Finding fun places near your area in a huge city like Bangalore can be difficult even for long time dwellers. Moving on with our area-wise guide series, we now bring you fun things to do and see with kids in and around Indiranagar.
The central zone of Bangalore has always been the heart of all things “happening” to do with kids. With newer places to see and activities-to-do being added every now and then, it might be possible that you’ve missed a few. Hence, just for you, here’s a compilation of the most interesting things to do with kids in Indiranagar and surrounding areas.
Exciting things to do and kids’ activity centres
1. Funky Monkeys, 1 M.G. Mall
They are the pioneers of safe indoor soft play areas and provide kids a safe, hygienic, and climate-controlled environment for free play .
Address: Level 4, 1 MG Road Mall, Trinity Circle, Opposite Taj Vivanta, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore 560008
Age Group: 6 months – 12 years
2. Entertainment Centre at Gopalan Signature Mall, Old Madras Road
An entertainment zone consisting of a bowling alley and a soft-play kids zone attracts adults and kids to this mall on Old Madras Road.
Address: # 6, Old Madras Road, CV Raman Nagar, Opp RMZ,Bangalore, Karnataka 560093
Age Group: 1 year and above
3. Girias Children Explorium, Domlur
This is a one of its kind children’s museum that offers multi-level options for children to explore and have fun in an educative, innovative and exciting manner. From a water table to hands-on science activities to creative engineering to media and art, this place has something for every child.
Address: 526, Amarjyothi Layout, Inner Ring Road, Domlur, Opp Dell / Embassy Golf Link Business Park, Bangalore
Age Group: 1 year and above
4. Play Gym Adventure, CV Raman Nagar
PlayGym Adventure is a creative, joyful and energetic space to play that caters to children of all ages. Connect with your inner child, let the imagination run wild through play!
Address: 7th Cross Road, Kaggadaspura Main Road, Above Snap Fitness, C.V.Raman Nagar, Bangalore 560093
Age Group: 1 – 12 years
5. Smaaash, 1 M.G. Mall
A complete and superior virtual reality experience in gaming and sports awaits you at Smaaash! Together with a fabulous dining experience and music for your ears, this place is a must-visit for the young and old alike.
Address: 2nd Floor, 1 M.G.- Lido Mall, Trinity Circle, MG Road, Bangalore 560008
Age Group: 4 years and above
Gaming Zones
Get transported to a different world of action-powered sequences, drama, and excitement. It’s the world of gaming and there are some excellent ones that cater especially to the game-loving population.
6. Lazer Castle, Indiranagar
Image courtesy: Lazer Castle Facebook Page
This indoor and outdoor gaming zone uses laser guns to play a host of laser tag games. The dark ambience and gaming thrills are a perfect setting for kids above 8 years of age.
Address: #3, 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560075
Age Group: 6 years and above
7. The Escape Hunt Experience, Indiranagar
Image courtesy: The Escape Hunt Experience Facebook Page
A live game scene that involves solving clues inside a “closed room” within 60 minutes and “escaping the room”; this is surely an exciting opportunity for all the aspiring detectives out there.
Address: No. 764, 2nd Floor 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Near Sony Center, Bangalore 560038
Age Group: 10 years and above
8. LXG League Of Extraordinary Gamers, Domlur
Image courtesy: LXG League Of Extraordinary Gamers Facebook Page
An excellent gaming lounge, this place attempts to bring the serious and casual gamers under one sophisticated roof providing the best gaming equipment and ambience. The lounge is also about popularising the eSports scene in India where game lovers can watch big tournaments on the big screen lounging with snacks and beverages.
Address: Plot No. 15, Ground Floor, 12th Cross Road, Domlur II Stage, HAL II Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560008
Age Group: Teens and adults
Exclusive spots for a different experience
9. Play by Vitality, Indiranagar
PLAY by Vitality is a scientifically designed athletic training program for kids. The idea is to reinforce a healthy living and lifestyle early on. The programs are curated and executed by experts and certified trainers.
