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

BioBlitz

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

Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem

Fri 7 Jun

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

  • 21:30 – 00:00

Sat 8 Jun

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

  • 10:00 – 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

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
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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

Get Hooked on Fishing

Fishing taster sessions for ages 5–25.

Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 01294 551776

  • 10:30 – 14:45

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01294 551776

  • 10:30 – 14:45

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 01294 551776

  • 10:30 – 14:45
…and 4 more dates until 15 Oct

The Falkirk Wheel

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 08700 500208

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 15:00

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

Dads' Day

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.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0131 556 9579

  • 10:30 – 14:30

Dunfermline Fireworks Display

Gasp in awe at the spectacular fireworks, and keep out the autumn chills around the bonfire.

Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

Tue 5 Nov

Free

  • 18:00 – 21:00
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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

Meet the Species 2: Go Wild in the Glen

Wildlife and environment activities including everything under the sun, and more. Refreshments available.

Westquarter Community Wing, Falkirk

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 07939 816335

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Portrait Detectives!

Do the National Galleries a favour by solving some age-old mysteries from Scottish history, the answers to which are contained within some of the fascinating portraits in the gallery. Ages 4–12.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 14:00 – 16:00

The Kids Are Alright

A host of crafts, toys and face painters populate the Grosvenor Cafe to keep the little ones busy while parents enjoy a nice Sunday lunch.

The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 166 6028

  • 12:30 – 15:30

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
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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
  • 13:30 – 15:30

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
  • 14:00 – 15:00

Art in the Park

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 01505 842803

  • 13:30 – 15:00

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

Arthur's Amble

Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch

Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00 – 14:30
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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

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

Bees, Birds and Alien Invaders

A day of wildlife fun and insect activities for all the family.

Perth Museum and Art Gallery

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01738 632488

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 13:30 – 15:30

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
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