15 Things to do in Bangkok with Kids

When we moved to Thailand for our second winter abroad from Canada, we landed in Bangkok first. We quickly moved from Bangkok to Hua Hin and then down to Phuket as we wanted to be near the beach. 

After a few weeks of beach life, we realized it was tricky to find anything to do with our toddler. Playgrounds, parks, and kid-related activities were non-existent in the various areas we stayed in that were close to the beach. 

We made up our minds to move back to Bangkok, as there we would be able to find all sorts of indoor and outdoor activities to do with our daughter. 

Here is a list of some of our favourite things to do with a toddler while staying in Bangkok:

1. Sansiri Backyard

This adorable, little outdoor community garden is fun for all ages. A quaint little space that has gardens with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs that anyone can take home with them when they have been harvested. There are animals to see and feed such as goats, sheep, ducks, fish, and butterflies. You can grab a snack or drink at the small kiosk set up. Our daughter enjoyed being up close with the goat and playing in the sandpit. Location | Website | Price: Free

2. Kidzoona 

Located in Gateway Mall, this indoor playground is at Ekamai BTS station. This is one of our favourite indoor play spaces as it is affordable for your time there. We would often book a 2-hour time slot and our daughter would happily play there without being bored the entire time. From kinetic sand to dramatic play, tricycles to ball pits, trampolines to building blocks or colouring to inflatable rolling tubes, the possibilities for fun are endless. Location | Website | Price: $16CAD (2 hours of play)

3. Science Center for Education

This is by far the cheapest paid activity we’ve found in Thailand! We would visit the Science Center at least once, if not twice a week. The first few times we visited, we would explore each floor to see and learn about various science-related info. But for a 2-year-old it was only entertaining to a certain extent. But on one of the floors is an indoor play space for young children. Our daughter loved to stay there for a few hours using the slides, building with giant legos, collecting pretend fruits and eggs in a basket, or colouring pages with the crayons. If you have older kids who can sit still and enjoy a show, there is also a Planetarium that has shows running several times per day. Location | Website | Price: $2.50CAD for 2 adults (children under 3 are free)

4. Sea Life Ocean World

This aquarium is in the heart of Bangkok, making it an easy tourist attraction to visit for those with kids. The tickets you get allow you to see the animals in the aquarium, and also the wax statues at Madame Tussaud’s Museum; the bonus is you can do the wax museum on a different day if the kiddo gets a bit tired. There are sharks, crabs, penguins, seahorses, turtles, and many other aquatic animals to be seen. Fair warning, visiting the aquarium will be a splurge for budget travellers, but children under 3 years are free. Location | Website | Price: $100CAD

5. HarborLand

There are several HarborLand locations across Thailand, and they tend to be located in larger malls in bigger cities. We managed to visit the Sindhorn Midtown location, as it was the cheapest option that was nearby to us. The space is large (even for the smaller location), and has a secondary level upstairs for smaller children that made it somewhat worth the money. You do also have to purchase their socks (for both adults and kids alike), but once you buy them once, everyone takes them with them to every indoor play place across Bangkok. If your kids are older than 4 or 5 years of age, I would totally recommend spending the money and taking them to MEGA HarbourLand as it has waaaay more to do for older kids. Location | Website | Price: $38CAD (2.5 hours of play)

6. Lumphini Park

Lumphini Park is one of the most well-known and popular parks in Bangkok. It boasts large, green trees, a large pond, a playground, and a paved path. We used the playground there a handful of times, but the most fun we had while visiting was going on the paddle swan boat ride on the pond. Our daughter had a blast looking out while her mom and dad did all of the work. She was happy to wave at other swan drivers passing by and did not seem to mind wearing a large life jacket while on the journey. Location | Website | Price: Free

7. Bumpsy Daisy Cafe

An adorable cafe located in the heart of Phrom Pong area of Bangkok. This hidden gem has a very Montessori-style to its decor, offering a small space for parents, guardians, and caregivers to enjoy a meal, snack, or beverage while the little one plays. There is a tiny outdoor deck for play, in addition to toys spread out around the cafe. Upstairs boasts of a padded floor space where small babies can get moving. They host various workshops and classes for parents with small babies (music, sensory play, massages, etc.) Adults must make a purchase in order for the child to play, it’s a great way to connect with other families from near and far. Location | Website | Price: $8CAD per adult (unlimited play)

