Weekly planner: 21 things to do in Mumbai during the Christmas week

DanceDance till you dropIts the season to boogie Sign up for a glamorous celebration with an a la carte dinner at Bastian This will be followed by a 70s American disco themed after party at One Street one floor aboveWhen December 24 from 9 PM till December 25 1 AMWhere Bastian Linking Road Bandra WestPrice Rs 1500 onwardsTo book insiderinHead to an epic partyIf you are looking for a night of craziness head to this one brought to you by Chivas Studios and Thirsty City With a Christmas brew craft cocktails and a winter special food menu this night is sure to be a memorable one for you and your pack of friendsWhen December 24 7 PM onwardsWhere Thirsty City 127 Lower ParelPrice Rs 1000 onwardsTo book insiderinCozy upListen to reindeer storiesJoin Lopamurdra Mohanty at Crossword for a special storytelling session for kids 45 years and older where she will draw you into the world of reindeers Santa and snow There will be marble painting balloon sculpting and juggler shows across other venues of the bookstoreWhen December 22 5 PM onwardsWhere Crossword below Kemps Corner flyoverFreeEmail contactuscrosswordinWatch a fantasyTake your kids to watch a Christmas fantasy film at the Childrens Film Festival Noeumll Noeumll is an animated Canadian short about a misguided billionaire who falls in love with Beatrice a fairyWhen December 22 4 PM onwardsWhere Dr Bhau Daji Lad City Museum Rani Baug 91A Byculla EastEntry Rs 5ndashR10Call 23731234Catch a holiday filmEnjoy a date with the family at the movies as you time travel to the early 1990s with the favourite Christmas film of all time Home Alone For those who havent seen it the plot revolves around eightyearold Kevin who survives being separated from his family and catches the bad guys inthe processWhen December 22 730 PMWhere Terrace R City Mall GhatkoparEntry Rs 499To book inbookmyshowcomOutdoorExplore a Catholic neighbourhoodWitness the festive celebrations in the old East Indian neighbourhood of Chuim at a heritage walk on Christmas evening You will explore the former Catholic farming hamlet and learn about East Indian culture customs and heritageWhen December 25 430 PMMeeting point Dandeshwar Shankar Mandir Khar DandaENTRY R499To book townscriptcomSail the high seasWant to try something beyond feasting Book yourself and the family an Xmas sailing experience While soaking in the view of Mumbais skyline you will also enjoy Christmas treatsWhen December 25 330 PMMeetingPoint Jetty No 5 opposite The Taj Palace Hotel entrance ColabaEntry Rs 2500To book bitlyxmassailGet adventurousGet your sleighs ready for a theatrical adventure The immersive style performance of 1876 The Robins Christmas revolves around a hungry RobinWhen December 22 27 28 and 29 530 PM onwardsWhere St Andrews Centre of Performing Arts Bandra WestPrice Rs 350To book insiderinCelebrate in the wildSpend Christmas Eve soaking in nature while Peter Cat Recording Co Ditty and Arifa Rebello perform live at a getaway camp in Tala The forest living experience also includes an organic diet with all produce sourced from farms within the propertyWhen December 24Where Tala RaigadEntry Rs 499 Rs 3000 per tentCall 9819202000Shop at an Xmas fairExperience the Winter Wonderland here in Mumbai High Street Phoenix is hosting a traditional European Christmas market with the largest curation of Christmas deacutecor festive products international cuisine and live performancesWhen Till December 25Where High Street Phoenix Palladium Lower ParelCall 43339999Camp by a lakeIts time to let your hair down and enjoy cool December evenings Travalong has planned a lake and hill view bonfire Against the backdrop of scenic hills and backwaters enjoy a pool party live music and dinnerWhen December 24 3 PM onwardsWhere Travalong Yahvi Vaitarna Backwaters Near IgatpuriPrice Double Sharing R2500 per person Triple Sharing R2000 per personTo book insiderinAttend midnight massExperience the real meaning of Christmas at one of the biggest midnight masses in the city The service will begin with 30 minutes of carols followed by mass led by Archbishop