Araneta City is marking Mother’s Day with a weeklong lineup of activities that puts the spotlight on mothers, from community markets to wellness experiences and family-oriented events.

From 7 May to 10 May, the “City of Firsts” will host on-ground activations across its malls, offering visitors different ways to celebrate and spend time with the women at the center of their families.

“Mothers hold together not just families, but entire communities,” said Marjorie Go, vice president for marketing of Araneta City. “We want to have a citywide celebration that will allow families to bond in ways that are meaningful to them, whether that’s through shared experiences, simple moments or supporting local communities.”

The celebration opens with the Well Mama Expo at Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2, featuring products and services focused on mothers’ health and well-being. The event brings together wellness brands offering food, self-care products and services promoting a balanced lifestyle. Raffle prizes and freebies await participants.

From 8 May to 10 May, diners at World Kitchens in Gateway Mall 2 may join a raffle with a minimum spend of P5,000 for a chance to win dining vouchers and a staycation at Novotel Manila Araneta City.

Araneta City will also host a Mother’s Day Market at the General MacArthur Avenue activity area of Ali Mall in partnership with POP QC. The market will feature products from Quezon City-based solo parents, persons with disabilities, persons deprived of liberty and small business owners, highlighting grassroots entrepreneurship.

At Gateway Mall 1, the “For Tiny Hands and Mommy Expo” will offer pampering sessions, including quick makeovers from professional makeup artists.

On 10 May, the aRUNeta Run Club will hold a Mother’s Day fun run around Araneta City, followed by a Zumba session at the Green Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Participating mothers will receive items from partner brands.

Also on 10 May, “Kitchen Queens” at Farmers Plaza will feature a cooking show and forum in partnership with Mama Sita’s, showcasing recipes and techniques through live demonstrations.

At Ali Mall, “Mommies on the Move” will invite mothers and their babies to join a Hawaiian-themed costume activity, with prizes for standout participants.

“At the City of Firsts, we look at Mother’s Day as more than just a seasonal event,” Go added. “It’s an opportunity to create spaces where mothers feel seen and appreciated, and where families and communities are brought together.”