10 Wonderful Ways to Experience Christmas in Chiang Mai 2024

A festive educational experience bringing holiday magic and entertainment for families, featuring special performances and interactive activities.

• Date & Time: December 4-8
• Location: Central Chiang Mai Airport, 1st Floor Promotion Area
• Features: Super Stars performances, Aladdin Show, educational activities for children
• Entry: Free

Chiang Mai’s leading premium supermarket brings European Christmas market vibes to Meta Mall.

• Dates & Times: December 4-10, 3pm-10pm daily
• Location: Meta Mall
• Features: European-style Christmas market
  
• Link to Facebook Post

Get a taste of authentic Swiss holiday treats and handcrafted goods at this community gathering.

• Date & Time: December 6, 10am-2pm
• Location: The Riverside Garden (in front of Victor’s Bistro)
• Features: Swiss sausages (Olma/Bratwurste/Cevelats/Schublig), homemade products
• Contact: [email protected]

Grace International School’s annual market offers a family-friendly shopping experience hosted by Chiang Mai’s preeminent Christian school.

• Date & Time: December 7, 10am-2pm
• Location: Grace International School
• Facebook Event Link

One of the city’s largest school Christmas markets features international food and student performances.

• Date & Time: December 7, 3pm-7pm
• Location: Chiang Mai International School
• Features: Over 50 vendors, kids’ zone with bouncy castle, student performances
• Facebook Event Link

Nakornpayap International School transforms its campus into a vibrant community celebration, bringing together students, families, and local supporters for a festive fundraising event.

• Date & Time: December 7, 4:30pm-9:00pm
• Location: NIS Center Field, Nakornpayap International School
• Features: Food, drinks, performances, community activities
• Entry: Free, donations welcome to support student council projects
• Contact: [email protected], 053-110-680

Deep Green Christmas Market

A charming garden market that brings together local vendors, fresh seasonal treats, and a cozy holiday atmosphere in a lush outdoor setting.

• Date & Time: December 8, 11:00am-6:00pm
• Location: Deep Green @ Dee Jai Garden
• Features: Market stalls, local food vendors, live music
• Entry: Free
• Facebook Event Link

DIY workshops and local vendors.

• Date & Time: December 9-14, 9:00am-6:00pm
• Location: Mosaic Market
• Features: Creative workshops, pumpkin spice lattes, artisan gifts

The luxury hotel’s first annual holiday market since re-opening, featuring traditional treats.

• Date & Time: December 13-15, 4:00pm-9:00pm
• Location: The Gad Lanna Lawn, InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
• Features: Culinary delights, curated beverages, entertainment
• Contact: Line @interconchiangmai, 052-090-998

Advertised as the largest winter market in northern Thailand, OneNimman delivers a Christmas market with spectacular decorations and special performances.

• Dates & Times: December 13-25, 4pm-11pm daily
• Location: One Nimman
• Features: Over 50 restaurants, marshmallow roasting stations, live performances
• Special Features:
  • Pingfai 9 Minute Show: Musical performances
  • Pingo Night: Interactive games with prizes
  • Wish Tree: Write wishes for 2025
  • Warm Hug: Winter coat donation drive for children in need
• Special Performance: Violette Wautier (December 18)

A cozy outdoor market experience complete with bonfires and marshmallow roasting.

• Dates & Times: December 14-15, 4pm until late
• Location: WILDSIDE Chiang Mai
• Features: Good food, good people, good gifts, a bonfire, and marshmallow roasting
• Facebook Event Link

A two-day festival of holiday cheer with activities for all ages.

• Dates & Times: December 21-22, 12pm-10pm
• Location: Weave Artisan Society
• Features: Kids activities, food, drinks, Santa visits
• Facebook Event Link

(Pssst! We’ll be here selling Lily’s homemade candles and special herbal products made by our friends. Come say hi!)

While not specifically Christmas-themed, this spectacular light festival captures the magical feeling of the holiday season. Entry is free.

• Dates & Times: November 29 – January 5, 8:30am-11pm daily
• Location: Behind the Chiang Mai Provincial Offices
• Features: Stunning light installations, nightly fireworks, and carnival activities
• Facebook Page

The Old City’s iconic landmark gets a festive makeover.

• Location: Old City
• Highlight: Massive Christmas tree and light display

The city’s trendiest mall offers contemporary holiday displays perfect for Instagram.

• Location: Nimmanhaemin
• Highlights: Grand Christmas tree, sparkling light displays, festive photo zones
• Best time to visit: Evening hours for the full effect of light displays

The region’s largest shopping center creates elaborate holiday scenes throughout its spaces.

• Location: Super Highway
• Features: Towering Christmas trees, interactive holiday displays
• Special events throughout December

A favorite among local families, this mall combines shopping with festive entertainment.

