The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to clear our schedules for an exciting month full of festive celebrations and events that are best spent with our friends and family. Instead of staying in bed and sleeping through your Christmas break, it won’t hurt to dress up and show up for your loved ones in every way you can.
We all want to make the most out of our Christmas celebrations every year. For some families, this means travelling to their dream destination after months of planning and saving. Meanwhile, others look forward to observing Filipino holiday traditions, such as Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena.
Photo: Sticker Con MNL, The Collective Market/Instagram
For the rest of us who seek a change of scenery, Christmas is a chance to put ourselves out there, meet new people, and reconnect with the interests we set aside for work and everyday responsibilities.
This December, these pop-ups and art markets across Metro Manila are here to help us foster a sense of community and share the joy of Christmas. Get ready to make new friends, explore new outlets for your passions, and support Filipino creatives through fun activities and workshops you can try throughout the month.
Kung Anik-anik: Gacha Universe
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If you love gashapon machines and blind box figurines, you wouldn’t want to miss out on Kung Anik-anik: Gacha Universe. Treat yourself to rare merchandise, exclusive collectibles, adorable trinkets, and handmade accessories at this one-day convention that will heal your inner child and add a personal touch to your belongings.
Kung Anik-anik: Gacha Universe will be held at SM Southmall in Las Piñas, on December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Entrance costs ₱100.
Magics & Mystics by Patron of the Arts
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Our Christmas celebrations are about to get even more colorful at Magics & Mystics, a day-long showcase by Patron of the Arts that spotlights the country’s emerging multimedia artists, community leaders, and advocates.
Join these talented Filipino creatives on December 7, 2025, at Centris Elements in Quezon City. For only ₱100, you can also discover a wide range of prints, stickers, merchandise, and illustrations that involve your favorite fandoms and fictional characters.
Sticky Holiday Expo x World Bazaar Festival
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Get ready for not one, not two, but ten days of holiday shopping at the Sticky Holiday Expo and World Bazaar Festival. This convention for local artists and exhibitors offers thoughtful and useful gifts for your creative friends and loved ones.
Drop by the World Trade Center from December 12 to 21, 2025, to take part in one of the longest-running and most anticipated Christmas shopping events in the country. The expo and bazaar will be open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
StickerCon Avenue
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Independent artists, crafters, and collectors are getting early Christmas presents this year at StickerCon Avenue, where Filipinos gather to support their favorite illustrators and visual storytellers.
On December 13 and 14, 2025, local arts and crafts will light up the streets of Bonifacio Global City. You can attend this creative market for free from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days.
The Soirée Christmas Shopping Fair
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The Soirée Christmas Shopping Fair by Retail Lab is here to give us the best finds in fashion and lifestyle. Join various merchants and local labels on December 13 and 14, 2025, at The Fifth at Rockwell, for an eventful weekend of sales and shopping sprees.
From December 19 to 21, 2025, Retail Lab will host Handpicked By Soirée, its second Christmas pop-up, at the School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) Design Institute.
The Collective Market’s Holiday Pop-up
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The Collective Market is gearing up for a day full of holiday festivities on December 19, 2025, at The Corner House in San Juan City.
From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, attendees can enjoy a variety of exciting activities and satisfy their sweet cravings with the market’s merchants. These include Ti Amo Tiramisu, Les Chocolats de Raphaela, Puffft Doughnuts, and more.
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Are you dropping by any of these pop-ups and art markets this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
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