Your Holiday Weekend Bazaar Calendar
A sure signal that the holidays are here are the weekend-filled bazaars. Some even run the entire month of December to cater to holiday shoppers looking for unique presents that are friendly on the pocket.
Bazaar shopping tips:
1. Bring shopping bags
Keep your holiday haul in one shopping bag that you can sling over your shoulder to keep your hands free for the next stall; this will also ensure that you don't forget any packages along the way.
2. Bring cash
While some big bazaars offer credit card payments, bringing cash to a bazaar is better. You'll be able to set a budget before you enter the bazaar and this will help curb impulse buys since your funds are limited.
3. Bring a list
If you're going holiday shopping at a bazaar, have your Christmas list ready—-this will help you stick to your budget and will prevent you from buying a cute knickknack to file under the "someone's gonna want this on my list" pile.
4. Dress comfortably
Expect walking and walking and more walking. Keep your main bag easy to reach and lightweight and make sure to dress comfortably in shoes made for walking and cool clothes that can help you beat the heat of the swelling crowd.
5. Strike a bargain
Bazaar owners are more than willing to give you a good deal on the spot, so you'll be able to put your haggling skills to the test. Most stalls offer group discounts so look for stalls that have items for several recipients on your list.
Check out this list of weekend/month-long bazaars to visit.
November 23-24
Global Pinoy Bazaar
9 am - 9 pm
Rockwell Tent, Rockwell, Makati
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
Zonta Club of Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar
10 am - 8 pm
Filinvest Tent Alabang
Super Style Manila Premium Bazaar
10 am - 10 pm
Metrotent, Metrowalk, Meralco Ave., Ortigas
Grand Bazaar at the Elements Centris
11 am - 9 pm
Eton Centris Edsa cor Quezon Ave., QC
Xavier School Christmas Bazaar
9 am - 6 pm
Fr. Rafael Cortina Sports Center, Xavier School, Greenhills
Woodrose Family Bazaar
9 am - 7 pm
Cuenca Community Center, Ayala Alabang Village
November 24
Assumption Christmas Bazaar
9 am - 7 pm
Hotel Intercontinental Manila
November 29 - December 1
Urban Christmas Bazaar
11 am - 9 pm
Rockwell Tent
Grand Bazaar at the Elements Centris
11 am - 9 pm
Eton Centris Edsa cor Quezon Ave., QC
November 30
Kiddo-Preneur Christmas Bazaar
11 am - 6 pm
The Tent at Alphaland Edsa cor. Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati
November 30-December 1
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
St. James The Great Christmas Bazaar
9 am - 9 pm
Cuenca Community Center, Ayala Alabang Village
Holiday Bazaar
11 am - 10 pm
Metrotent, Metrowalk Ortigas
December 1
Zonta Club Manila Bazaar
8 am - 7 pm
Hotel Intercontinental Manila
December 2-4
Food Meets Fashion X-mas Bazaar
10 am - 10 pm
Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City
December 5-6
Sent By An Angel Christmas Bazaar
9 am - 9 pm
Henry Sy Auditorium, St. Luke's Medical Center, Bonifacio Global City
December 6-7
Emporia Christmas Bazaar
9 pm - 2 am
Mercato Centrale BGC
December 6-8
The Christmas Warehouse Sale at SMX
10 am - 9 pm
SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex
December 7
Artesania Arts & Crafts Fair
4 pm - 12 mn
Mercato Centrale BGC
December 7-8
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
Zonta Club of Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar
10 am - 8 pm
Cuenca Covered Court, Ayala Alabang Village
Santa's Christmas Bazaar
9 am - 7 pm
La Vista Clubhouse & Basketball Court, QC
Grand Bazaar at the Elements Centris
11 am - 9 pm
Eton Centris Edsa cor Quezon Ave., QC
Holiday Rush Sale
9 am - 10 pm
Megatrade Hall C, SM Megamall
Port 88 Bazaar
10 am - 10 pm
Megatent Events Venue, Libis, QC
December 8
Mommy Mundo Pre-Christmas Bazaar
10 am - 8 pm
Rockwell Tent, Rockwell, Makati
December 14-15
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
Grand Bazaar at the Elements Centris
11 am - 9 pm
Eton Centris Edsa cor Quezon Ave., QC
December 19-22
Noel Christmas Bazaar Swings South
1 pm - 11 pm
Filinvest Tent, Alabang
December 20
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
December 20-22
The Christmas Rush Bazaar
10 am - 9 pm
SM Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall
December 21-22
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
Greenmeadows Xmas Rush Bazaar
10 am - 7 pm
Greenmeadows Clubhouse
December 23
Shop@BGC
10 am - 7 pm
NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
December 23-25
Bazaar District at Christmas Avenue
10 am - 10 pm
Filinvest Tent, Alabang
November 23-December 23
Grand Christmas Bazaar
12 pm - 9:30 pm
Big Tent, Don Antonio, Commonwealth, QC
November 23-December 1
Noel Discovery Bazaar
World Trade Center
11 am - 9 pm
November 23-February 2, 2014
Shopalooza Bazaar at Marikina Riverbanks Center
3 pm - 12 mn
Marikina Riverbanks Center, Marikina
December 6-22
13th World Bazaar Festival
10 am - 12 mn
World Trade Center
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