Weekend activities in Bangalore: indoor fun for kids, friends and couples
Fun activities for kids
- Aquarium Paradise: the underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room and a mermaid show at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM on weekends, free with entry and subject to availability. Confirm on the mermaid page.
- Mermaid Makeover Experience: a kids' add-on bookable on the offers page.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science.
- Snow City: indoor snow play next to the aquarium.
- Play zones and trampoline parks: in most large malls and activity centres.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Fun activities for friends
- Escape rooms and laser tag: found in Koramangala, Whitefield and other areas.
- Bowling and arcades: at the large malls.
- Aquarium with B2G1: three friends pay for two if they book online a day ahead.
- Fun World: if the weather is clear, 90+ rides and Water World next door. FUN5 lets five adults go for the price of three.
Fun activities for couples
- An evening at the aquarium: fish feeding at 6:30 PM, the jellyfish room, the ocean-view lounge, and the 7:40 PM mermaid show.
- A play at Ranga Shankara or a planetarium show.
- Dinner after, in Sadashivanagar or Malleswaram near Palace Grounds.
For places other than Aquarium Paradise and Fun World, check current fees and timings.
Weekend prices at Aquarium Paradise
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Weekend rates also apply on public holidays. Use AQUA100 for ₹100 off online, or B2G1 for groups of three booked a day ahead. All deals are on the offers page.
A sample Saturday
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Water World at Fun World (open till 4:30 PM), if the group wants rides |
| 2:00 PM | Lunch; outside food is allowed at Fun World |
| 5:00 PM | Walk to Aquarium Paradise for the 5:00 PM mermaid show |
| 6:30 PM | Fish feeding by an expert diver |
COMBO20 gives 20% off a Fun World and aquarium combo; see the combo page.
Weekend rules at the aquarium
- No bags and no bag storage.
- No outside food; infant food and water bottles are fine.
- Counters close at 7:15 PM.
More: weekend places with kids, indoor fun places and kids entertainment zones.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM. For questions, call +91 96063 11881.
FAQs
What are fun weekend activities in Bangalore for kids?
An aquarium visit with a weekend mermaid show, a science museum, Snow City, or play zones and trampoline parks.
Is the aquarium mermaid show on weekends?
Yes, on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, subject to availability. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
What is a cheap weekend activity for three friends?
Aquarium Paradise with B2G1: book online a day ahead and three adults pay ₹1,198.
Can we do Fun World and the aquarium on one weekend day?
Yes. Start at Fun World in the morning and move to the aquarium by evening; COMBO20 gives 20% off a combo.
Are weekend prices higher?
Yes. Aquarium adults pay ₹599 on weekends against ₹499 on weekdays.