Independence Day is next week and everywhere across the country, there are great events planned for kids! A few of us are planning a quick getaway- for the kids to enjoy and learn something. For the others who have decided to stay put, we need to come up with a backup plan to entertain and engage the kids. Fret not! We at KSP have compiled a list of the best Independence Day-themed events and workshops and brunches for kids to enjoy. Go through this list, pick your favourite and head out with the kids. Don't forget to come back and tell us the one you enjoyed the most!
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Mumbai
Independence Day Brunch @ Cafe Ambrosia, Ramada Powai
This weekend, don’t miss out on the scrumptious Independence Brunch at Cafe Ambrosia. Bringing together the rich aromatic flavours of India- we are sure the kids will love it!
Date & Time: Sunday, August 12, 2018, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Ramada Powai, Near The Residence Hotel And Apartments, Before Vihar Lake, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai
Age: 4 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 9768142541, 61998000
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Ramada Powai
The Special Independence Day Brunch @ Seasonal Taste, The Westin Mumbai Garden City
This Independence Day, The Westin Mumbai Garden City redefines the definition of freedom by partnering with Toybank – an initiative under The Opentree Foundation that promotes the Right to Play for all children. Highlighting the ‘Play Well’ pillar which is among the brand’s 6 pillars of Well-being, The Westin Mumbai Garden City is all set to ignite a spark and spread infectious smiles through a generous toy donation drive.
In an extensive collection drive, the hotel is also reaching out to children from across prominent schools from the neighbourhood. Through this initiative, the hotel aims to collect more than 500 toys which will then be donated to Toybank.
Culminating on 15th August 2018, the hotel will host a few members from Toybank who will be present for a celebratory brunch at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This special Independence Day brunch will be an opportunity also for guests to lend a helping hand and donate quality toys, old or new to the well deserving children. Acceptable toys such as soft toys, cars, board games and puzzles will be more than welcomed.
The full value of joy is best received when you have someone to share it with. In celebration of Toybank’s 14th birthday which falls on the 18th August, 2018, associates from The Westin Mumbai Garden City will volunteer and distribute toys to individual kids reaching out to almost 800 kids.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: The Westin Mumbai Garden City, International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon East, Mumbai
Age: 4 to Parents
Contact Number: 9004661082, 022 6147 0000
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Rs. 2,500 + taxes (non-alcohol) Rs. 3,000 + taxes (alcohol) Kids aged 5-11 years: Rs. 1250 + taxes
Facebook: The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Toro Churro Independence Day Special Offer
Celebrate 71 years of freedom with our special Independence Day Offer. Enjoy 2 Pieces of Tri-Colour Churros at just Rs.71. Amigos, save the dates!
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 11:00 AM – Thursday, August 16, 2018, 11:00 PM
Where: Toro Churro, Shop no 14, Ground Floor, Sukh Sagar Building, NS Patkar Marg, Girgaon, Chowpatty, Mumbai
Age: 4 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 022 2367 6665
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Toro Churro
Independence Day Special – Trek to Upper Kanheri to Highest Point
The monsoon is here and so is the best possible time for trekking. The plan is clear, assemble in the morning and hit the forest trail as soon as possible. Spend your Independence Day in exploring the forest and soaking in the best of what the season has to offer. So packs in a spare set of clothes, a good energy-giving snack and yes, don’t forget your rainwear. We are promising you a wild time right here in the city.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Sanjay Gandhi National Park – SGNP, Off. Western Express Highway, Borivali (East), Mumbai
Age: 6 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 022-28868686
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Sanjay Gandhi National Park – SGNP
Independence Day Celebration @ Tic Tac Toe
Tic-Tac-Toe is proud to present flag hoisting event on Independence Day. As part of the celebration, we'll be hoisting flags and there will be a story session based on our history! Inviting all kids to be part of this exciting event and an opportunity to learn about India, our country.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Tic Tac Toe, Damini Bungalows, 889, Juhu Tara Road, Lane Next to Podar College (Near Starbucks), Juhu, Mumbai
Age: 4 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: 9137653919, 9004688737
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Tic Tac Toe
Independence Day Special @ Funky Monkeys Play Center
Block your calendars! Funky Monkeys is all set to host our annual Independence Day Special across all our centres on 15th August! Get ready for a day filled with a whole load of games, contests, prizes and of course a visit by our lovely mascot!