8. Playville

Playville is another indoor playground that boasts a Montessori-style decor space; wooden play structures, and light colours in a calming tone. They have a massive ball pit, climbing structure, rock climbing ramp, dramatic play area, book area, puzzles area, colouring area, as well as a sandpit area. You have the option to make use of a locker for your belongings, as well as a place to sit to grab a drink and give your child a snack. They also have a small boutique area where you can purchase some of the same high-quality toys they have in their play space. On Wednesdays, 1 adult can enter free of charge when they accompany a child to play. Location | Website | Price: $19CAD (2 hours of play)

9. Honey Bear Bistro

A hidden gem off Soi 23 or near to Thong Lo BTS station. This is a bar, restaurant, bistro type place that has an indoor and outdoor dining space, in addition to a wonderful indoor/outdoor play space for kids. You can order some food or drinks, while your child plays around nearby to you. There are books, trucks, blocks, and more inside and then a climbing structure, ping pong table, slide, and riding toys outside. It’s a great spot to visit day or night, with or without your kid. Location | Website | Price: $5CAD purchase (unlimited play)

10. Children’s Discovery Museum 

Another free attraction that is worth visiting because it has an outdoor portion and an indoor portion. This discovery museum has an indoor portion where kids can learn how and why things work the way they do. They have portions on various floors relating to science, cooking, reading, building, and more. The outdoor space has spring riding cars, monkey bars, ropes and a wood playground, as well as a splash pad. Some of the areas have sessions that run at certain times, but there is always something to do if a session isn’t running. For safety purposes, each adult and child is also given a rubber wristband for entry and exit. Location | Website | Price: Free

11. Lazada Kids Cinema

A specialized movie theatre at the Quartier Mall is made just for kids. This movie theatre plays kid-related movies on weekends where kids have the option to sit with their parents in kid-friendly chairs. If they find they are having a hard time focusing, or just need to get up and move then the kids have the option to stretch out on their chairs, play on the slides, or move about in the ball pit. The entire space was designed with kids in mind, from colourful chairs, and pillows for relaxing, to seating that can hold their drinks and snacks. And of course, one cannot forget kid-sized washrooms for ease of use. Location | Website | Price $23CAD

12. Bounce Inc. 

Does your kid need to burn some energy? Do they like bouncing around for fun? If so, the indoor trampoline park may be a hit. This place has floor-to-wall trampolines for kids of all ages and sizes. There are 30 interconnected trampolines to use, as well as tumble tracks and sloped bounce walls. If you purchase the bigger packages, you can also access the basketball trampoline area for slam dunks, as well as the giant jumping bag. You’ll likely need to purchase their special socks to use the play facilities.  Location | Website | Price: $20CAD (including sock purchase)

13. Safari Garden

A two-for-one deal, Safari Garden has a large outdoor playground, and swimming area, as well as an indoor cafe where children can create art and engage in various learning activities. The outdoor playground has large wooden climbers, slides, bridges, swings, train cars, a rock climbing wall and more. The pool area has a small wading pool for young children and a deeper pool for slightly older kids. There is a small space with animals in the garden area. If you’re feeling peckish, you can stop for something to eat or drink at the cafe. They offer workshops for kids at certain times of the day/week for an additional fee. Location | Website | Price: $20CAD

14. Benchasiri Park 

A beautiful park in the heart of Bangkok, this park has lots to offer for young and old alike. There are two playgrounds, one on either side of the park. There is a paved path on the outskirts of the park for those who wish to run or walk. At the back of the park, there are courts for basketball, volleyball, and footvol. Along with a skateboard park with ramps and bars to practice jumps. Lastly, in the centre of the park is a large pond, filled with fish and turtles. Many people enjoy feeding fish and turtles bread, fruits, and other fish snacks on a regular basis. Location | Website | Price: Free

15. The Rink

As Canadians, we are no strangers to ice skating, but we now spend our winters abroad, so sometimes we miss the winter fun for brief moments of time. There are a few places to ice skate indoors in Bangkok, and these places are great hits for those who have never skated before, or who just want to skate for old-time’s sake. You can rent skates and helmets and spend a couple of hours on the ice. Be sure to bring some warm clothing, as being on the ice over time is colder than you might think. You can rent warm mittens, socks, and a skate trainer for an additional fee. Location | Website | Price: $20CAD