Kids, Activities

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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 19 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

This special Bags of Art session is devoted to the work of SJ Peploe.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

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
…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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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

Aberdour Festival

The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and fun run for adults, to a food market and picnic day, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over…

Various Venues, Aberdour

Fri 26 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sat 27 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Sun 28 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

…and 7 more dates until 4 Aug

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.

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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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100 Years, 100 Prizes

The zoo is turning 100, and in a brilliant turn of events, its showering visitors with gifts instead of the other way around. There are 100 presents up for grabs on the day, including a panda experience, keeper experiences, memberships, adoptions and gift shop items.

Edinburgh Zoo

Mon 22 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 334 9171

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Acorn Club

Monthly nature club for ages 7–11. Applications taken from Aug 19 onwards. Booking is essential.

Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Sat 7 Sep

£5 registration fee / 01294 551776

Interclub challenge.

  • 09:30 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£5 registration fee / 01294 551776

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Sat 2 Nov

£5 registration fee / 01294 551776

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Sat 7 Dec

£5 registration fee / 01294 551776

  • 10:00 – 16:00

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

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

  • 11:00 – 12:00
  • 14:00 – 15:00
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Art in the Garden

There's a watercolour artist on hand to teach your the tricks of the art from, or you can get crafty with felt and collage making.

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Sun 9 Jun

£10 (includes a buffet lunch) / 0131 529 3963

  • 11:00 – 16:00

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

Art on the Street

Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.

Maidenhead Town Centre

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 07749 407533

  • 10:00 – 17:00

ARThouse

A 12-week course in hands-on art-making, including drawing and painting, printmaking, model making, sculpture and fashion design. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 9–12 from 11.30am. Booking is essential.

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

Sat 1 Jun

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

Sat 8 Jun

£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770

…and 2 more dates until 22 Jun

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
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ARTpark Summer'scool

Three days of art activities for environmentally-minded kids. Working with an artist they can use found and recyclable materials to create art in the House for an Art Lover grounds. Parents/guardians can then attend a very special garden party to view the finished piece of work. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking is…

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Tue 16 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Wed 17 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Thu 18 Jul

£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776

Ages 5–8.

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 3 more dates until 8 Aug

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 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

Baby Massage

Bond with your baby with some massage classes.

Bethany Baptist Church, Cardiff

Wed 5 Jun

£40 / 07753 446685

  • 11:00 – 12:00
  • 14:00 – 15:00

Baby Yoga

Gentle relaxation and movement classes, with one for 4–14 months at 10am and one for babies aged eight weeks to pre-crawling at 11.15am. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 24 May

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

  • 10:00
  • 11:15

Fri 31 May

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

  • 10:00
  • 11:15

Fri 7 Jun

£46.35 for the term / 01463 234234

  • 10:00
  • 11:15
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Badminton Improvers (P6–S1)

Badminton class for children in P6–S1 who have some experience of the sport.

Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline

Thu 28 Nov

£2.90 / 01383 602404

  • 19:00 – 20:00

Thu 5 Dec

£2.90 / 01383 602404

  • 19:00 – 20:00

Thu 12 Dec

£2.90 / 01383 602404

  • 19:00 – 20:00

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.

Ballet

An introduction to the world of dance and a chance to test out those pretty, but painful, shoes. Ages 13–17.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Wed 22 May

£52 for a ten week term / 01463 234234

  • 17:30

Wed 29 May

£52 for a ten week term / 01463 234234

  • 17:30

Wed 5 Jun

£52 for a ten week term / 01463 234234

  • 17:30
…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun

Bat Walk

Bat watching with the experts and their handy bat detectors.

Camer Wood, Newtown Stewart

Sat 17 Aug

Voluntary donation to CVCWT / 01671 401423

  • 20:15 – 22:15

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
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