Weekend Top Picks- 30th -31st Jan

From a tour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to a chocolate walk, our list has hand-picked activities that you can take your children too. 
Delhi NCR: 
1)  Art Exhibition—India Art Fair, 2016
Make the experience of art a little less intimidating for your children by taking them to the India Art Fair. The exhibit will have works by unparalleled masters such as Salvador Dali and Picasso. Be ready for some interpretations and discussions. 
Date: 30-31 Dec
Venue: Okhla Industrial Area, Phase III, Delhi
Details: www.caara.com, 8527060555

2)  Inside Rashtrapati Bhavan
Here’s something that is equally exciting for both parents and children alike—a walk through the hallowed halls of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.  A guided tour, this is organized as an annual event where children get to walk through the hallowed halls of the residence of the President.
Date:  On till February, 2016
Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan Delhi
Details:  http://presidentofindia.nic.in/visit-to-rashtrapati-bhavan.htm

Bengaluru
1) Chocolate Walk
Been on a food tour? Then try a chocolate tour this time! Organized by JusTrufs, the tour will give children an opportunity to try their hands at chocolate making, tempering, and make your own truffles.
Date: 30 Jan onwards
Venue: Jus'Trufs Customised Chocolatiers, Jakkur Main Road
Details: 9844016984

2)  An evening of folktales with storywallahs, Team Atta Galatta
Here’s a unique chance to give your child an insight into your own culture through folktales. Each folktale has the flavor of regional lifestyle. 
Date: 30 January
Venue: Frazer Town
Details: 80-41600677, www.facebook.com/events/473887719478015

Mumbai
1) Nehru Science Centre Innovation Festival 2016
This festival will provide a platform for artisans, creators, makers and innovators to showcase their innovation, talent and creativity. This festival will also include make and remake, creativity from scrap, challenge yourself booths, hands-on opportunity spaces, and design contests for students, lectures/workshops.
Date: 29-31 December
Venue: Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Mumbai
Details: 22-24920482/ 24932667,  www.facebook.com/nehrusciencecentre
2) BNHS Flamingo Watch
Get wowed by the exotic flamingoes! Learn about these magnificent winter visitors on a trail with BNHS. You might also be fortunate enough to spot a as Broad-billed Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, or a Eurasian Curlew. Organized by the Bombay Natural History Society.
Date: 31 January
Venue: Sewri Mudflats
Details: bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
Pune
1) Know your Greens
City children are deprived of the entire experience of nature—of seeing fruit trees, plucking fruits, harvesting etc. and this is the experience Green Tokri is going to give your children.
Date: 31 January
Venue: Green Tokri Farm
Details: 9763717960

Kolkata
1) Happy Streets
It is time when Kolkata reclaims its streets! Three hours of fun activities—on the road literally! There are going to be plays , acts, singing, cycling, dancing and a whole lot more.
Date: 31 January
Venue: Park Street

2) International Kolkata Book Fair
Open your children to the world of books and what better than a book fair to initiate them. One of the most talked book fairs, here you will find something for all age groups and interests. Do not miss!
Date: On till 27 February
Venue: Milan Mela
Details: www.kolkatabookfair.net