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Halloween On The Heath (Ages 5-12)
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Themed games and craft sessions, listen to stories and a torch-light walk on the heath.
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31 Oct Oct 31, 4.30pm–6.30pm, booking essential, bring a torch National Trust: Dunwich Heath And Minsmere Beach, Saxmundham
Halloween Pumpkins: Workshop (Over 6s)
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29 Oct30 Oct Oct 29 & 30, 10am–11am & 1pm–3pm, plus admission £8.50, child £4.15, family £20.80 National Trust: Lyme Park, Stockport
Halloween Trail
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Find the spooky characters in the garden, have a go at the quiz and win some prizes.
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20 Oct31 Oct Mon–Sun 11am–4.30pm
1 Nov4 Nov Nov 1–4, 11am–4.30pm
National Trust: The Weir, Hereford
27 Oct31 Oct Oct 27–31, 10am–4pm
3 Nov4 Nov Nov 3 & 4, 10am–4pm
National Trust: Bateman's, Etchingham
Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Cadets (Over 12s)
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5 Jun26 Jun Tue 7.30pm–9.30pm
3 Jul31 Jul Tue 7.30pm–9.30pm
7 Aug28 Aug Tue 7.30pm–9.30pm
10 May31 May Thu 7.30pm–9.30pm
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 7.30pm–9.30pm
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 7.30pm–9.30pm
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 7.30pm–9.30pm
Room 8 at Merchistoun Hall, Waterlooville
Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
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Throughout the weekend there are hands on activities for young ones including Bookbug storytelling sessions, messy arts & crafts and Egyptian, ballet and belly dancing, as well as storytelling from Mrs Mash, Lea Taylor and Sylvia Troon. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Hands-On Sunday
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Games, art and interactive fun for families to discover the history of the Museum.
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3 Jun 1pm Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Happy Ears
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Music group for dads and male carers and their little ones, giving mum the chance for a quiet lie in. Ages 0–15 months from 10am; ages 15 months–3 years from noon.
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9 Jun Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
7 Jul Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
21 Jul Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
4 Aug Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
18 Aug 10am
1 Sep Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
15 Sep Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
29 Sep Sat 10–10.45am & noon–12.45pm
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
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Inspired by the lyrics of a Bob Dylan song, the exhibition looks at what's being done throughout the world to improve the state of the planet. There's a chance to visit the Tibetan tent and leave your views as well.
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15 May1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Health Play
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Inventive dance classes exploring movement, mime and improvisation through songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 3–7.
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30 Apr25 Jun Mon 3.45–4.30pm The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Heavy Horse Show
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One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.
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15 Jul 10am National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Heroic Heros And Villanous Villains
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Discover some of the best and worst people from history in our area on a trail, including sneaky smugglers, wondrous war heroes and crazy characters.
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2 Jun10 Jun Sat–Wed 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm National Trust: Bateman's, Etchingham
Hey Diddle Music (Ages 18 Months-3 Years)
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An interactive games, music and song session for little ones and their parents providing a relaxed and stimulating environment that will encourage youngsters to learn.
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10 May31 May Thu 9.20am–10.05am, term time only, booking
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 9.20am–10.05am, term time only, booking essential
9 Jul23 Jul Mon 9.20am–10.05am, term time only, booking essential
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable
Hey Diddle Music (Ages 3-4)
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An interactive games, music and song session for little ones and their parents providing a relaxed and stimulating environment that will encourage youngsters to learn.
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 11.15am–12noon, term time only, booking essential
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 11.15am–12noon, term time only, booking essential
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 11.15am–12noon, term time only, booking essential
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable
Hey Diddle Music (Under 18 Months)
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An interactive session of music, song and games for very little ones and their parents.
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 10.15am–11am, term time only, booking essential
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 10.15am–11am
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 10.15am–11am
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable
Hidarum Hodarum!
