Morning events, Kids, Activities, free events

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

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

Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.

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

Fishing taster sessions for ages 5–25.

A day of informative and fun conservation activities with the Countryside Rangers celebrating the biodiversity of the local nature reserve.

Wander the museums in search of animal inspiration then create a wheeled wee friend to take home.

The ringside entertainment for Glasgow East's 5K Fun Run is an all-encompassing festival of music, drama, activities, storytelling, art and more.

On the eve of Fathers' Day, there's a celebration of all things good about dad in the Storytelling Bothy, including stories, songs, card making, face painting and a pantomime. There are also stalls with information and support for dads and a special time for dads to share storytelling ideas with their children.

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Explore the natural history collections and learn about the animals contained in them. Suitable for under 5s.

Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Take part in the National Butterfly Survey and learn to recognise the fluttery creatures in your own garden.

Dig out those walking boots for an all day hike from Neilston to Cowan Park in Barrhead taking in the hills of Neilston Pad and Duncarnock (the Craigie). Meet at the playing fields car park in Cowan Park, on Aurs Road beside Barrhead High School.

Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.