Keeping kids away from the screens can be a chore for any parent. With technology becoming a crucial part of their education and leisure, it’s getting harder and harder for the little ones to stay active, get adequate exercise or grow their cognitive skills.
But why worry when Kolkata has so much to offer to your kids? From safe indoor play areas that offer a sense of community, to activity centres where your child can let their creative juices flow — there’s something for everyone.
Play places:
Wonder Beans
This indoor play area is like a wonderland for kids. Starting from interactive games, air hockey tables, carrom boards, jungle gyms and more, this space has it all. While parents can sit and catch up with one another, their kids can engage in mind-building games or activities that will surely let out all the pent-up energy. The venue also hosts birthday parties on request and has story time sessions and parent-child activities from time to time, so don’t miss out!
Location: 7A Short Street, Kolkata 700017
Shore
For kids who love role-play, this indoor play area is a real treat! With interactive role-playing areas like Doll House units and sporty wall climbing activities, this space will engage your child’s mind in productive ways. They host a number of activities like story time, dance lessons and more, for your kids to enjoy.
Location: 2, Brahma Bandhab Upadhyay Sarani, New Alipore, Kolkata 700053
Please Mom!
A ball pit, sit-and-play space, indoor sports area, dance floor —this play arena has it all. It’s a venue so engaging that it’ll make your kids say, “Please, mom! 10 more minutes!” The space is cosy and colourful ensuring all kids feel right at home.
Location: Express Towers, 2A - 2nd Floor, 42A Shakespeare Sarani, Rawdon St, Above Kookie Jar, Kolkata 700017
A look at Please Mom’s cheerful and vibrant play area
Stone Paper Scissor
Stone Paper Scissor is a lot more than just an activity club. The Salt Lake play zone will keep your kids physically active (with adventure games like rock climbing, trampolines and rope walking) and also help them build extra-curricular skills like public speaking, drama or spoken English. They also host a number of productive workshops so follow them on Instagram for timely updates.
Location: 15, Salt Lake Bypass, EC Block, Sector 1, Kolkata 700091
Activity and art centres:
Art Rickshaw
If your child has an artistic inclination, look no further! Take your kid to Art Rickshaw and their minds will be stimulated to no end. They host painting and pottery classes, educational children’s day-outs and also host birthday parties. From canvas and kettle painting to spin-art-on-canvas and bag painting, they have the most creative activities for your kids to enjoy.
Location: 49 B, Hindustan Park, Kolkata 700029
Learning Impulse
If you’re looking for a place to let your child engage in extra-curricular activities, this is the place for your little one. From classes in art, graphic designing, computer programming and music, you can find all these activities under one roof.
Location: CF 242, Saltlake Kolkata 700064
Young Mind’s Collective
Want to give your toddler a place to grow and learn? This space has a number of engaging activities that your kid will love to participate in. From conceptual play, storytelling, music and movement play, art and craft sessions and essay play, this venue has it all. They have also curated a number of activities that will help build your child’s gross motor skills, cognitive skills, fine motor skills and more.
Location: Aukland Square, Alipore, The Backyard
Chaitown Community
Enrol your child in Chaitown's activity classes where they can not only learn Karate and guitar but also be a part of a fantastic community. They also have a great mom-and-me dance session where you can bond with your kid while having a great time.
Location: 10D Gobindapur Road