• Location: Near Chiang Mai International Airport
•  Features:
  • Christmas Snow Town (December 5-11)
  • Santa & Friends Meet & Greet (December 5, 28-29, January 1)
  • Santa & Santy Mermaids Show (December 7-8, multiple showtimes)
  • X’mas Cover Dance Contest (December 14-15)

Prem International School transforms its campus into a magical winter wonderland complete with indoor snow and festive activities for the whole family.

• Dates & Time: December 12, 3:30pm-6:00pm
• Location: Prem Quad
• Features:
  • Tree lighting ceremony (4pm)
  • Live music
  • Indoor snowball fights
  • Giant cardboard maze
  • Winter scene bubble house
  • Vendors
  • Photo booth
  • Craft station
• Facebook Event Link

A cozy afternoon of traditional holiday activities in the beautiful mountain view setting of Farm Rak.

• Date & Time: December 15, 3pm-5pm
• Location: Farm Rak Mountain View
• Activities:
  • Gingerbread cookies
  • Christmas picture frame
  • Present drawing lots
• Price: 450 baht per child (parents free)
• Advance booking required
• Facebook Event Link

A magical winter celebration at one of Chiang Mai’s international schools, bringing together students and families for festive activities and performances.

• Date & Time: December 20
• Location: Unity Concord International School
• Features: Winter-themed activities and performances

A high-energy fitness event that combines holiday spirit with intense CrossFit-style workout, encouraging community and festive fun.

• Date & Time: December 21, 8:00am & 9:30am
• Location: CrossFit Chiang Mai
• Features: Holiday-themed workout, festive dress encouraged
• Entry: Free
• Special Note: Optional White Elephant gift exchange (max 300 baht)

Family-friendly holiday celebration with Santa visits and special activities at one of Chiang Mai’s favorite family restaurants.

• Dates & Times: December 24-25
  • Cookie decorating: 11:30am-7pm
  • Santa visits: 1pm & 7pm
• Location: Nics Restaurant
• Features: Christmas cookie decorating, Santa visits with gifts, special festive menu
• Note: Free activities for restaurant guests, advance booking recommended

Two-day family celebration combining holiday festivities with outdoor fun at the Beaver Family Club.

• Dates & Times: December 24-25, 2pm-9pm
• Location: Beaver Club
• Price: 1,380 THB adult, 980 THB child
• Features: Christmas buffet dinner, holiday activities, swimming pool access, live music
• Note: Optional overnight homestay available (+1,200 THB)

A networking event designed to bring together digital professionals in a festive atmosphere, complete with a speed networking session and delicious buffet.

• Date & Time: December 25, 6:00pm onwards
• Location: Liza CNX Sirirajamankala, Nimman
• Price: 450 THB
• Special Offer: Free beer for those who pay by December 20th
• Features: Buffet, soft drinks, speed networking
• Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/-christmas-social-gathering-fo/893150796235943/

Combine crafting and wine tasting in this sophisticated holiday workshop led by Beauty in Bloom flower shop.

• Dates & Times: November 30 (1-4pm), December 12 & 19 (5:30-7:30pm)
• Location: Bella Goose at the Pond Cafe
• Registration required via QR code

Weekly themed workshops helping families create holiday traditions together.

• Dates & Times: December 8, 15, 22 (11am-12pm)
• Location: Unifly Healthstyle Studio
• Activities:
  • Dec 8: Cookies for Santa Workshop
  • Dec 15: Christmas Magic Ball Workshop
  • Dec 22: Gingerbread House Workshop
• Contact: 084-145-3624
• Facebook Link

A festive gingerbread house decorating experience in a kid-friendly environment.

• Dates & Times: December 21 (10am), December 22 (2pm)
• Location: The Haven Playground
• Activity: Gingerbread House Workshop
• Price: 550 baht per child (includes gingerbread house, playground access & drink)
• Ages: 4-12 years
• Contact: 094-649-9663
• Registration deadline: December 15

A community celebration featuring local choirs and international performances.

• Date & Time: December 8, 5pm-8:30pm
• Location: Lawn, Sala Ruam Jai, Center for the Promotion of Elderly Potential, CMU
• Schedule:
  • 5:00pm – Global Harmonies Choir
  • 5:30pm – The Simply 7 Band
  • 6:30pm – Thai singing group led by Ajarn Sai Ruang Jai Kaew
  • 7:00pm – International singing group led by Ajarn Niran Kittikul
  • 8:00pm – Group singing of Christmas & New Year songs

A traditional Christmas concert featuring multiple musical ensembles.

