New to Whitefield area of Bangalore and wondering about things to do and see with kids? Don’t worry, we have your back. Here’s a list of activities that are a good blend of fun and excitement!
Whitefield is the ever burgeoning IT suburb of Bangalore. This area has, in many ways, developed into a singular town of its own with a distinct cultural taste and plenty of activity options. With pleasure we present a list of fun and entertaining things to do with kids in Whitefield.
Fun things to do and kid activity centres in Whitefield
1. Baby Sensory, Whitefield Main Road
Address: #313, The Arcade, Brigade Metropolis, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
Age Group: Infants from birth to 13 months
Located at Brigade Metropolis, Mahadevapura, this program for infants up to 13 months has sensory activities designed to stimulate mind and brain development. The parent or caregiver is equally involved in the programmes and he/she understands their role better in a child’s early development years.
2. Toddler sense, Whitefield Main Road
Address: #313, The Arcade, Brigade Metropolis, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
Age Group: 1 to 5 years. The sessions are held separately for 1 to 2-year-olds and 2 to 5-year-olds.
A follow-up to Baby Sensory, this program caters to toddlers from 1 to 5 years.
3. Magic Garden, VR Mall
Address: 2nd Floor, VR Bengaluru, 60/2, ITPL Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
Age Group: 0 to 5 years
A soft play area for kids under 5 years, it also has models of garden creatures like the snail, caterpillar, butterflies, making it absolutely a delightful place for toddlers. And, did we mention the use of ‘soft’ material? That makes it totally safe for your precious ones too!
4. Funcity, VR Mall
Address: 2nd Floor, VR Bengaluru, 60/2, ITPL Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
Age Group: 2 to 10 years
A global name in the field of entertainment, Funcity is now at VR mall. With a wide arena of play zones, games, and fun rides that include dashing cars, bowling alley, a happy swing, tunnels to crawl-in-and-out-of, a trampoline illuminated with neon-coloured lights, and much more for the entire family, this surely makes for a happy and exciting outing.
5. The Little Gym, Whitelfied
Address: 14/3 Balaraj’s Arcade, Opp. Brigade Cosmopolis Apartments, Whitefield Main Road, Bengaluru 560066
Age Group 4 months to 12 years
This is a place all parents dream of. It provides an experiential learning environment for kids between 4-12 years through structured programs at each level ranging from motor-skill development to gymnastics to parent-child programs to dance and martial arts, allowing the child to seamlessly graduate from one level to next. Not just this, but they also conduct some awesome theme birthday bashes. On select Friday and Saturday nights, parents can even opt for a break time from kids; kids thrive in a safe environment while the parents can enjoy the kid-free time.
6. The Courtyard Activity Centre, Borewell Road, Whitefield
Image courtsey: The Courtyard
A warm and cozy decor and ambiance welcomes kids and adults to put up their feet here with some fun activities to do. While the kids have an abundant chance to unleash their talent you could also take up a hobby course and explore your creative side. The set-up is warm and friendly, giving you a chance to meet other parents over some coffee and snacks. And, hey, you could even shop for some unique knick-knacks!
Address: #66, Dodsworth Layout, Borewell Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
7. That Awesome Place, Inorbit Mall, Whitefield
This is a lovely beak-out area at Inorbit Mall where the kids have a safe and trendy play zone to run and play about. While the kids have fun, the adults can catch up with some “me” time or hang out with friends over music and coffee.
Address: Lower Ground Floor, Inorbit Mall, No. 75, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
8. Timezone at Inorbit and Forum Value Mall
Crazy, fun times with simulator and other engrossing games ensured here at Timezone.
Address: Ground Floor, Inorbit Mall, No.75, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
Address: Forum Value Mall, No.62, Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
9. Amoeba Bowling Alley, Ascendas Park Square Mall, Whitefield
Image Courtsey: hmleisure.com
Amoeba bowling alley presents the perfect outlet for adults and kids to have an exciting time over weekends. Being located next to Ascendas IT park makes it an attractive wind-down option for working professionals too!
