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Meadows Festival

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Milkshake! Live: Channel 5 And Premier Stage Productions

Children's show starring presenters from the TV channel, plus familiar characters including Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary, Big Chris, FiFi and Bumble.

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Mon 22 Jul

£12 (Children £10; £40) / 0844 854 2776

13:00
15:30

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Fri 2 Aug

£13 (Children £11; £44) / 020 8561 8371

13:00
15:30

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tue 28 May

£14 (Children £12; £48) / 01702 351135

13:00
15:30

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River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.

Caerphilly Leisure Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

10:00 – 17:00

…and 3 more dates until 15 Dec

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

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

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

10:30 – 12:30

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NoFit State Circus: Bianco

State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.

Creative Common, Bristol

Fri 7 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

20:00

Sat 8 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

15:00
20:00

Sun 9 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

15:00

…and 12 more dates until 23 Jun

Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sat 3 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sun 4 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

…and 19 more dates until 26 Aug

NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn

Sat 25 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

14:30
19:30

Sun 26 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

15:00

Mon 27 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

14:30
19:30

…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…

Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£6 / 08445 458252

Preview

11:45 – 12:35

Fri 2 Aug

£11 (£10) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£9) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

Baby Booty Sale

Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.

Ardler Complex, Dundee

Sun 9 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 07921 392635

10:30 – 13:00

Stirling County Rugby Club

Sun 2 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866

10:30 – 13:00

West End Festival

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

West End, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

Burghley Game and Country Fair

Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.

Burghley House, Stamford

Sun 26 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

10:00 – 18:00

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Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Toryglen Football

Football for young people

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

…and 12 more dates until 6 Sep

International Geek Day

Waterstones Covent Garden, London WC2E

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7836 6757

10:15 – 20:00

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

Sat 25 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

Fri 30 Aug

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

…and 2 more dates until 1 Sep

Fun & Games in the Square

All sort of outdoor larks.

Falcon Square, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

11:00 – 17:00

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Jack and Jill Market

An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.

West Lothian College, Livingston

Sun 26 May

£1 / 07794 240065

10:30 – 13:30
10:30 – 13:30

Toddler Time

Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with a different theme inspired by the museum each week. Suitable for under fives.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

…and 2 more dates until 28 Jun

Baby Loves Disco

Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.

Audio, Brighton

Mon 27 May

£8 / 08444 999990

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

12:00 – 14:00
15:00 – 17:00

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

Mansion House, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 7 Jul

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

…and 4 more dates until 1 Dec

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Sway, London WC2B

Festival Of Country Life

A showcase of events and activities, including falconry, vintage tractors and steam engines, basket making, a magician, and a chance to see Great British Bake-Off contestant Ben Fraser making cupcakes.

Lamport Hall, Northampton

Sun 26 May

£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272

10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272

10:00 – 17:00

Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival

Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…

Edinburgh: various venues

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Mon 27 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Tue 28 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

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Show Me: Chris And Pui

Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.

The Core At Corby Cube

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 01536 470 470

14:30

Dorking Halls

Sun 2 Jun

£12 (Children £10) / 01306 881717

11:00
14:00

G Live, Guildford

Sat 15 Jun

£13 (Children £11 under 16s) / 0844 770 1797

11:00
14:00

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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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Baby And Toddler Times

Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.

Central Library, Sheffield

Fri 31 May

Free / 0114 273 4102

10:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

10:30 – 12:00

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

10:30 – 12:00

…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Halstead Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01787 473431

10:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 01787 473431

14:15

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01787 473431

10:30

…and 16 more dates until 29 Jul

Shenfield Library, Brentwood

Tue 28 May

Free / 01277 225540

10:00 – 10:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 01277 225540

10:00 – 10:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01277 225540

10:00 – 10:30

…and 17 more dates until 31 Jul

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom

Directed by: Richard Lewis
Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)

Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.