5 best Children’s Day activities for your kids

One of the best things to do with kids on Children's Day is spend the day at a museum where your little one can learn about various things and share the experience with you. It is one of the most creative children's day activities you can indulge your little ones in and the parent guilt won't bother you since it is a productive experience. There are hundreds of museums all over India, so pick one according to your kids' preference and head there. Some of the best ones to visit to ensure a cultural experience for your children are -

Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex, Delhi - allows kids to explore the history of the President's House in India. With 3D holograms, virtual reality, and digital exhibitions, the experience is highly engaging.

Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad - One of the most renowned museums famous for its extensive collection of art, antiques, and artefacts from around the world. It is one of the largest museums in the world with over 40,000 items, making it one of the most unique experiences for kids.

City Palace Museum, Udaipur - Located in the City Palace, this museum houses royal artefacts, including weapons, clothing, and artworks.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai - Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum is known for its beautiful architecture and houses over 50,000 artefacts, such as sculptures, decorative arts, textiles, and rare manuscripts, making it the perfect place and a fun idea for kids on Children's Day.

If you are particularly looking for educational activities for your children, exploring science centres is a great idea for a Children's Day celebration. This is one of the most stimulating experiences irrespective of being an indoor activity for children. It allows kids to try their hand at science experiments and watch the magic happen in real-time. And while it may just seem like fun and games for kids, they will take back home lots of learnings and ideas. Some science museums and centres to explore are -

Birla Science Museum, Hyderabad - Covers a range of topics from physics to evolution to archaeology and provides an interactive space that encourages kids to ask questions and learn. The highlight of this museum is the Dinosaurium where kids can witness life-sized dinosaur skeletons and fossils.

National Science Centre, Delhi - Makes for an interesting space that allows fun science experiments, interactive exhibits and galleries on topics like space, human biology and technology. The “Fun Science” gallery includes an optical illusion experience that is mind-blowing and an adventure experience for kids.

Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai - With over 500 hands-on exhibits, this is one of the best places for kids to visit this Children's Day. It has separate galleries covering subjects like nuclear power, sound and hearing and optics and even a special 3D science show.

We've all dreamt of being an astronaut at some point in our lives and it's amazing that the magical space still manages to intrigue our little ones and will continue to do so for generations to come. One of the best virtual Children's Day experiences you can invest in this year is taking them to the planetarium for a space show.

Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore - One of the top places to visit on Children's Day to view astronomy shows that explain complex concepts and the storytelling experience keeps them hooked. There are daily shows and even special sky observation events during celestial occurrences making it a fun family-friendly activity to indulge in.

Birla Planetarium, Hyderabad - Located within the Birla Science Museum, Birla Planetarium hosts daily shows that teach children everything they would love to know about space. The show is available in Hindi, English and Telugu and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a must-visit for Children's Day celebrations.

One of the best Children's Day activities for young budding artists is to take them to art galleries to marvel at some of the finest art pieces from nationally and internationally renowned artists. A visit here doesn't just inspire them but opens them up to a world of possibilities that they didn't know existed. Some of the best galleries where you can take your kids for a memorable Children's Day are -

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore - Hosts art exhibitions featuring traditional Indian folk art to modern pieces. It also hosts workshops that kids can participate in and learn different art styles.

Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Trivandrum - A multi-faceted recreational space where little ones can learn activities like painting, pottery and dancing and have a full hands-on experience.

A crowd favourite, for sure. Theme parks are a great way to make your kids curious and courageous by encouraging them to try out new experiences and get them interested in extracurricular activities. It is one of the best outdoor yet family-friendly activities for Children's Day and allows you to make your inner child happy too.

Imagica, Lonavala - Known for its world-class rides and immersive experiences. It features a theme park, water park, and snow park, making it a one-stop shop for all things fun.

Kidzania, Mumbai and Delhi - A unique concept where kids can role-play different professions in a realistic environment and experience what it's like to be a chef, a doctor, a firefighter and more.