So, it’s a weekend, and you’ve got no plans. If you don’t want to rot away at home, especially on Valentine’s weekend, this is your time to invite your besties and have a little Galentine’s date. We’ve got you covered with exciting markets and festivals – make sure your budget is ready!

South Trading Post Flea Southies to Sweethearts Flea Market

When: February 15 and 16, 2025, 11 AM to 9 PM
Where: G Studios Alabang

If you have upcoming concerts or music festivals, South Trading Post’s flea market is the perfect event for finding one-of-a-kind pieces for your outfit. There will be a variety of vintage brands, such as Cold Thrift, Nomads Hunt, and Wayback Vintage. You can also shop for accessories and trinkets for your purses. Don’t want to shop till you drop? Try their activities instead; there will be a photo booth, tattoo artist, and tarot reading.

Only Pans Taqueria, Katsu Kid, and Locally PH, among others, will also be there to give you good grub options in case you get peckish.

Entrance: FREE

South Trading Post Trinket Market

When: February 14 to 16, 2025, 10 AM to 6 PM
Where: Ayala Malls Manila Bay

From hard-to-find collectible toys to beaded accessories, South Trading Post’s Trinket Market is a treasure trove for the anik-anik girlies. Don’t forget to swipe through the participating merchants; you might find the brands you’ve been looking forward to supporting. The event’s happening at Ayala Malls Manila Bay too, where the viral and newly-opened a:museum, the country’s largest interactive museum, is located. Hit two birds with one stone!

Entrance: FREE

StickerCon Pop-Up: Ayala Malls Vermosa

When: February 15 and 16, 2025, 10 AM to 9 AM
Where: Activity Center, Building D, Ayala Malls Vermosa

Southies, we’ve got you covered. A weekend market is coming to Cavite, and you wouldn’t want to miss it. Sticker Con MNL is gathering over 150 artists and merchants at this event, so make sure you’re ready for the shopping budol. Shop for adorable gifts not only for yourself but also for your partner, besties, and family members.

Entrance: FREE

Galentine’s with barenbliss

When: February 14, 2025
Where: SM Makati

This is your sign to celebrate Galentine’s at barenbliss’s pop-up in SM Makati and enjoy the following perks:

• Free product engraving with any lip product purchase
• Free Kiwi Lip and Cheek Tint with a minimum purchase of PHP600
• Get a Kiwi Lip and Cheek Tint and BNB Fuzzy Bag with a minimum purchase of PHP1,500

BNB has also launched its podcast, Blissfriends on Air: The BNB Podcast, where the hosts talk about girlhood, beauty, and everything barenbliss.

Entrance: FREE

The Solana Market: Honeymoon Avenue

When: February 14 and 15, 11 AM to 8 PM
Where: 47 East, Esteban Abada, Katipunan

Northies, we have an exciting V-day market for you, too. Whether you’re going solo or with a date, you’ll end up staying here for hours with all the booths to explore. Support local fashion brands, get trendy accessories, take photobooth pics, and indulge in food and beverages. There will be a live jazz band on Valentine’s, too.

Entrance: FREE

Art Fair Philippines 2025

When: February 21 to 23, 2025, from 10 AM to 9 PM
Where: Ayala Triangle, Makati City

You know that it’s time for the annual Art Fair Philippines when February rolls around. The much-awaited fair makes a bold move this year, shifting from The Link carpark to the iconic Ayala Triangle.  If you will participate in Ayala’s car-free Sundays, you might want to drop by after too. Fitness and arts – why not?

Entrance: Tickets start at PHP750 for a Day Pass

Philippine Book Festival

When: March 13 to 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM
Where: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall

If you missed last year’s first Philippine Book Festival, here’s your chance to champion Filipino authors, artists, and publishers. From fiction novels and comics to educational books, you’ll find them all at this exciting book fest. Kids are welcome here, too – they have an entire section for them. Don’t forget to check the event schedules, as you can also meet your favorite authors and participate in their workshops.

Entrance: FREE

Kung Anik-Anik

When: May 3, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM
Where: Bayanihan Center, Pasig City

In case you don’t have the time this Valentine’s weekend to go to any markets, Kung Anik-Anik will allow you to save up more since it’s going to be in May. This event will be in its second year now, so it’s more exciting!

Entrance: FREE

BONUS

Plannercon: Dear Summer

When: May 31, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM
Where: Bayanihan Center, Pasic City

Who said you can’t start planning in the middle of the year? Sticker Con MNL’s PlannerCon will bring artists who will help you decorate and make your planners and journals cuter and more organized. This is the perfect chance to stock more stickers, postcards, washi tapes, and more.

Entrance: FREE

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