KEEP THE KIDS BUSY

Mini masterchefs can get stirring and whisking at Italian restaurant Ricetta’s kids’ cooking classes running tomorrow, April 29 and May 6, 13 and 20. Children aged six to 12 can learn to whip up pizza, pasta and cupcakes under head chef Alex Sebastianutti and his team. From 11am to noon at Four Points by Sheraton in Bur Dubai, Dh100. Call 04 397 7444.

Little ones can learn lessons outside of classrooms at Children’s City’s Environmental Sustainability Week events. There will be interactive workshops on solar energy, organic planting and plastics, while shows like Let’s Save the Planet will educate and entertain, running until tomorrow. From 9am-12pm; free entry.

Real Pilates JLT has started a 10-week junior Pilates course for kids aged seven-11. Instructor Malicah Eissah has devised a programme that’s easy on young muscles and joints, yet focuses on improving posture and building core strength, stability and coordination through basic exercises. Classes from Dh85; call 04 345 3228.