This weekend showcase your dancing skills with Navratri around the corner . We have a list where you and your kids can enjoy the festival. And if you yet aren’t in the mood for that then why not try something else. Maybe visit the museum, try a new cuisine of just lounge around at home with your favourite book. While we have lots of activities listed city wise below here are a few favourites that you will love anyways. Make sure you are following us all through the weekend on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to stay connected and share
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Take a Boat Ride to the Gateway.
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Mumbai
Sparkles & Beats 2014 Navratri Celebration
Kids Club presents Sparkles & Beats – a family Navratri evening aimed at giving young children a traditional, music and dance experience.
With live traditional music and live performances the Navratri festival comes to Kids Club in a unique, child-friendly manner. Families, with at least one child below 10 years, are welcome to come pick up a pair of dandiyas and teach their little ones to play and dance the garba.
So hurry and register fast!
Date: 27th September
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Fees: Rs 450/-
Address: Kids Club, Kamla Global Academies, 11th Road, Khar West Near Madhu Park 400052
Contact: 02233488462
Email: kidsclub.mumbai@gmail.com
Facebook: Sparkles&Beats
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Rangeela Raas Garba With Falguni Pathak
The Dandiya Queen is back in town and all roads will lead to GSC for the Rangeela Raas Garba known as the world’s biggest Navratri celebrations. Of course you can expect Falguni Pathak to be singing Maine Payal Hai Chhankai and many more favourite oldies along with her more recent compositions.
The show is being organised by event management experts Wizcarft and promises to be everything you ever imagine a dandiya night should be. To be a part of one of Mumbai’s biggest dance parties book your tickets online. If you are going for all nights you could even consider a season ticket.
Age: 5+
Date: 25th September – 3rd October
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: Goregaon Sports Club, Link Road, Chincholi Bunder, Goregaon West 400062
Contact: 2240387000
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Bliss Kid’s Carnival
Bliss Store is back with the Bliss Kid’s Carnival showcasing kiddie products which include clothes, accessories, innovative learning games and more all week long at the store. Some of the participants inlcude Eight Thousand Miles : Garments and Kid’s Bedding, KEC Green Games : Innovative Learning Games, Sabudana : Kid’s Tees with an Indian Twist, Koonik : Organic Clothing and Toys, Bloom Box : Hair Accessories
Event Date: 19th September 2014 to 27th September 2014
Timings: 11:30 AM -7:30 PM
Address: Bliss Stores, 180 Aram Nagar Part 1, Fisheries University Near 7 Bungalows Garden, Versova, Andheri ( W). Mumbai-61
Contact No: 0222633111
Facebook: BlissCarnival
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The Fun Science Club brings to you Valmiki’s Epic Story of Ramayana.
As always Fun Science Club will host an interactive workshop that’s topical and holds relevance to what’s current. Start registering for this event! A great experience for kids to learn about Indian Mythology.
Date: 12th Oct Sunday
Ages: 3 to 10 Years
Timings: 5- 10 years 10 PM to 1 PM
3-4 ½ years 5PM to 7:30 PM
Address: 5/4 Tehmi Terrace, B Wing, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar TT
Contact: +91 9819580259
Email: shonalirathi@yahoo.com
Facebook: FunScienceClub
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Diwali at Smaash
Directed by Vishaal Asrani and Jiji Subi comes yet another musical for kids, THE STORY OF DIWALI. This story is about a bunch of kids who on the eve of Diwali decide to do something noble with the money that were meant to buy crackers with. With no idea about what to do on Diwali night, they meet Hanuman who decides to tell them The Story of Diwali where a play unfolds within the play. Through the Ramayana, the children finally understand that the true essence of Diwali is not just firing crackers but doing a good deed and spreading joy and happiness.
Age: 2+
Date: 21st September – 12th October 2014
Time: 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Address: City Studio, Gate 4, Oasis Complex, Lower Parel Next to Kamala Mills Compound Globe Mill Road 400013
Contact No: 9619998180
Email: vishaal13@hotmail.com
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Diwali at YB Chawan
Directed by Vishaal Asrani and Jiji Subi comes yet another musical for kids, THE STORY OF DIWALI. This story is about a bunch of kids who on the eve of Diwali decide to do something noble with the money that were meant to buy crackers with.
