Araneta City brings a video game-inspired Easter adventure to life

 

The City of Firsts brings a video game–inspired Easter adventure to life on April 5 as Araneta City transforms into a playful, interactive world filled with egg-citing surprises and egg-stra special activities for the "Level Hop in Araneta City" celebration. Families can explore game- themed play areas and larger-than-life attractions, where kids become the heroes of their own Easter quests.

“Araneta City is celebrating Easter by putting kids and their families at the heart of our city-wide celebration," said Marjorie Go, VP for Marketing of Araneta City. “The City of Firsts is embracing the spirit of renewal and togetherness through activities that bring people together, which we aim to create joyful moments and strengthen family bonds.”

Easter goodies at malls and World Kitchens

On April 5, the Easter celebration takes centerstage at the activity areas of Gateway Malls 1 and 2, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza, and also at World Kitchens through free loot bags filled with Easter treats. Participants simply need to present a single receipt worth PHP 1,500 from any store or restaurant (purchased within the day) to enjoy the giveaway.

Jump into Fun Show Your Style at Gateway Mall 2

At Gateway Mall 2, kids will conquer the runway through an Easter Costume Competition, where they can dress their best — from adorable bunnies to colorful egg costumes— and show off their best catwalk.

In addition to the cutesy fashion show, a coloring activity will be held around the runway. The activity is designed to unleash the kiddos’ creative juices and stir their imaginations. They can also participate in a tote design-making activity, where they can personalize these versatile bags to their liking.

Madison Events will provide additional entertainment to the audience. There will also be a 360- degree photo booth that allows patrons to capture memories in style.

Hoppy Easter Fun Fest at Gateway Mall 1

The fun continues at Gateway Mall 1, where little ones can showcase their best bunny impression in Easter-themed giant inflatables. They can freely jump and hop over obstacles and immerse themselves in an adventure that feels straight out of a video game.

Gashapon, the iconic Japanese capsule toys dispensed from vending machines, will be given out for free in Gateway Mall 1 throughout the campaign. A wide selection of toys will be up for grabs, from childhood favorites to present-day characters.

Beyond these Easter-rific activities, the mall will come alive with the soothing harmonies of the Kids Chorale from Jesus Flocks, filling the space with warm melodies that capture the spirit of Easter.

Easter Bouncy Party at Farmers Plaza

Easter Sunday festivities continue at Farmers Plaza, where more inflatables await keen adventurers. A face-painting activity will delight kids as they transform into their favorite Easter characters or faces straight from their imaginations!

Crafty Jumpers at Ali Mall

Over at Ali Mall, the little ones can express themselves through an Easter Bunny ear painting activity. Kids can create their own version of the beloved icon using their favorite color combinations. They can also decorate Easter eggs with patterns or motifs of their choice. 

In addition, there will be a photobooth to allow participants to crystallize memories, and free loot bags up for grabs. And of course, there will be more inflatables where kids can hop and jump like the Easter Bunny. Before we forget, there will also be a special musical show by the kids from the Center for Pop to elevate the Easter celebration at Ali Mall!

Easter Level Hop Run at aRUNeta Run Club

What’s an Easter Holiday without an egg hunt? The City of Firsts brings a fun twist to the scavenger hunt by partnering with the aRUNeta Run Club! Runners can expect bunny-themed stations and other Easter delights as they run and hunt for that elusive Easter egg. As an added treat, participants will get a free yummy pretzel from Auntie Anne’s!

Easter Sweet Treats at Dairy Queen

Adding a delicious twist to the Easter celebration, Dairy Queen joins the festivities with limited-time Easter offerings that combine sweetness and playful surprises.

 From March 27 to April 6, families can enjoy the Blueberry Popping Candy Tin Cake, featuring smooth blueberry flavors and crackling pops hidden within every bite. Guests can also add an extra dose of fun by topping their Blizzards, parfaits, or sundaes with popping candy for just PHP 20. Dairy Queen’s Easter treats offer a lighthearted, sensory-filled experience that delights kids and kids at heart.

Easter Sweetopia at Novotel Manila

Families can enjoy a special Easter stay at Novotel Manila Araneta City, which has curated a holiday lineup centered on food, fun, and family bonding.

