Arunava Sinha, Dr Rakhshanda Jalil, Sudeshna Shome Ghosh
09/11/2024
11:00
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 8-10
SOS: Fairyland in Crisis
Help! Fairyland has lost its magic. Join author Bijal Vachharajani on a mission to save it from the throes of the climate crisis. Help out by making a climate comic.
Supported by HarperCollins
09/11/2024
12:30
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 4-6
Fearless!
Do you feel stuck with fearful, not-so-nice thoughts every now and then? Thoughts that refuse to go away? We all do. Meet Garima who can tell you how to feel better with her new Unstuck series.
Supported by HarperCollins
09/11/2024
14:00
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 8-10
About Messy Mums and Bad Days
What will you do when you see your mother having a tough day? What will you do when you face broken jars, bad moods and malfunctioning parents? Join Sanjana to figure it out.
Sponsored by Puffin
09/11/2024
15:30
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 12-14
Jungle Safari
Catch the Jungle Safari with adventurer Sutapa Basu and get a shot at solving a murder mystery in the Nagarhole National Park.
Supported by Niyogi Books
09/11/2024
14:00
The Park
Age Group: 6-8
Where Does It Hurt?
We all experience hurt in different places, in all sorts of ways. But what can we do to make hurt disappear? Let’s read a poem together and find out.
Sponsored by Puffin
09/11/2024
15:30
The Park
Age Group: 8-10
Match Wits with the Word Spy
Join the mysterious Word Spy as she hunts for strange words in the Word Spy Quiz. Then make a human rebus with the help of some very unusual guinea pigs!
Supported by the Australian High Commission
10/11/2024
12:30
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 4-6
Animals and their Stories
Come and march with the ants, take part in a koala puppet show, and see the little rabbit escape from the Terrible Plop!
Supported by the Australian High Commission
09/11/2024
11:00
The Park
Age Group: 4-6
It's a Picture Book Paaaarty!
Want to help CACTUS find his friend? And meet an eye-POPPING flock of SUPER-amaz-ing creatures? Come, SING and shout, COLOUR, and PLAY the funnest mix-and-match games and have fun with Cactus Wants a Hug and Marvellously Mixed-Up!
Supported by Hachette India
09/11/2024
12:30
The Park
Age Group: 10-12
Cat on the Prowl
The nestlings have just hatched, and there is a hungry cat around. You have to ensure the cat doesn’t prey on them before they can fly. How? Join Tani to find out.
Sponsored by Puffin
09/11/2024
11:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 6-8
Buzzing with Purpose
Some stories make you laugh, others sad and some happy. Join author-storyteller Abhishek as he tells you the story of Biplob the Bumblebee - a rollicking adventure, full of joy - while diving into the arena of sustainability!
Supported by Biplob World
10/11/2024
11:00
Secret Garden
Age Group: 8-10
Col Zoro’s Secret Writing Recipe
Whether it is comedies, tragedies, thrillers or mysteries all you need are the right ingredients and tools to craft a delectable tale. Join Abhishek, author of Detective Col. Zoro and Biplob the Bumblebee series.
Supported by Biplob World
09/11/2024
11:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 6-8
छोटी जगह, बड़ी सीख
A cramped house can be quite roomy. With his typical wit and humour, Mulla Nasruddin shows you how. Join Vasudha as she interprets this lesson. (In Hindi and English)
09/11/2024
12:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 10-12
कुतुबमीनार का पेड़ और अनोखी बातें
कुतुबमीनार का पेड़, मैदानों में भेड़, जंगल का बाघ, मचान में भाग, पिंकु मचाए शोर, आम का चोर, दिल्ली की सड़कें, डॉक्टर साहब भड़के। अजब-गजब यह दुनिया, भई अजब-गजब यह दुनिया! (In Hindi)
Supported by the Parag Initiative
09/11/2024
15:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
When Everything Became Dark
A sparrow’s nest in an electrical junction box puts an entire village in danger! Can Karthik and his father save the bird and keep the lights on? Join us to hear this thrilling true story!
Supported by the Parag Initiative
09/11/2024
13:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 10-12
शश... साड़ियां भी बोलती हैं
Yes, आपने सही सुना. Sarees have unique stories to tell. Are you ready to listen? (In Hindi and English)
Supported by Anokha Pitara
09/11/2024
14:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
Trickster Rabbit
Meet a clever, mischievous and cunning little creature who can outsmart everyone in the forest! Will he be able to wriggle his way out of trouble this time? Dive into this thrilling tale to find out.
09/11/2024
14:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
All Readers are Superheroes
Reading gives you superpowers, and it’s fun too! Find out how reading can change you with little surprises and big dreams.
