Kids, Books, free events

6 events

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Jon Klassen: This Is Not My Hat

The children's author and illustrator reads from one of his books then signs copies afterwards!

Waterstones West End, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

Free / 0131 226 2666

  • 15:30 – 16:30

Homecoming Burns Night Parade

A spectacular Burns Night celebration featuring a cast of over 2000, original music and giant puppets on a parade to celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014 and Burns Night.

Various venues, Dumfries

Sat 25 Jan

Times vary / Free

Katie Morag Stories with Mairi Hedderwick

The feisty Katie Morag is a much loved character - a chance to meet her creator and hear some of her adventures. Mairi Hedderwick will also sign her books. Suitable for age 5 and up.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

Part of West End Festival.

  • 14:30

Meet the Author: Silvana Biagioni

New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.

Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

On Your Marks, Get Set, Read

Take inspiration from the patterns of objects in the silver gallery to make your own bookmark.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.

RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Mon 22 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 5 more dates until 26 Aug