Address: Ascendas Park Square Mall, 3rd & 4th Floor, ITPB, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
10. Amoeba and Blu-O at Phoenix Market City Mall
Amoeba’s arcade games, a 5D theatre at Amoeba, Blu-O’s bowling, fun rock climbing in the outdoors are some of the fun elements that attract kids and parents to this mall.
Address: 2nd floor, Phoenix Market City, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
11. Forum Value Mall, Varthur Road
Image courtsey: Wikipedia
Located on Varthur road, opp. Columbia Asia hospital, this mall has a nice small soft play area for toddlers with small swings and slides on the fourth mall. This mall is also comparatively less crowded, so if you care for some peaceful shopping experience, you could head out here. The mall organises some fun events for kids every once a while, so parents, keep a lookout!
Address: Forum Value Mall, No.62, Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
Age Group 6 months to 10 years
12. Klay Prep schools and Day care, ITPL Main Road
Image Courtesy: Klay Prep schools and Day care Facebook Page
A pre-school that also provides an enriching environment for kids who enrol for after school and day care facilities. The activities include Abacus, language classes, Taekwondo, music and art classes, among others.
Address: Bagmane 69, 2nd Cross, Lavelle Road, Bangalore 560001
Age Group: 6 months onwards
13. Do Something, Biere street
Image Courtesy: Do Something Facebook Page
At this art and hobby class studio located on Biere street, behind Forum Value Mall, your child can unleash his/her creativity with expert guidance.
Address: 153, Biere Street, Hagadur Main Road, Behind Forum Value Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
14. RnR Fit, Whitefield
Address: # 37/81 – 31/2 Varthur Main Road, Thubarahalli, Whitefield, Near Mainland China, Bangalore 560066
Age Group 5 yrs and above
‘RnR Fit’ and ‘Rhythm N Rhyme’ fall under the same banner called Get Active India. RnR fit is based on the fact that kids have a lot of energy and need to learn to channelize the same thus kids above 4-years are introduced to Gymnastics which is a sport neglected in India.
15. Rhythm and Rhyme
It is the only program in Bangalore that introduces learning and movement through music. They also have specifically designed fitness programs for autistic kids. Apart from this, they also conduct birthday parties that revolve around their core concept.
16. Divas n Dudes, VR Mall, Whitefield
An innovative spa and salon designed to deal with fashion and style statements of young dudes and divas and even adults. It’s a fun place to hang out, try the organic beauty products, get a nail art done for your teen, or make your baby’s first haircut a special affair.
Address: 2nd Floor, VR Bengaluru, 60/2, ITPL Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore 560048
Age Group: New born to teens and adults
17. Libraries
Books are a child’s best friend. And, when you find a well-stocked library within your reach, you can safely place your child in trusted hands.
- JustBooksclc, Whitefield
- Tailorbird Children’s Library & Learning Centre, Aecs Layout
- Kids Kouch, Marathahalli
18. Sports
Now, aren’t we are forever looking for structured activities that help our children form a sense of discipline, develop the mental and physical grit to combat life’s googlies? Well, here are a few reputed names you could associate with for your child.
Image Courtsey: Decathalon, Ekam Sports & Michael Phelps Facebook page
- Decathlon at Mahadevapura is a well-known name in the sports arena for best quality sports equipment. They have a skating rink and laid-out paths for cycling.
- Ekam Sports Academy at Munnekola
- Micheal Phelps Swimming Academy at Zuri Hotel, Whitefield
19. Art and Culture
Image Courtsey: The Jagriti theatre Facebook Page & Wikipedia
Art and culture complete one’s experience of a city or town and Whitefield has its share of cultural arenas.
a. The Jagriti theatre for select plays or concerts, Ramagondanahalli (Indian and fusion)
This small but cozy auditorium puts up select plays and shows for a discerning audience. They host a kids carnival during the month of May each year that features interesting art workshops, puppet shows, music, and dance shows catering especially to younger audience.