Supported by the New Zealand High Commission
10/11/2024
15:30
The Park
Age Group: 8-10
Is there Poetry Hiding in Stories?
Great stories are crafted with thoughtful word choices. We'll explore some poetic tales and then create our own poems inspired by them. Let’s get creative!
Supported by the New Zealand High Commission
09/11/2024
16:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
The Malli Show
Join Jeeva in this interactive storytelling session where even you have a role to play. Are you game?
Supported by Tulika
10/11/2024
14:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
Do As I Do, Tell As I Tell
Stories to enact, participate in and take back home.
09/11/2024
11:00
The Arches
Age Group: 12-14
The Whereabouts of Words
Wing it as a word-sleuth. Whip up word-characters. Wage a war of words. Have a whale of a time with Crossword–Award winning Payal Kapadia and her latest book, Woebegone’s Warehouse of Words.
Sponsored by Hachette India
09/11/2024
12:30
The Arches
Age Group: 8-10
Through The Pages Of History…
Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? What made his empire ‘mighty’? And, what does he have to do with the Koh-i-Noor? Learn about the one-eyed Maharaja who knew what he wanted, and got it too!
10/11/2024
15:30
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 4-6
My Heart Has A Story To Tell
How are you feeling today? Let’s go on a journey through the pages of My Little Handbook of Feelings to explore the colours of your heart with Artika.
09/11/2024
14:00
The Arches
Age Group: 12-14
Our Magical Universe
Why does an astronaut become younger than her twin sister? Why do we need lots of zeroes to count large numbers? The answers to many of such questions were found by Indian scientists! Let’s find out more
Supported by Juggernaut
09/11/2024
15:30
The Arches
Age Group: 8-10
A Tree Rarely Comes Alone
What do trees talk about when nobody’s listening? What on Earth is a root phone? Did you know that trees have a sweet tooth, or that they care for their offspring and grandparents? Join a journey of discovery from root to crown!
Supported by the Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan
10/11/2024
14:00
The Park
Age Group: 12-14
Status: Caribbean
Four teens miss their best friend. She lives on a faraway island now – at least, that's what she's posting online. But why does she never reply to their DMs? And why are her posts so weird?
Supported by Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan
09/11/2024
11:00
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 6-8
Do You Know Who I Am?
I'm Marc. Who are you, and what has been your day like? I’d love to know! Let’s draw together, have some fun, and become friends in the process.
Supported by the Embassy of Portugal, Cultural Centre
09/11/2024
12:30
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 8-10
Mud! Mats! Moves!
Smash gender barriers, one fun activity at a time; test your sports knowledge with a series of brainteasers and join the Kushti Kids on a rollicking creative adventure. Ready for the dangal?
Supported by Scholastic India
09/11/2024
14:00
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 6-8
Be Postcard Pals with Lakshmi
Come, craft colourful postcards or make origami birds that will carry your handwritten messages to your friends. Join author-illustrator Sharanya in this fun session about friendship.
Sponsored by Hachette India
10/11/2024
15:30
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 4-6
Moo-La-La
Meet charming little cows and a crew of chirping birds. Get paired up by the Cow-Bird Matching Centre and make new friends. Make your own cow hats and bird buddies to take away with you.
Supported by Hachette India
09/11/2024
15:30
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 8-10
Mi Casa, Tu Casa
Walls, windows, doors and a roof. But why is your house looking different from mine? Let’s take a walk around the village that we have just created.
Supported by the Embassy of Spain
10/11/2024
14:00
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 6-8
What’s on Your Plate Today?
Create a deliciously colourful menu with art and words and fill your plate.
Supported by the Embassy of Spain
09/11/2024
11:00
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 8-10
Tree of Life
What kind of creatures do you think gather in a tree and what do they do? Let’s make one, full of life and action.
Supported by the Japan Foundation, India
10/11/2024
15:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
Sakura Spring
Do you know what Hanami is? What does it have to do with springtime in Japan? Let Narisa tell you all about the special blossom-viewing culture of Japan.
Supported by the Japan Foundation India
09/11/2024
12:30
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 4-6
Lines and Tigers and Stories, Oh My!
Let us create adorable animal characters and watch them go on an exciting adventure!
Supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore
10/11/2024
12:30
The Park
Age Group: 8-10
When Tigers Roamed The Halls
Fish falling from the sky, dead rats mysteriously reappearing… what’s next, a tiger in a hotel?
Unfortunately for one little boy, that’s exactly what he finds!
Supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore
09/11/2024
14:00
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 8-10
The Secret Garden
What can you build with broken tiles and bits of bangles? Anything, if you have a Dream! Author-illustrator Lavanya Karthik takes you on a journey through the life of Nek Chand and the Secret Garden he built in Chandigarh.
