•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 4-6

Bugs, Monsters and All Creatures Fantastic

Four antennae, seven wings, two horns, a fish tail, four eyes, two teeth. What on earth is the name of that creature? Add some colour and a few strokes and voila! You have your own fantastic creature.

Supported By: AECID and Embassy of Spain

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 8-10

Find Creatures in Spots, Shapes and Colours

In ink stains, between coloured sheets, in the strokes of markers, even in paper cuttings... there hide all kinds of creatures. Join Adolfo in this workshop to spot them.

Supported By: AECID and Embassy of Spain

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 8-10

Toon Twists and Turns

Grab that pencil and let the fun begin. Join cartoonist Ajit in this interactive session as he takes you through the basics of cartooning, stroke by stroke. Don’t forget to take home some smart tips!

•   25/11/2023
• 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

Community Farm Walk

Ever wondered what goes into growing food naturally, especially when the weather fluctuates wildly? Meet Aparna Rajagopal who will share her experience of doing this for the last decade using cattle dung.

Supported By: Beejom

•   25/11/2023
• 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

Chhoti Kahani, Bade Mazey

The world is full of thoda fun, thoda crazy characters. Meet a few!

•   24/11/2023
• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 8-10

Grand Grandparent Stories

Who does not love grandparents. Come, celebrate these wonderful people at Bookaroo with Bulbul. Who knows? You may discover some, new amazing things about them.

Supported By: Talking Cub

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 12-14

The Governance Guide

It was written over two thousand years ago and is still wowing people. Yes, it’s Kautilya’s Arthashastra! Why does it continue to be such a valuable guide to governance to this day? Let’s find out!

Sponsored By: Puffin

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 4-40

Speak Out

So you have a lot of questions to ask but nobody to answer them? Here is your chance. Let down your guard, become the character and ask away in this unfiltered session with Devika.

Supported By: Scholastic India

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: All

Chnourka and her Friends

A snowy night in the forest and four friends find shelter in Chnourka’s house. What are they doing? Drinking tea by the fireplace? Is Chnourka baking biscuits? Is Mirko drawing in his room? Create your own images too.

Supported By: French Embassy and Institut Francais

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: All

Dessine moi ton Bison

Gaya has a bison. Do you want one too? What would you like it to be like? Hairy? Small? Big? Wearing a jumper? With four legs or two? Create your own charcoal bison with a little help from Gaya.

Supported By: French Embassy and Institut Francais

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 4-6

Bump…bump at Night

What are these noises disturbing people at night? Is there a thief in town or is it a rat scampering on the ground? Is it a wacky detective up to no good or is it a ghost whistling in the woods?

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 12-14

An Intergalactic journey!

Let’s travel through our Galaxy! What discoveries await us? Will we find worm-holes or black holes? Let’s make a space-suit and build a rocket ship and stock it with all the things we will need for the journey.

Supported By: Tulika Books

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 8-10

Serious Business

One of the hardest kinds of books to write is non-fiction for children. Why? Well, do your research or join Inga Marie Ramcke when she shares her behind-the-scenes work with you.

Supported By: Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan

•   25/11/2023
• 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: 6-8

On the Tadpole Trail!

Fritz is no ordinary puppet. He is a tadpole from Germany looking to find a place in Sunder Nursery. Are you ready to walk with Inga to help Fritz? Some dragonflies could join in too.

Supported By: Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan

•   24/11/2023
• 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Ongoing Activity Zone
•  Age Group: All

Rumal Dhamaal

Learn to embroider a flower, leaves or even your initials to make your handkerchief special.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   25/11/2023
• 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
•   Ongoing Activtiy Zone
•  Age Group: All

Craft your Own Sanjhi Bookmark

Learn the intricate hand-cutting craft of Sanjhi and take home your own bookmark.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 11:30 AM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

Jungle Adventure

The same old thirsty crow story? Not when Appu the thirsty crow, sets out on an adventure. Elsewhere, Mugi, the squirrel and his friend(s) are ready to chase after the rainbow. But are they, really?

•   24/11/2023
• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 4-6

S-story T-time!

Why is Ostroo the ostrich not rehearsing for the grand Jungle storytelling festival when all the other animals are? Jokhu, the scariest Jokhini in the bamboo grove meets a little girl whom she cannot scare. What now?

•   25/11/2023
• 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

Grandma O Grandma

Neil’s grandmother can’t cook but has taken charge of his birthday party! What next? Malli feels her Paati is the best rasam-maker in the world. But when things change, can she hold on to this piece of her grandmother?

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 8-10

Let's translate!

Have you ever read a fantastic book or comic or graphic novel and wanted it to be available in other languages? If you want to know how to translate your first book into an Indian language - come over!

