Indoor activities

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: ฿฿

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.

HarborLand · Central Chiangmai Airport

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

1–8 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

฿470 child / 3hr; ฿190 adult

What part of Chiang Mai?

Airport & South-West

Airport & Central Airport Plaza

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

suitable

Venue website

harborlandgroup.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, active play, toddlers

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Opened October 2026 on the 4th floor of Central Chiangmai Airport. Oriented toward younger children; a backup for a rainy or hazy day.

Prices are reported by a secondary local guide, not confirmed by HarborLand. Verify admission, age/height rules and prices with the venue.

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: ฿

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

Venue website

xventurepark.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

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: ฿

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.

Crafty Art Club

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

4–12 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

฿600 / session

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Venue website

craftyartclub.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Painting, clay, printmaking and children's workshops in Ban Waen.

Book the three-hour sessions ahead.

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.

InClay Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

8–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿1,090

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nimman & West

Suthep & CMU

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Pottery workshops near Chiang Mai University.

Allow time for firing; pieces are not ready immediately.

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

Venue website

aeonfantasy.co.th ↗

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.

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: ฿

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.

NSM Science Square & AstroPark

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Some exhibits free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

suitable

Venue website

narit.or.th ↗

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, Haze day · fully indoor & air-conditioned, low energy

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Hands-on science exhibits, planetarium and stargazing.

Check planetarium session dates and languages.

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.

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: ฿฿

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.

Yanim’s Ceramic Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

7–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿790

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?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Hands-on pottery and ceramics, including hand-building and wheel classes.

Firing takes weeks; ask about delivery or pickup.