On April 5, guests can join the Sweetopia Family Adventure, a fun feast featuring Easter- themed activities such as face painting, a kiddie salon, balloon twisting, a photo booth, plenty of games, and snacks and drinks. At just Php 1,600 per person, kids 10 years old and below can get access to all the fun, plus admission into the Eggventure Maze and a free loot bag. Meanwhile, kids 11 years old and above, including adults, can join for just Php 1,200 with access to select activities.

Staycationers can spend Easter at Novotel Manila for just Php 7,988 per night, inclusive of two Sweetopia Family Adventure tickets. And to complete the holiday jamboree, Food Exchange Manila has prepared an Easter lunch and dinner buffet for everyone to feast on.

Digital Easter Egg Hunt

Even those celebrating from home can join the fun. Araneta City-zens are invited to join the digital egg hunt by finding the 10 hidden eggs in a photo. Digital scavengers must comment their answer, capture a screenshot, and include the hashtags #LevelHopInAranetaCity #EasterInAranetaCity #CityOfFirsts #AranetaCity, to win very special prizes! "The City of Firsts looks forward to celebrating Easter Sunday with your families and kids,” said Go. “We hope these hope these shared moments bring joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of togetherness

this Easter.”

Golden Easter Celebrations and Holy Week Traditions Await at The Manila Hotel

 

Families and travelers can look forward to a meaningful and festive Holy Week at The Manila Hotel as the Grand Dame of the Philippines unveils a lineup of seasonal experiences that blend Easter fun with cherished Filipino traditions.

A Golden Easter Celebration for Families

On April 5, 2026, The Manila Hotel will host the Golden Easter Egg Hunters at Fiesta Pavilion from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The event promises an exciting afternoon for children and families, highlighted by a lively Easter egg hunt. The celebration also features musical performances, magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable play areas, balloon twisting, games, and more. Designed as a vibrant family gathering, the event offers children a fun and safe way to celebrate Easter.

Tickets are priced at Php 1,999 nett, inclusive of entry for one child (12 years old and below) and one adult (13 years old and above). For ticket inquiries and purchase, email banquetsales@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Stay and Celebrate with the Golden Easter Room Promo

Guests who wish to extend the celebration can book the Golden Easter Room Promo, a limited-time offer priced at Php 10,000 nett. The package includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two at Café Ilang-Ilang, and one complimentary ticket to the Golden Easter Egg Hunters event. Booking is open until April 4, 2026, with the stay date on April 5, 2026. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

A Meaningful Holy Week Through Visita Iglesia

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In the spirit of Lenten reflection, The Manila Hotel invites guests to join a meaningful Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Following the success of last year’s tour, the hotel once again partners with John Paul Hernandez, also known as The Traveling Salakot, a social science educator known for his engaging heritage walks that highlight Filipino history and culture. The tour includes visits to Manila Cathedral, Santa Rita Chapel, San Agustin Church, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Church, Pope Pius XII, Our Lady of Remedies Church, and Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Senora de Guia.

The tour is priced at Php 1,800 nett per adult and Php 900 nett per child (12 years old and below), inclusive of roundtrip shuttle service from the hotel and snacks. Two schedules are available: 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Reservations are recommended through concierge@themanilahotel.com, +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Visita Iglesia Room Package

To complement the tour, the hotel offers a Visita Iglesia Room Package for guests who wish to spend Holy Week in comfort at the historic hotel. The package is priced at Php 10,500 nett for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, while Php 12,500 nett for a Suite.

Both packages include breakfast buffet for two at Café Ilang-Ilang and slots to the Visita Iglesia tour for two adults and two kids. Booking is available until April 1, 2026, with stay dates from April 1 to 2, 2026 inclusive. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Celebrating Faith, Family, and Tradition

Through these offerings, The Manila Hotel continues its tradition of creating experiences that honor faith, family, and meaningful moments during the Holy Week.

Terms and conditions apply.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit Nos. FTEB-251800, 251992, 251993, 251994 Series of 2026.

Hop Into the Wild at Araneta City’s Easter Safari Adventure

 

Get ready to explore a jungle of fun and adventure this Easter Sunday, April 20, as Araneta City transforms into a wild Easter safari where surprises swing from every corner.