With no idea about what to do on Diwali night, they meet Hanuman who decides to tell them The Story of Diwali where a play unfolds within the play. Through the Ramayana, the children finally understand that the true essence of Diwali is not just firing crackers but doing a good deed and spreading joy and happiness.
Age: 2+
Date: 20th September – 11th October
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address: Jagannath Bhosle Road, Nariman Point 40002
Contact No: 9619998180
Email: vishaal13@hotmail.com
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Magic Bus Footsteps4good
Join Kidsstoppress in supporting Magic Bus, the largest mentoring organization working with youth and children on the 2nd of October. Footsetps4good is a walking/running event on the 2nd of October where you can participate with your kids and family all for a good cause. To participate in the event, make a minimum donation of INR 1000 to this campaign.
With your donation, you can participate in one of the three race categories of your choice:
1km barefoot walk
5km walk
10km run
The event will take place on 2nd October 2014 at Bandra Kurla Complex.
Runners will start at 6:30 am
Walkers will start at 6:45 am
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start
Prize distribution will start at 8.15am
If you have not yet registered for the event via the Footsteps4good website, do not worry! After pledging the minimum INR 1000 donation here, you can leave the registration process to Magic Bus. You will receive an email from Magic Bus once the registration is completed.
Date: 2nd October 2014
Timing: 6:30 AM
Address: BAndra Kurla Complex
Email: edmund@magicbusindia.org
Contact No: +91 7259141811.
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Book Launch: ” Toto The Auto”
Fun sessions with stories,music and dance conducted by the author. Registration fee includes the fun, interactive author session with stories, music and dance, 2 Toto storybooks and a jigsaw puzzle!
Age: 3-6 years
Date: 28th September 2014
Time: 11:30 AM
Fees: Rs 240/-
Address: Crossword, Kemps Corner, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Contact: Crossword 66272100
Sonali +91 9833815466
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Global Poetry Festival
100 Thousand Poets for Change’ is a global poetry festival for children. Now in its fourth year, children from Mumbai too can participate at this global event that has over 700 poetry readings across the world on the same day. The Writer’s Bug invites children to send in their poems on the theme India and Her Future Place in World Integration.
The selected poem will be recited by the child at the festival on Sunday that promises music, poetry and a skit. While the main event conducted by Mrs Rati Wadia (former Principal of Queen Mary School) happens only on the 28th, there will also be a build up to the event starting on the 25th featuring music performances and readings every evening
Ages: 10+
Event Date: 28th September 2014
Address: Kitab Khana, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort
Timings: 10:00 am to 6 pm
Email: info@thewritersbug.com
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Bizzi Bees
Here is a great workshop for those curious minds. Bizzi Bees is now taking registrations for our next workshop “Learn about Palindromes”
A Palindrome is a word spelt the same forward and backward. We’ll teach kids this new concept explaining how easy it becomes to spell these words. They’ll also be creating a chart of their own palindrome words.
Age Group: 5 to 7 years
Date : Sept 27th
Time: 11:15 AM to 12:15 AM
Fees: Members: Rs. FREE
Non-Members: Rs. 400
Address: Rajat Apts, Mount Pleasant rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400006
Contact: 022 2362 2502
Website: BizziBees
Facebook: Bizzibees
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Delhi
Kidology’s latest Festive Collection Fab Connection
Shop the latest fashion for kids at Kidology’s Fab Connection. Festive & Designer wear by Kidology, Blue Berry , My Little Bubble and more. Thats not all you can also buy Quilts & Sleepwear Jelly Bean by Panache, Baby essentials and giftables by Abracadabra, Educational toys and books by Melissa & Doug and Spell n bound.