Sponsored by Puffin
09/11/2024
11:00
Secret Garden
Age Group: 10-12
A Forest Story
Can a forest be brought back to life? Find out in this session with Lavanya. Then join her in creating a special forest right here in Sunder Nursery.
Supported by Kalpavriksh
09/11/2024
15:30
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 6-8
One Drawing, Many Artists
What happens when a dozen people work on a single drawing? Draw a shape and pass it on. But don’t get too comfortable, as you’ll be adding to someone else’s drawing… and another, and then some more.
Supported by NORLA
10/11/2024
15:30
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 10-12
Silent Stories
How to tell stories with images alone. No words needed!
Supported by NORLA
09/11/2024
12:30
Secret Garden
Age Group: 6-8
Dear Mum, How Can I Save the Planet?
Let’s explore fun, easy-to-do, simple ways you can help save the Earth. Who knows we may even have a planet protector from Bahar’s book join us!
09/11/2024
14:00
Secret Garden
Age Group: 6-8
View From Upside Down
Gauri loves showing how seeing things differently makes the world amazing! She wonders if a cat turns into a funny shape from different views, if a mountain becomes a pancake from above, and if fish become underwater sparkles.
Supported by Niyogi Books
09/11/2024
15:30
Secret Garden
Age Group: 10-12
A Slow Walk through Nature
Walk slowly like a snail into a garden. What do you see? Let’s do the same with a country. Explore Vietnam through poetry-picture books and uncover its vibrant landscapes and natural beauty.
Supported by Slow Books
09/11/2024
11:00
The Parkette
Age Group: 12-14
Never Give Up
When things don't go your way, what do you do?
Sponsored by Puffin
09/11/2024
12:30
The Parkette
Age Group: 12-14
Paws, Claws and Commas
Tame the non-fiction beast with wildlife author Arefa as she talks about how to track down fascinating information, capture it with powerful words, and polish it until it shines as bright as leopard's spots.
10/11/2024
12:30
The Arches
Age Group: 10-12
Out in the Open
There are many prisons that do not come with bars and locks. What are they? Where do they exist? How do they work? Find out with Arefa.
09/11/2024
14:00
The Parkette
Age Group: 8-10
History is Quirky
Did you know that there are 5 places in India where you can find answers to the biggest mysteries of the world? Join the adventure and have fun with some really quirky tales from Indian history.
Supported by HarperCollins
10/11/2024
11:00
The Park
Age Group: 10-12
Meet The Rock Star of History
Are you ready for an adventure through time? From crazy connections to bizarre believe-it-or-nots, get a fresh new take on our past! Climb on to the roller-coaster now.
Supported by HarperCollins
09/11/2024
15:30
The Parkette
Age Group: 12-14
Be a Hero of the Forest
The forest needs your help! Join the Forestborns to save a hidden world where tree souls share their secrets. Start with a thrilling quiz, meet magical characters, create epic stories, and unlock your hidden powers.
Sponsored by Hachette India
09/11/2024
11:00
Lakeside
Age Group: Adults
Matters of the Mind
How to talk to your child to find out if everything is okay? What are the signs and symptoms that you have to watch out for? Reinforce your belief in them and their faith in you.
Supported by HarperCollins, Scholastic India and Puffin
09/11/2024
14:00
Lakeside
Age Group: Adults
Climate Change Is Everyone's Business
Play your role in the crisis of the century. Involve your family, friends and community - well, everybody. We need the climate a little more than it needs us. Find out how from these climate warriors.
Supported by Hachette, Puffin and Tulika
09/11/2024
15:00
Forecourt
Age Group: All Ages
The Mister Water Science Show
Watch the wonders of water come alive in this exciting show that has experiments, fun facts and a lot of action!
Sponsored by Scholastic
09/11/2024
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Festival Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
A Walk with Mister Water
Meet the wonderful Mister Water as he strides through the festival donned in his special costume and reminding us of how precious water is!
Sponsored by Scholastic
10/11/2024
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Festival Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
A Walk with Mister Water
Meet the wonderful Mister Water as he strides through the festival donned in his special costume and reminding us of how precious water is!
Sponsored by Scholastic
09/11/2024
All day
Ongoing Activity Zone 1
Age Group: All Ages
Donaldson's Den
Come over for a never-ending array of fun activities with characters created by Julia Donaldson. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Sponsored by Pan Macmillan India
09/11/2024
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Festival Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
Meet the Gruffalo
Say hello to the world's most-loved monster who is walking the festival grounds straight from the deep dark woods.
