Enjoy Delhi NCR with your kids — Kids cafes, parks, museums, and weekend activities

The 'kids cafe' business itself, which can be found in every neighborhood like in Korea, is not common in India. However, inside large shopping malls in Delhi NCR, there are a variety of experiential indoor amusement facilities that can sufficiently replace them. In particular, during times when outdoor activities are difficult, such as the heat wave from April to June, the winter with severe fine dust, or the monsoon rainy season, the kids zone in the mall is the most realistic alternative.

• Kidzania Noida— DLF This is a career experience kids theme park located in the Mall of India, where children can experience various occupations such as firefighters, doctors, and chefs through play. It is popular among kindergarteners and lower elementary school students.
• Trampoline Park, Bowling Alley, Game Arcade— Large malls such as Ambience Mall in Gurgaon and Select CityWalk in Delhi often have indoor entertainment facilities in the form of trampoline parks, VR game zones, and bowling alleys.
• Kids play zone in the mall— Paid kids zones in the form of small indoor playgrounds are also operated in many malls, and many are available for children from infants to lower elementary school students.

However, store brands and operating hours often change depending on the mall and the time of year. Before visiting, we recommend that you check the latest operating information and usage fees on the official website or SNS of the mall or facility.

When the weather is cooler (approximately late October to early March), there's no better place to spend time with your kids than the parks in Delhi NCR. Most of them are free or have a very low admission fee, and the lawns and walking paths are wide, so it's great for taking a bike or kickboard out.

It is most pleasant to visit the park between 7 and 9 am. This is because it is often difficult for children to play for long periods of time during the day due to heat or air quality issues depending on the season. Seasonal precautions are covered in more detail later in this article.

On rainy days or days with severe fine dust, museums and science museums are good alternatives. There are several places in Delhi with exhibitions that children can touch and experience.

• National Science Center— This is an experiential science museum located near Pragati Maidan. There are many exhibits that can be manipulated by hand, making it a great place to visit with children in elementary school.
• Nehru Planetarium— Planetarium screenings themed around space and constellations will be held, and this is a great course to develop children’s interest in science.
• National Museum— It is a large museum that covers a wide range of Indian history and artifacts, and can also be used as a history study course with children in upper elementary school or older.
• Kiran Nadar Museum of Art— This is a contemporary art-centered exhibition hall, and workshops and docent programs for children are sometimes held here.

Museums and science museums often change their exhibition composition or operating hours, and many have closed days, so it is safe to check the latest opening hours and admission fees on the official website before visiting. If you are a parent who is concerned about your child’s overall education,Guide to choosing an international school in IndiaIt may also be helpful to refer to:

If you want a day where you can move your body a lot and have fun, a zoo, amusement park, or water park is perfect. However, since it is an outdoor facility, the schedule must be made taking the season and weather into consideration.

• Delhi Zoo (National Zoological Park)— This is a large zoo located right next to Purana Qila, and is a representative family outing where you can see various animals up close. There are often closing days on different days of the week, so you need to check before visiting.
• Adventure Island— This amusement park in Delhi's Rohini area is popular in the summer as it features water play facilities as well as rides such as roller coasters.
• Worlds of Wonder— This is an amusement park and water park located in Noida, and is a popular outdoor activity destination for families in east Delhi.

Amusement rides and water parks may have different safety standards and guardian escort regulations than in Korea. It is important to check the child's height and age restrictions in advance at the entrance, and for the guardian to always keep a close eye on the child at the water play facility. We recommend that you check the operating hours, admission fees, and seasonal closures on the official website just before your visit.

Many gated apartment complexes (societies) in Delhi NCR, especially Gurgaon and Noida, have clubhouses, outdoor playgrounds and swimming pools. It feels similar to apartment community facilities in Korea in that you can spend a meaningful weekend morning within the complex without having to go far.

• Playground and swimming pool within the complex— Large societies often operate large playgrounds and outdoor and indoor swimming pools, which attracts children, especially in the summer evenings.
• Event hosted by RWA (Residents’ Association)— During major festival seasons such as Diwali and Holi, it is common for RWAs to hold small events for children.
• Make friends your own age— There are many opportunities to naturally mingle with children from other foreign and local families living in the same complex, which is very helpful for the child's adaptation.

Society clubhouse usage regulations and guest policies vary depending on the complex. Before moving inIndia Apartment Society Living GuideWe recommend that you check the management fee and facility usage regulations in advance.

When planning outdoor activities with kids in Delhi NCR, you must take into account seasonal characteristics. Even in the same place, the child's condition and safety can vary greatly depending on the time and period of visit.

On weekends when the weather is nice, it is a good idea to go on a day trip outside of Delhi to a nearby area. Nearby travel destinations 2 to 3 hours awayDelhi NCR Weekend Travel GuideYou can find out more details here. The most important thing is to always have a 'Plan B' ready so that you can flexibly change the indoor and outdoor schedule according to the weather of the day and the child's condition.