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Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
Date	Location
Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends. View full details
31 May Thu 2pm–2.30pm	Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport

Airyhall Library Storytimes
Date	Location
Stories and activities for ages 0–7 plus carers. View full details
30 May 3.15pm	Airyhall Library, Aberdeen

Almondell Past and Present
Date	Location
Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
18 Nov 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Alphabet Babies
Date	Location
Educational fun for babies and toddlers getting to know letters and sounds through puppets, books and songs. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
14 Jun 2.15pm	Hughenden Sports Club, Glasgow

Amnesty International Education Session
Date	Location
A chance for children to learn about human rights through creative writing and storytelling. Suitable for P5–7 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm 13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Archaeology Uncovered
Date	Location
Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

Art Cart
Date	Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections. View full details
3 Jun 2pm 1 Jul 2pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Art Cart
Date	Location
Keep an eye open for the Art Cart where artists will help children notice particular aspects of the exhibitions and lead some fun activities. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 1–3pm	Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee

Art in the Park
Date	Location
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Aug 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch

Arthur's Adventure
Date	Location
This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
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 View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Arts & Crafts Workshop
Date	Location
Kids can get crafty with a fun drop-in arts and crafts play session. Part of Early Years Festival. View full details
1 Jul–8 Jul Mon–Sun 10am & 3pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Baby And Toddler Times
Date	Location
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only	Central Library, Sheffield

Baby Bounce And Rhyme
Date	Location
Songs, actions and a lot of knee bouncing. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.30am–12noon 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12noon 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11.30am–12noon	Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 3s)
Date	Location
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1 Jun–15 Jun Jun 1, 15, 11am–11.30am 7 Jul–21 Jul Jul 7, 21, 11am–11.30am	Bath Central Library, Bath
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only	Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent

Baby Bounce Session (Under 2s)
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4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only) 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only)	Kilburn Library, London NW6

Baby Club (Under 2s)
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24 May–31 May Thu 9.30am–10.30am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 9.30am–10.30am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 9.30am–10.30am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 9.30am–10.30am	Tyldesley Library, Manchester

Baby Rhyme Time
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1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10.30am–11am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10.30am–11am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10.30am–11am	Notting Hill Library, London W2
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–11.30am	East Grinstead Library, East Grinstead
4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 10am–10.30am 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 10am–10.30am 6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 10am–10.30am	North Kensington Library, London W11
4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm 6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 2pm–2.30pm	Brompton Library, London SW5
4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm 6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 2pm–2.30pm 1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am	Crawley Library, Crawley
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am 7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am	Hampton Library, Peterborough
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10am–10.20am 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10am–10.20am 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10am–10.20am	Kensington Central Library, London W8
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm	Werrington Library, Peterborough

Baby Sensory Taster Session
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7 Jun Jun 7, 10.30am–11am 5 Jul Jul 5, 10.30am–11am	Waterstones, Barnet

Baby Time (Under 3s)
Date	Location
Soft play and stories for toddlers. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 10am–11am 2 Jul Jul 2, 10am–11am 6 Aug Aug 6, 10am–11am	Firth Park Library, Sheffield
29 Jun Jun 29, 10am–11am, term time only 27 Jul Jul 27, 10am–11am, term time only 31 Aug Aug 31, 10am–11am, term time only 28 Sep Sep 28, 10am–11am, term time only	Park Library, Sheffield

Bags of Art
Date	Location
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. View full details
17 Jun 2pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Balmoral Children's Events
Date	Location
The rangers lead a variety of fun nature games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
26 Jul–16 Aug Thu 2–4pm	Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater

Barnardo's Big Toddle
Date	Location
This half mile sponsored walk for children under five is part of the biggest pre-school charity event in the UK. All the money raised goes to help children aged under five who are less fortunate. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Bat and Moth Night
Date	Location
An evening event to learn more about the two nocturnal creatures and hopefully spot a few. Meet at Patterton Train Station car park. View full details
19 Sep 7.30pm	Dams to Darnley Country Park, Glasgow

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Date	Location
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. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Bught Park, Inverness

Beach Bonanza
Date	Location
Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art. View full details
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries

Beach Watch Survey Weekend
Date	Location
Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores. View full details
15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm	Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Nr Inverkip

Bee Walk and Crafts
Date	Location
Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session. View full details
19 Aug 1.30pm	Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Big Art Session
Date	Location
Sessions designed so that children, and their accompanying adults, can create and be messy together, all the while enjoying all the McManus has to offer. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee

Big Bike Day
Date	Location
A day of cycling fun for the whole family, with trails, family runs, cycle health checks and more. View full details
3 Jun 10.30am	Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton

Big Butterfly Count
Date	Location
Join in the national Big Butterfly Count, searching for beautiful specimens around the park. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential. View full details
5 Aug 2pm	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Book Group and Craft Club for Children
Date	Location
Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11. View full details
9 Jun 10.15am 23 Jun 10.15am 7 Jul 10.15am	Elder Park Library, Glasgow