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Gaelic song and movement workshop with games, improvisation and lots of fun. For under 5s and their grown-ups.
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9 Jun 11am Tolbooth, Stirling
Highland Hop
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Learn all about the life of the park's Highland cattle with this tour around the park. Wellies or boots are essential.
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6 Jun 1.30pm
11 Jul 1.30pm
15 Aug 1.30pm
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Hillhead Tropicana
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Whatever the Glasgow weather is doing outside, it'll be lovely and warm indoors for a fun beach party with crafts, fun and beach games. Ages 3–10; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun 10am The Tryst, Glasgow
Hobby Horse Activity Day
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12 Aug Aug 12, 1pm–4pm, gates 11am National Trust: Upton House, Banbury
Holiday Club
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Children can learn basic outdoor skills and crafts.
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24 Jul Jul 24, 11am–1pm, booking essential
7 Aug28 Aug Tue 11am–1pm, booking essential
National Trust: Hidcote Manor Garden, Chipping Campden
Holyrood's Halloween
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An undead Ranger takes you on a scary walk through Holyrood Park. Suitable for children, believe it or not.
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29 Oct30 Oct Mon & Tue 6–8pm Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Home Sweet Home (Under 5s)
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15 Jun29 Jun Jun 15, 22, 29, 10.30am–12noon, 1pm–2.30pm, booking essential
6 Jul13 Jul Jul 6, 13, 10.30am–12noon, 1pm–2.30pm, booking essential
The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2
Homework Club (Over 10s)
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7 Jun28 Jun Thu 3pm–6pm
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 3pm–6pm
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 3pm–6pm
Tyldesley Library, Manchester
Homework Club (Over 7s)
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17 May31 May Thu 4.30pm–6pm
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 4.30pm–6pm
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 4.30pm–6pm
Idea Store Whitechapel, London E1
Honey Pot Ceramics: Messy Play Session
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Join Honey Pot Ceramics for a fun – and messy – arts & craft play session. Ages 6 months–5 years.
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30 May 11am
20 Jun 11am
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Hoolits
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Learn all about owls and get up close and personal with these wise old birds. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
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16 Jun 2pm Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
Hoot 'n' Toot
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An introduction for little ones to the world of music, with songs, singing games and activities to improve confidence, motor skills, concentration and, most importantly, introduce children to new friends. There are two sessions: ages 0–2 at 10.30am, ages 2–3.5 at 11.15am.
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30 Apr18 Jun Mon 10.30–11am & 11.15–11.45am Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Horse & Dray History Tour
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Take a horse and dray ride around Glasgow's oldest park and learn more about its heritage. Booking is essential.
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20 Jun 10.30am
26 Jul 10.30am
29 Aug 10.30am
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Horsecross Little Stars
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Special session combining storytelling and drama games to help young ones build confidence and learn to work as a team. Ages 3–5. Booking is essential.
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28 Apr23 Jun Sat 1–1.45pm & 2–2.45pm Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Horsecross Stories
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Tall tales to stimulate imaginations from a variety of storytellers while parents enjoy a cuppa in the cafe. Ages 3+.
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23 Jun 10.15am Perth Theatre, Perth
Hullabaloo
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Drama group for kids with additional needs using creative play to develop social skills. Ages 5–12.
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14 May25 Jun Mon 5pm Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Imagifun Workshop
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Musical adventures with workshop leader Jacqui and some puppet friends. The workshops include imaginative play, storytelling, movement and drama as well as an exciting way to learn about music. A session for babies runs from 10am and families with kids aged up to 5 from 11.30am. Part of Early Years Festival.
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7 Jul8 Jul Sat & Sun 10am & 11.30am Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Imagination Workshop
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Arts & crafts activities with a different theme each week, from animal puppets to potato paw prints! Ages 6 months–5 years.
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13 Jun 11am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Imagine a Journey in Italy
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Family craftiness using paper folding and cutting techniques to create a travel diary inspired by Oppenheimer's Ponte Vecchio.
