Morning events, Kids, Activities (sorted by rating)

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

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

…and 2 more dates until 2 Aug

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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100 Years, 100 Prizes

The zoo is turning 100, and in a brilliant turn of events, its showering visitors with gifts instead of the other way around. There are 100 presents up for grabs on the day, including a panda experience, keeper experiences, memberships, adoptions and gift shop items.

Edinburgh Zoo

Mon 22 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 334 9171

09:00 – 17:00

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

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Animal Buddies

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

Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4142

10:30 – 12:30

Ark Adventures

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

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 12:00

Art in the Garden

There's a watercolour artist on hand to teach your the tricks of the art from, or you can get crafty with felt and collage making.

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Sun 9 Jun

£10 (includes a buffet lunch) / 0131 529 3963

11:00 – 16:00

Art on the Street

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

Maidenhead Town Centre

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 07749 407533

10:00 – 17:00

ARThouse

A 12-week course in hands-on art-making, including drawing and painting, printmaking, model making, sculpture and fashion design. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 9–12 from 11.30am. Booking is essential.

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

Sat 1 Jun

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

Sat 8 Jun

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

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ARTpark Summer'scool

Three days of art activities for environmentally-minded kids. Working with an artist they can use found and recyclable materials to create art in the House for an Art Lover grounds. Parents/guardians can then attend a very special garden party to view the finished piece of work. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking is…

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Tue 16 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

10:00 – 15:00

Wed 17 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

10:00 – 15:00

Thu 18 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

10:00 – 15:00

…and 3 more dates until 8 Aug

Baby and Toddlers' Club

A different fun, arty activity each month for crafty tots. Price includes materials. For under 5s.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Tue 3 Sep

£3.50 (includes materials) / 01387 262084

Flower pot windmills, with pens, sequins, and tissue paper.

10:00 – 11:30

Baby Massage

Bond with your baby with some massage classes.

Bethany Baptist Church, Cardiff

Wed 5 Jun

£40 / 07753 446685

11:00 – 12:00

Baby Yoga

Gentle relaxation and movement classes, with one for 4–14 months at 10am and one for babies aged eight weeks to pre-crawling at 11.15am. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 24 May

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

10:00
11:15

Fri 31 May

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

10:00
11:15

Fri 7 Jun

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

10:00
11:15

…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

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

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

12:00 – 16:00

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Beach School Week

A week on the beach! What could be better? Okay, so it's in Scotland, but don't let that put you off. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast cooked on the campfire, then there's your choice of activities such as den building, tool use, survival skills, craft, games and much more. Ages 6–13. Location to be confirmed, so…

Balerno

Mon 22 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

09:30 – 16:00

Tue 23 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

09:30 – 16:00

Wed 24 Jul

£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550

09:30 – 16:00

…and 2 more dates until 26 Jul

Big Bug Hunt

Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.

Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston

Sun 26 May

Free / 01358 751330

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

10:00 – 11:00

Big Butterfly Count

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

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 0141 577 4053/4054

11:00 – 13:00

The Big Day Oot

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

Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0801

11:00 – 16:00

The Big Walk

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.

Barrhead High School

Sun 22 Sep

Free / 0141 577 4053/4054

10:00 – 16:00

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BioBlitz

Discover the birds, bees and other wildlife in the castle grounds.

Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem

Sat 8 Jun

Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184

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

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

Booting And Birding Morning

Kids aged 5–9 get twitching on this bird spotters' treasure trail.

Kailzie Gardens, Peebles

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01721 720007

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

10:00 – 12:30

Bop to the Beat with Hartbeeps

Exciting and stimulating sessions for young ones offering sound and song play, puppetry, lights and a whole load of multi-sensory delights. Three sessions available: from birth til sitting ages; for babies and toddlers who are between sitting and walking age and from walking age until four.