Age: 0-12 years
Date: 26th & 27th September 2014
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: Fab connection, C-66 Anand Niketan
Contact No: Riddhi Bhalla 9811108320
Mandira Lamba 9810635333
Facebook: Kidology
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Darwesh Dushamukha In Delhi 6
Darwesh presents a Performative Walk Celebrating Ravana and festivities in Old Delhi. This walk will take to some of the lanes in Old Delhi where we will be exploring the age old yet withering cultures and traditions associated with the festive season. You will also get to hear about the lesser know narratives of Ramayana, especially those written from the point of view of Ravana.
The walk will conclude with a theatrical performance comprising of a conversation between Ravana and Sita inside an old Haveli.
Age Group: 10+
Event Date: 28-Sep-2014
Timings: 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fees: 1450 person
3 or more: 1350 person
Special Festive Discount of 250 for those who have attended our previous walk/s
Darwesh Customers: 1200 / person
Address: Chowri Bazaar Metro Station
Contact No: 9868868757
Email: contact@darwesh.in
Facebook: Darwesh
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Young Chef Academy Fancy Cupcake Workshop
Young Chefs Academy is is the tastiest place to be in Delhi for cooking camps, classes, birthday parties and extra-special cooking events.Young Chefs Academy brings to you Fancy Cupcake Workshop!Learn to make Sunflower and Fish Cupcakes.
Age: 5+
Date: 27th September 2014
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Address: 37, Link Road, Lajpat Nagar III, New Delhi
Contact No: 01133628544
Email: marketing@learningplace.co.in
Website: LearningPlace
Facebook: LearningPlace
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Ramayana By Kathashala at Zorba The Buddha
Watch and participate in the Great Indian Epic! Kathasala invites you to Ramayana! A musical dramatization with audience participation by Simi Srivastava!
Age: 3+
Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fees: Rs 750/-
Address: 7, Tropical Drive, M G Road, New Delhi
Contact No: 09015106773
Email: simi.srivastava@gmail.com
Facebook: Kathashala
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Dussehra Special Story – The Legend Of Ram
This weekend we revisit mythology with a telling of the Ramayana. Complete with dramatisation, 3-D handmade puppets and a hint of music, let this be the perfect medium to introduce Ramayana to your children. During the session, we also read a book and re-look at the story once again. We also learn to make a hand puppet.
Age: 2.50 to 10
Date: 27th September 2014
Last Date of Registration: 26th September
Timings: 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Address: Noida City Center
Contact No: 9810602108
Email: rituparnagosh@outlook.com
Facebook: Golpotime
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Book Reading at Caterpillar Book Club
Calling all 7 to 9 year olds! Author Sharanya Deepak, author of the book – The Vampire Boy (published by Duckbill is coming over for a reading!
Age Group: 7 to 9 years
Event Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 11:30 AM
Address: Main Centre: 525, 16th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore, India 560034
Contact No: +919810268448
Email: join@readingcaterpillar.c
om.
Facebook: Caterpillar
Website: Caterpillar
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Pune
Mealtango Mulshi Pizza Party
Get out of the city bustle for a reinvigorating drive to scenic Mulshi. Fire up the wood-fired oven, and set down for a relaxing lunch in the scenic environs (BYOB). The pizza bases and toppings will be provided. You can prepare your own pizzas by mixing your own favorite toppings, and then bake your pizza in the oven. Kids will especially love the experience of choosing their own toppings and actually taking a part in preparing their own pizza. You can take a walk in the surrounding woods after the meal. In the monsoon, the area also has numerous charming waterfalls in the vicinity.
Menu details- Italian
Welcome Drink – Refreshing lemonade and soft drinks.
Starter/Appetizer -Traditional garlic bread and dip (subtle tones and great flavor, the perfect companion to pizza), crackers, green salad etc.
Entrée-Pizzas made in the wood-fired oven are the centerpiece of the meal. Both veg and nonveg pizzas can be made, with a range of toppings such as cheese, onion, tomatoes, olives, corn, pepper, paneer, chicken, etc.