Supported By: Speaking Tiger

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 6-8

What Was and What Will Be…

Let’s go on a journey through time. While turning the pages look far back into the past, travel to the present and further into the future. Let's share beautiful memories and dreams for the future!

Supported By: Pro Helvetia and the Embassy of Switzerland in India under the initiative SwitzerlandIndia 75

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 10-12

The Gigantic Timeline

Be part of the longest timeline ever! What was before us? What do you remember from the past? How are we today? And what is yet to come?

Supported By: Pro Helvetia and the Embassy of Switzerland in India under the initiative SwitzerlandIndia 75

•   24/11/2023
• All Day
•   Ongoing Activity Zone
•  Age Group: All

Tree of Wishes

What do you wish for the future? Like fruit, we hang our wishes on the tree so that they ripen and we can taste and share them together.

Supported By: Pro Helvetia and the Embassy of Switzerland in India under the initiative SwitzerlandIndia 75

•   25/11/2023
• All Day
•   Ongoing Activity Zone
•  Age Group: All

Tree of Wishes

What do you wish for the future? Like fruit, we hang our wishes on the tree so that they ripen and we can taste and share them together.

Supported By: Pro Helvetia and the Embassy of Switzerland in India under the initiative SwitzerlandIndia 75

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 12-14

Craft Your Own Picture Book

Cut, paste, fold, draw, paint, and bind your own unique book. Have you decided on the main character?

Supported By: Japan Foundation

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 10-12

Make Your Own Picture Book

Cut, paste, fold, draw, paint, and bind your own unique book. Have you decided on the main character?

Supported By: Japan Foundation

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 12-14

A Toolkit for Life

Being human means experiencing moments of anxiety or stress. Come along and let Varuna and Ken help you develop skills to manage your feelings and become a more relaxed and successful you.

Supported By: HarperCollins

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 8-10

No Limits!

Take on life’s challenges with imagination and humour. Meet Ken Spillman, author of the Jake series, Daydreamer Dev stories and Advaita the Writer as he gives away all his secrets - well, most of them.

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: All

LifeLog

What does Avantika write in her journal every day? There is a good reason. Is it just ordinary daily stuff or something more? Come, find out with Lakshmi.

Supported By: Red Panda

•   24/11/2023
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

The Makers of Magic

Explore the lives of some of the greatest creative icons of our times and find out how they discovered their true magic.

Sponsored By: Puffin

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 8-10

Impossible is Nothing

Join Rabia and Dr Mary as they walk through ISRO and learn everything about making the impossible, possible! Menaka presents a fun-filled session about science, space and gender for young curious minds!

Sponsored By: Puffin

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 6-8

Passepartout Goes Walkabout

Thatha has asked Shyam to keep an eye on Passepartout, a rescued tortoise. But now Passepartout has disappeared! Join Shyam, Kannamma and Menaka for a walk through the neighbourhood as they ask, 'Passepartout, Is that you?'

Sponsored By: Puffin

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 12-14

How Much Can a Line Matter?

Inaya’s burning ambition is to play cricket for Pakistan. Jai dreams of setting up his café in Delhi. When their unlikely paths cross in London, a long-buried story from 1947 unravels – one that started with a line being drawn.

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 4-6

The Sound of Music

Do we all have our own beautiful music within us? Come, be inspired to explore the nature and spirit of sound that lives in your heart with a story, some playful music and creative drawing.

Supported By: HarperCollins

•   25/11/2023
• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 4-6

Connecting with Spirit and Nature

Join Noel as he narrates stories that will inspire you to listen deeper in your hearts and souls and help you connect with the spirit of the natural world around you

Supported By: HarperCollins

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: All

What Lives in a Tree?

Trees can look simple from afar, but a large tree can be the home of more creatures than a skyscraper. Come along to help draw a tree and everything that lives in it!

Supported By: NORLA

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 10-12

Drawing Emotions

How do you show what a character is feeling, with lines, colours and expressions? Learn the tricks of the trade from a working illustrator - all skill levels welcome.

Supported By: NORLA

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 12-14

Save Our Forest

Bao will not have it that the forest next to her school will soon be a parking lot. But how do you make grown-ups listen to you when you are only 13? Also: learn how graphic novels are made?

Supported By: NORLA

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 4-6

Dum Dum Damak Dum Dum

Dum Dum Damak, Dum Dum Damak, Dum Dum Damak Dum Dum! An Animal Band is making all kinds of music. Get ready to whirl and twirl, sway, and dance to the delightful tunes of the Shehnai, Sarangi, Santoor and more!

