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.

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 on the spotlight in the monthlong Holiday Bazaar at the Alviera Country Club in Pampanga, running until December 19.

The Junction Place in Novaliches will be having a 3-day Christmas Street Fair starting December 11 where visitors can shop for musthave 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 at 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.