Address: 42/1, 1st Floor, 4th Cross, Indiranagar, 1st Stage, Near CMH Road Metro Station, Bangalore 560038
Age Group: 1.5 – 12 years
10. The Green Pocket, Old Airport Road
Image courtesy: The Green Pocket Facebook Page
This lovely place offers plenty of open space for kids to run about unfettered. There are plenty of workshops to attend or one can hold their tots’ birthday parties here. Kids would love the deck on top of a tree, the tyre swing, and they can even feed the rabbits some carrots!
Address: # 37, Rustam Bagh, Old Airport Road, HAL, Bangalore 560017
Age Group: 1 – 10 years+
11. Divas And Dudes, Indiranagar
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: 948, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Above Habanero Restaurant, Indiranagar, Bangalore – 560038
Age Group: Newborn to teens and adults
12. The Cat studio by Furpurr, Jeevan Bima Nagar Main Road
This cosy place is currently home to 7 cute rescued cats. If you and your kids are animal lovers and enjoy having these cute creatures jump and play with you, this is a must-visit place. Look out for Pari, the owner’s cute puppy who also tries to vie for attention among the cats!
Address: 485, Jeevan Bima Nagar Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, LIC Colony, Sector 11, Bangalore 560075
Age Group: 4 years +, at least 1 parent/ adult must accompany the child.
13. Association of People with Disability Horticulture Training Centre, Jeevan Bima Nagar
This is a really nice, large nursery that is tended to by people with disabilities. The idea is to empower them with knowledge and a source of employment. The proceeds are used for the food, care, and welfare of the disabled. You can also choose to sponsor a meal on your birthday or anniversay. Indeed, a wonderful way to introduce your child to nature and human goodness!
Address: Lic Colony, 9th B Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bangalore 560075
Age Group: For all ages
14. Cubbon Park via Namma Metro
Head to Cubbon park in the fastest and coolest mode of transport. Kids will love the clean station, the entire train experience, watching the city flit by from the confines of an air conditioned coach- a lovely idea for a Sunday morning, isn’t it?
Address: CMH Road Metro Station, CMH Road, Bangalore
Sports Facilities & Coaches in Indiranagar
When it comes to structured sports, we parents want the best facilities and trainers for our kids. Check out these reputed names for your child.
Image Courtesy: Swim Life, Michael Phelp, Team Matchless & CitiNest Facebook Page
15. Swim Life
Address: Coaching conducted at CityNest, Indiranagar
16. Michael Phelp Swimming class
Address: coaching conducted at CityNest, Indiranagar
17. Team Matchless, Multiple locations
Address: No. 9 Ebony Woods, Artillery Road, Bangalore 560008
18. Citi Nest Sports Centre
Address: 91/72, 7th Cross Road, 2nd Stage, Eshwara Layout, Indiranagar 560038
Playgrounds & Children’s Parks
Open spaces that comprise of large grounds, trees, and nature work wonders for the development of a child’s body and mind. There are so many in this area to choose from.
19. Defence Colony Children’s Park, Indiranagar
Address: 3rd Main Rd, Defence Colony, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
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20. Indiranagar (11th Main) Park
Address: 11th Main, 6th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
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21. Indiranagar Park, Off C. M. H. Road
Address: 13th Cross Rd, Indiranagar II Stage, Bangalore 560038
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22. C. M. H. Park, Cornerstone, Indiranagar
Address: 1st Stage, Off 100 Ft. Road, Bangalore 560038
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23. Domlur SAARC Park
Address: HAL Airport Rd, Stage 2, Domlur, Bangalore 560071
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24. HAL 3rd Stage (Rise) Park
Address: 3rd Cross, 4th Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Bangalore 560075
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25. New Thippasandra Park
Address: 9th Main Road, New Thippasandra, Bangalore 560075
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26. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Public Park, Airport Road
Address: Airport Road, Bangalore
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27. Park opposite Shishu Griha School, New Thippasandra
Address: New Thippasandra, Bangalore
28. Jeevan Bhima Nagar Park
Art and other fun activity classes
Indiranagar is the hub for a host of art classes, after-school classes, and interesting and fun activity centers for kids.
