Before 9pm, Kids, Activities

Treat mum to this day out for all the family at Aden Country Park's debut fair. Featuring stalls, circus display, children's play area and music, all organised as part of the Aden Bike Challenge.

Use natural materials to make outdoor art (indoors if it's raining). Meet at the Visitor Centre. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.

A mixture of storytelling, games and activities to get kids involved in nature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

See what nature has to offer after dark. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring a torch if you have one.

Bring along your little one and see how music making can help develop their motor, memory, speech and concentration skills – as well as being a whole lot of fun. The 9.15am session is for 1–2 year-olds and the 10.00am session is for 2–4 year-olds. Please book in advance.

Check out the art collection then it's off to the sand to dig for seaside creatures. Suitable for all ages.

The torchlight procession marks the start of the West End Festival. It will also highlight some of Glasgow's most modern architecture and historic sights with the procession starting at the highly acclaimed and award winning Riverside Museum and ending at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery. The route takes visitors…

Be inspired by our amazing ospreys and have fun making masks and puppets. Suitable for ages 7-11. All children must be accompanied.

Make your very own wee rock monster.

Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured.

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

Play session with a focus on making up stories, inventing characters and then acting them out. Ages 5–7.

Activities for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers, with a different monthly theme each time. Places limited.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

A stroll-based lucky dip – turn up and you'll be treated to either a Pollok Heritage Walk or a Pollok Healthy Walk through the park. Dog walkers welcome. Meet at the Riverside car park.

Learn how to use keys to identify what lies beneath pond surfaces.

See what amazing creatures you can find living in and around the pond.

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures living in ponds. Nets are provided, wellies are needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lein car park. Booking is essential.

Help the Rangers explore the mysteries of the pond. Ages 5–11. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Do the National Galleries a favour by solving some age-old mysteries from Scottish history, the answers to which are contained within some of the fascinating portraits in the gallery. Ages 4–12.

Two days packed with environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11.

Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.

Don your wellies and have a poke around in the depths of Castle Fraser's ponds. Suitable for children aged 5–12 and their families. Booking is essential.