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Things to do this weekend

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9 things to do in Manila this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Manila, Metro Manila

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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Planning your weekend in Manila? Start here. We pulled every event from Friday to Sunday — all 9 of them — argued about them like we always do, and landed on the five below.

What caught our eye: Business & Professional leads the weekend with 3 events, and 5 of the weekend's events are free.

If your budget's tight this month: 5 of the weekend's events are free. Weekends don't have to be expensive to be good.

Good to know this weekend

Our top picks

Friday · Community & Culture

Asian-Friendly International Social Meetup in Manila Lounge Asia

Friday, October 02, 2026
Opal Bar

Community & Culture fans, Friday is your night: Opal Bar is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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Saturday · Business & Professional

Consultative Selling Skills

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Mpower Learning Manila

This made our list because Saturday needed a Business & Professional anchor, and Mpower Learning Manila delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

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Sunday · Dance

Dalaw at Sayaw

Sunday, October 04, 2026
Rajah Sulayman Theatre at Fort Santiago

This made our list because Sunday needed a Dance anchor, and Rajah Sulayman Theatre at Fort Santiago delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

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Friday · Music

FOREIGNER & FLASHBACK FRIDAYS

Friday, October 02, 2026
RYC Wellness

This made our list because Friday needed a Music anchor, and RYC Wellness delivers. It's free. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

Tickets from CAD 0.

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Saturday · Health & Wellness

Meditation for the beginners

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Makati Meditation

If Health & Wellness is your thing, Saturday has your name on it. Makati Meditation hosts this one, It's free. a solid Saturday plan.

Tickets from CAD 0.

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The full lineup

Every event on in Manila this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 3 events

Saturday — 4 events

Sunday — 2 events

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