Bookbug Sessions
Date	Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. View full details
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10.30–11am	Drongan Community Library, Drongan
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 2–2.30pm	Cumnock Community Library, Cumnock
1 May–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11am	Galston Community Library, Galston
2 May–20 Jun Wed 11–11.30am	Kilmaurs Community Library, Kilmaurs
3 May–21 Jun Thu 9.30–10am	Mauchline Library, Mauchline
3 May–21 Jun Thu 11am–1pm	Crosshouse Community Library, Crosshouse
4 May–22 Jun Fri 9.30–10am & 10.30–11am	Stewarton Library, Stewarton
7 Jun 1.30pm	Dalry Library, Dalry
8 Jun 10.30am	Ardrossan Library, Ardrossan
11 Jun 10.30am	Largs Library, Largs
11 Jun 1.30pm	Skelmorlie Library, Skelmorlie
12 Jun 10am	Dreghorn Library, Irvine
12 Jun 10.30am	Beith Library, Beith
13 Jun 11am	Millport Library, Isle of Cumbrae
14 Jun 10.30am	Saltcoats Library, Saltcoats
14 Jun 1.30pm	Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
15 Jun 10.30am	Bourtreehill Library, Irvine
19 Jun 10.30am	West Kilbride Library, West Kilbride
21 Jun 10.30am	Irvine Library, Irvine
22 Jun 10.30am	Kilbirnie Library, Kilbirnie

Bookstart 20th Birthday Party (Under 5s)
Date	Location
Bring a lunch and join in with a Teddy Bear's picnic, following the regular Bounce and Rhyme Session. View full details
14 Jun Jun 14, 11.30am	Ivybridge Library, Ivybridge

A Bouldering Adventure
Date	Location
Games, fun and a chance to have a go on the bouldering wall as well as learning more about the Scouts. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
17 Jun 9am	Gibson Street, Glasgow

Bounce and Rhyme
Date	Location
Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time. View full details
24 May–26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm	Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1–2pm	Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm	Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May–30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am	Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon	Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm	Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am	Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am	Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11am–noon	Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm	Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm	Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm	Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May 10.30am	Pollok Library And Leisure Centre, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Woodside Library, Aberdeen
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm	Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm	Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun–27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am	Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow

Bounce And Rhyme Ticketed Event (Under 5s)
Date	Location
Simple songs and rhymes and a chance for babies and toddlers to mix socially with children of their own age. View full details
8 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied 6 Jul–20 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied	High Wycombe Library, High Wycombe

Bounce And Rhyme (Under 5s)
Date	Location
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31 May Thu 10.30am–11am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10.30am–11am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10.30am–11am	Gerrards Cross Library, Gerrards Cross
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10am–10.30am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10am–10.30am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10am–10.30am	Penzance Library, Penzance
15 Jun Jun 15, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm 20 Jul Jul 20, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm 17 Aug Aug 17, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm	Beverley Library, Beverley

Breakdance for Kids
Date	Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
8 Jun–15 Jun Fri 2–3pm	Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

The Bruce Festival
Date	Location
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example). View full details
24 Aug–26 Aug To be confirmed	Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

Bug Hunt (Over 5s)
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8 Jun Jun 8, 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied, booking essential	Nene Park, Peterborough

Bug Safari
Date	Location
Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies. View full details
1 Aug 2pm	Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Burrell for Families
Date	Location
Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Ages 5–12. View full details
2 Jun 2pm A chance to explore Giant Animals this week.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow
23 Jun 2pm This week there's a chance to take a look at Treasure Makers.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Burrell Walking Tours
Date	Location
Get fit and get learning at this themed walk. Ages 5+; children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Butterfly Bonanza
Date	Location
The air is alive with the flutter of wings, with everything from six-spot burnet to common blue butterflies and darter dragonflies to be spied flitting around the ponds. Join the ranger to learn more about delicate winged creatures. View full details
14 Jul 1pm	Robroyston Park, Glasgow

Calderwood and Oakbank Walk
Date	Location
This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week. View full details
18 Sep 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Cartoon Workshop
Date	Location
Parents and kids can recreate some classic cartoon favourites and make their own. Part of Dundee WestFest. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Blackness Community Library, Dundee

CatStrand Youth Players
Date	Location
Group for youngsters aged 10–18 who are interested in any aspect of theatre. Several one-act plays are produced every year. During term time only. View full details
6 May–24 Jun Sun 2pm	The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Chatter Books (Ages 7-10)
Date	Location
The actor and adventurer discusses a variety of stories, anecdotes and tales from his travels. View full details
6 Jun Jun 6, 4pm–5pm 4 Jul Jul 4, 4pm–5pm 1 Aug Aug 1, 4pm–5pm	Crawley Library, Crawley

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