Afternoon events, Kids, Activities

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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
…and 3 more dates until 1 Sep

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

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

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
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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

£6 / 0844 871 7648

Performance on Fri 2 at 3pm.

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
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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
…and 6 more dates until 29 Jul

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
…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

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
…and 4 more dates until 1 Dec

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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
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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

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
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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
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