The City of Firsts is inviting families and fun-seekers to an egg-citing day of discovery and delight, complete with jungle-themed activities, creative workshops, and colorful surprises at every turn. With every Araneta City mall packed with a unique set of adventures, Easter is shaping up to be a weekend where everyone can jump into the action.

Gateway Mall 2: The safari energy bursts to life to bring some wild energy to any Easter celebration. Here, the spotlight shines on the Easter Safari Costume Contest—an exciting runway showdown where kids can dress up, show off their wildest looks, and impress the judges. The action doesn’t stop there, as there will also be a parrot show, mascot appearances, and free face painting. A ₱2,000 single-receipt purchase unlocks the full lineup of freebies, including access to photo booth, a scoop of ice cream and cotton candy, and a loot bag full of goodies.

Gateway Mall 1: Young adventurers can bounce to their hearts' content in the Jungle Maze and Giant Inflatables. Enjoy a fun-filled day complete with a photo booth and loot bag freebie available for those who present a ₱1,500 single-receipt purchase.

Ali Mall: The jungle fun takes an artsy turn with the Easter Egg Painting & Art Exhibit. Kids can join an art workshop or show off their egg-decorating skills. With a painting exhibit, arts and crafts display, photo booth, and free face painting for kids to enjoy, it’s a creative stop on the Easter trail.

For our furry pals, furparents can officially make their beloved furbabies part of the Araneta City community through the Pet Pals Virtual ID Registration. Registrants may join by downloading the Araneta City Rewards app.

Farmers Plaza: The iconic mall turns into a mini adventure zone with the Jungle Adventure. Brave little explorers can scale a rock wall, fly across a mini zipline, or navigate a jungle maze. Participants can also enjoy taking pics at the photobooth and take home a free loot bag. A single receipt worth ₱1,500 unlocks all the thrills.

aRUNeta Run Club: Easter will also invade Araneta City’s weekly morning car-free open street initiative on April 20 as participants will get to participate in a special outdoor Easter Egg Hunt. Now this is a fun activity that incorporates the exciting hunt into your early morning jog or run! Register via the aRUNeta Run Club community page on Facebook to join and to get more details.

Easter joy and family fun at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

 

Solaire Resort Entertainment City offers an adventurous and exciting Easter Sunday celebration for the entire family on April 20. The day starts with a Sunday mass at 10AM in the Grand Ballroom followed by a range of interactive activities with luxurious brunch buffets for everyone to enjoy. With fun-filled events like Easter egg hunts, bunny hopscotch races, face painting, and egg decorating, it promises to be an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.

Earn special discounts and Easter goodie bags when you accomplish all activities with the family. The Grand Ballroom holds easter egg hunting for all ages and bouncy inflatables to enjoy. At the Sky Tower area, kids can pick their own eggs to decorate at Waterside, complete a carrot toss at Oasis, and hop through Easter-patterned squares for a fun hopscotch activity at Fresh. At the Theatre Cafe, kids can enjoy cookies and cupcake decorating, face painting, balloon sculpting, and enhance their creativity through a coloring mural. You might just also catch Easter Bunny hopping around—so, snap a picture with him and your whole family! 

Indulge in an exquisite Easter brunch buffet at Finestra, Red Lantern, and Yakumi. Finestra offers casatiello, a ham and cheese savory cake together with herbs risotto, poached salmon, and chocolate eggs. Enjoy unlimited flutes of champagne, a seafood tower served directly at your table, a cold cuts station, a roast beef station by the kitchen counter, and luxurious desserts from a rich mille-feuille, macarons, tartalettes, homemade gelato, and more!

Eat all you can at Red Lantern with a dim sum buffet featuring crystal skin lobster dumplings, crispy deep-fried cheese and prawn spring rolls, baked signature black pepper wagyu beef tart, steamed Teochew dumpling, and more. At Yakumi, prepare for a sumptuous feast with eight live stations to choose from. Seafood lovers can enjoy grilled Boston lobster, scallops, blue marlin, prawns, and mackerel in the teppanyaki live station. You can also choose from a fine selection of meats like Kinross lamb chops, US ribeye steak, and Japanese sausage.

Oasis Garden Café Easter-inspired afternoon tea

For an Easter-inspired afternoon tea, delight in a wide array of tea sandwiches, delectable pastries and freshly baked scones at Oasis Garden Café. These include a savory chorizo and egg mousse tea sandwich, an orange cinnamon sable, Cheshire Pork Pie with glazed apple, and more. Enjoy it all with a pot of tea, an easter-inspired mocktail or sparkling wine, and freshly brewed coffee.

