1–2 hours activities

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Activity results

29 current listings

Vivaz Dance and Music School

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
3+ years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Nong Hoi
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Venue website
vivazschool.com ↗
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Dance and music school recognised by Thailand's Ministry of Education. Dance: RAD ballet (from Baby Ballet, ages 3–5, up to vocational grades), jazz, contemporary, hip hop and cover dance. Music: violin, piano, guitar, ukulele and ensemble.

Ask about the free first dance session before committing to a term.

50FLY!

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
5–14 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿300
What part of Chiang Mai?
Airport & South-West
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable
Venue website
50flyfec.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Trampolines, ninja course and laser tag in the Lotus’s mall on Hang Dong Road, near the airport. Also runs breakdance and gymnastics classes from November 2026.

Breakdance: ages 7+, Tuesday/Wednesday 5pm, Sunday 11am; starts 1 November. Gymnastics: Monday/Wednesday 5:30–7pm, ฿500/class, book at least one day ahead.

Breakdance: ages 7+, Tuesday/Wednesday 5pm and Sunday 11am. Gymnastics: Monday/Wednesday 5:30–7pm, ฿500/class, with an ex-national-team coach. Book gymnastics at least one day ahead.

BLOCK & PLAY Cafe Chiang Mai

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
3–10 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿120 / hour
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Tha Sala
Is it open?
Daily 09:30–19:30
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, creative play, low energy, family meal
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Family games, LEGO, puzzles and a restaurant play corner.

Older children may enjoy the building area.

TIIHAC Ice Rink

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
4–16 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Tha Sala
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable
Venue website
tiihac.com ↗

Price band: ฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Ice skating in Tha Sala. Winter Spirit hockey tournament (U8/U10/U12): 21–23 December 2026. Chiangmai Ice Hockey Cup: 24–27 December 2026. Public skating hours during tournaments are unknown. Offers public ice time, learn-to-skate and hockey programmes “for all ages and levels”.

Contact the rink before planning public skating during the tournaments; tournament dates do not confirm skating availability.

Xventure

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
6–14 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
108 cm and taller: ฿320 / 1 hour, ฿450 / 2 hours, ฿600 / 3 hours; under 108 cm: ฿280 / 1 hour, ฿410 / 2 hours, ฿560 / 3 hours
What part of Chiang Mai?
East of the Ping
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable

Price band: ฿฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Slides, climbing walls, a rope course, ziplines and ninja challenges at Central Festival.

Some activities require adult supervision for smaller children.

Art in Paradise

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–12 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿240
What part of Chiang Mai?
East of the Ping
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable

Price band: ฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, low energy
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Interactive 3D trick art museum with photographic illusions.

A useful rainy-day activity; confirm current operations.

Baan Suan Café

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
2–10 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Airport & South-West
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature, family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Creekside café with space for splashing and exploring.

Bring spare clothes and shoes.

Bella Goose Café on the Pond

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
2–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Hang Dong & Southwest
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
mixed
Good for
Rainy day, family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Pondside café with a children's indoor room and play area.

Younger-child focused.

Bo Sang Umbrella Painting

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
4–16 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿200
What part of Chiang Mai?
East & Northeast
San Kamphaeng & Bo Sang
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)
OK in haze?
Check with venue

Price band: ฿

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Setting
mixed
Good for
creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Paint your own traditional handmade umbrella in Bo Sang.

Good short stop on an eastern Chiang Mai day out.

Chada Café & Restaurant

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
2–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Airport & South-West
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Garden dining with animal feeding and sandy playground.

Particularly suitable for younger children.

Din Cafe

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
2–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Hang Dong & Southwest
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Lanna-inspired café with pond, swings and play areas.

Best for a relaxed café visit.

Elefin Farm & Cafe

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
3–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food + animal feed
What part of Chiang Mai?
Hills to CM West
Samoeng road & Ban Pong
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature, family meal
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Hillside café with views and opportunities to feed elephants.