29. Bright Right, Indiranagar
BrightRight is Bangalore’s first Right Brain Education program for children between 0 to 6 years. The parent-child sessions are a lot of fun and enhance the child’s creative capabilities and instils in them a love for learning.
Address: Classes held at AppleofmyI, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560008
and Roots Montessori, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
Age Group: 0 – 4 years
30. Rhythm & Rhyme, Indiranagar
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.
Address: Classes are held at “Apple of my I” 2985, 12th Main Indiranagar, HAL II Stage, Bangalore – 560038
Age Group: 6 months – 5 years
31. Kara4Kids, Activity Center, Indiranagar
Image Courtsey: Kara4Kids Facebook Page
A preschool that also offers a great deal of after-school activities for kids, mother-toddler programs, and activities for Moms. They also have weekend programs and workshops for kids.
Address: 872/F Michael Palya Road,, Off 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560058
Age Group: 6 months to 6 years
32. Merry Go Round, Indiranagar
A place for mother-toddler programs and lots of other fun activities like storytelling, art and craft, music, and yoga for kids between 3-10 years.
Address: #6, 1st Floor, 1st Main, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
Age Group: 6 months to 12 years
33. Kinderdance, Indiranagar
Image Courtsey: Kinderdance Facebook Page
Blending education, movement, dance and gymnastics, Kinderdance is the latest way to build body awareness while simultaneously developing self confidence. Designed for kids from ages 1.5 years and above, children have a blast.
Address: Prakriti Pre-School, 973, 12th ‘A’ Main, Near 12th Main Sony Center, Indiranagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560008
Age Group: 1.5 years and above
34. Jigyasa The School, Domlur
Jigyasa provides some awesome evening activities for kids to keep them creatively engaged. The activities range from speech and drama to cookery to art and craft to reading.
Address: #174, 2nd A Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560071
Age Group: 3 – 8 years
35. D’cruze Dance Studio, Indiranagar
D’cruze Dance studio is ideal for those who consider dance an integral part of their lives. Combining diversity and passion, this school offers a potpourri of excellence, quality and creativtiy for every dancer in the city.
Address: 2012, Sheryas Plaza, Above Ben Body Studio, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
Age Group: 3 years and above
36. Colour Palette Art Institute, Indiranagar
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This art institute provides elementary drawing classes and handwriting improvement classes for kids, and specialized courses like calligraphy, Tanjore painting and more for ladies.
Address: Podar Jumbo Kids, #790, 12th Main, Behind Sony Center, 100FT Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Age Group: 4 years and above
37. Shiamak Davar’s dance classes, Indiranagar
The name says it all. Get trained here by professional trainers under a reputed brand name for contemporary dance styles.
Address: No. 2143, 16th E Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560008
Age Group: 4 years onwards
38. The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet, Indiranagar
The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet strives to give ballet its due in the colourful, cultural diaspora that is India. Their aim is to move beyond the studio and embrace artistry, technique and musicality that’s such an inherent part of this beautiful dance form.
Address: Ben Body Studio, #2012, Shreyas Plaza, Above Reliance Vision Express, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
Age Group: 4 years and above
39. Colour Crafts, Indiranagar
Colour Crafts conducts art and craft workshops for kids and adults. You can find workshops and classes here that cover drawing, sketching, painting and lots more!
Address: 3358/C ,13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore – 560008
Age Group: 5 years and above
40. Blue Max School of Music & Dance, Indiranagar
Image Courtesy: Blue Max School of Music & Dance Facebook Page
Launched in 1972, Blue Max School of Music & Dance is a pioneer in training children in the field of dance. With well-trained insructors and a variety of dance forms, this school offers classes for children from the age of 5.
Address: Red Rox Apartments, 3rd Cross, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar. Bangalore 560043
Age Group: 5 years and above
41. Global Art, New Thippasandra
Image Courtesy: Global Art Facebook Page
A place that takes a keen interest in nurturing the child’s talent through various forms of art and drawing. They take special effort to prepare interested kids for the elementary and intermediate level art competitions.
