Halloween-Themed Event: Patron of the Arts 2024 at Elements at Centris, Quezon City

The celebration of my 43rd birthday was a rather stark contrast to last year's celebration. 

My family and I went to the Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig last year. The venue was modeled after the gondola-populated Italian city. 

This year, my sister and I revived our love for stickers and other paper-based merchandise by attending Patron of the Arts, a fall and Halloween-themed event at The Elements at Eton Centris, Quezon City.

Patron of the Arts: A Fun Halloween-Themed Event 

Held on October 5 and 6, Patron of the Arts 2024 is an art-centric event. 

Children, teens, and adults alike were asked to come in their most creative costumes. 

A few teen girls and young ladies came dressed like dolls and fairies, or went in full anime-inspired attire. 

Others donned familiar costumes from movies, cartoons, pop culture, and video games, and some kids toted plastic pumpkin containers.

Patron of the Arts: A Vibrant, Thriving Community of Local Artists, Designers, Illustrators, and Makers 

Vendors that have set up booths and kiosks at the Halloween-themed event were comprised of independent, local artists, designers, illustrators, and makers. 

The crowd was treated to a delightful array of paper-based products like stickers, art prints, and greeting cards, and accessories like keychains, button pins, earrings, and bracelets. 

A few other vendors specialize on tote bags, plush toys, wax candles, crocheted items like cats, candy corn, pumpkins, and ghosts, while some sold ceramics. 

Photo courtesy of
PotA Facebook page

While some might not appreciate Halloween-themed merchandise, there was no need to worry because a lot of vendors sold chibi-style and kawaii-style products, and those with autumn themes.

Patron of the Arts attracts a highly niched crowd, since merchandise are original. 

Some of the products may be deemed as high-end and pricey. But discounted rates can be enjoyed if one buys stickers and button pins in bulk.

Patron of the Arts: How it Works

Upon paying the highly affordable Php100 entrance fee, guests who came in costume are immediately welcomed with a ticket, a free sheet of stickers, and candies. 

The enclosed space was turned into a pet-friendly venue, so guests are free to bring their cats and dogs along.

Free stickers sheets;
each guest can
choose one. Photo
courtesy of PotA
Facebook account

A playlist of pop songs provided background music, but it wasn't too loud to the point that you can't strike up a conversation with the vendors or your companions. 

Some of the fun highlights of the event is completing a candy trail, which is a series of tasks one must do to be entitled to a free tote bag and additional stickers. 

Other highlights were pumpkin carving, a skull and pumpkin painting competition, and games.

One of the advantages of Patron of the Arts is the venue being in close proximity with different kinds of fast food chains, restaurants, and coffee shops. Guests can choose their meals according to their preferences or budget. 

The Elements at Eton Centris is also accessible to public transport. One can take a cab or book a Grab.