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Don’t know where to go this Christmas Vacay? here are 2016 Free Christmas Attractions in Manila. (Photo Credits)<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n If you are wondering where to bring your kids during this year\u2019s Christmas Break then this post is for you.<\/p>\n I have compiled a list (that I will update up until the end of the year) of some of the no entrance fee Christmas attractions for kids<\/a> this 2016 that will surely make kids and kids-at-heart feel the joy of the yuletide season.<\/p>\n 1. Ayala Triangle Lights and Sounds Show 2016<\/strong> \u2014 this annual lights festival has been a tradition for my not-so-little familia. It happens every night until after New Year and it is hands-down the best place to bring your child in the Metro Manila despite the heavy traffic. My advice \u2013 go on a Sunday, but be early so that you can still find a parking space in the basement, and you can have a nice pwesto near the lights. After the show there are wonderful places to dine in (hello Poco Deli, and to those who want to splurge, Black Bird). If you are somewhat short non the budget, just bring some snacks and sandwiches, and a nice blankie and have a n impromptu picnic in the area. Of course there may be fewer people during weekdays but you\u2019ll get trapped in epic Makati<\/a> traffic \u2014 unless you live just around the area. The Festival of Lights has started already and will run until January 8, 2017. The shows start from 6PM in 30 minute intervals until 10 in the evening. Here<\/a> is a link to their official website.<\/p>\n My kids just love going here at the Ayala Triangle to see the Annual Lights and Sounds Show! We go here almost every weekend!! Love it. (Photo taken from Ayala Triangle Garden’s FB Page)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 2. BGC Epic Sights and Sounds Spectacle Show\u2013<\/strong> Bring your children over to the Bonifacio High Street Park to happily witness the multimedia lights and sounds show dubbed as the \u201cEpic Sights and Sounds Spectacle.\u201d The show runs every thirty minutes starting at six in the evening till 10 in the evening. The lights and sounds showcase will run until December 26, 2016. Apart from the multimedia show, kids will also enjoy the gigantic 50-feet Christmas Tree in the area \u2013 perfect for family groufies!<\/p>\n This tree will surely make your little one’s eyes sparkle! Head on to BGC this Christmas. (Photo taken from Bonifacio High Street’s FB Page)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 3. Policarpio Street, Mandaluyong<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 if your kids are fond of lights, drive through this street one weekend and they will be amazed with the lights and all the Christmas displays \u2014 guaranteed! Decorating the neighborhood has long been a tradition in this area so expect to see decked halls \u2013 and lawns \u2013 and gardens \u2014 and every nook and cranny of a house during Christmas time. No entrance, so free and sans expenses again!!! Here<\/a> is a great site that will teach you how to get there.<\/p>\n (Post Continued Below)<\/strong><\/p>\n ========================================================<\/em><\/p>\n ================================================================<\/p>\n 4. Nuvali’s Magical Field of Lights<\/strong> \u2013 This is technically outside Metyro Manila but for those4 hailing from the south NCR, this is definitely worth the trip since it is amazing and most of all FREE! Their show runs every 30 minutes from six in the evening until nine PM daily until January 8, 2017.<\/p>\n Head to Nuvali this Christmas. After your outlet shopping, liunger a little bit longer and watch the lights and music exhibition with your children, for free! (Photo taken from Nuvali’s FB Page)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 5. Filinvest East Christmas House<\/strong> \u2014 If you are from the Cainta, Taytay, Antipolo, Marikina, and Pasig areas then this is yet another happy attraction that you and your kids can see for free! I heard though this year, the lines are quite longer and it will be best to be there before 8ish as they already have a cut-off. After trekking to Taytay for your DIY Fabrics<\/a>, why not go to Filinvest East and treat the kids to a fun Christmas display? The home owner really takes the effort to decorate her whole house for the season. Lovely! Here<\/a> is a video of their display last 2014.<\/p>\n 6. The COD Christmas Show \u2013<\/strong>\u2013 Grew up watching this in its original mall in Cubao! Yes the COD Christmas on Display show where my Mama used to bring us. It has been in Greenhills Shopping Center for more than 10 years now, and remains free! The show runs every 30 minutes starting six in the evening, until 10 in the evening. They have already started showcasing the annual display and will continue to do so until New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n A very long tradition. the COD Christmas Display still runs in Greenhills Shopping Complex. (Photo taken from Greenhills’ FB Page)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 7. Meralco Liwanag Park, Meralco Compound, Pasig City \u2013 <\/strong>Year after year, this utility giant provides a no-entrance fee Christmas Pasyalan for the whole family. <\/em>There is no trouble finding a parking spot because the main headquarters of Meralco has enough parking spaces after office hours.<\/em> This year\u2019s theme is \u201cChristmas Around the World\u201d <\/em>and it will feature replicas of the Tower of London, Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Burj Al Arab, Petronas Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Empire State Building, Pyramid, and Colosseum.<\/p>\n Their Gigantic Nativity Scene made from recycled copper wire is also featured in the park. Kids can also ride in the electronic trains for free! The show runs until until January 8, 2016. So there you have it. Hope you could make the trek to any of these places that offer free holiday entertainment for children and the whole family this Christmas in Manila 2016. I promise to update this post as soon as I learn of more free holiday pasyalan within the metropolis.<\/p>\n2016 Free Christmas Attractions in Manila for kids and families:<\/h1>\n
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