8 Key Locations for Children’s Day 2026: Free Entry at Major Malls Across Thailand with Packed Activities and Advanced Skill-Building

Here’s the updated list of Children’s Day 2026 event locations at top department stores in Bangkok and across the provinces, highlighting free activities, Edutainment skill-building, and educational venues for children. Check them out here!','tags':['Children’s Day','events','department stores','free activities','Edutainment','Thailand']

Get ready for Children’s Day 2026, which falls on Saturday, 10 January. Many leading department stores are hosting creative activities under the theme “Learning Through Fun,” offering free entry for children, gifts, and workshops to enhance future skills. Thairath Online has gathered the top event locations for parents to mark on their calendars.

Here are 8 major department store locations hosting Children’s Day 2026 events in Bangkok and other provinces, with free admission and packed activities.

For this year’s National Children’s Day, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has given the motto: “Love Thailand, Care for the World.” For families seeking easy-to-reach, air-conditioned venues with comprehensive activities, department stores are the top choice. Here are the key highlights to check out.

1. Central Group (Central Kid's Day 2026)

This year’s theme focuses on awakening the power of the future through technology and modern skills. The event runs from 5 to 11 January 2026 at all Central branches nationwide.

• CentralWorld: The "Super Kidlympic" event in collaboration with Super Jiw features missions to conquer six future skill stations, plus a giant gachapon machine giving away over 10,000 gifts.
• Central WestGate: Focused on large families with Snow Town, a giant inflatable house, and Beyblade Arena competitions.
• Central Rama 2: The "CYBER KIDS" event invites children into the digital world and future skill upskilling.
• Central Chidlom: Meet & Greet with popular YouTuber Zbing Z, a favorite among Generation Alpha, plus a stage for children to showcase talents, a kids' fashion show, and photo opportunities with dream career themes.
• Provincial branches: Full-scale activities at all branches, including Central Chiang Mai, Central Korat, and Central Phuket, featuring art workshops and stage performances by local schools.

2. Siam Paragon (SIAM PARAGON WORLD PLAYGROUND 2026)

Transforming every space to delight children from 3 to 18 January 2026.

• Highlights include creative activities with LEGO, a children’s fashion show featuring famous brands, fun at the MELAND amusement park blending Edutainment, and many more events in the NEXTOPIA and Sea Life Bangkok zones.

3. Robinson Lifestyle (Robinson Lifestyle Kids Fest)

Spreading joy to families in the metropolitan area and provinces with over 27 branches nationwide.

• Highlights: The "Kids Fest Happy Children’s Day" (6–15 January 2026) features fun amusement parks, kids’ shows, and free popcorn and cotton candy throughout the event.

4. MBK Center (KID’S VENTURE 2026)

Bringing loads of fun to the city center from 9 to 11 January 2026.

• MBK Center: Enjoy challenging interactive games where kids can complete activity stations to earn wristbands and free prizes.
• Paradise Park: Featuring the "Snow Kingdom" theme with adventures in a simulated snowy land and learning stations about polar animal survival.

5. One Bangkok

The new hotspot with the concept "Small Oneders Big Futures" on 10–11 January 2026.

• Activities include making junior citizen cards (City Makers) in an imaginative city and joining the Public Art Quest to discover world-class artworks within the complex.

6. ICONSIAM

Experience world-class digital art and riverside activities emphasizing learning through art and designing Digital Seeds along the Chao Phraya River.

7. Mega Bangna (MEGA KIDS WORLD 2026)

Creating a world of imagination for children on 10–11 January 2026 at Mega Plaza and Food Walk Plaza in Mega Bangna shopping center.

• Highlights: A simulated city encouraging creative learning through five board game stages where children complete missions for fun and imagination development. Free pre-registration is open from 1 to 9 January 2026.

8. ALLY Group Shopping Centers (ALLY KIDVERSE 2026)

Opening a world of learning through play for children to role-play as "little explorers" embarking on adventures to boost imagination. Themed The Journey of Explorers, from now until 11 January 2026 at The Crystal Ekkamai-Ramintra, The Crystal Chaiyaphruek, The Crystal SB Ratchaphruek, and Plenary shopping centers, and on 10–11 January 2026 at Ampark Chula shopping center. Each location offers unique highlight activities to give children and families varied and distinct experiences.

• Highlights include fun in three magical lands: Safari Land, Underwater World, and Magic Land.