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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
Wellybooting Morning For Pre-schoolers!
Active fun and games in the woods and take part in a nature scavenger hunt. For ages 3–5 year olds. Booking essential.
Kailzie Gardens, Peebles
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 01721 720007
- 10:00 – 12:00
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
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
