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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.
Dundee International Sports Complex
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
The Play Drome, Clydebank
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
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Happy Ears
Music group for dads and male carers and their little ones, giving mum the chance for a quiet lie in. Ages 0–3.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 1 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
Sat 8 Jun
£5 per session / 07778 117333
- 10:00 – 10:45
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 19 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
This special Bags of Art session is devoted to the work of SJ Peploe.
- 14:00 – 16:00
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
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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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
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Red Moss Nature Reserve Open Day
Open day for the new boardwalk at Edinburgh's only raised bog habitat with kids activities and pond dipping.
Red Moss of Balerno Car Park, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
Saturday and Sunday SYT
Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sun 19 May
£110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
- 12:15 – 14:15
Sat 25 May
£110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
- 12:15 – 14:15
Sun 26 May
£110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
- 12:15 – 14:15
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sat 25 May
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
Sun 26 May
£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988
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
Heavy Horse Show
One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.
National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Sun 14 Jul
£7.50 (£6.50; Children £5; under 5s free; Family £22) / 0300 123 6789
Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run
Starting and finishing on Loch Lomond Shores and taking in great views, this fun run is open to adults and children aged 11+.
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Sun 9 Jun
£10 / 01389 751031
Minibeast Hunt and Crafts
After gleaning inspiration from a minibeast hunt, craft your own wee beasties.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Thu 4 Jul
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Thu 8 Aug
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
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
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
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Stage Experience: Guys and Dolls
See what it's like to be part of the showstopping musical.
Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
Thu 8 Aug
£12 / 0844 871 7649
Fri 9 Aug
£12 / 0844 871 7649
Toys and Games Session
The whole family can enjoy making their very own toy, while learning about games from years gone by.
Riverside Museum, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 287 2660
- 13:30 – 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
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
Dinosaur Tracking
They may have died out 66 million years ago but see if you can find tracks and traces of our dinosaur forebears in the woodland.
Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl
Tue 16 Jul
Children £2
- 14:00 – 15:30
Tue 30 Jul
Children £2
- 14:00 – 15:30
Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, focusing on organic and sustainable growing techniques.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
Demonstration Garden
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 19:30 – 22:00
Festival Artsparks
Two days of art activities for young aesthetes, based on Jeremy Deller's large-scale textile work. As well as creating banners and decorating t-shirts, there's also the chance to get out and about and enjoy sculpture work. Ages 5–14.
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston
Wed 14 Aug
£40 per day / 01506 889900
Thu 15 Aug
£40 per day / 01506 889900
Get Hooked on Fishing
Fishing taster sessions for ages 5–25.
Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01294 551776
- 10:30 – 14:45
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01294 551776
- 10:30 – 14:45
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 01294 551776
- 10:30 – 14:45
The Falkirk Wheel
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 08700 500208
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 15:00
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




