Before 9pm, Kids, Activities

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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
…and 6 more dates until 31 Aug

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
…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

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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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

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
…and 2 more dates until 2 Aug

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
…and 10 more dates until 30 Jun

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

…and 10 more dates until 30 Jun

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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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
…and 2 more dates until 2 Jun

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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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

Sat 10 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

£6 / 0844 871 7648

Performance on Fri 2 at 3pm.

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
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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
…and 4 more dates until 15 Oct

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
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