• Date & Time: December 11, 7pm
• Location: Henry Luce Chapel, Payap University
• Features:
  • String Ensemble
  • Trombone Ensemble
  • Faculty Jazz Band
  • Montfort Choir and Payap Choir
• Entry: Free admission (donations welcome)

Part of Prem School’s larger carnival event featuring live holiday music.

• Date & Time: December 12, from 3:30pm
• Location: Prem Quad

See our Holiday Special Parties section for full details.

A community Christmas pageant and carol sing-along under the stars.

• Date & Time: December 13, 7pm
• Location: Gymkhana Club Golf Course
• Features:
  • Traditional Christmas carol singing
  • Dramatic retelling of Jesus’s birth
  • Opportunity to participate as angels and shepherds (arrive early for costumes)
  • Christmas treats and conversation after the service
• Entry: Donations collected for charity

A community carol singing event at the Free Bird Cafe.

• Date & Time: December 22, 2:00pm
• Location: Free Bird Cafe
• Features: Traditional carols and holiday favorites
• Facebook Event Link

Several hotels feature special carol performances during their Christmas Eve celebrations.

• Date: December 24
• Locations:
  • 137 Pillars House – Dara Academy carolers
  • Shangri-La Hotel – Christmas carolers
  • Mövenpick Suriwongse – Carol singing 

See our Christmas Eve Dining section for full event details.

• Weekly sessions:
  • Week 1 (Dec 16-20): 5,000 baht
  • Week 2 (Dec 23-27, 4 days): 4,000 baht
  • Week 3 (Dec 30-Jan 3, 3 days): 3,000 baht
• Time: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:00
• Location: Art Kids
• Ages: 5-11 years
• Activities: Art, cooking, baking, field trips

A series of themed day camps combining drama, music, and holiday activities throughout December.

• Date & Time: Every Sunday in December, 9am-3pm
• Location: Chiang Mai Drama Centre
• Ages: 6+
• Price: 1,000 baht per day
• Core Activities: Singing, painting, arts & crafts, fun games, music & dance, acting, performance
• Weekly Themes:
  • December 1: Christmas Choir
  • December 8: The Polar Express
  • December 15: Bluey Holiday Special
  • December 22: North Pole Party Finale
• Facebook Link

• Location: Crafty Art Club
• Dates: December 16, 2024 – January 10, 2025
• Features: Special holiday-themed art activities and Santa’s visit

A week-long immersion in holiday crafts and outdoor activities.

• Dates & Times: December 16-20, 9am-3pm daily
• Location: Traidhos Campus, Mae Rim
• Ages: 4-8
• Price: 11,500 baht
• Includes: All activities, accident insurance, souvenir, certificate, lunches and snacks
• Facebook Link

A comprehensive holiday camp offering children a fun-filled experience with crafts, games, and festive activities.

• Date & Time: December 23-27, 9:00am-3:00pm
• Location: Rosy Cheeks & Bloom Space
• Ages: 5-8 years
• Price: 5,500 baht full week, 1,200 baht day pass
• Features: Christmas crafts, storytelling, outdoor games, lunch included

Active winter break camp focused on outdoor adventure and festive activities.

• Dates & Times: December 27 & 31, 9:30am
• Location: Beaver Club
• Activities: Sports and ninja games, arts & crafts, outdoor hikes, and team building
• Features: Holiday-themed activities and outdoor exploration

The historic luxury boutique hotel known for its refined dining presents an elegant Christmas celebration.

• Date & Time: December 24, from 7pm
• Price: THB 5,200++ per person
• Features: 5-course dinner, Dara Academy carolers, Del Ritmo band

Chiang Mai’s premier international hotel offers a lavish outdoor festive feast.

• Date & Time: December 24, 6pm-10pm
• Price: THB 2,988 net adult, THB 1,494 net child under 12
• Features: Traditional favorites, carolers, Santa Claus
• Early bird: 10% discount before December 15th

A riverside celebration combining traditional festivities with Thai luxury.

• Date & Time: December 24, 6pm-10pm
• Price: THB 3,700 adult, THB 1,850 child (6-12)
• Features: Live music, choir, Santa Claus & Santy presents
• Special offer: Complimentary wine bottle for two

Swiss hospitality meets Thai charm in this festive celebration.

• Date & Time: December 24, 6pm-10pm
• Location: Fueng Fah Restaurant
• Price: THB 1,290 (early bird THB 990)
• Features: Traditional turkey, carol singing, live band, Santa

Modern fusion dining in a romantic riverside setting.

• Date & Time: December 24, 6pm-10pm
• Price: THB 2,700++ per person
• Features: 8-course Thai-French fusion, local duo band

Central city hotel offering traditional favorites at accessible prices.