Consider it as part of a Ban Pong excursion.

Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
4–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿150
What part of Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim & North
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended

Price band: ฿

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Setting
mixed
Good for
creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Guided paper-making experience with DIY craft options.

Guided visits last around 40 minutes in the source.

Fun City

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–12 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
East of the Ping
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Arcade, bowling and driving simulator games at Central Festival.

Consider a short visit when already at the mall.

Hang Dong Mini Golf

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
6–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Hang Dong & Southwest
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Shaded miniature golf course with splash and sand play areas.

Check closing days before going.

Hannah • Hahn

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
3–10 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Hang Dong & Southwest
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
mixed
Good for
Rainy day, family meal, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Thai and Italian food with an outdoor playground and indoor playroom.

Useful for meals with younger children.

Kaffekeen

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
2–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Airport & South-West
Mae Hia & Doi Kham
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Japanese-inspired garden café with a playhouse, swings and toys.

Better for younger children.

Kidzoona Kid’s Box Jumbo

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?
3–9 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Night Bazaar & Riverside
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
suitable
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Indoor soft-play obstacles, climbing and giant slides in Pantip Plaza.

Appeals more to younger children.

Lenmaii Playground & Café

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
3–9 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿250
What part of Chiang Mai?
East & Northeast
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Not recommended in rain
OK in haze?
Not recommended

Price band: ฿

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Setting
outdoor
Good for
active play, family meal
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Pirate-ship playground, animal feeding and café.

Younger-child oriented.

Living The Dream Café

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
1–7 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Chang Phueak & North City
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Brunch café with sand play, trampoline and lawn.

Primarily suited to younger children.

Ma Plearn Family Space

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
1–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nimman & West
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
mixed
Good for
Rainy day, family meal, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Restaurant with indoor soft play and outdoor spaces.

More appealing to younger children.

Main Wall Climbing Gym

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
8–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Old City
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Rope climbing and bouldering facilities in the Old City.

Ask about minimum age and supervision rules.

Mitt Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–17 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿200
What part of Chiang Mai?
Old City
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue

Price band: ฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Paint-a-pot sessions and selected pottery wheel classes.

Check the workshop timetable.

Noina Art Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
5–16 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿200 / hour
What part of Chiang Mai?
Old City
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, creative play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Open-ended creative sessions and art materials with guidance.

Message ahead before visiting.

Progression Vertical

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
8–18 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Pa Daet East
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Indoor climbing gym with youth climbing programs and school-break camps.

Ask directly for current junior sessions and minimum ages.

Skate Experience

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
6–16 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Check with venue
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Tha Sala
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue
Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, active play
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Indoor roller and inline skating next to the ice rink.

Skate hire available; prices in source are historical.

Take a Walk

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
5–12 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
Food purchase
What part of Chiang Mai?
East & Northeast
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Light rain OK (umbrella needed)
OK in haze?
Not recommended
Setting
outdoor
Good for
nature, family meal
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Forest café with suspension bridge, treehouses and stream.

High structures need supervision.

Wooden Ville Kids Café

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
1–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿300
What part of Chiang Mai?
Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby
Nong Hoi
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (indoors)
OK in haze?
Check with venue

Price band: ฿฿

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Setting
indoor
Good for
Rainy day, creative play, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Two floors of indoor wooden toys, role play and climbing.

Book ahead on weekends.

Yardoo Kids Cafe

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?
1–8 years (suggested)
What does it cost?
From ฿250
What part of Chiang Mai?
East of the Ping
Wat Ket
Is it open?
Check with venue
OK in rain?
Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)
OK in haze?
Check with venue

Price band: ฿

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Setting
mixed
Good for
Rainy day, active play, toddlers
Time to allow
1–2 hours

Indoor toy zones, soft play and outdoor yard in Wat Ket.

Book ahead on busy weekends.