THE BENGAL ROWING CLUB

What: The Enchanted Kingdom by The Bengal Rowing Club, in association with The Telegraph

When: December 25, 1pm onwards

What to expect: Lots of super-fun activities, like twin tower obstacle course, inflatable twister with spinner, happy car, space bike, inflatable battle ball arena, kids’ crane, rotating giraffe bounce, kids’ indoor water roller and more. Children — and those who are still a child at heart — are sure to have a “bewitching” experience this Christmas!

Passes: Available for members and their guests at the club reception. Remember, there are limited number of tickets, so pick ’em up fast! 

Organiser speak: “Like every year, this is the event of the year for our club. We are expecting around 2,000 children on Sunday. It will be the best experience they can have during Christmas,” promised Piyush Bhagat, president, The Bengal Rowing Club.

OUTRAM CLUB

• What: Outram Club presents Musical Programme in association with The Telegraph

When: December 24, 7.30pm onwards

What to expect: A special musical evening on the club lawns to usher in Christmas with Mallar of Amul Star Voice of India fame. Mallar is expected to enthral the audience with recent chartbusters as well as oldies from Bollywood. 

Dress code: For men, tie and coat. No dress specification for women.

• What: Outram Club presents Christmas Evening in association with The Telegraph

When: December 25, 4pm to 10pm

What to expect: It will be a special celebration for women with fashion shows, music and dance programmes performed by the members’ wives and daughters. Check out stalls set up by the members, selling snacks and handmade accessories.

• What: Outram Club presents Musical Programme in association with The Telegraph

When: December 26, 7.30pm to 10pm

What to expect: An evening soiree with Surojit O Bondhura. Popular Bhoomi songs as well as lots of fun and peppy numbers are expected.

Also on the cards...

When: December 28, 7.30pm to 10pm

What to expect: Musical evening with Jolly Mukherjee and Anuradha Ghosh.

Passes: To be collected from the reception.

Entry: Only for club members and their guests.

Organiser speak: “We keenly look forward to all these year-end events. Our club allows children to celebrate with us on the last few days of the year,” said Gautam Dey, president, Outram Club.

NOVOTEL

What: Novotel presents The Christmas Carnival, in association with t2

When: December 25, 11am to 4pm 

What to expect: If you want to make Xmas day all about your kids, then Novotel is the place to be. It’s a Christmas Carnival that includes trampoline, balloon shooting, tumble tosser, puppet and magic shows, along with live mascots. There will also be a merry-go-round, photo booth and a visit by Santa Claus to keep them hooked.

Dress code: Casual.

Passes: Rs 699 per child (five-12 years) and Rs 999 per adult.

Organiser speak: “Christmas Carnival will be a day of fun and frolic with lots of activities for all age groups. Owning the largest rooftop banquet in the city gives us an opportunity to host this grand carnival. My personal pick is the life-size walk-in gingerbread house at the lobby, where one can sit and relish Christmas cookies, desserts and treats,” said Sandeep Johri, general manager, Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences.

THE LAKE CLUB

•What: The Lake Club presents Christmas Eve in association with The Telegraph

When: December 24, 8.30pm onwards

What to expect: An evening with Calcutta boy Kamran Khurshid who will belt out popular desi and English numbers, while members of Beat Busters will entertain the guests with some super moves on the dance floor. After Kamran, DJ Sammy will pep up the beats for you to join the dance floor. 

• What: The Lake Club presents Rupankar Bagchi Live in Concert, in association with The Telegraph

When: December 26, 7.30pm

• What: The Lake Club presents An Evening with Jeet Gannguli in association with The Telegraph

When: December 27, 7.30pm

Passes: For members and guests on a first come-first served basis.

Organiser speak: “We always try to celebrate Christmas with lots of music. This year our members are excited to have a varied line-up of artistes,” said Buddha Mazumdar, chairman, cultural sub-committee, The Lake Club. 

DAKSHIN KALIKATA SANSAD (DKS)

What: DKS presents DKS Mega Cultural Week 2016, in association with t2

When: December 25, noon onwards

What to expect: A lavish Christmas lunch, complete with roast turkey and wine. Singers Carlton Pereira and Aradhona will belt out retro classics as well as Christmas carols.

Passes: Rs 1,000 per head, available at the club.

• When: December 27, 8pm onwards

What to expect: Aditi Munshi and Durnibar Saha of SaReGaMaPa fame will enthral the audience with modern Bengali numbers. The club kitchen will arrange an Indian and Oriental spread for the evening.

Entry: Rs 300 per head, available at the club.

• When: December 28, 7.30pm onwards

What to expect: Singer and composer Jeet Gannguli to set the mood with his troupe, followed by Bangla folk band Dohar. 

Entry: Rs 500 per head, available at the club.

Organiser speak: “DKS is a home away from home for us. So we celebrate this festive season with friends and family and our tradition is to allow children along with their parents at the celebrations. Like last year, we are expecting a footfall of more than 800 revellers on each of the occasions,” said Hironmoy Chatterjee, honorary secretary, DKS.