Araneta City is honoring Filipino grandparents this Grandparents Day with a lineup of family-friendly activities, wellness initiatives, and special offers under the theme “Forever Young at Heart.” The celebration pays tribute to the love, wisdom, and lasting influence of lolo and lola while giving families opportunities to create meaningful memories together.
As part of the celebration, grandparents can enjoy free medical check-ups during Young at Heart, Strong at Health, presented in partnership with the PhilHealth YAKAP Program at the Gateway Mall 1 Activity Area on September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The initiative provides elders with access to essential healthcare services and medical attention.
Families can also discover cherished Filipino flavors at Ang Secret Ingredient ni Lolo at Lola: The Kusina Showdown at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2 on September 13. Presented by Mama Sita’s, the whole-day culinary competition will showcase talented cooks preparing heritage dishes and sharing treasured family recipes, with treats and giveaways available for guests.
Music-loving families can enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia at Himig ng Nakaraan, Tinig ng Kinabukasan, presented with the Center for Pop Music Philippines at the Ali Mall Activity Area on September 13 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grandparents and grandchildren will take the stage to serenade audiences with timeless songs that celebrate family bonds and the music shared across generations.
Chess enthusiasts can witness an exciting battle at The Grandmaster Simul: The Ultimate Chess Competition at the Farmers Plaza Activity Area on September 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. International Masters Chito Garma and Angelo Young, together with US National Master Marlon Bernardino, will take on 10 challengers simultaneously, while an open chess tournament will also be held throughout the day.
Families can turn their memories into art through Drawn from the Heart, a photo wall activity available at all event areas on September 13. Participants can sketch their lolo or lola from memory on the Drawn from the Heart canvas, take a photo of their artwork, and share it on social media with a personal caption for a chance to win in Araneta City’s digital promo.
Those looking for an active family experience can join PAW-manang Handog kay Lolo’t Lola: aRUNeta 2nd Anniversary Run at the Araneta Coliseum Green Gate on September 13 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Grandparents, children, and pets are encouraged to come in retro-inspired outfits for a costume selection, followed by a fun run and exercise and stretching sessions led by professional fitness instructors.
Families can also enjoy special treats through the Forever Young, Forever Fun Pass. Shoppers who present a single-receipt purchase worth at least P3,000 from any Araneta City establishment can claim rewards from participating stores, including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, and World Kitchens at Gateway 2, or a movie pass from Gateway Cineplex 18. The first 50 shoppers to redeem the pass will also receive a complimentary bouquet of flowers for their lolo or lola.
The Grandparents Day celebration continues with more dining, shopping, and staycation offers across Araneta City. The Lunch Festival offers complete lunch sets starting at P399 at participating restaurants, while fans of Thrilla in Manila can enjoy up to 20% off select merchandise from September 13 to 25. Families planning a staycation can also take advantage of month-long room offers at Novotel Manila Araneta City and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, including 50% off breakfast buffets at Food Exchange Manila and strEATs, along with additional promotions from Pizza Hut’s Mix n Munch, Taco Bell’s Bell Savers, and Dairy Queen’s Sorbetes Fiesta.
This Grandparents Day, Araneta City invites families to celebrate lolo and lola through good food, music, wellness, creativity, and shared experiences, creating new memories that can be cherished for years to come.