Supported By: Adidev Press

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 10-12

When Modern K-Pop Meets Ancient Lion Dance

Come learn how Singapore author Pauline Loh marries the unlikely worlds of modern K-pop and ancient Chinese culture to produce the Leopop series.

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 8-10

A Date with a Gangster

Pauline Loh hunts out fascinating people to learn their life stories. From gangsters to blind men to poop-collectors and more, she calls them Stories on Legs. So, who is your Story on Legs?

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Doodle Wall
•  Age Group: 10-12

A Symphony of A Thousand Colours

Or a field of thousand flowers? Paulo knows where to start but not where it will end. With paints, brushes, creativity and freedom, let’s find out with him.

Supported By: Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 8-10

What a Big Traffic Jam!

Believe it or not, not all traffic jams are boring. The jam we are going to create in this workshop will be absolutely wonderful. Watch out for interesting obstacles coming your way. Are you ready for this mess?

Supported By: Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 4-6

Scrunch, Scrunchy, Scrunchier

Come join Kai, Pai and Gobi Manchurian as they discover something round, crunchy munchy, so yummy and so juicy!

Supported By: Tota Books

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 10-12

Who Doodle It!

Who doodle a big-big doo-doo in a squeaky clean residential complex?

Supported By: Red Panda

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 - 1:30 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 12-14

Heartlines

Can you fall in love with two girls at the same time if you have a creaky, wheezy heart yourself and they come from an 'enemy' country?

Supported By: Talking Cub

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 8-10

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Make your own comic about you in this creative workshop with the team from Amar Chitra Katha.

Supported By: Amar Chitra Katha

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 4-6

Rolling with the Rolling Pumpkin

Discover Kumaon through its food, music, dance. Are you ready for some rapping and sketching with a dash of storytelling?

Supported By: Amar Chitra Katha

•   25/11/2023
• 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: All

Stories from Around the World

Dip your hand in, pick out a tale. Rituparna will tell it for you! Let’s do this in a loop and see how many stories you can pick and how many can she tell!

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 12-120

Be a Mind-Ninja

Ever wished that your monkey-mind would stop jumping from thought to thought or app to app? A wise sage, 2,000 years ago, figured out how to do it! Roopa Pai unpacks Maharishi P's secrets in this talk.

Sponsored By: Hachette India

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 10-12

Chase the Stars with Taranauts

Get ready for a puzzle-cracking, monster-battling, super-fun chase through the eight worlds of Mithya with the intrepid Zvala, Zarpa and Tufan! Can they outwit the supervillain Shaap Azur, and rescue the 32 stars of Mithya's supersun Tara?

Sponsored By: Hachette India

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 6-8

What Food Tells Us

Meet Sadaf who will serve us what we need to know about the food we eat while introducing Phudku, Chamki , the bunny brother-sister duo and their teamwork and, of course, their carrot soup!

Supported By: Niyogi Books

•   24/11/2023
• 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

A Walk Through History

Take a tour of this UNESCO world heritage site with experts who know their way around the park and will provide interesting insights into the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the monuments and gardens.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   24/11/2023
• 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

Tree Walk

Each tree in Sunder Nursery has its own story and significance. Learn more about these rare and exotic trees as you walk through the serene pathways with expert guides from Sair-e-Nizamuddin.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   24/11/2023
• 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

A Walk Through History

Take a tour of this UNESCO world heritage site with experts who know their way around the park and will provide interesting insights into the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the monuments and gardens.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   25/11/2023
• 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

Tree Walk

Each tree in Sunder Nursery has its own story and significance. Learn more about these rare and exotic trees as you walk through the serene pathways with expert guides from Sair-e-Nizamuddin.

Supported By: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

•   25/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 10-12

Critter Chronicles

Seen squirrels hopping around in your garden or butterflies sipping nectar on flowers? Or a lizard with a blood-red head? Or spotted a moth near a light bulb at home? Come, enter the world of critters with Sanjay Sondhi.

Supported By: Kalpavriksh

•   24/11/2023
• 2 PM - 3 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 12-14

The Ghost of the Past

Family secrets can be fascinating. In this session Shabnam Minwalla talks about how the pages of a forgotten diary led her to write Zen, a novel touching upon romance, history and politics - and how the past colours our present.

Sponsored By: Puffin

•   24/11/2023
• 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
•   Ongoing Activity Zone
•  Age Group: All

Macrame Mural

Tie a knot for friendship. In your book who is your favourite?

•   25/11/2023
• 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Ongoing Activity Zone
•  Age Group: All

Macrame Mural

Tie a knot for friendship. In your book who is your favourite?

