With November in full swing, the Christmas rush has officially begun. Gift lists are being made and shopping budgets set aside.

November might sound a bit too early to shop for some, but it’s the perfect time to deal with Christmas shopping. It gives you time to make a comprehensive list and search for good deals. Plus, shopping late makes you more prone to impulse spending, making you spend more than you need to.

You can jumpstart your Christmas shopping at Pop Up Town, the hippest bazaar happening at Circuit Makati on November 17 to 19, and Arca South on December 2 to 3. With over 200 shopping and dining choices, you can take your time looking for great deals for family and friends. Arca South is conveniently located near SLEX.

And if you don’t feel like driving, there is a free shuttle service you can avail from Trinoma to Arca South.

What’s in store at Pop Up Town?

Pop Up Town has something for everyone. While you’re trying to get your shopping list done, the whole family can keep entertained with gastronomic adventures, art displays, and unforgettable family fun.

Pop Up Town is divided into four zones:

• Pop Up Shop is where the shopping magic happens! Find rows and rows of goods from Karel Edwards, Passion Fly, UP JMA, Mommy Mundo, and discounts from Folded and Hung. Meanwhile, the Star Avenue section will have pre-loved items from Janice De Belen, Kaila Estrada, Gretchen Fulido, Nikki Valdez, and more!
• Pop Up Market with Mercato is the place to fuel up on delicious food for a long day of fun and excitement.
• Pop Up Gallery features works curated by Para Sa Sining.
• Pop Up Lokal is the place to find home-grown, locally-sourced, and made-with-love products from different Philippine provinces.

Kids and kids-at-heart can let loose at a giant inflatable playground called the Wacky Obstacle Run. You can expect laughter and loads of energetic fun as they bounce and play to their hearts’ content.

Plus, Pop Up Town has a jam-packed scheduled designed to keep every member of the family busy!

Plan ahead, relax early

Most moms will agree that it’s only when the last gift is wrapped that you feel Christmas has officially begun. Get all that Christmas stress out of the way so you can have time to focus on what’s really important this season—time with friends, family, and God.

Mark your calendars for Pop Up Town on November 17 to 19 and December 2 to 3 for hassle-free shopping and limitless entertainment this Yuletide season.