Children's Day programmes

There is no age limit when it comes to playing with toys, or so it seems. And this is the theme of a fair being held at the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre on Saturday.

An exhibition will showcase toys from around the world, including state-of-the-art robots by engineering students from Chulalongkorn University. There will be demonstrations of puzzle games and yo-yos, and a chance to design and make toys. The Makhampom Theatre Group will stage a puppet show and there will be a booth to accept old toys and other items that you would like to share with underprivileged children.

Free admission. Call 02-880-9429 or visit http://www.sac.or.th/.

The Bangkok Planetarium together with the History channel will host educational activities for children to discover the mysteries of the solar system and how some of the planets relate to Earth. There will also be a prehistoric world complete with dinosaurs.

This year's highlights include special screenings of Jurassic Fight Club: T-Rex Hunter, The Universe: The Milky Way and UFO Hunters: Abductions, all dubbed in Thai, in the auditorium of the planetarium's main building. Those who watch the shows will also have the opportunity to win special prizes, from fun quiz games. Tickets for adults will cost 20 baht, while admission is free for children. Contact the Bangkok Planetarium's PR Department on 02-391-0544.

TK Park, on the 8th floor of CentralWorld, is turning itself into an "intellectual amusement park" with a parade of books, music and multi-media activities to nurture children's curiosity and imagination. Call 02-257-4300 or visit http://www.tkpark. or.th/.

NanmeeBooks is offering discounts at the five branches of their Nanmee Books Library Bookshops until March 11. Call 02-662-3000 or visit http://www.nanmeebooks. com/.

The Emporium shopping complex will host the "Lego and Emporium Galactic Quest: Lego Build a Brick Competition 2009", until January 18. Children will have a chance to learn more about the universe through Lego pieces and compete in the Lego building competition. Call 02-259-8753 or 02-269-1000, ext 1811.

The Thai Human Imagery Museum in Nakhon Pathom will be open free of charge on Saturday, with special exhibitions, quizzes and stage shows. Call 03-433-2607 or 03-433-2109.

Phuket FantaSea will offer free admission to any child who wants to see the pair of Canadian white tigers as part of its Tiger Jungle Adventure. Call 07-638-5000, ext 830 - 3.

The Mall Group is organising a variety of activities for children, ranging from Animal Land (MCC Hall, Ngam Wong Wan), to Kid's Little Farm (with discounts at the Children's Department), and Fantasia Lagoon with free admission for children who are under 150cm to enjoy the Water Amusement Park at its Ngam Wong Wan, Bang Khae, Bang Kapi and Nakhon Ratchasima branches. Call 08-9201-1182.

Dream Express is importing a Japanese cast from Kamen Rider Kabuto (Masked Rider) and Ultraman Max for special shows based on the popular TV series. The Kamen Rider Kabuto show, at Central Plaza Chaeng Watthana, will run until Sunday, January 11, while Ultraman will be held from tomorrow until January 16 at CentralWorld's Atrium Zone. Visit http://www.dexclub.com/. Free admission.

Also at all Central branches is a special programme for children under "Central I Love Kids 2009" and "Central ... Love The Earth" themes, featuring a variety of games, workshops and entertainment. The highlight is the Central White Knight programme at Chidlom, Lat Phrao and Chaeng Watthana. Call 02-793-7416/7.

The Children's Museum in Chatuchak will present "The Magicia", organised by Rakluke Group and Kantana Organiser and Management, with a parade of "Seven Babie Fairies" to launch the day's activities. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will open the Toy Bank drive at 2pm to collect toys for needy children, which will be presented to HRH Prince Dhipankara Rasmijoti. Call 08-1311-6027 or 08-1334-6647.

Seacon Square will throw a children's party at its Fountain Court on the 1st floor this weekend, with music, ballets, street dances, taekwondo, quizzes and games and a parade of mascots. Call 02-721-8888, ext 312 - 4, or visit http://www.seaconsquare.com/.

The National Discovery Museum Institute will hold the "Creative Kids Festival 2009" at CentralWorld, from tomorrow until Sunday, January 13. The theme of the event is "Creative Economy" - with hands-on workshops for children to explore their historical roots and literature.

Call 08-1550-8186 or 08-5366-1144.

Siam Paragon will organise a fashion show of young celebrities on the theme "Young Explorer: Treasure Island" on Saturday. Call 02-658-1000, ext 234 - 39.

The Sala Chalermkrung Foundation will stage a special khon (Thai mask dance) show, free for children and their chaperones, aged over 65 (one child per adult).

Call 02-225-8757/8.

The Duang Prateep Foundation would like the public to donate 50-baht towards gift bags, which will be given to children under their care. Call 02-671-4045 - 8, ext 102 or 109.