Sponsored by Pan Macmillan India
10/11/2024
11:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
An Adventure in the Woods!
Join the mouse and his friends as they travel through the wild woods to meet a special character. Thus begins the story featuring the world’s best-loved monster - the Gruffalo.
Sponsored by Pan Macmillan India
10/11/2024
All Day
Ongoing Activity Zone 1
Age Group: All Ages
Donaldson's Den
Come over for a never-ending array of fun activities with characters created by Julia Donaldson. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Sponsored by Pan Macmillan India
10/11/2024
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Festival Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
Meet The Gruffalo
Say hello to the world's most-loved monster who is walking the festival grounds straight from the deep dark woods.
Sponsored by Pan Macmillan India
09/11/2024
11:00
Ongoing Activity Zone 2
Age Group: 6-8 (with parents)
Hunt for the Hidden Tanukis
Join in the treasure hunt to discover animals and watch their spirits come to life - all in augmented reality! Find out which spirit you are and take a mask, that you have made, home.
Supported by Institut Francais & Embassy of France
10/11/2024
11:00
Ongoing Activity Zone 2
Age Group: All Ages (with parent)
Hunt for the Hidden Tanukis
Join in the treasure hunt to discover animals and watch their spirits come to life - all in augmented reality! Find out which spirit you are and take a mask, that you have made, home.
Supported by Institut Francais & Embassy of France
09/11/2024
14:30
Ongoing Activity Zone 2
Age Group: All Ages
Craft your Own Sanjhi Bookmark
Learn the intricate hand-cutting craft of Sanjhi and take home your own bookmark.
Supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
09/11/2024
12:30
Base Camp - All Walks Begin Here
Age Group: All Ages
Dig, Plant and Grow
Calling all little gardeners! Join Beejom in Bookaroo for a fun-filled sowing session. Discover how seeds grow into veggies, explore crops, and learn all about community gardening.
Supported by Beejom
10/11/2024
12:30
Base Camp - All Walks Begin Here
Age Group: All Ages
Dig, Plant and Grow
Calling all little gardeners! Join Beejom in Bookaroo for a fun-filled sowing session. Discover how seeds grow into veggies, explore crops, and learn all about community gardening.
Supported by Beejom
09/11/2024
14:00
Base Camp - All Walks Begin Here
Age Group: All Ages
History Walk
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 the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
09/11/2024
15:30
Base Camp - All Walks Begin Here
Age Group: 6-8
Celebritrees!
You know your film actors, sportspeople but do you know your trees? Walk with Mallika and discover the trees in Sunder Nursery. Learn how to identify Neem, Peepal, and Babool, listen to tree stories and uncover fascinating facts.
10/11/2024
11:00
The Parkette
Age Group: 10-12
Catch the Burglar
Four friends explore India's legal system while solving a burglary. Join them to learn about crime investigation, evidence, police roles and terms like suspect and convict through the captivating Cases of the Vanishing Gods and Missing Turtles.
10/11/2024
11:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
But I Want a Pet...
So you want a pet – any pet – and your mommy says NO. And so, you try your luck with Daddy, but oh dear, he gets it all wrong! What will you do?
Supported by Pickle Yolk
10/11/2024
12:30
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
A Tale of Missing Barbers
There is fishy business afoot. Why are the barbers summoned to the King’s palace disappearing into thin air? Let’s investigate. (in Hindi and English)
10/11/2024
13:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
How To Weigh an Elephant?
Dum lagaake… haishaa! Zor lagaake… haishaa! Scientists, fruit-sellers, ministers, jewellers - all of them tried but no one could weigh the elephant. So how did little mathematician Lilavati do it?
10/11/2024
14:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 4-6
Baby Bee Out Alone
Baby bee and mamma bee are out flying when suddenly - whoosh, whoosh. The winds blow baby bee away. Will they meet again? Let’s find out in this musical storytelling.
10/11/2024
16:00
Kahani Tree
Age Group: 8-10
Paper TV
आओ सुने एक कहानी, Featuring Roly & Shiny,
अरे कहाँ से आ रही है आवाज़ें, Let's quickly open Story Theatre के दरवाज़े ।
Come and witness the enchanting journey of Christmas charms. All in true Kamishibai style. (In Hindi and English)
10/11/2024
11:00
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 12-14
Higgledy Piggledy Thoughts
School assembly… school work... school romance... teachers... foes… families… friends… Any other thoughts that cross your mind? Jump into the think tank with Poile.
Supported by HarperCollins
10/11/2024
14:00
Amphitheatre
Age Group: 10-100
The Child Spy
Come and march with the ants, take part in a koala puppet show, and see the little rabbit escape from the Terrible Plop!