• Date & Time: December 24, 6pm-10pm
• Location: Tawan Restaurant
• Price: THB 990 net adult, THB 495 net child (6-11)
• Features: International buffet featuring roasted stuffed turkey, Christmas pudding, carol singer and gifts from Santa

Rooftop celebration with city views and live entertainment.

• Date & Time: December 24, 5pm-midnight
• Entry: THB 500 net (redeemable for food/drink)
• Features: Eyestyles Band performance

Elegant dining continues with Christmas Day options in historic setting.

• Date & Time: December 25, 12pm-10:30pm
• Price: THB 1,500++ per person
• Features: 5-course set meals and live piano music. 

International hotel luxury with festive flair continues.

• Date & Time: December 25
  • Brunch: 11:30am-3pm
  • Dinner: 6pm-10pm
• Price: Same as Christmas Eve
• Features: Chef Guillaume’s festive specialties. 

Casual British pub offering home-style Christmas fare.

• Date & Time: December 25
  • Lunch: 12pm-2:30pm
  • Dinner: from 3pm
• Price: THB 900-1,050 (2-3 courses)
• Features: Traditional Christmas lunch/dinner
• Note: 50% deposit required, booking essential

A traditional Irish pub (and longtime Chiang Mai institution) offering homestyle holiday feasting.

• Date & Time: December 25, 6:30pm
• Price: 875 baht per adult, 450 per child
• Features: Traditional Christmas dinner
• Note: Reservations and deposit required

City center hotel provides affordable festive dining.

Christmas Day Brunch

• Date & Time: December 25, 11:30am-2:30pm
• Location: Tawan Restaurant
• Price: THB 690 net adult, THB 345 net child (6-11)
• Features: International buffet brunch featuring Christmas favorites, traditional desserts and free flow fruit shake or soft drink

Christmas Night Dinner

• Date & Time: December 25, 6pm-10:30pm
• Location: Malibu Lounge & Café
• Price: THB 890 net per person
• Features: 5-course European set menu

A festive charity run that brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season while supporting a good cause.

• Date & Time: December 22
• Location: Central Festival Chiang Mai, Plaza Area

Traditional Anglican/Episcopal worship in the Diocese of Singapore tradition, offering formal liturgical services.

• Dates & Times:
  • December 24, 11:30pm – Midnight Mass
  • December 25, 10:30am – Christmas Day Service
• Website: allsaintschiangmai.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/AllSaintsChiangMai

Safari Church

Non-denominational Christian congregation known for relaxed atmosphere and family-friendly services.

• Date & Time:
  • Sundays in December – Christmas Sermon Series
  • December 19, 6:30pm – Youth Christmas Caroling
  • December 24, 6:30-7:30pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
• Website: safarichurch.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/SafariChurch

A welcoming non-denominational community emphasizing informal worship and international inclusivity.

• Date & Time:
  • December 21, 3:00-4:30pm – Christmas Carol Outreach (McKean Senior Center)
  • December 22, 10:00-11:30am – Family Christmas Service
• Website: gatheringcm.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/thegatheringcm

Pentecostal/Charismatic congregation emphasizing community service.

• Date & Time: December 22, 10am – Solidarity Christmas
• Features: Christmas play, worship service, shared meal
• Special Note: Fundraising event for local orphanage
• Facebook: facebook.com/JoyChurchThailand

Chiang Mai’s principal Catholic cathedral offering services in multiple languages.

• Regular Mass Schedule:
  • Saturday Vigil: 7:00pm
  • Sunday: 6:30am (Thai), 8:30am (Thai), 11:00am (English), 6:00pm (Thai)
• Website: weekdaymasses.org.uk/en/day/U/area/chiang-mai-province
• Facebook: facebook.com/sacredh

[Christmas schedule to be announced]

Catholic retreat center known for contemplative worship and spiritual exercises.

• Website: thesevenfountains.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/sevenfountains

[Christmas schedule to be announced]

Contemporary evangelical church popular with international residents.

• Website: chiangmaifellowship.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/CCFThailand

[Christmas schedule to be announced]

Contemporary Pentecostal church featuring modern worhsip music. Part of Victory Churches International network. Victory Church Chiang Mai is hosting their annual Christmas party with food, fellowship, and live music.

• Date & Time: December 22, 6:00PM
• Location: Victory Church Chiang Mai
• Price: 150 THB per ticket (limited availability)
• Features: Delicious food, live music, and festive celebrations
• Facebook: facebook.com/victorychurchcnx

Non-denominational evangelical church with strong mission focus will offer a traditional candlelight service with contemporary Christian worship.

• Date & Time: December 24, 7:00pm
• Location: Corner of Samoeng & Hang Dong Road
• Features: Family service with communion
• Website: refugechiangmai.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/RefugeFellowshipChiangMai