Childrens Day 2023: City mums share fun ideas to celebrate the day in Mumbai

Be a beach babyArpita Mukherjee mommy content creator ikabir_yadavVisting different spaces with our children has really helped us get to know them in different scenarios their likes and dislikes and what brings out their true personality We have observed that both our kids Kabir above 3 and Khia inset 21 months are fond of water mdash theyrsquore water babiesAnd fortunately Mumbai is surrounded by beaches Heading out for a beach day is so easy even if itrsquos a lastminute plan Itrsquos great for all ages and you can carry along toys and activities too Make sure to find a clean spot or clear the space on the sand where you settle Lay down a beach towel and watch your childrsquoscuriosity unravelHead to Versova Chowpatty and Juhu beachesLet them explore the outdoorsShabeena Khan phonics and grammar educator founder of mysacentreShabeena and Arham enjoy the outdoors on a tripPublic spaces like libraries and parks are great places to visit on a holiday as they expose your young ones to the wonders of the city My son Arham Rohila 5 loves heading to openair venues like Sanjay Gandhi National Park Running around and soaking in the sounds and views promotes holistic development and encourages physical activity A day at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is also fun Give your kid a chance to wander around leaf through books or read something to them This will help in cognitive stimulation We also enjoy heading to movie screenings and play areas with his favourite toys or characters which help in social interaction and emotional growth tooHead to Sanjay Gandhi National Park and The Asiatic Society of MumbaiEscape the heatPooja Jambotkar postnatal fitness expert kangatrainingindiaPooja and Rivaan at the amusement park in Mira RoadRivaan 5 loves trying out different activities I would definitely recommend a visit to the Vardhman Fantasy Amusement Park Mira Road It has the seven wonders of the world and a lot of agecategorised rides We have quite a few indoor spaces in the city for hot afternoons One such place is Playseum Santacruz they have nearly 50 activities where kids can roleplay use their imagination and learn while they have fun Rivaan also likes Bounce Inc Malad which is an indoor trampoline park and HopUp Andheri which has different arcade games and bowling itrsquos fun for parents to join in as well And if you want to take your kids outdoors therersquos always Rani Baug in BycullaHead to Playseum Vardhman Fantasy Amusement Park Bounce INC and HopUpPlay and learnNamrata Sanghavi homemakerKavyansh poses at the Nehru Science CentreMy children Kanak 15 and Kavyansh 11 love exploring nature science and history so I take them to various places this amazing city has to offer Nehru Science Centre and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya are the two places that they absolutely enjoy and I recommend it to every parentKanak and Kavyansh play air hockey at an activity centre in BorivaliThey are curious by nature and the science centre offers them an entire avenue to learn more about the subject they always come back with new ideas and new sets of questionsFor gaming and activities there are places like Box Zone Mumbai in Borivali and KidZania in Ghatkopar which have fun options like basketball air hockey hula hoop Segway box cricket and moreHead to Nehru Science Centre Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya KidZania and Box Zone MumbaiLetrsquos have fungtgt Rambo CircusAt Balasaheb Thackeray Manoranjan Maidan Borivali West St Andrewrsquos Auditorium Bandra WestTill November 19 130 pm onwardsCall 9611554897Cost Rs 500gtgt Play N LearnAt Oberoi Mall Goregaon EastTill November 30 11 am onwardsLog on to inbookmyshowcomCost Rs 700 onwards