Things to do with kids in Pune
From pottery wheels and Kathak lessons to trampoline parks, gardens and a fort on the city's edge, here are kids’ activities in Pune that we’ve checked are running, with ages and fees where the venue publishes them.
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Art & craft classes in Pune
Paint and clay happen. Doodledrift sneakers wipe clean with a damp cloth.
PotteryDen
Baner
Ages 12+Fees listed
A pottery studio running two-hour hand-building and wheel workshops where you take home two pieces you made, with all materials included.
- Ages: 12+
- Cost: ₹1,200 hand-building, ₹1,500 wheel workshop (studio site)
- Good to know: Book at least 24 hours ahead; workshops are non-refundable. Some sessions also run in Koregaon Park and Bavdhan.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Shukrawar Peth
Fees listed
A museum of everyday Indian objects, from lamps and musical instruments to toys and textiles, that gives curious kids plenty to look at.
- Cost: ₹50 for Indian children under 12, ₹120 for adults (museum site)
- Good to know: Open 10am to 5.30pm; closed 26 January, 15 August and Anant Chaturdashi. Parking in the lane is limited.
Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture
Kudje, near Khadakwasla
Under-6s freeFees listed
An art and culture museum on a large campus near Khadakwasla lake, with ten galleries and studios.
- Cost: ₹250; free for children aged 5 and under (museum site)
- Good to know: Closed Thursdays; open 11am to 6pm. Plan for most of a day, as it is outside the city.
Dance classes in Pune
For class days, pick a light pair they can slip on and off easily, like Sneakerina.
Tridhara Kathak
Viman Nagar
Ages 4+Fees listed
A Kathak school with weekday evening classes for children, plus a shorter beginners programme for little ones.
- Ages: 6.5+ (regular classes); 4 to 6 (Bal Tarang programme)
- Cost: ₹3,000 a month for regular kids classes (school site)
- Good to know: The 2025 batch was full; the site has a waitlist for the 2026 batch. No online classes for under-15s.
Dancing Curve
Aundh, Erandwane, Viman Nagar, NIBM, Pimple Saudagar, Kothrud
A dance academy with classes for children and adults at several centres across Pune.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: New show batches start 17 October 2026 (weekends) and 19 October 2026 (weekdays).
Archana Nrityalaya
Anand Nagar, Sinhagad Road
Ages 7–12
A Kathak academy run by Guru Archana Patwardhan with a children’s batch focused on rhythm, posture and confidence.
- Ages: 7 to 12 (kids batch); 13 to 17 (teens)
- Cost: Check with the venue
Parks & picnic spots in Pune
Grass, gravel and trails: Globetrotters have anti-skid soles made for exploring.
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
Katraj
All agesFees listed
Pune’s big municipal zoo, with animal enclosures, shaded seating and battery cars to help families get around.
- Cost: ₹10 for children 3+, ₹40 for adults, free under 3 (Punekar News, May 2025)
- Good to know: Closed Wednesdays. Very busy on summer weekends, so go early.
Empress Botanical Garden
Camp, near Race Course
A 39-acre botanical garden with old trees, fountains and a children’s play area.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Open 9am to 5.30pm. The annual flower show is held in late January (23–27 January in 2026).
Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (Pu La Deshpande Udyan)
Sinhagad Road
A Japanese-style garden with streams, little bridges, walking paths and a children’s play area.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Opens in the morning and evening and closes in the middle of the day. No outside food inside.
Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park
Chinchwad (PCMC)
A municipal science park with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and a garden, good for school-age kids.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Allow a few hours; it is best for children who like to try things themselves.
Sports & active play in Pune
For running-around days, SugarRush is lightweight with a cushioned insole.
SkyJumper Trampoline Park
Yerawada (Creaticity Mall)
Ages 3+Fees listed
An indoor trampoline park with linked trampoline zones and a soft play area for toddlers.
- Ages: 3+
- Cost: From about ₹490 for 30 minutes on weekdays (SkyJumper site)
- Good to know: Grip socks are compulsory (₹100 at the counter). Another SkyJumper is at Amanora Mall, Hadapsar.
Pokiddo Trampoline Park
Sangamwadi (The Mills, Raja Bahadur City Centre)
Junior zone
An indoor trampoline and play park with a separate junior zone for smaller children.
- Ages: Junior zone: walking children under 110 cm
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Open 11am to 10pm. Book ahead for weekends and arrive 30 minutes early; no changing rooms.
Pune Pioneers Football Club
Kharadi and Yerawada
Under-7s up
An AIFF-accredited football academy with evening training sessions for age groups from under-7s up.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: Evening sessions run 1 hour 15 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week.
First Jump Swimming Academy
Pradhikaran, Nigdi (PCMC)
Toddlers up
A swimming school with a temperature-controlled indoor pool and small batches for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids.
- Ages: Toddlers upwards; separate kids batch for 5 to 8
- Cost: Check with the venue
Worth a day trip from Pune
Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad, south-west of Pune
A historic hill fort with big views, a popular half-day or full-day outing for families with older kids.
- Cost: Check with the venue
- Good to know: The Forest Department announced in August 2026 that app-based advance registration ("Kille Sinhagad") is coming, and the fort closes on heavy-rain alert days. Check before you go.
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