Address: No.634, 1st Main, 4th Cross, New Thippasandra, Bangalore 560075
Age Group: 5 years and above
42. Different Strokes Creative Learning & Activity Centre, Indiranagar
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Different Strokes provides a platform for workshops, events, and activities for children and adults. Apart from hobby classes, creative programmes, outdoors and other varied activities, they have specialised programmes that are holistic in nature and shape an individual’s personality.
Address: No. 65, 4th Cross, Indiranagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560 038.
Age Group: 5 – 16 years
43. Kiara Music Academy, Indiranagar
Image Courtesy: Kiara Music Academy Facebook Page
Apart from providing western choir and guitar classes, Kiara also has a ‘busy bee’ club that arranges a wide range of kids activities like dance, elocution, puppetry, gardening, cookery, and field trips.
Address: 13th Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Kodihalli, Bangalore, Karnataka 560008
Age Group: 6 years and above
44. Art – O – Pedia, Domlur
A one-stop place for all things arty-crafty, creative and beautiful. Art-o-Pedia offers an avenue to learn all kinds of art activities. From acrylic painting to clay modelling, from bead-craft to Madhubani paintings, you’ve everything here.
Address: #446, 6th Main, West wing, Amarjyothi Layout, Opp to Dell, Koramangala inner ring road 560071
Age Group: 6 – 16 years
45. Yours Truly Theater, Indiranagar
Image Courtesy: Yours Truly Theatre Facebook Page
An improvisational and interactive theater group, this conducts exclusive workshops and classes for kids that help them develop vital social and communications skills.
Address: No 1, 17th E Main, CMH road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560075
Age Group: 7 – 16 years
46. The Art School, Indiranagar
Image Courtesy: The Art School Facebook Page
This 30-year-old art school run by Rehana Chaudhuri provides children the perfect environment and training to develop their own thought process, creativity, memory and expression through various forms of art like tribal, folk, and social service art projects.
Address: Indiranagar
Age Group: 8 years and above
47. InMe Learning, Domlur
Image Courtesy: InMe Learning Facebook Page
If you want your child to experience the outdoors in a safe and fun environment, InMe is the place. The activities are designed to help kids develop important life skills along with experiencing the thrills of camping/hiking outdoors.
Address: No: 89, 5th Main, First A Cross, Domlur Second Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka 560071
Age Group: 9 – 18 years
48. The Swingers Dance Studio & Dance Company, Indiranagar
Image Courtesy: The Swingers Dance Studio & Dance Company Facebook Page
Jazz, hiphop, salsa, theatre, funk fusion- do these make you dance? Swing by The Swingers then. This spacious dance studio creates an ambience of dance the minute you step in, with their incredible student dance art. Classes start from ages 3 and up.
Address: No: 33, 1st Main, 60 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
Libraries in and around Indiranagar
Bangalore being a growing hub of young readers and master storytellers, there’s always a demand for well-stocked libraries. Find the popular ones here:
Eating out with kids
If you’ve read our recommended list of kid-friendly restaurants in Bangalore, you’d agree that eating out with little kids need not be filled with anxious moments, it’s rather a joyous experience. Check out the ones that fall under the central zone.
52. Smoke House Deli
Address: 1209, 100 Feet Road, Opposite Apollo Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore
53. Monkey Bar
Address: 610, Diagonally Opposite to SBI Bank, 12th Main Road, Off 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
54. California Pizza kitchen
Address: 284, Ground Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
55. Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
Address: Level-1, Salarpuria Landmark, 100 Feet road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
56. The Ant’s Cafe & Store
Address: 2286/B, 1st Cross, 14th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
57. Cafe Thulp
Address: 39, 12th Main Junction, HAL 3rd Stage, Off 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
58. Chef Bakers
Address: No 275, 100 Feet Road, Near Odessev, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
59. Cafe Max
Address: 716, Goethe Institute, Max Muller Bhavan, CMH Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
60. The Rock
Address: 2001, 3rd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
61. Barbeque Nation
Address: 4005, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
62. Yauatcha
Address: Level 5, 1 MG Road Mall, MG Road, Bangalore
63. Chili’s
Address: Plot 1135, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
64. Blimey
Address: 1 M.G.Mall, Opposite Vivanta by Taj, M.G Road, Bangalore
Also, check out our complete List of Kid-friendly restaurants in Bangalore
Desserts & Ice Cream Parlours
If you’re treating your child or anyone for that matter, be sure to head to one of these soul-satisfying dessert places.
