After 6am, Days out, free events

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Out of the Blue Flea Market

Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 5 more dates until 28 Dec

Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 56 more dates until 21 Jul

Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Portobello Market

A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.

Brighton Park, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong

Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 558 8844

  • 19:00
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Mansfield Park Farmers' Market

Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Mansfield Park, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 2500

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Archaeology And Birds At Brodgar

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness

Thu 30 May

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01856 841815

  • 10:00
…and 5 more dates until 18 Jul

Mono Sunday Social

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Mono, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

The Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair Comes To Town

Funfair tour based on Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and candy sweets. Visitors can join the Jelly Orchestra, transform into a kangaroo in Cookie Crusher and play Break the Mould game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces.

Bullring, Birmingham

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7234 9150

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7234 9150

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Byres Road Makers Market

A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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The FAIR Project

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Upfest Festival

Europe's largest urban art festival comes to Bristol, with over 250 graffiti artists painting live. Among the featured artists are DALeast (China), Faith47 (South Africa), C215 (France), Peeta (Italy), Bristol natives Turroe and Inkie, Goin (France), Eoin (Ireland), JBAK (Germany), Remo (USA), Neuzz (Mexico), Peacetu…

Tobacco Factory, Bristol

Sat 25 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Leytonstone Library, London E11

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 31 May

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester

Sun 26 May

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent

Fri 24 May

Free / 01283 239556

  • 11:15 – 11:45

Tue 28 May

Free / 01283 239556

  • 10:15 – 10:45

Fri 31 May

Free / 01283 239556

  • 11:15 – 11:45
…and 17 more dates until 30 Jul

Carlisle Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:00
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Blochairn Car Boot Sale

One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.

Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 287 2500

  • 09:00 – 15:00

Crouch End Car Boot and Indoor Market

Buy and sell vintage clothes, toys, books and more at this car boot sale, and help raise funds for Weston Park School.

Weston Park Primary School, London N8

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 8347 5000

  • 09:00 – 13:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 020 8347 5000

  • 09:00 – 13:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 020 8347 5000

  • 09:00 – 13:00
…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show

The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.

Edinburgh Napier University

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Pollok Family Day

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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Ring of Brodgar Guided Walk

Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk and learn about its special historical significance. Meet at the car park.

Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness

Thu 30 May

Free / 01856 841732

  • 13:00

Storytime

Children can listen to a variety of stories.

Brompton Library, London SW5

Wed 29 May

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Central Library, Sheffield

Mon 27 May

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Clitheroe Library

Sat 25 May

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 01200 428788

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 15 more dates until 27 Jul

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Strathclyde parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell

Sat 25 May

Free / 01698 402060

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01698 402060

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01698 402060

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

Taylor's Funfair

Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival.

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Wed 5 Jun

Free

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 18:00 – 22:00
…and 2 more dates until 9 Jun

BioBlitz

Discover the birds, bees and other wildlife in the castle grounds.

Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem

Fri 7 Jun

Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184

  • 21:30 – 00:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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