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Where: Funky Monkeys Play Center, Lower Parel & Andheri, Mumbai
Age: 4 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: Lower Parel – 022 24961225/26/27 Andheri – 022 26735115/16
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Funky Monkeys Play Center
4th Independence Day Daawat – Good Food For A Good Cause
Time to get your flags out, paint the city in tricolour, and swing by to celebrate all things Indian this Independence Day, with good food for a good cause! At The Bombay Canteen’s 4th Independence Day Daawat, as we make the tasty khaana, you get to make miracles happen! The Bombay Canteen’s initiative to support Miracle Foundation India is one that seems like a perfect match! They’ve always wanted to share the love they get from their guests, and the kids at the Miracle Foundation India deserve all the pyaar and support they can get.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, S.B. Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Age: 4 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 022 4966 6666
Facebook: The Bombay Canteen
Independence Day Special Lunch @ The Brasserie, Hilton Mumbai International Airport
Celebrate the spirit of ‘Freedom’ and ‘Indian Diversity’ with selected delicacies from 29 Indian states presented in one lavish buffet.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East, Mumbai
Age: 6 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 022 2838 0000
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Hilton Mumbai International Airport
Independence Day Painting Competition @ Iteeha
Paint your imagination in Indian Folk Art. Art Competition to Celebrate Indian Independence
Topics:
1) National Bird
2) National Animal
3) National Flower
4) A collage of all the above
Three prizes and Three consolation prizes
Prize: Iteeha Workshop Vouchers
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Iteeha, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Mumbai
Age: 9 to 16 yrs
Contact Number: 7506122332
Cost: Rs. 150/-
Facebook: Iteeha
Delhi
Independence Day Celebration By Cambridge Colours Preschool
Cambridge Colours Preschool invites the Dwarka Children to celebrate the joy and happiness of free India. Show your love for India and take back certificates and prizes.
Activities:
12pm & 2.30pm – Colouring and poster design competition
1.30pm – 2.30pm – Be the Leader (costume competition based on Indian Leaders)
3.30pm – Rhyme recitation competition
5pm – Patriotic dance competition (solo and group)
6.30pm – Prize distribution
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Symposium World, City Centre, Sector 12, Dwarka, Delhi & NCR
Age: 4 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: 9833969964 / 7978825804
Facebook: Cambridge Colours Preschool
Independence Day Offer @ Grind House Cafe
We are celebrating this 72nd Independence at Grind House Cafe with this mindblowing offer you guys. Everything @72. Come and let's celebrate this Independence day together.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 11:00 AM – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 11:55 PM
Where: Grind House Cafe, Shop 16, LIG Market, Rajouri Garden Extension, New Delhi
Age: 4 to Parents
Contact Number: 9560182270 / 9711822926
Facebook: Grind House Cafe
Independence Day Fervour @ Hotel The Royal Plaza
"Independence Day Fervour" Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with Tri Color Desserts at Hotel The Royal Plaza.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 8:00 PM
Where: Hotel The Royal Plaza, 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi , Delhi & NCR
Age: 6 to Parents
Contact Number: 011 4355 5555, 8800559357, 8826004760
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Hotel The Royal Plaza New Delhi
Independence Day Celebration @ Band Baaja Baaraat
Independence Day is here. Lets' come together and celebrate the freedom of eating our hearts out at Band Baaja Baaraat. Wear colors of the Indian flag (orange/white/green) and enjoy 50% of on BUFFET!
Date & Time: Friday, August 10, 2018, 12:35 PM – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 12:35 PM
Where: Band Baaja Baaraat, A-6 Ground Floor, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Age: 6 to Parents
Contact Number: 9599008035
Facebook: Band Baaja Baaraat
Independence Day Special – Dream Catcher Workshop With Live Face Painting
The night is full of both good and bad dreams. When a dream catcher is hung above the place where you sleep it moves freely in the night air and catches the dreams as they drift by. The good dreams, knowing their way, pass through the opening in the center of the webbing while the bad dreams, not knowing the way, are caught in the webbing and destroyed at the first light of the morning sun.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Barista-Flavor Town, Sushant Lok 1, B-Block, Gurgaon, Delhi & NCR
Age: 4 to 16 yrs
Contact Number: 9540176613, 8527343636
Cost: Rs.1200/- Including all the raw material with snacks & beverage.
Facebook: Kalakriti Zone – The Craft Store by Hina Garg
Independence Day Special Workshop @ Orange Octopus
Let your kids know about the history of this special day by joining us for the Independence Day Special Workshop at Orange Octopus.
