Pop Up Town: The ultimate leisure destination this holiday season

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by Emily Tan

The most wonderful time of the year is coming up! As the season of giving draws near, so does the time to fill up your shopping lists with names and gift ideas. The struggle to find different gifts for people at the same store or place can be so real, but now you don’t have to worry! Circuit Makati and Arca South is bringing you Pop Up Town – the biggest and hippest Christmas bazaar happening at two of Ayala Land’s sustainable estates.

Set to happen on November 17-19, 2017 at Circuit Makati and December 2-3, 2017 at Arca South in Taguig, Pop Up Town will feature fashion, food and art, with over 200 curated shops, dining options and tons of activities for the whole family.

So, if you’re wondering what’s so special about this Pop Up Town, Loop Me Philippines is going to give you a heads up on what to expect! With a wide range of shopping options to choose from Pop up Town will feature four different zones – Pop Up Shop, Pop Up Market, Pop Up Gallery, and Pop Up Lokal.

At Pop Up Shop there will be a variety of goods and pre-loved items from various stores and local celebrities. Stores such as Mommy Mundo, Folded and Hung, and more will be having big discounts! Unique and pre-loved items from your favorite local celebrities will also be featured under the start avenue section at Pop up Shop.

Shop at your favorite celebrities’ booth to get good deals on their pre-loved items that have walked red carpets and travelled with them.

While shopping, if you ever get hungry you can move on to the next section, Pop Up Market where you will be able to taste good food to fill your bellies up! Lovers of the arts will also be able to enjoy their time with Pop Up Gallery where you can appreciate and own pieces of art from different organizations and vendors to support local artists!

Expect local and international food that you can get at Pop Up Town like this takoyaki from Takoichi.

Siklo and Para sa Sinig will be there at Pop Up Town to feature local art and talent.

Speaking of supporting local artist, Pop Up Lokal will be featuring locally sourced and locally made products to promote the culture and heritage of the Philippines! So why not go local this holiday season and support local products as you make them gifts for your loved ones.

You can get local goods like Papelikhaan that sell bags and other products made from recyclable newspaper.

Besides these four zones, there will also be Pop Up Shows that will feature live acoustic and band performances and an outdoor movie screening, featuring family-themed movies for you to enjoy. If you’re into outdoor activities and want to do a fun physical activity then you can head over to Pop Up Arena where you can go through wacky inflatable obstacles, fun for young people and people young at heart!

Here’s another treat! If you’re a Mastercard holder, surprises await you as you get free entrance, have a chance to win prizes during the bazaar, and experience different perks when you shop with you card. Shop cashless this season with your Mastercard!

If you’re wondering about how to get to Pop Up Town on both dates here’s some good news for you! Circuit Makati and Arca south partnered with Grab so you can get a discount while you are heading to and from the venue. They will also have free shuttle rides in selected areas across the metro and free parking. So don’t worry about how to get there, just get some family or friends and save the date!