This weekend, Kids, Activities

47 events

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.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£8 / 08444 999990

14:00 – 17:00

Sway, London WC2B

Sat 25 May

£9 / 08444 999990

13:00 – 16:00

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

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

Fringe Frolics

Workshops and performances from local artists, geared specifically towards children. Full details available on the Fringe website.

Southside, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Southside Fringe.

Tickets

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Southside Fringe.

Tickets

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

BabyLovesBeats!

New, lively dance class serving up your child's recommended daily allowance of reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, house and urban sounds for a dance and play session for families. Suitable for under fives.

Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£3 per family / 07846 961257

13:00 – 14:00

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

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

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

Glasgow's Waterways

Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

13:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

13:00 – 16:00

Jumping Clay Saturday Club

Creative crafty clay sessions for kids. Booking is essential.

The Bothy at the Byre, East Kilbride

Sat 25 May

£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075

13:00 – 14:00

Sun 26 May

£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075

13:00 – 14:00

Junior Nature Club – No Parents Required

Join the Ranger service for fun nature activities in this wild, adult-free day out. Ages 8–12. Booking is essential.

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / £1 / 0141 956 6100

Big Bug Hunt

Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.

Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston

Sun 26 May

Free / 01358 751330

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

10:00 – 11:00

Booting And Birding Morning

Kids aged 5–9 get twitching on this bird spotters' treasure trail.

Kailzie Gardens, Peebles

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01721 720007

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

10:00 – 12:30

Eco Fun Day

Eco-themed activities including a quiz trail around the displays, information on sustainable seafish and recycling workshops where you can make new items, including a bird feeder or windmill, to take home.

Strathdevon Primary, Dollar

Sat 25 May

Free / 01259 742435

09:00 – 15:00

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

Family Badger Watch

See what badgers and other nocturnal creatures get up to after the sun goes down. Booking is essential.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sat 25 May

Times to be confirmed / £5–£7.50 / 01505 842 882

Family Friendly Weekend

Creative workshops for families inspired by Glasgow Museums' collections, plus short, family-friendly tours throughout the day.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 15:30

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 9300

11:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 15:30

Fit Club

A free fit club for kids struggling with their weight.

Rainbow Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough

Sat 25 May

Free / 0113 812 5233

10:00 – 14:00

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

Go Wild

Wildlife spotting activities for all the family.

Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth

Sat 25 May

Free (entry by donation; suggested £2 per person) / 01324 486475

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

14:00 – 16:00

Hand Felted Bunting

It's time to think twee and create some gingham, buttoned bunting for your home.

Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£6 per adult + child / 0131 529 3963

11:00 – 15:00

Horrible Heidie Tours

Think school is bad these days? You kids don't know you're born. Take this interactive tour of SSSM and experience just how bad kids in the olden days had it. Suitable for all ages.