A Teenager’s Guide To 6 Fun & Offbeat Things To Do In Bangalore Over The Weekend

Reconnect with the simple joy of making weekend plans by checking out these fun things to do in Bangalore over the weekend!

Remember when the weekend was actually something to look forward to? Two whole days of not having to wake up early, the freedom to laze around in front of the TV all day or to head out and meet up with friends - the possibilities were endless!

Unfortunately, the current global situation has limited options for teenagers quite considerably. Weekends, like weekdays, are mostly spent cooped up at home with nothing to do and nowhere to go. So, to help make these tiresome times more enjoyable, we’ve come up with a list of fun-filled activities that they can indulge in across the city over the weekend and reclaim the joy that used to accompany weekends!

1. Take To The Skies At Jakkur Aerodrome

Home to Karnataka’s only flying school, Jakkur Aerodrome offers a number of high-octane, high-flying activities like parasailing, paramotoring, and hot air balloon rides for you to check out. The feeling of exhilaration that comes with soaring at 200 feet, the world beneath you looking impossibly tiny from your bird’s eye view, is simply unmatched! With options to fly solo, tandem or with an experienced pilot to guide you, these activities are quite safe for children and are sure to be a memorable experience for all involved. In fact, if you’re a parent looking for a novel way to celebrate your child’s birthday, they even have custom packages that include cakes and bouquets to make it a truly special experience!
Where: Jakkur Aerodrome, Jakkur
When: Weekend, 5:30 am onwards
Price: Rs. 725 onwards
Contact: 9964663306

2. Lose Yourself In Literary Paradise At Blossom Book House

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One of India’s largest secondhand bookstores, Blossom Book House in Shanthala Nagar is an absolute paradise for book lovers. Housing over 2 lakh books within its three-storey building, this is where you’ll find the latest releases, obscure textbooks, well-known classics, popular comic books, and much more, all under one roof. The owner, Mayi Gowda, an engineer turned bookseller, is always on hand for a friendly chat or to answer any queries you may have about a particular title. As such, you can easily spend a couple of hours here, wandering through the shelves and perusing the offerings before picking out a few choice reads to take home!
Where: Blossom Book House, 84, Haridevpur, 6, Church Street
When: 11 am to 9 pm (closed on Mondays)
Contact: 8025559733

3. Ascend To New Heights At Equilibrium Climbing Station

Being stuck at home for months on end can take its toll on your physical and mental health, which is why it’s important to add some form of regular exercise to your daily routine. And, if you’re not a fan of gyms and workout videos aren’t for you either, rock climbing can be just the physical activity for you. That’s where Equilibrium Climbing Station can help, as it offers a variety of indoor climbing walls for you to tackle, allowing you to burn those pesky calories as you reach new heights (literally!). In addition to their indoor climbing arena, which is touted as one of the largest in the country, they also offer programmes for those who would like to take up rock climbing seriously and even organise trips to nearby locations for some real-world rock climbing experience. If you’re interested, you can even purchase a day pass to check their facility out for yourself before signing up long-term.
Where: Equilibrium Climbing Station, 546, 3rd Floor, Opp. Motherhood Hospital, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road, Indiranagar
When: 6 am to 11 pm
Price: Rs. 499 for a day's pass
Contact: 8861684444

4. Challenge Your Inner Detective At Breakout Escape Games

If you’re a fan of thrillers and mysteries and have always fancied yourself as an ace detective or secret agent, here’s your chance to put your skills to the test. Breakout Escape Games in Koramangala is a quintessential escape room that allows you to don your detective hat, slip into your secret agent suit, or embark on an exploratory adventure into the forest or deep into an Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb as you attempt to solve a series of puzzles to make your escape within 60 minutes! Take along your trusty crime-fighting partners, from friends to family members, to help you on your missions, and spend an enjoyable day out collecting clues and solving puzzles. If you’ve had your fill of restaurants and cinema halls, you can even organise your next birthday party here!
Where: Breakout, 1st Floor, #27, NMR, 100 Feet Road, Intermediate Ring Rd, Koramangala
When: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Price: Rs. 599 onwards 
Contact: 9742386781

5. Fulfil Your Need For Speed At Meco Kartopia

Swap your desk chair for a racing seat and your pens and pencils for a steering wheel as you zoom around the international-standard racing track at Meco Kartopia, located on the northern boundaries of the city near Hennur. With three different levels of karts available, you can find your speed or work up to the fastest speeds possible. They even offer baby karts, so your younger siblings can join in on the action as well! What’s more? Once you’re done racing around the track, you can also try out paintball, target shooting, and bungee jumping on the premises, making it a perfect destination for an adrenaline-fueled birthday party with your squad. All safety precautions are strictly followed, so you can really let out some steam here!
Where: Meco Kartopia, 49, 51, 53/1, 2-3, Hennur Bagalur Road, Motaganahalli, Chaggalagatti
When: 10 am to 7 pm
Price: Rs. 440 onwards
Contact: 099019 08789

6. Transform Your Dreams Into Reality At Clay Station Art Studios

If you’re the creative type, with your mind always filled with figments of your wild imagination, why not give life to your creations by immortalising them in clay? Located in HSR, Clay Station Art Studios can help you fall in love with the art of pottery or rekindle your love for it, as it offers a thorough education in basic pottery, clay modelling, and glazing. Their in-depth classes are a great way to let all your creative energy out and let your imagination run wild - not to mention, you’ll end up with some unique decorative and useful items handcrafted by your own two hands at the end! You can even pick up some pieces from the design studio or ask for customised clay art from the in-house artists to gain inspiration for your own dream projects!
Where: Clay Station Art Studios, #1-C, 2nd floor 1st ‘D’ Main Road, 14th ‘B’ Cross, HSR Layout, Sector 6
When: 10.30 am to 6.30 pm
Price: Rs. 4,200 onwards
Contact: 9535000629

So, gather your squad, start making your plans, and have a fun-filled weekend!