Indoor & outdoor activities

Chiang Mai After School Kids Cafe

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

2–10 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

฿100 per child; under 1 free; adults enter with a food or drink order of ฿50+, otherwise ฿100

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby

Pa Daet East

Is it open?

Daily 11:00–19:00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–19:00

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (large canopy cover)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

Rainy day, active play, family meal, toddlers

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Restaurant and café with a large covered sand-play area; no time limit on play

Misting fans and showers available.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Without Thai ID ฿100 adult, ฿50 child; with Thai ID ฿40 adult, ฿10 child; over-60s, disabled persons and monks free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Is it open?

Daily 08:30–17:00, including holidays

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

qsbg.org ↗

Price band: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Botanical gardens, glasshouses and canopy walkway.

A useful educational day out.

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: ฿

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.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

3–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Admission applies

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nimman & West

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

chiangmai.zoothailand.or.th ↗

Setting

mixed

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Hillside zoo with an aquarium and other attractions.

The site is large; plan for walking or internal transport.

CMRCA Climbing

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

8–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿1,995

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby

Nong Hoi

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

thailandclimbing.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

Rainy day, active play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Guided rock climbing at Crazy Horse Buttress near Mae On. Climbing wall at the in-town shop, plus guided outdoor trips to Crazy Horse, Mae On.

Advance bookings and professional belays recommended.

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

Venue website

poopoopaperpark.com ↗

Price band: ฿

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.

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.

LOL Kids Castle

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

3–10 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿250

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

Rainy day, active play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Outdoor playground, pump track, water play and indoor soft play.

Pump track may particularly appeal to older kids.

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.

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: ฿

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.