This year's National Children's Day celebration will be unforgettable for all little ones as many leading shopping malls in Bangkok are bringing a variety of impressive activities to delight and boost their creativity and imagination. Here are some of the recommended events.
Siam Paragon World Playground 2024
At Siam Paragon, until Sunday
Children are invited to journey into the realm of imagination as Siam Paragon is holding three activities, starting with "Siam Paragon x Lego Kids Day 2024: Kids Carnival" at Fashion Hall on the 1st floor. It features beloved Lego bricks and an opportunity to craft unique one-and-only Lego creations. Also, expect to receive an exclusive gift.
Then, "Siam Paragon x Praew Cool Kids Camp 2024" will engage children in an array of activities from safeguarding against the dark arts of cyberspace to money games, bag and cupcake painting and story-telling, at Parc Paragon tomorrow and Sunday.
They will have a chance to grace the cover of Praew magazine in the exclusive "Photo Shoot By Praew Magazine"; join a family talk session with renowned families; and enjoy a magic show, a fashion show by young models and a mini concert.
At SCBX Next Tech on the 4th floor, "Siam Paragon x Dotlife" will bring Nintendo Switch games including Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Mario Kart 8, with exciting souvenirs up for grabs tomorrow and Sunday.
Visit facebook.com/siamparagonshopping or call 02-610-8000.
The Iconic Children's Playground 2024
At Iconsiam, until Jan 21
Children are invited to explore the world of ultra-hero action figures at "Ultra Heroes Tour South East Asia", which features a Bangkok debut of the 2m-tall Ultraman Blazar reproduced from SH Figuarts; a 3D display of the newest figures from Tamashii Nations; and exclusive merchandise from popular animes One Piece, Spy X Family and Dragon Ball at Charoennakorn Hall.
Exclusively tomorrow and Sunday, there will be a special Ultraman show by Tsuburaya, daily at 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.
Meanwhile, Siam Takashimaya presents up to 50% discounts on kids products and toys until Jan 21, and Sooksiam will arrange musical fairy tales, hand-puppet shows and musical storytelling, plus creative activities with a chance to win goodies tomorrow and Sunday.
At ICS Lifestyle Complex opposite Iconsiam, children will learn to be conservation heroes through enjoyable activities and workshops at "ICS Heroes Kids Camp" until Sunday. Music and dance performances will also be staged by Inner Studio, Playsound and KPN.
Visit facebook.com/ICONSIAM.
'Kid's Day 2024 Infinite Happiness'. (Photo courtesy of CentralWorld)
Kid's Day 2024 Infinite Happiness
At CentralWorld until Sunday
Children can dive into the "Land Of Happiness" filled with over 200 Pokémon characters at Outdoor Square B where many art and craft workshops are presented until Sunday.
Tomorrow and Sunday, there will be a free "Pikachu Mini Dance" show by four super-cute characters at 3pm, 5pm and 7.30pm, as well as the "Sing & Dance With Creative Contest".
At the Genius Planet on the 6th floor, the "Kid's Craft & Creative x Life's Market" is conducting five workshops for children to learn to mould clay by hand, paint fabrics with acrylic, decorate cakes, make jewellery and drip coffee.
Also, explore Thai food, sweet treats, vegetable and fruit from the four regions at "Foodventure By TK Park" and join the fun activities to win special prizes on the 8th floor.
Children will also get free gifts from popular brands and a discount voucher for children's courses from ABC Cooking by simply downloading the Central Life X app and scan the QR Code.
Visit facebook.com/CentralWorld.
Open Fete: Talented Kids' Village Party
At Central Embassy from today to Sunday
Children are invited to find inspiration at six stations at the Open House co-living space on the 6th floor. Myriad activities have been arranged to test their skills as explorers, gardeners, conservationists, cooks, artists and entertainers.
The line-up includes fossil hunting, fossilisation, dinosaur skeleton assembling, building a sustainable metropolis, paintbrush decorating, balloon twisting, cupcake decorating, vegetable growing and a car racing simulator game.
Upon completing activities at all six stations, children will receive a free cup of Albero ice cream and popcorn from the Embassy Diplomat Screens movie theatre. However, free cotton candy and popcorn will be given to all children who participate in the event.
Visit facebook.com/openhouse.ce.
