After 6am, Kids, Activities, free events

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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

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 24 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00
…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

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

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

Crieff Berry Festival

Soft berries are in abundance in Crieff with special menu items in local restaurants, a berry-themed market in James Square and a special visit from Struan, Strathearn’s giant walking strawberry, all making for a berry nice day out.

James Square, Crieff

Sat 10 Aug

Free

  • 10:00
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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
  • 14:00 – 15:30

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 9300

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 15:30

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

  • 11:00 – 15:30

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

  • 11:00 – 15:30

Horrible Heidie Tours

Think school is bad these days? You kids don't know you're born. Take this interactive tour of SSSM and experience just how bad kids in the olden days had it. Suitable for all ages.

Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 0500

  • 11:00 – 12:00
  • 13:00 – 14:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 287 0500

  • 11:00 – 12:00
  • 13:00 – 14:00

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

Burrell For Families

Regular family drop-in session featuring fun activities including storytelling, tours, arts and crafts based on the Burrell's fascinating collections. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 2550

'Fabric, Flowers and Fun'' – fun with collage, creating flowers, birds and butterflies.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

'Pyramids and Pictograms' – learn all about hieroglyphics and other ways the ancient Egyptians used to communicate.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

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
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Discover! Fitba' Crazy

Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Fit Club

A free fit club for kids struggling with their weight.

Eston Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough

Wed 29 May

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30
…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

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
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

Splash Leisure Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

Fri 24 May

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30

Fri 31 May

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0113 812 5233

  • 16:30 – 20:30
…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

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

Nature Explorers

A mixture of storytelling, games and activities to get kids involved in nature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 01339 755059

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Thu 8 Aug

Free / 01339 755059

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Thu 15 Aug

Free / 01339 755059

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Station Square, Ballater

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 01339 755059

Big Butterfly Count.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Rockpools at Seamill

See what kind of creatures make their homes in the rockpools on Seamill Beach and compare with findings at the Largs site on Tue 13 Aug. Meet behind the Seamill Hydro.

Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 01505 842882

  • 13:00 – 14:30
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September at the Farm

A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.

Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

Sun 8 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0931

  • 12:00 – 15:00

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

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.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

Beach Watch Big Weekend

Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.

Lunderston Bay, Near Gourock

Sat 21 Sep

Free / 01475 521458

  • 13:00 – 15:00

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

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
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Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

  • 10:30 – 22:30

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

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

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

Wild in the City

The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cranhill Park, Glasgow

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 11:00 – 15:00
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