Complete your Easter celebration by booking a Deluxe Room with a city or garden view for only Php 10,500 nett until April 18. Book now by calling 8888-8888 or email reservations@solaireresort.com for a joyful Easter at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.

Easter Delights at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

 

Easter-inspired afternoon tea at Oasis Garden Café

Solaire Resort Entertainment City's Easter Sunday celebration on March 31 is a family-friendly event that promises laughter and pleasure. Celebrate the spirit of Easter with a solemn Sunday liturgy at 11 a.m. at The Grand Ballroom. Solaire's iconic restaurants provide delectable brunch and Easter delicacies that will delight your family.

Celebrate Easter at Finestra with endless glasses of champagne and a varied range of appealing Italian meals. Savor the legendary seafood tower, either hot or iced, with an amazing a variety of seafood treats including poached or garlic prawns, oysters, crab, lobster, curacha, and mussels. Enjoy a fresh octopus carpaccio and leave space for the Tajima wagyu rump  served with sweet potato gratin and creamed spinach. Enjoy Easter deals such as the double crusted. Torta Pasqualina, a ribbon-like pappardelle pasta with amberjack fish and artichokes, and succulent grilled lamb leg.

Enjoy an endless supply of smoked meats, grilled seafood, and brunch staples at Waterside cuisine that entices your taste senses with each bite. Enjoy the scent of the famous paella. Come feast on the full roast lamb and lechon available at the carving station. Kids can also unleash their creativity at the interactive milkshake bar, where kids may design their own. Milkshakes with a variety of delicious toppings, colorful sweets, fresh fruits, and mouth-watering donuts.

Embark on a gastronomic trip to Japan with Yakumi's brunch special, featuring eight live buffets stations stocked with the finest ingredients. Enjoy wonderfully crispy ebi, fish, or vegetables tempura, fresh sashimi purchased directly from Toyosu market in Japan, and taste the creativity of various seafood teppanyaki. Immerse yourself in the richness and warmth of sukiyaki, Healthy shabu-shabu. Make sure to visit the robatayaki station that highlights the American lobster. Providing an unmatched flavor of the ocean. Enjoy an authentic Japanese dish, Tai Sakamushi. Perfectly steamed sea bream seafood. Satisfy your Japanese needs with Spicy kurobuta kakuni or delicate beef curry.

Guests can also feast with their families at Red Lantern for a memorable dining experience featuring an Eat-All-You-Can buffet of authentic Chinese cuisine. Delight in dishes like the flavorful “Dong-po” style braised pork belly, crystal skin lobster dumplings, and crispy deep-fried cheese and prawn spring rolls. Be sure to try the classic dumplings including the succulent Siew Mai steamed pork dumpling, the Hargao steamed shrimp dumplings, and the crispy deep fried “Jiao Zi” pork dumplings.

Experience a lavish banquet at Fresh with its international buffet stations. Savor Filipino delights like grilled pork belly skewers and lechon kawali, indulge in Chinese roasted delicacies such as Char siu pork and Peking duck, and dive into an endless selection of lobsters, ensuring a culinary journey that heightens your senses. Immerse yourself in the Easter spirit with special treats for the little ones at the dessert station, featuring a whimsical rabbit-shaped coconut cake. Share in the festivities with your family and enjoy entertainment such as a captivating magic show that will surely leave you amazed.  Other exciting activities include getting your portrait drawn by a caricaturist, making art with cotton candy and balloons, and capturing precious moments with your loved ones with a walking photo booth. You can also enjoy a wide array of delicate tea sandwiches and delectable pastries and sweets, perfect for an Easter-inspired afternoon tea at Oasis Garden Café.

Complete your vacation by booking a soulful stay for a serene retreat at Solaire. Get up to 38% off on the Best Available Rate for Deluxe Rooms which come inclusive of signature welcome drinks for two either at Oasis Garden Café, Waterside, or Dragon Bar and complimentary use of day beds for two by the tranquil poolside.

Book now and reserve your seats by calling 8888-8888 or email reservations@solaireresort.com for an Easter to remember at Solaire.