Happy Easter to you and your family!
Here is our Easter Guide to the Top 10 Easter Celebrations in Manila:
MANILA BAY EASTER
1). Unburden Grand Easter Feast
Celebrate Easter at the Unburden Grand Easter Feast! Expect Grace, Claim Healing and Receive Freedom.
April 21, 2:00 – 6:30 PM
Venue: Mall of Asia Arena
Ticket Rate: ₱400 VIP & Patron reserved seats, ₱200 (First-come, first served seats)
2). Dragons Ultimate Easter “Eggstravaganza” at DreamPlay
Experience Berk in a whole new way! Journey to the Hidden World, featuring a spin cam 360 video display!
City of Dreams Manila
April 21, Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: Dream Play
Ticket Rate: ₱1,499 nett per person
Inclusions: Get access to exciting How To Train Your Dragon-inspired activities, an exclusive dragon-themed egg hunt, replete with a specially-designed string bag; dragon egg painting activity; a unique 4-D movie experience at Dream Theatre; and a video outtake from a 360-degree spin camera.
For more info, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com/dragons-ultimate-easter-eggstravaganza
3). Bricks and Blocks at Sofitel
Shift to adventure mode, conceptualize a virtual map and rummage through the hunt site for higher chances of accomplishing the mission. Enter the alternate dimension in your best virtual-adventure inspired costume and win special prizes.
SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA MANILA
April 21, Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 nn
Venue: Harbor Tent
Ticket Rate: ₱1,195 per person
Free of charge – 2 years old and below (with one paying companion per child)
Inclusions: snacks buffet, raffle ticket and access to the Easter Egg hunt activity area. Eating the Biggest Dark Belgian Chocolate filled with more chocolates, cookies and sweet treats.
Expected Guests: 700 pax
For more info, visit www.sofitelmanila.com/bricks-and-blocks-an-easter-egg-hunt-adventure/
A SOUTHERN EASTER
4). Easter Eggsploration at Crimson
Celebrate Easter with the theme ‘Dino Easter Eggsploration’ with a roarin’ line-up of activities will surely attract the kids and the whole family.
Crimson Hotel Filinvest
April 21, Sunday 2:00pm
Ticket Rate: ₱1,100 net (3 years old and above)
Free of charge – 2 years old and below (with one paying companion per child)
Inclusions: Easter Snack Buffet, Interactive Show at the Crimson Grand Ballroom, The Great Dino Egg Hunt for kids, access to Games and Activities, Egg-decorating Contest and Loot Bag
For more info, visit crimsonhotel.com/manila/
5). Easter at Seussville at Vivere
There where Trufulla Trees grow, come and search for eggs by the river or by the lush meadow!
Vivere Hotel & Resorts
April 21, Sunday 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Holy Mass
Venue: Vivere Ballroom, Vivere Hotel & Resorts
Ticket Rate: ₱950 ++ per head (child or adult).
*Children below 2 years old are free of charge.
Inclusions: lunch buffet, activities, and loot bag for the kids.
For more info, visit viverehotel.com.ph/
6). Cenakulo Rock at the Enchanted Kingdom
‘Cenakulo Rock’ shows the last moments of Jesus Christ, his struggles and ultimate sacrifice, as told through songs and dances.
This year’s show will be different from the past years’—the main cast and ensemble will be portrayed by children! Catch Enchanted Kingdom’s Lenten special every weekend at 6:30 PM at the Spaceport.
EGGsplore the wonders of Enchanted Kingdom
April 21, Sunday 12pm
Ticket Rate: KIDS (up to 12 years old) who come in their EASTER or FAIRY TALE/ROYALTY (Prince, Princess, wizard, knight, fairy, etc.) inspired costumes are FREE to enter and participate
Inclusions: FUNtastic shows and activities: Easter Egg Hunt, Cenakulo Rock Kids, Chubby Bunny Challenge, Jazz Up Your Easter Egg, Easter Costume Contest
For more info, visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph/eggsplore-a-fairy-tale-adventure/
NORTHERN EASTER TREATS
7). The Mightiest Squad at Eastwood
To save the Easter world, kids can come in their cutest superhero costume and join Eastwood City’s mightiest squads and have fun defeating the villains at the different worlds including Helga The Forest, the ugly fairy in the Dream Forest world, Scorpious, the wicked leader of the Sand Dunes at The Park Dessert world and Lumina, the mastermind of deception at The Mystery Garden. While wearing best superhero costumes, each squad can complete the mission to collect all Infinity eggs inside five Easter worlds.
To join, guests can present a receipt purchase worth ₱1,500 from participating establishments from April 1-21.
8). Easter Party with Detective Pikachu at Lucky Chinatown
All participants can help Easter Bunny solve Mystery Manila’s Lucky Egg Challenge and will receive exciting freebies. Tickets are available for P250 at the Atrium. Participating kids can also get to meet and have their photos taken with Detective Pikachu. More solving activities await such as Crack the Code, Word Scramble, Who’s That Pokemon, Find the Pokemon on April 15-25.
To join, guests can purchase two movie tickets to Pokemon: Detective Pikachu at the venue
9). Nautical Easter Adventure at Marco Polo
Take the kids on a fun voyage across the friendly seas with “Set Sail: A Nautical Adventure.”
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
April 21, Sunday 9:00 AM onwards
Venue: Grand Ballroom on Level 7
Ticket Rate: ₱1,500 per person (kids or adults)
Inclusions: featured magic show, arts and crafts activities, heavy snacks and a bag full of delightful giveaways
For more info, visit www.marcopolohotels.com/
BRGY POBLACION EASTER
10). Easter Carnival Safari at I’m Hotel
Beat the holiday traffic as there will be no need to travel out of the Metro this Holy Week with I’M Hotel’s Easter Carnival Safari.
I’m Hotel
April 21st Sunday
Venue: The Grand Narra Ballroom
Ticket Rate: ₱ 2000 Nett per adult, and 1,200 for children 12 and below
Entrance will be free for children aged 2 and below, as long as they are accompanied by their parents or guardians.
Inclusions: The Easter program includes an extensive premium buffet spread, face painting, nail and towel art, magic acts, and live circus acts! We are also debuting a larger than life candy house filled to the brim with candies and snacks for the kids to grab!
For more information, visit www.imhotel.com
Grand Show Fun Easter at A Venue
Celebrate Easter with an Easter Grand Show (Carnival Theme) at A.Venue
The A.Venue Hotel
April 21 Sunday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: The Veneto Function Hall, The A.Venue Hotel
Ticket Rate: ₱ 999.00
(children 2 years old and below may enter for free but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult)
Inclusions: magic show, face painting, balloon twisting, cupcake decorating snack and candy buffet, loot bags, giveaways and product sampling from our sponsors, parlor games and raffle
Live an Awesome Life,
Founder, www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
Disclosure: The information and photos are taken from official press releases of the hotels and establishments. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.