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Top Picks: Must-Visit Events and Activities for the Week of 1-9 Oct 2026

Travel01 Oct 2026 15:17 GMT+7

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Top Picks: Must-Visit Events and Activities for the Week of 1-9 Oct 2026

The first week of October 2026 offers a variety of events catering to every taste—from cute and spooky to chill and concert scenes. Bookmark these top spots and check the dates and venues for activities from 1-9 October 2026 here.

October 2026 is officially here! For those looking for a relaxing getaway or wanting to invite friends and family for fun outdoor activities, here are six must-visit events early this month. Covering all styles—from a city-center coffee festival, relaxing tea sipping, open-air concerts under the cool breeze, thrilling horror exhibitions, to cute Sanrio character fan events—find out which ones catch your interest and get ready to check in!

1. Exhibition: Thiyod: Sming Khao Kwang The Experience

Start October with an exciting horror experience, perfect for movie fans.“Thiyod”Don't miss this event. Seacon Square collaborates with Channel 3 and M STUDIO to transform the space into the “Sming Khao Kwang Forest.” Visitors engage in an interactive experience, not just watching but completing missions to hunt the “Ai Ngo,” the tiger spirit of Khao Kwang. Participants must find clues, solve puzzles, and choose their own paths to survive.

  • Event dates 23 September - 4 October 2026
  • Time During the shopping center’s opening hours
  • Venue Seacon Square Hall, 1st Floor, Seacon Square Shopping Mall, Srinakarin Road
  • Admission fee Regular price 99 baht/person; Fast Pass ticket 359 baht/person

2. COFFEE CONNECT 2026 Festival

A treat for coffee lovers with a special festival in the city center featuring over 40 top Specialty Coffee shops and roasters from Thailand and abroad. The event includes award-winning coffee beans, cold brew menus, and over 100 unique gelato flavors. The highlight is a secret coffee tasting giveaway—register for a Coffee Passport and collect stamps. Also enjoy the Esyen Slow Bar Championship on 2 October and the Thailand Coffee Brewer League 2026 on 3-4 October.

  • Event dates 30 September - 6 October 2026
  • Venue Floors 1-2, Eden Zone, CentralWorld Shopping Mall
  • Admission fee Free entry (special discounts available under certain conditions)

3. Retro Camp Concert

Camping and music lovers will enjoy this concert featuring quality artists like Hugo, Ebola, Khwanjai Band, Apirom, Thai Trong, Scoots Lands, Daxy & The Mhee, Thanom, and Ploy, with a lively after-party. Half of the ticket sales proceeds will be donated to flood relief efforts in collaboration with YEC Nakhon Nayok.

  • Event date 3 October 2026
  • Venue Bamboo Base Camping, Nakhon Nayok Province
  • Ticket prices Single ticket 599 baht (1 person), Couple ticket 1,100 baht (2 persons), Group ticket (8 plus 2 free) 4,792 baht (10 persons). On-site tickets 599 baht (available until 3 October 2026, 9:00 PM). Children under 12 enter free but must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
  • Ticket purchase channels EventPass, WOW WON Bangsaen Official Line, and onsite sales points

4. SIP OLD TOWN Tea & Coffee Festival

Change the pace and enjoy slow life with this craft event gathering tea, coffee, and homemade bakery lovers. Set in a chill riverside atmosphere by the Chao Phraya River, it’s perfect for a stroll, finding your favorite drink, and taking beautiful portraits in the old town area—a truly relaxing weekend retreat.

  • Event dates 3 - 4 October 2026
  • Venue Tha Maharaj (Tha Maharaj Pier)
  • Admission fee Free entry

5. Mega Bangna Haunted Festival: "Haunted University"

Welcome Halloween month with extreme thrills at this daring festival recreating the “Haunted University” scenario.“Haunted University”Participants face horror challenges in six haunted faculties and can join contests to win prizes totaling 100,000 baht. Fans of haunted houses and thrill-seekers should experience this at least once.

  • Event dates 9 October - 1 November 2026
  • Time 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Venue Mega Plaza, Mega Bangna
  • Admission fee Regular tickets 350 baht; Happy Hour (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 250 baht (for daytime visits)
  • Conditions Participants must be at least 13 years old. Tickets available online atwww.x-pass.me 

6. CENTRAL SANRIO CHARACTERS FAIR 2026 – A Bouquet of Happy Moments

A major event for Sanrio fans and collectors under the concept “A Bouquet of Happy Moments,” showcasing new products, special collections, and limited items for enthusiastic shopping.

  • Event dates 8 – 21 October 2026 at Promotion Area, 1st Floor, Central Ladprao
  • Venue Promotion Area, 1st Floor, Central Ladprao

Special highlights (8 October 2026)

  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM: Meet beloved characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi flown in from Japan.
  • From 4:30 PM: Meet stars Net Siraphop and JJ Ratchapon, plus enter a draw for 20 lucky fans to take group photos 2:1 when shopping for participating brand products totaling 500 baht per receipt (eligibility between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
  • For details, follow Facebook: Central Department Store

Early October promises plenty of interesting events to experience! Whatever your style or lifestyle preference, you can choose and check in as you like. Just remember to plan your travel and check the weather in advance to enjoy a smooth and fun day out!