Before 9pm, Kids, Activities | Events

MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

11:00

Jack and Jill Market

An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell

Sat 25 May

£1 / 07794 240065

10:30 – 13:30
10:30 – 13:30

West Lothian College, Livingston

Sun 26 May

£1 / 07794 240065

10:30 – 13:30
10:30 – 13:30

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

Sat 25 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

Fri 30 Aug

£20–£25 for weekend pass

14:00 – 00:00

…and 2 more dates until 1 Sep

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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Sway, London WC2B

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 31 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

11:30 – 12:00

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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

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

RollerStop Summer Launch Party

Get your skates on and roll on down to an extra special RollerStop disco to celebrate their summer season.

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 357 7246

16:00 – 22:00

Trebuchets and Trickery

Despite the fact that good ol' Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable in the 1300s, that wily Sir Thomas Randolph managed to take control – and he didn't even have any fancy machinery. Meet the sly fox himself and find out more.

Edinburgh Castle

Sat 25 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

11:15
12:15
14:00
15:00

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

11:15
12:15
14:00
15:00

Sat 8 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

11:15
12:15
14:00
15:00

…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul

ScotFest

A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.

Cochrane Park, Alva

Sat 13 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

10:30 – 16:30

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Bags of Art

Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

Families participating in this event get free entry to the SJ Peploe exhibition.

14:00 – 16:00

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

Planet Circus

Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.

Sheffield Park, Berwick upon Tweed

Wed 29 May

Prices vary

17:00
19:30

Thu 30 May

Prices vary

17:00
19:30

Fri 31 May

Prices vary

17:00
19:30

…and 2 more dates until 2 Jun

Robots Live!

If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop.

National Museum of Flight, North Berwick

Sun 16 Jun

£10.50 (£8.50; Children £5 under 5s free; Family £27.50) / 0300 123 6789

10:00 – 17:00

Scotland's National Airshow

Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.

National Museum of Flight, North Berwick

Sat 27 Jul

£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789

10:00 – 17:00

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BabyLovesBeats!

New, lively dance class serving up your child's recommended daily allowance of reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, house and urban sounds for a dance and play session for families. Suitable for under fives.

Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£3 per family / 07846 961257

13:00 – 14:00

Sun 23 Jun

£3 per family / 07846 961257

13:00 – 14:00

Sun 28 Jul

£3 per family / 07846 961257

13:00 – 14:00

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

Baby and Toddlers' Club

A different fun, arty activity each month for crafty tots. Price includes materials. For under 5s.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Tue 3 Sep

£3.50 (includes materials) / 01387 262084

Flower pot windmills, with pens, sequins, and tissue paper.

10:00 – 11:30

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

Tue 11 Jun

£10 (Children free)

10:30 – 11:30

Fri 28 Jun

£10 (Children free)

16:00 – 17:00

Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3

Tue 18 Jun

£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808

10:30 – 11:30

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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

Bop to the Beat with Hartbeeps

Exciting and stimulating sessions for young ones offering sound and song play, puppetry, lights and a whole load of multi-sensory delights. Three sessions available: from birth til sitting ages; for babies and toddlers who are between sitting and walking age and from walking age until four.

Silverburn, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 880 3200

10:30 – 11:30

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.