Looking for something genuinely unique this weekend in Chiang Mai? Forget the usual tourist spots! We've dug up some special community events, including a massive night market with art installations and a final day chance to catch the incredible Airshow Festival.
Quick Picks
Chiang Mai Night Market
ถนนคนเดินสันกำแพง (Sankamphaeng Walking Street)
Check out the massive art installations and local crafts at this vibrant Saturday night street market.
14th GKO Gymnastics & Fitness Chiang Mai Competition 2026
เซ็นทรัลเชียงใหม่แอร์พอร์ต
A full day indoors watching local gymnasts compete on Sunday—great for older kids interested in sports.
Northern 4 Regions Market @ Meechok Plaza
มีโชคพลาซ่า จังหวัดเชียงใหม่
A great spot to wander on Sunday, focusing on specialty agricultural goods and local favorites.
· January 24
1CHIANG MAI NIGHT MARKETFREE : The Sankamphaeng Walking Street is transforming this Saturday! Expect amazing, large-scale art light installations alongside craft workshops and heaps of local food stalls. It’s a sensory overload in the best way.This isn't just a regular market—it features unique, temporary art light installations, making it a cool, dark-hours outing.
· January 25
4CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW FESTIVAL 2026 (FINAL DAY) : This is the last chance to catch the Airshow Festival! If your kids love planes, head out to Sankamphaeng for aviation displays organized by the Northern Aviation Association.It's a major, limited-run festival focusing on aviation, which is a great local spectacle before it closes Sunday.
14TH GKO GYMNASTICS & FITNESS CHIANG MAI COMPETITION 2026 (SUNDAY) : Catch the second day of the gymnastics competition hosted by Gym.Kru.Oor. It's a great indoor activity to watch local athletes compete all day Sunday.Good indoor option for Sunday afternoon, supporting local sports clubs and seeing competitive gymnastics.
NORTHERN 4 REGIONS MARKET @ MEECHOK PLAZA : This market wraps up Sunday and focuses on high-quality agricultural products and delicious specialty foods from the Northern regions. Perfect for stocking up on unique local groceries.Focuses specifically on regional agricultural quality, great for families who value local sourcing.
GONGPOP S REVIEW FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL : Huge food and music event happening at Central Festival wrapping up Sunday. If your teens love trying trendy street food and catching live local bands, this is the place to be.It combines food reviews (trendy local interest) with music on a large scale, wrapping up Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening on Saturday night that’s interesting for families?
The Chiang Mai Night Market at ถนนคนเดินสันกำแพง (Sankamphaeng Walking Street) is happening Saturday evening, featuring special art light installations, workshops, and food stalls.
Are there any final day events for us to catch on Sunday?
Yes! Sunday, Jan 25th is the last day for the Chiang Mai International Airshow Festival 2026 and the Gongpop S Review Food and Music Festival at Central Festival.
Where can we find unique local food products this weekend?
The Northern 4 Regions Market @ Meechok Plaza is running until Sunday, focusing specifically on high-quality agricultural goods from the North.