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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.
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
West Lothian College, Livingston
Sun 26 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
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
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
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
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
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
Cannock Chase Military History Weekend
A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.
Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Sat 17 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 18 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
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.
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Wed 26 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
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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
May Holiday Weekend: Focus on Forensics
Time to solve some crimes! Learn about analysing evidence, checking for blood and taking fingerprints in this May holiday weekend of detective work.
Glasgow Science Centre
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Minibeast Hunt and Crafts
After gleaning inspiration from a minibeast hunt, craft your own wee beasties.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Thu 4 Jul
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Thu 8 Aug
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Bookbug Sessions
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 577 4970
- 10:00
- 11:00
CCH Community Fun Day
Fundraising fun for all the family.
Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 331 7673
- 12:00 – 16:00
Day Out with Thomas
Take a ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive chums.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Fri 28 Jun
£15 (Children £11; Family £44.50) / 01296 655720
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 29 Jun
£15 (Children £11; Family £44.50) / 01296 655720
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sun 30 Jun
£15 (Children £11; Family £44.50) / 01296 655720
- 10:30 – 17:30
Family Friendly Weekend
Creative workshops for families inspired by Glasgow Museums' collections, plus short, family-friendly tours throughout the day.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 11:00 – 15:30
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 11:00 – 15:30
Fit Club
A free fit club for kids struggling with their weight.
Rainbow Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough
Sat 25 May
Free / 0113 812 5233
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0113 812 5233
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0113 812 5233
- 10:00 – 14:00
Hand Felted Bunting
It's time to think twee and create some gingham, buttoned bunting for your home.
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£6 per adult + child / 0131 529 3963
- 11:00 – 15:00
Happy Ears
Music group for dads and male carers and their little ones, giving mum the chance for a quiet lie in. Ages 0–3.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 1 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 8 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Pirates and Patriots
Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured.
Edinburgh Castle
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Thu 30 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Thu 6 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
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
Renaissance Music
Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played.
Edinburgh Castle
Sat 1 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Fri 28 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Sat 29 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Sun 30 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
The Rough Wooing
Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Thu 30 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Fri 21 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Sat 22 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Thu 27 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Saint and Sinner
Listen to the story of Malcolm Canmore, who ran off to invade England leaving his poor wife Margaret all alone in the castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Tue 18 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
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 13 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
- 10:30 – 16:30
