October weather brings the promise of the festive season, and is the time when the skies are perfect to spend days roaming about. So, in case you’re looking for ways to spend your weekends, check out these events in October to add to your calendar. By Anushka Goel
Events in October to make your weekends special
Delhi-NCR
India Crafts Week, Delhi
The fourth edition of the India Craft Week is set to take place in October, and is an event you desinitely should not miss. For all the art lovers out there, the four-day crafts festival will feature over 50 globally-renowned craftspersons showcase their work. This is not all – the festival will feature eight rare and exclusive workshops by Padma Shri, national and international award-winners across the fields of textile, block printing and more.
When: October 20 to 23
Where: Okhla NSIC Ground, New Delhi
Know more here.
Mumbai
Collabfest
BrewDog is celebrating custom beers with its new festival. Collabfest is on in Mumbai till Diwali, to ensure that your weekend is happy and hoppy. BrewDog has tied up with 10 breweries – Brew Whale, Great State Aleworks, Crafters, Kimaya, 2 Down and others – to bring to you some unique and creative beers on tap.
When: Till October 23
Where: BrewDog outlets in Mumbai
Bengaluru
RCB Brunch
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RCB Bar and Café is introducing one of Bangalore’s only premium Saturday brunches – Sun & Scotch, this month. Meant to simulate a leisurely picnic on a balmy day, the brunch will feature renowned chefs who will cook up a storm in the kitchen, every Saturday afternoon. To give guests a unique culinary experience, a celebrity chef will take over the kitchen once a month and introduce a new gastronomic landscape.
When: Every Saturday, starting October 8
Where: RCB Bar and Cafe, Bengaluru
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Contact: +91 99809 99944 for reservations.
Other Cities
Octobrew – The Great BrewFest, Nashik
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Octobrew -The Great BrewFest has returned for its fourth edition. Indulge in a weekend complete with fun activities, scrumptious food pop-ups, and live performances at Grape County, and be surrounded by forested landscape and picturesque lakes. Enjoy beers by several homegrown, local brands such as White Owl, Kadak, Great State Aleworks, Cerena Meads, Bombay Duck Brewing, Ninkasi, and Kimaya Beer Station, as you revel in the music, dance and fun.
All images: Courtesy brands
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Anushka Goel
Digital Features Writer
Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.
