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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
