Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
From Toons to Treats — Here’s Where the City’s Heating Up With Fun!
As the summer sun blazes down, Mumbai is bursting with fresh, family-friendly experiences designed to keep the city’s little explorers—and their grown-ups—entertained, engaged, and energized. Whether you’re craving an indoor escape, a creative workshop, or a high-energy carnival, this season is packed with experiences that tick all the boxes.
Here are 5 standout summer events that promise fun, flavour, and fabulous memories:
The Giant Wheel Festival
📍 KidZania, R CITY Mall, Ghatkopar
📅 30 May – 1 June 2025
Back for its fifth edition, Sony YAY!’s The Giant Wheel Festival is where summer magic meets nostalgia. Picture this: Shin chan, Oggy, Naruto, Honey Bunny and more beloved toons brought to life, 25+ free activities, themed workshops, life-sized games, food trucks, and vibrant pop-ups—all in one colourful outdoor carnival.
There’s also a special celebrity appearance by Shaleen Malhotra on 1st June and Nikita Gandhi on May 31st, making this the ultimate weekend plan for families looking to vibe, play, and snap those perfect summer selfies.
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Plaza Playland – Summer Edition
📍 Jio World Plaza, BKC
📅 24 May – 3 June 2025
Transforming Mumbai’s luxury destination into a world of whimsy, Plaza Playland is a curated indoor playground with thematic installations, activity corners, and immersive zones. It’s especially tailored for kids aged 4 and above and promises 40-minute sessions of laughter, movement, and imaginative play.
Plaza Playland – Summer Edition
📍 Jio World Plaza, BKC
📅 24 May – 3 June 2025
Transforming Mumbai’s luxury destination into a world of whimsy, Plaza Playland is a curated indoor playground with thematic installations, activity corners, and immersive zones. It’s especially tailored for kids aged 4 and above and promises 40-minute sessions of laughter, movement, and imaginative play.
Candy City – A Sweet Escape
📍 Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla
📅 14 May – 30 June 2025 | 12 PM – 9 PM
A pop-up world made entirely of candy? Yes, please! Candy City is the ultimate sugar rush—complete with a larger-than-life candy castle, marshmallow trampolines, an Insta-famous Infinity Room, and candy-making workshops that turn little ones into confectionery creatives. Sweet, colourful, and totally camera-ready.
Hand-Built Pottery Workshops
📍 Select studios across Bandra, Juhu, Lower Parel, and Thane
📅 14 May – 1 June 2025
Looking for a break from the screens and chaos? These intimate pottery workshops across the city offer a hands-on, feel-good experience for both kids and adults. Create your own ceramic art, learn the basics of hand-building, and enjoy a serene few hours unplugged from the world.