Kids, Activities

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Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Southside, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.

Caerphilly Leisure Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 15 Dec

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

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
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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.

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

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
…and 2 more dates until 28 Jun

Fun & Games in the Square

All sort of outdoor larks.

Falcon Square, Inverness

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

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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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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CCH Community Fun Day

Fundraising fun for all the family.

Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 331 7673

  • 12:00 – 16:00

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 14 Sep

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

Sat 13 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Falls of Clyde Feather Fest

A celebration of everything birdy – optic sales, peregrine viewing, talks, workshops, kids activities, falconry, a dusk chorus and much more.

Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01555 665262

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Farm Craft and Shearing Day

A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.

Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0931

  • 12:00 – 15:30

Play Station

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

Platform, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£3 per session / 0141 276 9696

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 8 Jun

£3 per session / 0141 276 9696

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 15 Jun

£3 per session / 0141 276 9696

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 22 Jun

£3 per session / 0141 276 9696

  • 11:00 – 12:00
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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

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

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

The Sick Kids Foundation Teddy Toddle and Summer Fair 2012

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

£5 per toddler for the Teddy Toddle / 0131 668 4949

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Strollers Playdate

Take your kids for a walk or drop by the visitor centre for fun activities including infant first aid and baby massage.

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Fenwick

Tue 11 Jun

Free

  • 10:00 – 13:00
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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

  • 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

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

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

  • 13:30 – 15:30

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

  • 11:30 – 13:00

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