Side Dish – Freshly prepared garden salad
Beverage – Evening tea with bhajji
Age Group: 4+
Event Date: 28th September 2014
Timings: 11:30 AM – 05:30 PM
Address: Mulshi, Pune
Contact No: 8928523737
Email: mealtango.in/mulshipizza
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Flea Market Cum Exhibition
A fun filled ‘end of the monsoon’ flea market cum exhibition is taking place in Pune this weekend. You can take your family there to shop from a variety of stalls featuring clothing & accessories, home & kitchen décor, handicrafts, organic products, bakery and baked goods, home-made chocolates, jewelry, paintings and art, fitness & nutrition, travel & holidays and many more items or simply enjoy munching together on yummy snacks!
While you are busy in retail therapy, your children can frolic around in the kids corner to participate in creative workshops such as fun with clay, cupcake decoration, fun with science and warli painting.
Day 1
Age Group: 2+
Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 03:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Day 2
Age Group: 2+
Date: 28th September 2014
Timings: 11:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Address: Divyansh Lawns, Mumbai – Bangalore Highway, Bavdhan Near DSK Toyota, Pune
Contact No: +91 9405591758 / +91 9422016769
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The Cedar Kids Carnival
Engage in exciting of activities like finger puppet making, story – telling, science workshops and an exciting Einstien Quiz! Loads of activities to engage in and lovely prizes to be won. It’s a free event for all children who pre-register with Cedarwood ! Please SMS your child’s name and age .
Activity List
1.Make your Own Finger Puppet
Age Group : 4 to 8 years
Time:5PM to 5.30PM
2.Storytelling Workshop
Age Group : 4 to 8 years
Time: 5.30PM to 6PM
3.Newton’s Colour Disc
Age Group : 9 to 12 years
Time: 5PM to 5.30PM
4.Einstein Quiz
Age Group: 9 to 12 years
Time: 5.30PM to 6PM
5.Make your own Spaceship
Age Group : 6 to 12 years
Time : 6PM to 6.30PM
6.Meet my Alien Friend
Age Group : 6 to 12 years
Time: 6.30PM to 7PM
Age Group: 4 to 12 years
Event Date: 27th & 28th September 2014
Timings: 05:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fees: Rs. 250/- per workshop
Address: Amanora Town Center, Kharadi, Hadapsar, Opposite Magarpatta city/ Mundwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411028
Contact No: 9699941169
Email: info@cedarwood.co.in
Website: Cedarwood
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Bangalore
Kydz Adda Clay Modelling Diwali Workshop
Clay modeling Diwali workshop for kids conducted by Lavanya of Kruthi. This event will be conducted in two days.
Kids will be modeling the diyas using natural clay & also many techniques thought on handling clay.
Kids will learn the ways of handling the brush,mediums of painting & decoration techniques.
NOTE: This needs a prior registration & it is compulsory as limited seats only.
Age: 5+
Date: 27th September – 1st October
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Address: 980,13th Cross,Banashankari 2nd Stage.Bangalore, India 560070
Contact: 08431019030
Fees: 700/-
Email: fun@kydzadda.com
Website: Kydzadda
Facebook: Kydzadda
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Clire Toy Story
Toy story is a puppetry workshop for children. They will learn how to transfer emotions and movements to everyday object. Children will make different types of puppets. They will bring their puppets to life by adding stories and performing with them. All this while having fun.
Age: 6+
Date: 27th and 28th September 2014
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Address: No. 6-104,10th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore -11
Contact No: 9986015483
Email: ask@cilre.com
Website: Clire
Facebook: Clire
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Cilre Physics Behind Toys At Atta Galatta
YoYo is a session on the physics behind toys. Children will be exposed to the working of the common toys. Children will also make toys that demonstrate different scientific principles. Catapult, Thaumatrope and Gliding man are some of the toys that they would be making. This will help children appreciate science as an exciting field.
