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Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 10:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 10:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30 – 11:30
Glasgow parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Pollok Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Killerton Parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k run. You can run, jog or walk, bring a friend, bring a dog, push a buggy – whatever you fancy as you try to beat your personal best. It's essential to register online in advance.
National Trust: Killerton, Exeter
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Pirates and Patriots
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.
Edinburgh Castle
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Thu 30 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Thu 6 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£11 (£10) / 08445 458252
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£9) / 08445 458252
East Grinstead Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
Chelsea Library, London SW3
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 11:00 – 11:20
Thu 30 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 11:00 – 11:20
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 11:00 – 11:20
Crawley Library
Fri 24 May
Free / 01293 651751
- 10:00 – 10:30
- 11:00 – 11:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 01293 651751
- 10:00 – 10:30
- 11:00 – 11:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01293 651751
- 10:00 – 10:30
- 11:00 – 11:30
East Grinstead Library
Fri 24 May
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01342 410050
- 11:00 – 11:30
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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.
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Wed 26 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
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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
Kilts and Captivity
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
Edinburgh Castle
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Wed 5 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
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
- 11:15
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Sat 8 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
Winter Wonderland
Santa and his elves have a fun day planned, with plenty of crafts and activities to keep you busy until it's your turn to see Santa. Booking is essential.
Chatelherault Visitor Centre, Hamilton
Sat 23 Nov
£1.50 (Children £5) / 01698 426213
- 10:30 – 16:30
Sun 24 Nov
£1.50 (Children £5) / 01698 426213
- 10:30 – 16:30
Sat 30 Nov
£1.50 (Children £5) / 01698 426213
- 10:30 – 16:30
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
Aliens Love Underpants
- Directed by: Adam Bampton-Smith
- Written by: Adam Bampton-Smith
A zany, hilarious children's show based on the best-selling book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.
Capitol, Horsham
Wed 28 Aug
£12 / 01403 750220
- 10:30
G Live, Guildford
Fri 26 Jul
£13 / 0844 770 1797
- 10:30
Sat 27 Jul
£13 / 0844 770 1797
- 10:30
Grand Opera House, York
Wed 16 Oct
£13 / 0844 871 3024
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back to topAnimal Birthdays
Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.
Edinburgh Zoo
Sat 13 Jul
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Today Bertus the one-horned rhino turns five!
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 14 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
You better believe this is going to be one big party – Yang Guang, the zoo's male panda, hits double digits today.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 24 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Not to be outdone by her enclosure pal, Tian Tian, the zoo's female panda, also gets special treats for her tenth birthday too.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Continue looking for mammal clues on this month’s Animal safari. Spot the tracks identified last week and find new ones as you explore different habitats in the Garden and complete arts and crafts to take home. Meet at Castle Kennedy…
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 23 Jun
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
Baby Booty Sale
Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
Ardler Complex, Dundee
Sun 9 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 07921 392635
- 10:30 – 13:00
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450
- 10:30 – 13:00
Stirling County Rugby Club
Sun 2 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866
- 10:30 – 13:00
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 18 Months)
A fun and learning session for babies.
Harris Library, Preston
Wed 22 May
Free / 01772 532676
- 10:30 – 11:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 01772 532676
- 10:30 – 11:00
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 01772 532676
- 10:30 – 11:00
Ivybridge Library
Thu 23 May
Free / 01752 893140
- 10:30 – 10:50
Thu 30 May
Free / 01752 893140
- 10:30 – 10:50
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01752 893140
- 10:30 – 10:50
Kidsgrove Library, Stoke-on-Trent
Fri 24 May
Free / 01782 782445
- 09:45 – 10:15
- 10:30 – 11:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 01782 782445
- 09:45 – 10:15
- 10:30 – 11:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01782 782445
- 09:45 – 10:15
- 10:30 – 11:00
Bach to Baby: It's All Folk
Get their little toes tapping with an introduction to folk music.
St Gabriels Church, London SW1V
Thu 23 May
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
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
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. For those who'd rather not work up a sweat there's the Event Village at the finish line with a food and drink fair.
Bught Park, Inverness
Sun 29 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 0844 875 1411
- 10:00 – 16:00
Minsmere Nature Reserve, Saxmundham
Sat 8 Jun
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3, concs £5, family £15 / 01728 648281
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3, concs £5, family £15 / 01728 648281
- 10:00 – 16:00
Thu 25 Jul
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3, concs £5, family £15 / 01728 648281
- 10:00 – 16:00
Blackwood Summer Festival
The second edition of the Blackwood Summer Festival kicks off in the first official days of summer, with funfair rides, street entertainment, food stalls and all other sorts of exciting summertime things.
Blackwood Town Centre
Sat 29 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011
- 10:00 – 16:00
Bookstart Baby+ Club
Engage young minds with pictures and words.
East Park Library, Wolverhampton
Mon 27 May
Free / 01902 556257
- 10:00 – 11:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01902 556257
- 10:00 – 11:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01902 556257
- 10:00 – 11:00
Pendeford Library, Wolverhampton
Mon 27 May
Free / 01902 556250
- 11:00 – 12:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01902 556250
- 11:00 – 12:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01902 556250
- 11:00 – 12:00
Penn Library, Wolverhampton
Fri 24 May
Free / 01902 556281
- 11:00 – 12:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 01902 556281
- 11:00 – 12:00