65. Cake Walk
Address: 754, Near Krishna Temple Road, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
66. Berry’d Alive
Address: 1079, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
67. Lazy Suzy
Address: 36, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
68. Glen’s Bakehouse
Address: 297, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
69. Spoonful of Sugar
Address: 421-G, 1st Main Road, 3rd Cross, 1st Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
70. Krispy Kreme
Address: 788, Near Sony Centre, 12th Main Road, Off 100 Feet Road, Bangalore
71. Creme & Crust
Address: 57, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
72. Milano Ice Cream
Address: #460, 2nd Cross, Krishna Temple Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
73. Natural Ice Cream
Address: Next to Apple of my i, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore
74. Corner House Ice Cream
Address: 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
75. Cream Stone
Address: No.621/B, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
76. Stoner
Address: 50, Zatakia Centre, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
77. Haagen Dazs
Address: 2981, 12th Main Road, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
78. Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
Address: 775, Next to Axis Bank, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
79. Baskin Robins
Address: 275, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
80. YOYO.ooo Frozen Yogurt
Address: 1st Floor, New Oxford Store, 1 MG Mall, MG Road, Bangalore
81. Lakeview Milkbar
Address: 776, Near ING Vysa, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
82. Ms. K. Cupcake
Address: 18/3, 3rd Cross, Behind Swami Vivekananda Metro Station, Bangalore 560038
83. Cupcake Company
Address: 298, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
84. Bite Me Cupcake
Address: #383 100ft Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Also, check out our complete 28 Best Dessert Places in Bangalore for Every Family to try and 25 Best Ice Cream Parlours in Bangalore that you must try
Shopping for kids
Find best quality apparel and toys for your precious ones here:
85. Apple Of My I
Address: 2985, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
86. Full Of Toys (The Indiranagar branch is shut now)
Address: #126 , 1st Main, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar,Land Mark: Next to Purple Turtles, Bangalore 560071
87. Toy N Toys Baby Shop
Address: No.238, D’souza Complex, 7th Cross, CMH Road, Indiranagar, 1st Stage, Bangalore 560038
88. Firstcry
Address: 545, Shree Poojyaya Mansion, CMH Road, Indiranagar, Binnamangala 1st Stage, Opp Motherhood Hospital, Bangalore 560038
89. Mom & Me
Address: No. 954, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Near Lakme Beauty Salon, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
90. The Baby Shop
Address: 3164, ESI Domlur Service Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560008
91. Chicco
Address: #618, 12th Main, Off 100 Feet Road, Near Cafe Coffee Day, Indiranagar, Bangalore
92. Kia Kids Store
Address: 461, Shri Krishna Temple Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore
93. Little Stars
Address: Available at #126, 1st Floor, 1st Main, Domlur 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
94. ISM fashion by art couture
Address: #126, 1st Floor, 1st Main, Domlur 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560071
95. Giny & Jony
Address: No 653, 100 Feet Road, 1st Stage, Near-Kfc Junction, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
96. United Colors of Benetton
Address: 100 Feet Road, Domlur, Bangalore 560008
97. Fooba Wooba
Address: 41, 80 Feet Road, New Thippasandra Post, Indiranagar, Bangalore 5600075
98. Max Fashion
Address: CMH Road, Opposite to ICICI Bank, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
99. FabIndia
Address: 522, CMH Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
100. Ramdev Stores – Thippasandra
Address: #439, Beml Main Road, New Thippasandra, Bangalore 560075
101. Sapna Book House
Address: 2725, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038
Now, isn’t this a power-packed list? Did you already know of these? Please do share your experiences and yes, if you know of places that are not listed here, do let us know!
In case you missed the first in our guide series, do check out the guide for Whitefield and let your friends know about it.
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