Hey Ahmedabad parents! This weekend is packed with unique cultural finds and hands-on fun away from the usual spots. We've found an awesome community drumming circle by the river and a rare puppetry show you won't want to miss!
Quick Picks
Community Rhythm Circle
Riverfront West, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad
Burn off some energy with an informal evening drum session by the river.
Junior Pottery Workshop
Behind Shivalik High Street, Vastrapur
Get messy and creative indoors making your own clay sculptures!
Tales That Talk - Ahmedabad's 1st Curated Puppetry
Hutheesing Visual Art Centre: Ahmedabad
A special, curated puppetry show perfect for younger kids (ages 4-12).
· January 31
3SUNIDHI CHAUHAN - I AM HOME INDIA TOUR 2025-26 : Catch the famous singer Sunidhi Chauhan live on her India tour. This is a high-energy concert perfect for older kids and teens.If you have teens, this is the big event they'll be talking about—a major concert happening this Saturday.
DŪLHE RĀG BASANTFREE : Spend the evening enjoying traditional Indian classical music ('Rāg Basant'). It’s a relaxed, culturally rich experience for the family.A wonderful, free evening activity to introduce older children to authentic Indian classical performing arts.
MOBILITY MOVEMENT 1.0FREE : This sounds like a cool exhibition focused on future transport and movement concepts. Great for older kids into engineering or tech.It's a free event focusing on future transport—a nice change of pace from typical family outings.
· February 1
3COMMUNITY RHYTHM CIRCLEFREE : Grab a drum (or just use your hands!) and join this lively, informal music session right by the river on Sunday evening. Super chill and great for all energy levels.This is totally local and obscure! A free, participatory drumming session outdoors perfect for winding down the weekend.
JUNIOR POTTERY WORKSHOP : Kids get awesome hands-on time at the potter's wheel to shape and decorate their own clay creations. Perfect Sunday morning activity!This is hands-on fun! Your 5-12 year old gets to use a real wheel and take home something they made.
TALES THAT TALK - AHMEDABAD'S 1ST CURATED PUPPETRY : Check out what is touted as Ahmedabad's very first curated puppetry show! It features stories like the clever rabbit and the lion.A rare cultural treat! It's advertised as the city's first curated show, making it a unique cultural experience this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free, family-friendly cultural events are happening in Ahmedabad this weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 01)?
You have two great free options! On Saturday evening (Jan 31), check out the free classical music event 'Dūlhe Rāg Basant' at Dinesh Hall, or join the free 'Community Rhythm Circle' by the river on Sunday evening (Feb 01).
Where can my kids get hands-on activity experience this weekend?
For kids aged 5-12, the 'Junior Pottery Workshop' on Sunday morning (Feb 01) in Vastrapur offers tactile fun at the potter's wheel. Older kids (8+) might enjoy the 'Mobility Movement 1.0' exhibition on Saturday afternoon.
What's on for teens in Ahmedabad this weekend?
The biggest draw for teens will be the high-energy Sunidhi Chauhan concert on Saturday, January 31st, starting at 1:30 PM. Check the event source for specific venue details and ticket booking.