Things to do with kids in Bengaluru
From museum workshops and ballet classes to big green parks and trampolines, here are kids’ activities in Bengaluru that we’ve checked are running, with ages and fees where the venue publishes them.
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Art & craft classes in Bengaluru
Paint and clay happen. Doodledrift sneakers wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
Kasturba Road
Family eventsFree
A modern art museum that runs regular family days and holiday workshops for children alongside its galleries.
- Ages: Varies by event (e.g. 1–15 for Family Day, 13–16 for Summer at MAP)
- Cost: Family Day was free with registration (museum site)
- Good to know: Closed Mondays; free entry to exhibitions on Tuesdays
Young BIC at Bangalore International Centre
Domlur
Kids’ events
A cultural centre that hosts weekend storytelling, puppetry and performance sessions for children.
- Ages: Varies by event (e.g. 6–12 for its puppetry workshop)
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Check the events listing for the next children’s session
Art Beat
HSR Layout
Ages 4–12Fees listed
A drawing and painting school for children with level-based, theme-led classes in several mediums, materials included.
- Ages: 4–12
- Cost: Summer camp ₹3,000 per week incl. materials (studio site)
- Good to know: Regular classes run twice a week, one hour each; also has a JP Nagar 7th Phase centre
Dance classes in Bengaluru
For class days, pick a light pair they can slip on and off easily, like Sneakerina.
Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
Wilson Garden
Weekend kids’ classFees listed
A well-known contemporary dance centre with weekend contemporary dance and kalaripayattu classes for kids.
- Cost: ₹300 drop-in or ₹2,000 a month (centre site)
- Good to know: Kids classes Sat–Sun, 10:30–11:30am; prior registration required
The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet
Ulsoor
Ages 4+
A classical ballet school with children’s classes at its Ulsoor HQ and centres across the city.
- Ages: From 4
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Terms start in February and August; also teaches in Koramangala, Sadashivnagar, Sahakarnagar, Jayanagar, Whitefield and Kammanahalli
Lourd Vijay’s Dance Studio (LVDS)
Vasanth Nagar
Ages 6–12Fees listed
A long-running dance studio offering 45-minute hip-hop classes for children.
- Ages: 6–12
- Cost: ₹550 per class, as listed (studio site)
Parks & picnic spots in Bengaluru
Grass, gravel and trails: Globetrotters have anti-skid soles made for exploring.
Cubbon Park
Central Bengaluru
All agesFree
A large, leafy city park with Jawahar Bal Bhavan’s toy train and boating, plus the government aquarium.
- Cost: Free entry; toy train and aquarium charge small fees (Karnataka Tourism)
- Good to know: Internal roads are closed to traffic on Sundays and public holidays, good for little walkers
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lalbagh
Under-12s freeFees listed
A historic botanical garden with open lawns, a bonsai garden, a floral clock and a deer paddock.
- Cost: ₹30 adults; children under 12 free (Karnataka Tourism)
- Good to know: Open 6am–6pm; big flower shows around Republic Day and Independence Day
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bannerghatta Road
All agesFees listed
A large zoo on the city’s southern edge with a butterfly park and bus safaris.
- Cost: Zoo ₹120 adults, ₹60 children; safaris and butterfly park extra (park site, rates from Aug 2025)
- Good to know: Open 9:30am–5:30pm
Sports & active play in Bengaluru
For running-around days, SugarRush is lightweight with a cushioned insole.
Game Theory Academy
Centres across the city
Ages 4–17Fees listed
Kids’ coaching in swimming, badminton, football, basketball, squash, table tennis, pickleball and skating at 20+ centres.
- Ages: 4–17 (minimum age varies by sport)
- Cost: From ₹2,384 a month on the annual plan (academy site)
- Good to know: Free trial class can be booked online
SkyJumper Trampoline Park
Garuda Mall
Ages 3+Fees listed
An indoor trampoline and active-play park inside Garuda Mall.
- Ages: 3+ (minimum height 90 cm)
- Cost: From ₹500 (District listing)
- Good to know: Open 11am–9pm
Centre for Sports Excellence (Padukone-Dravid)
Yelahanka
A 24-acre multi-sport campus with coaching in badminton, tennis, swimming, football, cricket and more, plus kids’ programmes.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Out towards the airport; call ahead for kids’ batch details
Worth a day trip from Bengaluru
Nandi Hills
About 60 km north of the city
A hill fort and viewpoint popular for sunrise, cool air and easy walks.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Open 6am–6pm; gets very crowded on weekends, so go early
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