This year’s Thailand International Balloon Festival will take place on Dec 7-8 at Chiang Mai Gymkhana Golf Club, close to the city center. The festival will lift off on the morning of Dec 7 with balloons rising into the sky at sunrise. In the afternoon, you can enjoy various fun activities, such as kite flying, and a lucky draw with balloon flights up for grabs. Food from local hotels and famous Chiang Mai vendors will also be available. The highlight of the evening event will be the “Balloon Night Glow,” involving yet more balloons accompanied by a light and sound display. Finally, the festival will end with a concert featuring artists such as Garth Taylor, Palmy, Hugo and the famous pianist Nueng Jakkawal. Tickets are B200 for adults and B50 for children aged 7-12. Free admission for children under seven. www.thailandballoonfestival.com