Ready for a spooky weekend? Check out these Halloween activities in Manila

Before families visit their departed loved ones this Undas weekend, people across Metro Manila are gearing up for Halloween celebrations through various activities and events.

The spooky season is far from over for those making last-minute plans. Skip the usual trick-or-treat rounds and costume party nights and discover new ways to celebrate this year’s festivities through mystery-solving challenges, escape games, horror attractions and historical ghost tours.

For those still looking to make most of the Halloween season, here are some events to check out.

When: Oct. 31, 2 p.m. (Assembly: 1:30 p.m.)

Where: New Manila and Cubao, Quezon City

Fee: P1,200

A heritage walking tour invites participants to explore century-old mansions, religious landmarks and streets filled with eerie folklore. Spanning at least 5 kilometers, the route will take participants along the well-known Balete Drive, where they can learn about the stories that have haunted passersby for decades. More details here.

When: Oct. 30 (Ermita) and 31 (Manila-Pasay), and Nov. 1 (Paco Park), 14 and 15 (Intramuros)

Where: Manila and Pasay City

Fee: P800 to P1,500

WanderManila brings back its series of Halloween-themed heritage tours, revisiting the dark histories and eerie stories behind several spots in Manila and Pasay City. The lineup consists of four tours:

• “One Night in Ermita” explores the district’s turbulent period in history.

• “One Night: Manila + Pasay,” which will be the “creepiest and most ambitious” tour the travel company has yet to offer

• “In Memoriam: Paco Park” involves a candle-lighting activity honoring the departed.

• “One Night in Intramuros” uncovers the terrifying, violent events that shaped the city and cemented its place in national history.

When: Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Intramuros, Manila

Fee: P899 to P999

Mystery Manila, in partnership with Bambike and the district administration, organized its annual dark mystery event in the historic walls of Intramuros for the fifth consecutive year. Participants can take on an outdoor escape adventure at Fort Santiago, either on foot or by biking, as they uncover eerie stories and dark secrets. More details here.

When: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 4 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Where: Magallanes Drive (in front of the Bureau of Immigration), Intramuros, Manila

Fee: P550 to P1,100

This two-night street party invites you to enjoy the food and shopping bazaar, alongside various competitions such as Battle of the Bands, DJ and costume contests. Filipino bands and other performers will also take the stage to culminate both nights.

The event will also have a 5-kilometer zombie-themed fun run titled “Run For Your Life,” where the participants can test their zombie apocalypse survival skills. The fun run will take place on Nov. 1 from 3:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. More details here.

When: Nov. 6 and 13, 5 p.m.

Where: University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman

Fee: Free for UP alumni (limited slots only)

Finding a spooky yet historical experience? Join a free guided night tour where participants will learn urban legends and ghost stories tied to the campus’ historical landmarks. Led by WanderManila’s Benjamin Canapi, the tour invites participants to explore the stories embedded in the university’s history from the Martial Law era and eerie narratives associated with its dormitories. More details here.