of Bombay Cardinal Oswald Gracias The showstopper is conductor Mario Nazareths choir that also has members from the Bombay Chamber OrchestraWhen December 24 930 PM onwardsWhere Holy Name High School grounds ColabaEnjoy a carnivalMake a perfect evening with family and friends at the Dome Carnival They have exciting games and rides planned along with delicious treats and giftsWhen December 25 4 PMWhere Dome NSCI Worlintry Rs 499To book inbookmyshowcomHampersDiscover sweet dreamsAditi Handa of The Bakers Dozen has introduced four new bakes as part of the Jolly Good Christmas Collection including the big gingerbread man cookie the signature plum cake with an eggless version too and the Milan panetonne a slightly sweet loaf The gingerbread man cookie is bigger than whats available in the market with more style and TBDs bold ginger taste The plums for the cake says Danda are soaked for months Each bite has equal quantities of the flavour blend without compromise she addsWhere The Bakers Dozen outletsPrice R200 onwardsFollow freshattbdGift a good habitChannel your inner Santa and gift a hamper of healthy goodies to friends This one comes filled with assorted bars mini bites and ladoos If customisation is what you prefer the team is happy to oblige Hampers can be delivered anywhere across the country within two to six days of placing the orderTo Order gourisgoodiescomPrice Rs 1100 onwardsCall 9820645789Help a rescued catYou can dress up your tree and help out stray kitties in distress all at once Buy sustainable and handmade upcycled catshaped Santathemed Fugly Bebes to decorate your tree with The proceeds will go to a rescuer caring for catsTo order catcrazychicagmailcomPrice Rs 360 for a set of threeCustomise a hamperIf you are looking for delightful Xmas surprises and goodies Foodhall is offering bags bento boxes and hampers filled to the brim with goodies Each can be customised and filled with plum cake mince pies pecan pies Nutella babka traditional gingerbread stroopwaffels marzipan mini matcha madelines and coconut macaronsTo order foodhallonlinecomPrice Rs 1500Food and drinksGet high with classic drinksHouse of Mandarin has curated a special drinks menu that features Christmas classics Mulled wine with spices amaretto and York cabernet sauvignon mulled apple cider with fresh apples mulling spices and spiced rum mulled hot chocolate with dark Belgian chocolate are yours to try Theres also a fruit and nut martini with vodka creme de cassis and creme de cacao and soya creamWhen Till December 31 all dayWhere House of Mandarin Classic Corner Hill Road Bandra WestPrice R390 onwardsCall 9156700000For a bite ofXmas dessertsThis lavish buffet is brimming with quiche lorraine braised brussel sprouts and beetroot cured salmon End the dinner with desserts like red berry and Earl apricot panna cotta and green tea strawberry rouladeWhen December 24 730 PM onwardsWhere Citrus The Leela Andheri EastPrice R3695 onwardsCall 66911359Feast like an IndianDig into a very special Indian festive menu at And It Was Called Yellow From the winter special undhiyu with bedmi puri to the Christmas spirit dessert with plum cake baked yogurt strawberry and candied pista and rum theres something for everyoneWhen Till January 1Where And It Was Called Yellow Shop 5 6 ONGC Colony Bandra WestCall 9324079298Eat like a GoanFrom Goan shack staples like choriz pao and crab xec xec to Christmas specials spiced duck and Portuguese inspired woodfired fish O Pedro has curated a festive Christmas brunch Pass around plates of roast pork belly and take minibreaks over the evergreen eggnog and hot buttered whiskey before resuming your feastWhen December 24 25 and 29 12 PMndash1 AMWhere O Pedro G Block BKCRSVP 26534700Buy sweets for homeHavent made Christmas sweets this year Place a lastminute order with home chef Christina Michelle Fernandes for the traditional favourites chocolate walnut fudge date rolls guava cheese marzipan as well delicious German fruit bread stollen yule log and fruit mince tartsWhen Till December 23 9 AMndash9 PMPrice Rs 500ndashRs 2500Call 9820928420Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates