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Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Fri 24 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold
After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
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
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
Living Lauriston: At Home
A chance to observe the ways of life back in the day, as the servants go about their jobs, preparing tea for the family.
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Included in admission (there is a small price for refreshments) / 0131 529 3963
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
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
- 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
- 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
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
Autumn Treasure Hunt
Hunt for the hidden treasure using clue-solving skills. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl
Thu 17 Oct
Children £2
- 14:00 – 15:30
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
- 15:00 – 17:00
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
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Baby Massage
Bond with your baby with some massage classes.
Bethany Baptist Church, Cardiff
Wed 5 Jun
£40 / 07753 446685
- 14:00 – 15:00
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.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Fri 14 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
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
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
Build a Bird Box at Castle Kennedy Gardens
Join our Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing for your rugged adventure following this month’s theme of ‘Birds Life’. Explore the Gardens and Lochs and build a bird box to take home and encourage birds to visit your own garden. Attend…
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 11 Aug
£5 Plus garden admission / 01776 702024
- 14:00 – 15:30
Bunny Beats
Dance and creative movement for ages 3–5 with energy to burn.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Tue 21 May
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
Tue 28 May
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
Tue 4 Jun
£36.00 for a ten week term / 01463 234234
- 13:00
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
Burrell Walking Tours
Get fit and get learning at this themed walk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 14:00 – 16:00
Bushcraft B&B (Bed / Den Building)
Spend the day building a den and then – if you like – cook dinner on the campfire and spend the night in your construction. Booking is essential.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick
Sat 22 Jun
Free
- 15:00 – 17:00
Bushcraft in the Bay
Learn to live off the land, build a shelter, make fire and forage for food. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers
Fri 26 Jul
£2 per child / 01343 820339
- 14:00 – 16:30
Fri 16 Aug
£2 per child / 01343 820339
- 14:00 – 16:30
Bushcraft Skills
Learn how to light fires and other basic survival and camping skills.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00




