Araneta City is turning Halloween into a spook-fest adventure with “Halloween Hunters Quest”, a citywide quest for kids and families. It’s a celebration that will transform the City of Firsts into a vibrant playground of eerie costumes, treats, and interactive experiences.
With Halloween fast approaching, Araneta City is pulling out all the stops to offer one of the metro’s biggest and most imaginative celebrations for kids and families.
Malls
On October 26, young ‘hunters’ are invited to explore Gateway Mall 2, Gateway Mall 1, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza, and check out participating stores that will hand out treats in a massive trick-or-treat experience. The activity areas of these malls will also host different activities to hype up the celebration.
At Gateway Mall 2, the spotlight shines on the Hunters Costume Contest, where kids can strut their spooky style and compete for the title of Idol of the Day. There will also be free photobooth, face painting, and a kiddie salon to help participants complete their Halloween transformation.
Gateway Mall 1 brings the fun with inflatables, a photobooth, and a kiddie salon. These are perfect for kids who want to bounce, pose, and glam up for the day.
Ali Mall will host Hunters Unleashed: A Kids & Pets Halloween Quest, a dual celebration for children and their furry companions. Highlights include a pet parade and costume contest, pet buffet, pet playzone, and a pawsome raffle. Kids can also enjoy inflatables and photo ops.
At Farmers Plaza, the Halloween runway opens with the Flare Fashion Show, where kids showcase their best Halloween looks. Side offers include an open-for-all photobooth, face painting, and a kiddie salon to round out the experience.
Hotels
The Halloween adventure extends at hotels in the City of Firsts. Novotel Manila Araneta City has on October 25 the Little Explorers Scarefest at the Versailles Tent, featuring spooky activities, snacks, loot bags, and a costume contest for kids aged 3 to 12. Families can also enjoy the hauntingly delightful OLÉ-lloween buffet at Food Exchange Manila from October 31 to November 2, with themed buffets, activities for kids, and giveaways.
Meanwhile, ibis Styles Manila Araneta City offers the After Dark Escape special Halloween staycation package from October 1 to 29. And on October 30, there’s the Heroes After The Dark party at The Edge Skyview Bar. This rooftop bash features a sinister buffet, unlimited cocktails, games, a neon costume contest, and exciting giveaways.
Outdoor
The adventure spills over on the streets of Araneta City. Adding a thrilling twist to the celebration, the aRUNeta Run Club will host a Halloween-themed fun run on October 26 morning, where zombies will join participants in a sprint through the city. Participants can join the run in their spookiest costume, dance along in a Zumba session, and enjoy free coffee and loot bags.
“This Halloween, we’re inviting families to step into a world of imagination and adventure through our Halloween Hunters Quest,” said Marjorie Go, Vice President for Marketing of Araneta City. “It’s a celebration that encourages kids to express themselves, explore creatively, and make unforgettable memories. We’re bringing some cool vibes, fun beats, and seriously creepy experiences to make your spooky season unforgettable. So dress up, enjoy the treats, and have a magical Halloween adventure at the City of Firsts.”.