Address: Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066
b. Live shows at the Phoenix Market City
From Hariharan Ghazal nights to Arijit Singh live shows, this place has it going for music lovers.
Address: Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura, Bangalore
c. Natya, Laughing Waters on Varthur Road (Indian classical)
This organization is run privately by Rajesh Shah and Vallari Shah at their residence in Laughing Waters and features talented artists in the field of music and dance. Since it’s a private venue, the shows are selected, tickets are limited and the reserved for only serious music lovers.
Address: Laughing Water, Whitefield Main Road, Bangalore
d. The MLR convention Centre, Mahadevapura
This huge auditorium next to The Brigade School, Mahadevapura has a seating capacity of about 800 people and features live performances.
Address: Dyvasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura, Whitefield, Bangalore 560048
20. HAL Museum, Old Airport Road
Located on the Old Airport Road, this aerospace museum with life-size exhibits of various fighter airplanes and helicopters is every kid’s delight. A tour of this museum starts with the audio-visual introductory session that tells you about the history and growth of India’s aviation industry. There are flight simulators too within the museum where budding pilots can take a go at flying an aircraft!
Address: Varthur Main, on Old Airport Road, Marathahalli, Bangalore
21. Chinnappanahalli Lake Park, AECS layout, Brookefield
Image courtsey chinnalake.org
This small but well-maintained lake outlined by a children’s park and a jogger’s trail is tucked away in an obscure and less-known corner of AECS layout, Brookefield, near Kundalahalli. You can spend some quiet evening time, strolling along watching the sunset while having your kids have some fun time at the play area.
Address: Chinnappanahalli Lake, Hanuma Reddy Layout, Chinnapanna Halli, Bangalore
22. Dialogue in the Dark
If you get a chance to experience the world through your senses other than eyes?Sounds scary? Exciting? Well, DID, an experiential restaurant in Phoenix Mall, is a unique concept that has won itself international awards; one in which you find yourself in complete darkness and in turn become aware of your other senses as you experience everyday situations like shopping in a market or crossing the road. You even get to enjoy a meal in complete darkness. Now, an intriguing idea as this is definitely worth a try, don’t you think?
Address: 62, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Market City, Whitefield, Bangalore
Eating out with kids
A dining experience with family that involves good food and also happy kids is not such a difficult combination if you ask us. Whitefield has a lot of kid-friendly restaurants, ice-cream, and dessert parlours that you enjoy heading out to with friends and family.
Also check out our complete List of Kid-friendly restaurants in Bangalore
Kid-friendly Restaurants
- The Biere Street, Whitefield
- Herbs n Spices, on Whitefield Road
- California Pizza Kitchen, Phoenix
- Toscano, Forum and VR mall
- Chilis, Pheonix
- Cafe Noir, Phoenix
- Rajdhani, Forum
Go to these awesome places for some decadent treats
- Gobble me up-The churro destination (VR Mall)
- BelgYum (Phoenix City)
- Cafe of Joy
- Cream & Fudge (Phoenix City)
- Orchard Fresh (Phoenix City)
- Swensens, (Phoenix City and ParkSquare)
- Baskin Robins
- Gelato Italiano
- Thanco Natural Icecream (Hope Farm)
Shopping for kids
Toy Stores
- Hamleys, Phoenix City
- Kinderdreams, Phoenix City
- Funskool, VR Mall
- Itsy Bitsy (Craft Needs)
- Apple of my i
- Beanstalk
- Reliance Timeout
- Mothercare & Early learning Centre
Kids Apparel/Boutiques Shopping
- Faye, VR Mall
- Mother Care, VR Mall
- Bambiola, Biere Street
- Aarya (Ethnic), Phoenix
- Baboosh, Phoenix
- Happy Face, Phoenix
- Nauti Nati, Phoenix
- Milou, opp Fab India, Whitefield
We hope you found our special edition guide useful. We’d love to hear from you. If you think we have missed out any place, please feel free to reach out to us in the comments section.
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