Supported by Red Panda
10/11/2024
11:00
The Arches
Age Group: 6-8
DK-Saurus
Team DK takes you to a time when dinosaurs ruled the planet! Come learn about how these giant reptiles lived, discover cool new facts about them, and find out where to find dinosaurs today!
Supported by DK
10/11/2024
14:00
The Arches
Age Group: 8-10
Eccentric Characters and Royal Humour
Come join the Royalish Crew of Bagradoo! Meet Lily, an awkward tween with an oversized backpack; Al the Pal, her robot diary with laugh out loud one-liners; Pashmina a fashionista princess; Strike, a master of disguise; Quill, the wise old naturalist, Lady Devi - all charm on the outside but greedy on the inside and Sir Vipin, Lady Devi’s sidekick
Supported by HarperCollins
10/11/2024
15:30
The Arches
Age Group: 6-8
Colours of Magic
Experience the magic of Indian classical music with a little crow who wishes to sing like Tansen.
Supported by Roli Books
10/11/2024
11:00
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 10-12
हाथी के कितने पैर?
Listen to stories about nature’s secrets, take a quiz and guess what, create a special elephant - and take it home! (in Hindi)
10/11/2024
12:30
Crafty Corner
Age Group: 4-6
Saying Yes to Yes
Do you know that you have a word-basket? No? Well, you do! We all do! Join Aarti to discover it and help the girl who lost her Yes. What’s more! All this through storytelling and creative fun.
Supported by HarperCollins
10/11/2024
11:00
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 4-6
Scribble, Scribble
When was the last time you scribbled on the walls and your parents didn’t say a word? You love doodling on paper, but what about floors, doors and walls? Dive into our scribble-filled adventure, where creativity runs wild!
Supported by Pickle Yolk
10/11/2024
12:30
Ongoing Activity Zone 2
Age Group: All Ages
Scribble All Day
Want to scribble all day? Here’s your chance - go for it now! Let your creativity flow freely!
Supported by Pickle Yolk
10/11/2024
12:30
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 10-12
Befriending Loss and Grief
Let's put a face to loss, grief and death. What do they look like? Do they have ears? Can they speak? Are they scary? Join Nandita to figure this out together.
Supported by the Parag Initiative
10/11/2024
14:00
Doodle Wall
Age Group: 4-6
Insane Place, Animal, Thing!
Imagine yourself as characters in an exciting story. What would you like to be? Wait for the prompt from Vishnu and off you go!
Supported by the Parag Initiative
10/11/2024
12:30
Secret Garden
Age Group: 12-14
Worlds We Create
Has a book ever transported you to a magical land? With examples from iconic literature from around the globe, discover the elements of fantasy and create your own imaginary world.
Supported by ThinkArts
10/11/2024
14:00
Secret Garden
Age Group: 10-12
Adventure Lab
What makes a story? How is an adventure born? Use myths, legends, fairy tales and bedtime stories to investigate the elements of a story and build one of your own!
Supported by ThinkArts
10/11/2024
15:30
Secret Garden
Age Group: 6-8
The Curious Case of the Missing Things
Our young detective’s brain is spinning with the possibilities! All things missing from right under her nose and anyone could be a suspect! Her findings will make you chuckle and also warm your heart
Supported by Niyogi Books
10/11/2024
12:30
The Parkette
Age Group: 6-8
No! Not Plastic
Learn about the harmful effects of plastic and discover new ways to protect the planet with Elif Togay, the author of A Twiggy Harmful Thingy.
Supported by Niyogi Books
10/11/2024
14:00
The Parkette
Age Group: 12-14
Of Padishahs, Portraits and Personalities
Poets and scholars, warriors and padishahs - the empire of the Mughals was ruled by an assortment of fascinating characters. Come discover why they still loom so large in our imaginations
Sponsored by Puffin
10/11/2024
15:30
The Parkette
Age Group: 12-120
Plants, Nature, and Us
Using plant-based products is environmentally friendly. But do you know that there is a story behind such products? Of the people who know the plants and the forests they grow in. Explore this world with Madhulika.
Supported by Roli Books
10/11/2024
11:00
Lakeside
Age Group: Adults
The Comic Conundrum
Always wondered what role can comics play in the reading life of your child? Find out more in this panel discussion. What's more, play a round of quiz to find out your comic quotient.
Supported by Puffin, the Parag Initiative and DK
10/11/2024
14:00
Lakeside
Age Group: Adults
Reading Route to your Roots
Where do you come from? Who are your people? How do you explore your culture, identity, heritage through reading? What do you read? There are many answers to these questions. Join in the discussion.