Over the last two months, we’ve got you all the dope on the swankiest mall in the NCR – DLF Mall of India and updates on Noida’s latest adventure spots. It seems like there’s no end to the surprises this suburb has planned for us in 2016 because after the city’s first snow park, we’ve now got sprawling children friendly zones and even a museum.
KidZania
A global indoor theme park for the entire family, the newly launched KidZania has more than 90 role playing adventures in a weather-protected environment. This summer, the young ones can enjoy the fun filled activities and one-of-a-kind experiences at the theme park with its own functioning economy and currency and replicas of real world industries, services and factories such as a bank, a fire station, a hospital, factories, a theatre, RJ station and much more.
The environment is meant to foster a sense of autonomy, creativity, decision making skills, problem solving and social values in kids. Focussing on tots between the ages of 4 and 16, KidZania has paved roads, added battery operated cars and will host real life role-playing activities where kids can become pilots, surgeons, RJs, chefs and even fire-fighters. Each experience is designed to empower them, give them the confidence to be their best selves and inspire them to be great global citizens. Now that’s a great way to combine fun and learning!
P.S: The next outlet will open in Bengaluru soon.
Where: Entertainment City, Gate no 11, Near TGIP Mall
Timings: 10 am to 9 pm
Entry: Rs 300 onwards
Contact: 1800 102 1222
Stellar Kids Museum
A short drive away from the main hubs in Noida, the Stellar Kids Museum has recently relocated from Ambience Mall Gurgaon to a bigger location in Greater Noida. Known for curating experiences for young children between the ages of 2 to 8, it’s a perfect destination for parents to participate and explore various concepts with their children. Designed by Childrens Museum experts from Chicago and modelled on some of the best such museums around the world, you walk into play areas that engage children in various learning concepts through arts and crafts, science and experiments, design and construction, pretend play and social skills and adventure and investigation.
The various galleries include Invent It that encourages the exploration of various physical sciences including air, pressure and gravity using exhibits like the Air Test column and a Gravity Ball Drop wall. There are multiple other themed zones including one that lets kids explore the basics of designing, constructing and altering their creations using simple machines and exhibits. You also get a shot at role playing through a pretend city with a market, a café and a school along side a zone that helps them hone their motor skills like climbing, jumping, rolling and crawling.
Where: The Stellar Gymkhana, Greater Noida
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday to Friday) | 11 am tp 7 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Entry: Rs 150 for kids and Rs 75 for adults (for members of the Stellar Gymkhana) | Rs 300 for kids and Rs 150 for adults (non-members)
Contact: 0120 4647500
BONUS
Meet Tom N Jerry
Besides these two additions, these summer vacation you can also take your little ones to Mall of India for a meet and greet with one of the most iconic cartoon characters of all time! After a special tie-up with Warner Bros, the team behind this gigantic mall have gotten Tom and Jerry to the country for a tour. Catch the world#39;s favourite cat and mouse duo chase each other around and take part in a plethora of activities planned for the next few weeks.
Where: Atrium, DLF Mall of India
When: May 21st to June 18th, 1 pm to 7 pm