Age Group: 8+
Event Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Fees: Rs 300
Address: #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Bangalore, India 560095
Contact No: 80-41600677
Email: thebookstore@attagalatta.com
Facebook: AttaGalatta
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The Little Red Hen Carnival
Have an exciting day and experience joy for your child and you ! Indulge in activities like Clay Station, Clay Moulding and Pottery, Game Stations, Puppet Show, Art and Craft Stations, Indoor and Outdoor Playarea. Lucky draws with exciting gift hampers from Just Bake, Pizza Stop, Subway, Extrava, Banyan Tree Spa & Salon, This and That.
Age Group: 2+
Event Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Fees: Rs 50 (Children below 10 years free!)
Address: No.13, Divine Enclave, Gubbi cross, Kothanur Bangalore, India 560077 Biozen, XLR8
Contact No: 9886478800 / 9844083978
Email: enquiry@littleredhen.co
Website: Littleredhen
Facebook: Littleredhen
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Tulika Meet Minu At Kutoohala
Why is little Minu so mad? Because her hair is like a bird’s nest – or maybe a cow with two horns? Join author-illustrator Gayathri Bashi for an animated reading of her happy-dappy hair story. Grandparents, parents and children of ALL hair types are welcome!
Age Group: 4+
Event Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address: No.1/1, First Floor, Next To Pai Vista Convention Hall, Model House Street, Basavanagudi
Contact No: 9611119478
Email: tulikabooks@vsnl.in
Website: Tulikabooks
Facebook: Tulikabooks
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A Wings Of A Story
Join Anand Paro, the famous author in her dramatic narration of various stories from her book Wingless.
Age Group: 5+
Event Date: 27th September 2014
Timings: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fees: Rs 150
Address: Main Centre: 525, 16th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore, India 560034
Contact No: 80-25630206/ 044 42116417
Email: registerbookalore@gmail.com
Facebook: Hippocampus
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Chennai
School of Success Sleepover Camp
Be a part of this event and take part in activities like Rappelling, Rock climbing, Obstacle course, Treasure hunt, Team building, Leadership and LOADS of fun!
Age Group: 6+
Event Date: 27th & 28th September
Last Date of Registration: 27th September
Timings: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fees: Rs.6000/-
Address: Near Madurnathagam
Contact: 9789906146
Email: deepa@schoolofsuccess.in
Website: SchoolofSuccess
Facebook: SchoolofSuccess
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Pencil Park Drawing Competition
Pencil Park School of Arts is holding a Drawing Competition.
CATEGORIES:
01st to 03rd Standard – Cartoon Character / My House
04th to 06th Standard – Follow Traffic Rules / Favourite National Leader
07th to 09th Standard – One Wonder out of Seven / Village Scene
PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY
1st Place – Rs.3000/- and Medal
2nd Place – Rs.2000/- and Medal
3rd Place – Rs.1000/- and Medal
Participation certificate will be issued for all participants
RULES:
1. Registration Fees: Rs.100/-
2. Participants should bring their school ID card or bonafied certificate or school diary
3. Participants will be given 1 blank drwaing sheet and alloted a space in the hall.
4. Participants should carry their own colours / pencil / ruler and materials
5. Time to complete drawing 1.5 hours
6. No use of drawing templates
7. Judges decision will be final
8. Competition starts at 11AM and ends by 12.30PM. Prize distribution at 2PM
Prior registration a must as seats limited.
Age Group: 7 to 14
Event Date: 28-Sep-2014
Last Date of Registration: 27-Sep-2014
Timings: 08:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Address: #79, Trunk Road, Porur.Chennai-600116 Opposite to SBI Bank
Contact No: 9941106541 / 9944255643
Email: pencilpark.art@gmail.com
Website: Pencilpark
Facebook: Pencilpark
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Ceramic Painting
Join Hippocampus in sculpting, kneading and painting clay to make something amazing can be an “artful “experience for kids. From plates and platters, mugs, bowls and tiles..dig into and explore the expressive nature of clay.It’s a lot of creative fun to paint your own pottery!
Age Group: 7 to 10
Event Date: 27th September
Timings: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Fees: Rs 250
Address: Hippocampus Chennai, 4/11, 3rd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 20
Contact No: 044 42116417 / 24433544
Facebook: Hippocampus