Here are the Must-Not-Miss Holiday Destinations for 2024!

It’s that time of the year again! Yuletide is fast approaching, and Filipino families are sure excited for the festive season. To drumroll the festivities, destinations across the city and adjacent capitals stun visitors with visual spectacles, life-size statues, and lots of sparkles and shines. Holiday installations and famous Christmas figures like Santa light up malls, parks, and accommodations. Public museums do not disappoint as well, mounting wonderful lights and lantern displays. There is definitely no running out of new sights and sounds to explore—be it in the bustling Metro Manila terrain or in a quaint and quiet town.

Ring in the holidays with our roundup of Christmas destinations to check out!

It’s never a bad idea to brave the night and cold weather in the city of Baguio, especially if something enchanting is in store. Alas, Baguio Country Club in Camp John Hay has an annual tradition of mounting a themed Christmas village, and it’s a complete package! Packed with food and non-food booths, a spectacular snowfall, and musical showcases, this sight is made for all ages.

Photo courtesy of Baguio Country Club Facebook Page

Runs from October 1, 2024 to January 5, 2025 | Click here for more details.

Get in the holiday game and swing by Bonifacio High Street’s High Street Holiday in Taguig for a series of countdown-to-Christmas affairs including all-Saturday fireworks shows, pet huddles, and parades. Embark on simbang gabi, Santa encounters, productions, and live performances at various Bonifacio Global City venues—BHS Activity Center, BHS Amphitheatre, and BGC Arts Center.

Photo courtesy of Bonifacio High Street Facebook Page

Runs from November 7 to December 31, 2024 | Click here for more details.

If you are looking for a Christmas landmark with equal servings of fabulous and fun, witness the whimsical snowfall o’clock, sculptures, and gingerbread houses at The Gingerbread House PH in Cavite. It’s the picture-perfect holiday getaway for your entire squad, where you can catch the best views and a bunch of activities and attractions particularly ball pits, a wishing well, and indoor and outdoor installations!

Photo courtesy of The Gingerbread House PH Facebook Page

Always open (Check out their Facebook page for their holiday schedule) | Click here for more details.

There is no need to travel abroad as Okada Manila’s Enchanting Christmas Village in Pasay transports you into a thrilling winter wonderland experience. With treats and eats like light shows, seasonal delights, and interactive displays, this limited-time adventure will let any age enjoy exciting activities such as bazaar shopping, a classic Santa Claus meet-and-greet, and more!

Photo courtesy of Okada Manila Facebook Page

Runs from November 15, 2024 to January 5, 2025 | Click here for more details.

Get ready for a gleeful evening of enchantment, character parades, and cosplays at The Orchid Gardens Resort Complex’s “Nights of Lights: Frozen Dreamland” in Pampanga. The recently opened attraction offers a range of family-friendly escapades, and you can engage with your well-loved “Frozen” characters like Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. Watch them perform and thrill your senses with the live symphony of lights, too!