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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fit Club
A free fit club for kids struggling with their weight.
Eston Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough
Wed 22 May
Free / 0113 812 5233
- 16:30 – 20:30
Wed 29 May
Free / 0113 812 5233
- 16:30 – 20:30
Wed 5 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
Glasgow's Waterways
Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Go Wild
Wildlife spotting activities for all the family.
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth
Sat 25 May
Free (entry by donation; suggested £2 per person) / 01324 486475
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 14:00 – 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
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
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
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
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
