Ayala Land Estates line up holiday activities

With Christmas just a few days away, yuletide festivities are now in full swing. Ayala Land Estates have lined up a variety of activities for small get-togethers, holiday shopping, enjoying the outdoors, and celebrating the reason for the season.

Highlighting well-loved Christmas traditions that have always been special for Filipinos every year, these events allow to foster fun and quality time with the family while keeping them safe.

Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition

Spark of Wonder: Reconnect with friends and family over food

From the latest gastronomic delights to holiday gift finds, experience the wonder of personal connections once again.

At the Makati CBD, The Parklets are open daily starting November 19 at Salcedo and Legaspi Villages. The Makati Parklets are al fresco dining spaces at well-loved restaurants for diners to enjoy safe dining with friends and family. A new Rada Promenade will feature unique food concepts and activities such as a kiddie playground, and mini golf starting will also soon open.

Outdoor markets in Vermosa, Nuvali, Vertis North, The Junction Place and Arca South

For an even more festive vibe, the Makati Street Meet will open from December 10 to January 9. These are pedestrianized, car-free dining areas at Esteban and Leviste Streets, with other outdoor music and activities. Mallgoers are also welcome to enjoy safe al fresco dining at the Riverside Sessions in Circuit Makati, happening daily.

In Cebu, enjoy Sugbo Mercado’s Christmas Bazaar located at Cebu Business Park every Thursday to Sunday for the best open-air eats in the city.

Take a breather from the city bustle and shop for fresh produce at the Nuvali Farmers Market which is open every Sunday at the Nuvali Lake Side. Also open on weekends are the Arca South Fieldside Market and the Azuela Kadiwa Market in Davao.

Those still looking to complete their Christmas shopping list, can visit the Spectrum Holiday Fair in BGC. Support local by going to Bonifacio High Street this weekend for a safe outdoor shopping event.

Pick holiday gift finds at the Vermosa Food and Lifestyle Market and the Alviera Country Club Christmas Bazaar. Pampanga-based craftsmen and entrepreneurs are in the spotlight in the month-long Holiday Bazaar at the Alviera Country Club in Pampanga, running until December 19.

Locale Fair at Alviera Altaraza

The Junction Place in Novaliches will be having a 3-day Christmas Street Fair starting December 11 where visitors can shop for must-have items and cool finds. Shoppers can also tickle their taste buds with delightful snacks and treats, while being entertained and serenaded with holiday tunes and jingles by outstanding performers.

A Filipino Christmas will not be complete without the Worldbex World Bazaar. The longest-running annual charity bazaar in the Philippines will be held from December 15, 2021, to December 20, 2021. Families can shop safely in the 5-day Vertis North outdoor Christmas bazaar and choose from over a hundred stores and stalls. There will be tons of holiday-themed decorations, trendy clothes, shoes and accessories, corporate giveaways, and gifts and tokens for just about anyone on your gift list.

Spark of Joy: Bring the fun of the holiday season with safe outdoor activities

One of the things people also miss most these days is being able to enjoy the outdoors.

Enjoy the fresh air with the 3.2-kilometer Beginners Bike Trails at Vermosa . You can also learn how to Bike Smart at the Camp N Bike Academy in Nuvali starting November 27.

For fitness junkies, Spartan Race Philippines, the world’s leading obstacle race company will be coming back strong in Alviera, Pampanga from December 18, 2021 to December 19, 2021. Three obstacle course race categories will be offered for the event; 5KM sprint, 21KM beast, and 50KM Ultra.

Drive in Cinema at Vertis North

For a more relaxing evening, try the Drive-in Cinema at Vertis North on December 4. Together with Cinema One, Vertis North once again will host a Drive-in Cinema on December 4, featuring one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Spencer, a film inspired by the life of Princess Diana. Limited slots left! Book your tickets now at TicketMelon www.bit.ly/DriveInCinemaOne2021

Kids and kids at heart can await the jolly old Santa Claus all Sundays of December at the Santa Meet & Greet at One Bonifacio.

Spark of Hope: Celebrate the reason for the season

Beyond the yuletide merrymaking, Ayala Land Estates also gives importance to the reason of the season with renewed faith and hope.

Last November 12, Ayala Land and Make It Makati launched the much-anticipated Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 which recreates the light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens designed within the digital space to present a 360-degree animation. This year’s lights show is bigger, better, and brighter. Philippine music icon Mr. Jose Mari Chan collaborates and conducts a heartwarming medley composed of his iconic holiday songs.

The show comes in two parts with enhanced digital technology for an immersive experience of being in Ayala Triangle Gardens. The second part is a beautifully told Filipino family Christmas story and will be out soon.

And on December 15, we welcome families to count down the 9 days until Christmas together by hosting an anticipated Simbang Gabi in various locations in our estates including the Jaime Velasquez Park in Makati, the drive-in Simbang Gabi at Altaraza, and the Christmas Novena at Ayala Center Cebu and AyalaMalls Central Bloc.

Make your drive up North extra bright and sparkly and stop by the Christmas Light Display from Quezon City all the way up to Tarlac! Drive-thru the dazzling display at the Cloverleaf Estate and enjoy the dancing lights within the safe confines of your vehicle.

Christmas display at Cresendo

Cresendo, the newest downtown hotspot in Tarlac City, is sprucing up the holiday season with a majestic Nativity Scene and Christmas display to get the community in a celebratory mood.

On Christmas Day, December 25, Ayala Land and Make It Makati are hosting an Online Christmas Concert with Jose Mari Chan and Manila Symphony Orchestra. Everyone is invited to watch these world-class artists featuring nostalgic Christmas tunes.

With the many events to choose from, safely celebrate a festive and meaningful yuletide season with your loved ones. For more updates, visit the Ayala Land Facebook page at Facebook.com/officialayalaland.

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