•   24/11/2023
• 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 8-10

A Buzzing Mystery

With tiny magnifying glasses and dogged determination, five young detectives look for the smallest of clues to solve the Insect Mystery. Get ready to join them to crack the case and save the insect kingdom.

Sponsored By: Sonalika Publications

•   24/11/2023
• 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 8-10

नदी के पार

जाना है उस पार, बहुत बड़ी है समस्या उलझन है पुरानी , समाधान नया …. क्या ले जाएगा उस पार ‘मगर’ भाई हमारा? पुरानी कहानी को नए ‘Twist’ के साथ सुने ज़रा |

•   25/11/2023
• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: All

A 'Little' Mystery

A little here, a little there Too many littles everywhere! Decode the mystery of 'Little' with me Fly high, bind forever or set it free?

•   25/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 8-10

Why are You So Colourful?

Nature is teeming with colourful organisms. Have you ever wondered why? Do you want to know how they get these colours or what they use them for? Join Shruti Hemani for an engaging discussion.

Supported By: Kalpavriksh

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 10-12

Colours of the Natural World

Why is a red munia red? Why does a bullfrog turn yellow? How does a painted stork get its pink colour? Why do some mushrooms glow in the dark? Why do purple sunbirds shine? Come, find out.

Supported By: Kalpavriksh

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Crafty Corner
•  Age Group: 8-10

Nail ‘em Garbage Monsters!

Trash Rajah’s army is attacking Pretty City. Get ready with your Kungfu buddies to swat fatflies, zap monsterquitoes, sucker-punch plastocrocs and blow off the virulates. Complete your mission and a surprise awaits!

Supported By: Talking Cub

•   24/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 8-10

Unforgettable Folktales

Can a frog outsmart a fox? Can a 12 year old outwit an evil magician? Come immerse yourself in amusing folktales.

Supported By: HarperCollins

•   24/11/2023
• 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

Wilderness Wonders

Experience the colours of nature, spot unique trees, and listen to melodious birds at the Wilderness Zone with DK, where knowledge is adventure.

Sponsored By: DK Books

•   25/11/2023
• 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
•   Base Camp
•  Age Group: All

Nature's Treasures

Step into the enchanting world of Sunder Nursery with DK, where knowledge is adventure. At this hidden treasure in the heart of Delhi, explore ancient trees, spot colorful birds, and discover rare insects!

Sponsored By: DK Books

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   Amphitheatre
•  Age Group: 10-12

Thoda sa Natak Ho Jaye

So you want to know what goes into writing plays? Meet Upasana, the playwright of Baingan Nahin Aaye, who will tell you all about the process in this workshop.

Supported By: Thinkarts

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

Akku's Imagination

Meet Vani Tripathi Tikoo with her dramatic reading from the heartwarming collection of stories about Akku, a two-and-half-year-old little girl, Why Can’t Elephants be Red? And a sneak peek into the world of theatre.

•   25/11/2023
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 6-8

Nani Aur Uske Kahaniyon ki Bori...

...Zaroor aana, phir na kehna abhi bhi hai doori

•   25/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: All

Dare to Dream

Disability is a state of mind. One just needs the right attitude to face the challenges. Discover how Vikram did it in this totally hands-free session.

Supported By: Tulika Books

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   Secret Garden
•  Age Group: 10-12

Crack! Bust! Decipher!

Decode hieroglyphics, add fragments, replace letters, search grids, and more. Let English, History, Geography and Science give up their secrets to you as you puzzle-bust your way through with Vinita Zutshi!

Sponsored By: Hachette India

•   24/11/2023
• 11 AM - 12 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 8-80

Horsing Around

What can you do with a single line? A hundred thousand things, and more, believed Jamini Roy one of India's most beloved and celebrated contemporary artists. Learn about Jamini, make your own take-away Bankura horse like Jamini’s.

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
•   Kahani Tree
•  Age Group: 4-6

Tadahahahaha!

Can ants fly? Can ants dream? Welcome to the hardworking world of ants where, Sera, a little girl ant dreams of flying. Join this interactive, song-filled, storytelling session with Vinitha and take back happy memories.

•   24/11/2023
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
•   The Pavilion
•  Age Group: 8-10

Want to Meet the Birds' BFF?

He began to be curious about birds when he was about your age, and went on to become the greatest expert on Indian birds. Come to hear all about Sálim Ali’s bird adventures.

Sponsored By: Hachette India

•   25/11/2023
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•   The Arches
•  Age Group: 10-12

A Rare Species of Uncle

Birds of different colours, shapes, sizes and calls…they are all here along with the man who put them on India’s map. What's more? Check out your Bird Quotient in the Birdbrain Quiz with Zai!

Sponsored By: Hachette India