Highlights:
Kids will make their own National symbols flip book and take away
Kids will watch a short movie on Independence Day
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Where: Orange Octopus, 36, Western Avenue, Sainik Farms, New Delhi
Age: 4 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: 08527770736
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Orange Octopus
Bengaluru
Patriot Run Hennur – 4th Edition
Sportzify is back with the 4th edition of Patriot Run in Bangalore. This time it's going to be bigger and better. Themed run around Independence Day is going to move to different locations this time. 3 Different Locations (Hennur, Sarjapur, OMR) on 3 Different Dates.
Categories: 3K, 5K & 10K Timed Run
Prizes: Goodies + Medals + Certificate for the top 3 participants in all 3 categories (For Both Men and Women)
Every participant will get – Exclusive Patriot Run T-Shirt, Timing Chip, Medal, Certificate and Breakfast.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018, 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Where: Decathlon, Hennur Road: Bengaluru, Hennur Main Road, Chikagubbi Cross, Kothanur Post, Opp Arge Helios, Kuvempu Layout, Kothanur, Bengaluru
Age: 4 to Parents
Cost: Rs. 572 onwards
Website: Bookmyshow
Cushion Mania: Independence Day Special
Celebrate Pre-Independence with Kydzadda by creating your own cushion with some interesting storytelling session at Cushion Mania event. Create your own cushion, paint your imagination and take away some amazing creations.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 11, 2018, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: KYDZ ADDA, 4th Floor, ASK Mansion, Bannerghatta Road, Arekere, Bengaluru
Age: 4 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: 7847888222
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: KYDZ ADDA
Independence Day Nature & Fishing Experience
This specially crafted day-long nature & fishing experience is a perfect opportunity for adults and children to experience the best that nature and wildlife have on offer. We will spend a full day at The Outback Farm & Homestay, our own property on the banks of a gleaming lake, which is the perfect gateway to experiencing the joys of birding, wildlife tracking, angling and wildlife photography.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Where: The Outback Farm & Homestay, Bengaluru
Age: 6 yrs to Parents
Contact Number: 9900147018
Email: [email protected]
Website: The Outback Experience
Freesbe @ Cilre
Come explore your rights and responsibilities in a fun way this Independence Day. FREESBE is a session focused to introduce children to their rights and responsibilities. Children will explore the ideas of freedom, sharing and equality through games, stories and activities. They will get a chance to experience the importance of independence and interdependence.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Cilre, 154, 8th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore
Age: 5 to 10 yrs
Contact Number: 9986015483, 9739815483
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Rs. 400
Facebook: Cilre
Make-in-India Mela
Village Story and Ecoideaz come together to present Make-in-India Mela, a rare event that connects people on two social causes – culture and ecology. The Mela brings together handcraft artisans, eco-conscious traders, musicians, ecology experts, organic farmers all under one roof!
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Village Story Agrahara, Bengaluru
Age: 4 to Parents
Contact Number: 9740700900
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Ecoideaz
Kids Cycling
Independence Day is nearing and let’s make it a special one for the kids. We are having kids cycling event on August 15th with the theme “ Funcation“ – Fun + Education. It’s a fun-filled race with different educational topics such as jumbled words, missing letters, fast calculations and so on.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Decathlon Sports India (Hosur Road, Bangalore), Bengaluru
Age: 2 to 12 yrs
Contact Number: 8095140680 / 7348961043
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Rs 200 (t-shirt, refreshments, medals, certificates, badges)
Facebook: Decathlon Sports India
Hyderabad
Independence Day Special Jewellery Workshop @ Our Sacred Space
Celebrate this Independence Day by wearing your own handmade tri-colour jewellery. You will learn to make a braided necklace, tassels and jhumkas. You need to get a pair of scissors and the rest of it will be provided at the workshop.
Date & Time: Sunday, August 12, 2018, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Our Sacred Space, 9-1-84/1/A/1, Sardar Patel Road, Ring Road, Next to Orchids Florist, Secunderabad, Hyderabad
Age: 8 to 16 yrs
Contact Number: 09030013344
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Rs. 550(including material)
Facebook: Our Sacred Space
Celebrate Patriotism With Art On This Independence Day @ Rangmanch – The Studio
Come and join us on the eve of Independence Day and paint your flag and take it home to celebrate freedom.
Material to bring along:
# A4 size white cotton cloth
# fabric colours:- orange
Mansi Zaveri
Mansi Zaveri
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Janani S Koushik
Mansi Zaveri
KSP Team
