giving free access to anyone coming in costume from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Address: 9th Avenue cor. 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig
Contact no.: +63917-600-8888 or +63917-689-8888
KAO Manila’s Gods & Monsters Halloween Party
Prepare for a mythical night with gods, goddesses, and beasts at KAO Manila’s “Gods & Monsters Halloween” party. The day and nightclub, located at the Newport World Resorts Manila, will throw a “battle for Order and Chaos” with overflowing drinks and exciting prizes from sponsors like Jose Cuervo Tequila.
Come as Zeus, Aphrodite, Minotaur, Medusa, or any Greek mythological creature to join the party for free. Tables are also available for Olympians and Gigantes who want to come in groups.
Address: 2nd floor, Newport Mall, Newport World Resorts, Pasay
Contact no.: +63917-122-4210
Uma Nota’s Circo dos Mortos
Get ready to creep it real on a fright-tastic night with Brazilian-Japanese restaurant-bar Uma Nota! The culinary hotspot, located in Shangri-La The Fort, is celebrating Oct. 31 with its own “Circo dos Mortos” (carnival of the dead).
At the event, expect to venture “through the bizarre, where laughter and screams intertwine in a dance of madness,” Una Nota said. Channel your inner villain with flowy dresses or your finest tuxedos in one spectacular night of dark festivities. Dance and booze to high-energy vibes and tequila overflow from Don Julio 1942.
“Dare to enter the Circo dos Mortos, a night where the uncanny comes to life,” the restobar added. The event has no door charge, but if you want to reserve a seated table, you can do so through Umo Nota’s reservation website or by calling the number below.
Address: Shangri-La The Fort, 30th Street cor. 5th Avenue, Taguig
Contact no.: +63915-759-7639 and +63917-307-2766
Bewitching Libations at Port Bar
Give your taste buds a thrill with the wicked delights at Port Bar in Hilton Manila. The cozy and relaxing bar will hold its “Bewitching Libations” on Oct. 30, at 7 pm. onwards, to fill your Halloween with sumptuous meals and delectable drinks with live DJ performances in the background.
For P1,000, you can enjoy unlimited cocktails by guest bartenders Jimmy Munsayac Jr. of Destilleria Limtauco & Co. and Christian Ducusin of Emperador Distillery. Meanwhile, disc jockeys Edz and Brandon Aw will keep your spirit alive all night long.
Address: Level 3, Hilton Manila, 1 Newport Boulevard, Pasay
Contact no.: +63917-826-6442
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Raffles Makati’s Halloween revelry
Cocktail lovers, this one’s for you! Raffles Makati is putting the “Boo!” in boozy with its special menu of spooky tricks and tasty treats for the Halloween season.
From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, the hotel’s Mistral rooftop bar is offering unique and spine-chilling cocktails inspired by “notorious Halloween characters.” Raffles is also inviting souls to get into their gruesome groove with “ghastly beats spun by the bar’s resident DJs until 11 p.m.”
All these, plus the panoramic view offered by the bar, would certainly make your Halloween bewitching. You can book your slot through Mistral’s contact number below.
Address: 10th floor, Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati
Contact no.: 02-8555-9840
Masungi Georeserve After Hours
Halloween is not only for the party-goers but also for the daring and adventurous. If you’re looking to seize the season with a chilling escapade, then Masungi Georeserve’s “After Hours” is where you should be heading.
On Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, the eco-park is putting a paranormal spin to its “Discovery Trail at Night” program wherein visitors go on a guided hike through the forest, stone pinnacles, cable bridges, canopies, and rope courses. The tour gives explorers an in-depth experience of the soulful beauty of nature and a close look at the forest’s night-time inhabitants.
For this season’s Masungi After Hours, expect to go on the same thrilling adventure made even better with the inclusion of mythical Filipino creatures in the three-to-four-hour trek. If you’re up to the challenge, register to be included in the waitlist at bit.ly/MasungiAfterHours by Oct. 23.
Address: Kilometer 47, Marcos Highway, Baras, Rizal
Contact no.: +63908-888-7002
Greenbelt 3’s After Dark Halloween Experience
Gather your family and friends as Greenbelt 3 invites you to unleash the magic and thrill of Halloween through “After Dark.” The event takes place at the Sunken Garden on Oct. 31 and features five activities themed around Villain Ville.
Discover the mystery of and take photos at the Dark Reflections attraction using your phone and peek into your future with the help of Miss Fortune Teller. It’s definitely all treats and no tricks as you can take home a printed hologram photo from the Horrorgram booth, yogurt cups from APRT BLK 513, and cocktails from SULA and La Tina.
To join the festivities, shop for any amount at any Greenbelt store and present the receipt at the event venue.
Address: Esperanza Street cor. Makati Ave., Ayala Center, Makati
Contact no.: 02-7795-9595 and 02-7729-2137
Trick or Treat at Manila House Private Club
Members of the Manila House Private Club have more reasons to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, with a fun-filled event at its posh headquarters in BGC.
Dress up in your best Halloween costumes and tag your kid along for a day filled with spooks and surprises at 11 a.m. on Oct. 26. Besides indulging in club-standard and hauntingly delicious meals, you and your child can enjoy watching a magic show and receiving monstrous treats.
Registration is P1,000 for members and P1,500 for guests. This includes the entrance fee for one adult and his/her kid. You can book your slots here.
Address: 8th floor, Seven NEO, 5th Avenue, Taguig
Contact no.: +63917-816-3685
Westin Hotel Manila’s Howl-o-ween Costume Party
Halloween is the best time to go all out on the wild and wicked—and furbabies are definitely included! Now is the time to let your pups shine with their cutest costumes, as Westin Manila is having a Howl-o-ween Costume Party on Oct. 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Prepare for a paw-some date with your furbaby, with food from the Lobby Lounge and Westin Manila’s dog menu, A La Bark, a photo session with A Studios, plus a bag of goodies.
Entrance is at P1,600 for you and one of your pups. To register, send an e-mail to westinmanila@westin.com or call the contact number below.
Address: San Miguel Avenue cor. Lourdes Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
Contact no.: +632-8256-2020
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Woofy + Friends Hours: Halloween Edition at The Podium
Another paw-some Halloween event to delight your pets is The Podium’s “Woofy + Friends Hours: Halloween Edition.” Whether your pet is furry, feathered, or scaly, they can all have spooky fun throughout the day with the pet bazaar happening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dress up your pet in their best Halloween look and watch them strut their stuff during the fashion show at 3:30 p.m. and photo contest from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. What’s more, registration is all free and can be done here.
Address: 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
Contact no.: 02-8638-9781
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