Get ready for a busy weekend in Chennai! Sunday is packed with fun runs for the active kids, while Saturday offers unique hands-on workshops and a massive concert finale. Don't miss the early morning runs!
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NUS-ISS Graduate Programmes: Preview, Entrance Test & Interview: CHENNAI
Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR
Free educational preview session on advanced IT skills this Sunday morning.
Japanese Bento Making
Third Wave Coffee, Ashok Nagar
A wonderful indoor, hands-on workshop teaching the art of decorative Japanese lunch boxes this Saturday afternoon.
Chennai Kidz Run
Decathlon Sports - Nexus Vadapalani
The earliest fun run on Sunday morning, specifically catering to ages 1 and up with mandatory parent participation.
· March 7
4: Unleash creativity by learning the traditional Japanese art of crafting cute and fun lunch boxes. This hands-on workshop is great for older kids interested in food presentation.A unique, hands-on cultural workshop happening Saturday afternoon.
: Craft impossibly cute, palm-sized versions of your favorite meals! This miniature food art workshop is detailed and fun for patient older kids.A highly unique crafting experience that will wow school-aged kids.
: This community run promoting HPV awareness is listed with a late-night reporting time for the 5:30 AM flag-off on Sunday morning. Since the run itself spans into Sunday, we highlight the Saturday registration/reporting aspect.This unusual late-night/early-morning listing confirms a major running event is occurring across the Saturday night/Sunday dawn.
: Experience traditional 'Motta Maadi Sappadu' (dining on the terrace under the stars) on Saturday evening. This communal dining experience is a cultural immersion perfect for the whole family.A unique cultural dining experience happening Saturday evening.
· March 8
5YOUNG CHAMPS FUN RUN MAR 2026 : Get the little ones moving early on Sunday morning! This fun run for ages 3 and up offers trophies for the top 5 winners in each category. A great way to kickstart your Sunday fitness goals.It's an early morning event perfect for active kids on a Sunday.
: A family-friendly run promoting health and fitness for kids between 1 and 15. Remember, parents need to run or walk alongside their children for this event.Great age range coverage (1 to 15) and emphasizes parental participation.
: Join the community run raising awareness about HPV, featuring a 3KM category specifically for kids under 14. Start your Sunday bright and early by the beach!It offers a specific 3KM category priced affordably for younger participants.
: An early morning walkathon dedicated to women's health and social awareness, perfect for a family outing before the heat sets in. It's a chance to walk together for a great cause.A large-scale, inclusive walkathon happening right on Women's Day.
: Introduce older children to the calm and meditative world of Japanese ink wash painting. It's a quiet, focused activity perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon.A chance to try a traditional, calming art form on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Chennai this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 07-08), the free events available include the NUS-ISS Graduate Programmes Preview on Sunday morning and the Entrance Examination for D.A.V. Sarada Eashwar Vidyalaya on Saturday morning.
Are there any early morning runs for kids this weekend?
Yes, Sunday, March 8th is packed with runs: the Young Champs Fun Run starts at 6:00 AM, and the Medall Run 2026 (which includes a Kids 3KM category) starts reporting at 4:30 AM at Besant Nagar Beach.
What is happening on Saturday for creative families?
Saturday, March 7th features indoor creative workshops like Japanese Bento Making and Fluid Art Workshop in Ashok Nagar, as well as the Hip Hop Tamizha concert finale in the afternoon.
