VR Bengaluru, the Black Box in Bangalore, is reviving traditional Whitefield Christmas. Lord Jeffrey Archer, who was recently in the city, and was staying at The Waverly Hotel & Residences, marked the beginning of this month long celebration by turning on the Christmas lights at the centre and inaugurated one of the city’s tallest Christmas trees. Thereafter a series of fun and entertaining events have been organised at the center, to celebrate the festivities for this entire month.
Christmas Carnival, Santa’s Workshops and Rooftop Movie Night
Christmas Carnival
Along with the daily carol performances and surprise gifts by Santa, VR Bengaluru will host a Christmas Carnival! this weekend, on 17th and 18thDecember 2016. The Carnival will feature products and items specially curated for the festive season which includes gift items for all age groups, home décor products for Christmas, chocolates, wines, jewellery, cakes, etc.
Venue: Garden City, VR Bengaluru
Date: 17th – 18th December 2016
Time: 11 am – 9 pm
Santa’s Workshops
Venue: Atrium, VR Bengaluru
Time: 12 pm – 6 pm
Terrarium workshop
Open to both kids and adults, the workshop is of 20 minutes’ duration. It will involve a comprehensive step-by step process and maintenance training. Participants will also receive all the materials which includes bowl, plants and Terrarium making kit. Participants can register by calling or messaging at +91-9986073035.
Charges: Rs. 1000
Date: 17th December 2016
Canvas Shoe Painting Workshop
This workshop is also open to both kids and adults. The charges of the workshop will cover the cost of material which includes white canvas shoes, colours and outliners. Participants can register by calling or messaging at +91-9986073035, with their shoe size and the organisers will make the complete arrangements.
Charges: Rs. 1000 per shoe pair
Date: 17th December 2016
Clay Modeling Workshop
A short 15 minutes’ workshop, it is only for kids. Materials will be covered in the charges.
Charges: Rs. 100 per toy
Date: 17th December 2016
Coconut Toys and Hat Making Workshop
Learn to handcraft your own toys, wrist bands, snakes, stars, etc. The workshop is open to both kids and adults and will last between 10 – 60 minutes depending upon the nature of the item being crafted.
Charges: Rs. 100 per toy and Rs. 300 per hat
Date: 17th December 2016
Baking Workshop for Kids
Kids can learn to make their own ginger bread, an edible Santa and cup-cakes. Participants can register by calling or messaging at +91-9986073035
Charges: Rs. 1200
Date: 18th December 2016
Felt Toy Making Workshop
The workshop is only for kids, where they can weave stories and spin tales through Lion finger puppets, Panda masks, Minion pouches, etc.
Charges: Rs. 500
Date: 18th December 2016
Rooftop- Movie Nights
SteppinOut is organising its first ever rooftop Movie Nights at the Sky Deck, VR Bengaluru. At the special Christmas edition, ‘Home Alone’ will be screened. Tickets are available at www.insider.in.
Venue: Sky Deck, VR Bengaluru
Date: 18th December 2016
Time: 5 pm
