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Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
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
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Fri 30 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 31 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 1 Sep
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
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
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
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
Fun & Games in the Square
All sort of outdoor larks.
Falcon Square, Inverness
Sun 26 May
Free
Part of Happyness.
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
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
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
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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
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Also on at:
- Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
- Lauderdale House, London N6
- Notting Hill Community Church, London W11
- Pond Square Chapel, London N6
- St Alfege Church, London SE10
- St Barnabas Church, London SE21
- St Gabriels Church, London SW1V
- St John’s Church, London SW6
- St Luke's Church, London SW12
- St Mary Magdalen Church,, London SE1
Heavy Horse Show
One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.
National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Sun 14 Jul
£7.50 (£6.50; Children £5; under 5s free; Family £22) / 0300 123 6789
ScotFest
A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.
Cochrane Park, Alva
Sat 14 Sep
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
Sat 13 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
- 10:30 – 16:30
Scotland's National Airshow
Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sat 27 Jul
£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789
- 10:00 – 17:00
Strollers Playdate
Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick
Tue 11 Jun
Free
- 10:00 – 13:00
Local Nature Reserve Celebration: C in the Park
A day of informative and fun conservation activities with the Countryside Rangers celebrating the biodiversity of the local nature reserve.
Robroyston Park, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
Robots Live!
If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sun 16 Jun
£10.50 (£8.50; Children £5 under 5s free; Family £27.50) / 0300 123 6789
The Sick Kids Foundation Teddy Toddle and Summer Fair 2012
A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
£5 per toddler for the Teddy Toddle / 0131 668 4949
- 12:00 – 16:00
Acorn Club
Monthly nature club for ages 7–11. Applications taken from Aug 19 onwards. Booking is essential.
Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Sat 7 Sep
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
Interclub challenge.
- 09:30 – 16:00
Sat 5 Oct
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 12:00
Sat 2 Nov
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 12:00
Sat 7 Dec
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 16:00
Farm Craft and Shearing Day
A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:30
Fathers’ Day Stone Carving Workshop
Stone carving demonstrations throughout the day and an all-day bookable workshop as a special Fathers' Day treat for wannabe sculptors.
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking
Sat 15 Jun
Included in admission / 0845 260 9000
All day workshop is £95 with a limited number of places. Please call to book a place, see website for details.
- 09:00 – 18:00
Sun 16 Jun
Included in admission / 0845 260 9000
All day workshop is £95 with a limited number of places. Please call to book a place, see website for details.
- 09:00 – 18:00
Fringe Frolics
Workshops and performances from local artists, geared specifically towards children. Full details available on the Fringe website.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
FyneFest
Beer is the star at Fyne Ales brewery with over 100 different beers from the UK’s best breweries available over the weekend, accompanied by an equally tempting music programme and food from a range of local producers (local as in venison burgers from the estate and fresh oysters collected from the loch). This year's…
Fyne Ales, Cairndow
Fri 14 Jun
Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120
Sat 15 Jun
Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120
Sun 16 Jun
Times vary / £20–£30 / 01499 600120
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
A range of musical, literary and artistic events with a fringe drawing on the talents of the local creative community. Last year ran the gamut from Kate Adie to the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and this year will offer a similar programme of favourite names from across the genres.
Various Venues, Nairn
Tue 3 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Wed 4 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Thu 5 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Planet Circus
Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.
Sheffield Park, Berwick upon Tweed
Wed 29 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
