Afternoon events, Days out, Fairs

20 events

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Volksfling

Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.

Biggar Showfield

Fri 24 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Sat 25 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00
…and 3 more dates until 1 Sep

Little Birds Market

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

Sloans, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 8 Dec

Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside

A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 18 Nov

Gibson Street Gala

Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.

Gibson Street, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

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Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale

A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia on offer.

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Don't Be Shy, Have a Try

Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, who do outreach for homeless and vulnerably housed people, presents this indoor learning market in honour of Adults Learners' Week. There'll be hands-on learning activities, t-shirt printing and card making, along with a number of stalls with more information about Crisis' courses.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 209 7700

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Great Grog Autumn Bottled Beer Fair

Explore the unique range of bottled beers (and some draught) from their unique range. Book tickets from Great Grog on Dalkeith Road.

Café Camino, Edinburgh

Sat 14 Sep

£10 / 0131 523 0102

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Taylor's Funfair

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

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Free

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 12:00 – 22:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair

The Palace's State Rooms play host to this year's Christmas fair, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There's plenty to browse, including a range of cards, gifts, decorations and food to get your Christmas shopping off to a good start.

Scone Palace, Perth

Mon 25 Nov

£5 / 01738 552300

  • 16:30 – 20:30
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Evershot County Fair

Traditional county fair with activities for kids and adults alike, plus plenty of locally produced food and drink to accompany it.

Moorfields, Evershot

Sun 23 Jun

£2 (Children free)

  • 12:00

Family Day at the Fair

Trad funfair, plus kids can also meet Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam.

The Mansion House, Biggleswade

Sat 20 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01767 626200

  • 12:00 – 18:30

Sun 21 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01767 626200

  • 12:00 – 18:30

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete

Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, BBQ, stalls, bouncy castle and lots more.

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£1.50

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:30 – 16:30

O2 Glasgow Mela

For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Pride Scotia

The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…

Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

Free

  • 12:00
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Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival

Join us for music, craft beer, authentic food, art and craft workshops, vintage clothing, face painting and kids activities.

Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

The St Andrew's in the Square Wedding Fayre

Everything you need to help organise the 'big day' including suppliers and a catwalk show.

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

0141 559 5902

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Weldon Pre-School Summer Fun Day

Plenty of fun summertime fare for young'uns, including a bouncy castle, face painting, craft tables, cookie decoration and cakes. It's all in aid of Weldon Pre-School to help buy new equipment and educational toys.

Weldon Village Hall

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01536 206137

  • 12:00 – 15:00

What The World Is Waiting For

Manchester themed party with live music, DJ sets, food and drink, live art, clothing and much more.

Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 19:30

World Street Food Festival

In addition to our normal Real Food Market, you can find some of the most creative, quality-driven vendors offering great street food on the riverside. Queen's Walk Friday: 12.00 noon - 9 pm Saturday: 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm Monday: 12 noon - 6 pm

Southbank Centre, London SE1

Fri 24 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00