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18 Jul To be confirmed Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Imprint
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A literary festival with a community feel. With local authors William McIlvanney and Zoe Strachan as patrons, Imprint attracts a range of writers and performers while workshops and The Imprint Writing Award allow up-and-comers to test their talents.
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12 Nov17 Nov Times vary
Festival hub at Burns Centre, though some events around East Ayrshire.
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
Improvers Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
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Ride around Mugdock on single track and short descents and explore woodland and open areas. Learn more about body positioning and effective breaking too. Please call before booking. Suitable for ages 12–15. Booking is essential.
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16 Oct 1pm Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
In the Trees at Dryburgh
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A guided walk through the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey with the chance to discover more about the beautiful trees. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
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1 Jul29 Jul Sun 2–3pm Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose
Indepen-dance
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Kick off socks and shoes and get ready to wriggle and jiggle to the beat at these interactive and fun mummy/baby movement sessions.
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10 May28 Jun Thu 10.15–10.45am Tramway, Glasgow
The Insider Festival
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The affectionately curated Insider Festival celebrates its environment, with small, idiosyncratically-named stages hidden around the woods of the Inshriach Estate. With limited audience numbers and a high number of artists, this cosy celebration of music, food and performance is perfect for those afraid of festival crowds. This year's theme is a tribute to the Olympics of yesteryear, with a special Junior edition of the Games. 2012's line-up includes Hidden Lane Choir, Horndog Brass Band, The…
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15 Jun17 Jun Times vary Inshriach House, Aviemore
Inspiration Festival
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Glasgow's Big and Wee Inspiration Festivals provide a wide programme of events and activities for kids of all ages (5–12 for Big, 0–5 for Wee). Theatre, visual art and dance productions take the lion's share of the programme, with 2011 featuring shows from balletLORENT and Oliver Searle, plus a range of interactive, hands-on workshops and events.
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29 Oct9 Nov Times vary Various venues, Glasgow
Inverewe Owls, Otters and Pine Martens
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Join the ranger in the restaurant for a viewing of the CCTV footage that's captured the garden's wildlife.
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3 Jul31 Jul Tue 11–11.30am Inverewe Garden, Poolewe
Irish Music Lessons For Children
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24 May31 May Thu 7pm–9pm
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 7pm–9pm
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 7pm–9pm
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 7pm–9pm
6 Sep27 Sep Thu 7pm–9pm
4 Oct25 Oct Thu 7pm–9pm
Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester
Isle of Gigha Music Festival
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A cheery and chilled music festival, hosted by one of Scotland's wee-est isles. Includes a ceilidh led by Heuch!, a kid-friendly gala day, and an evening turn from The Blazing Fiddles in the Village Hall. Ease a sore heid with a Piper's Breakfast on the beach and a Survivor's Night at the Boathouse Bistro for those who make it through the whole weekend.
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29 Jun1 Jul Times vary Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands
It's a Knockout
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Who needs the Olympics when all you need is a group of kids, a park and a load of fun games. Ages 5–11. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
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15 Aug 2pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Jack and Jill Market
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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.
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2 Jun 10.30am Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
3 Jun 10.30am Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
9 Jun 10.30am The Citadel, Ayr
10 Jun 10.30am Hilton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen
16 Jun 10.30am Dewars Centre, Perth
16 Jun 10.30am Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
17 Jun 10.30am Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
24 Jun 10.30am West Lothian College, Livingston
1 Jul 10.30am Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
7 Jul 10.30am Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
14 Jul 10.30am The Vine Venue, Dunfermline
Jacobite Christmas Family Fun
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This workshop will help children aged 7–11 years (plus their responsible adults) to make Christmas cards and tree decorations, inspired by the Jacobite treasures on display.
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3 Dec 10am The Events Space at University of Aberdeen Library, Aberdeen
Jacqueline Nicoll: Author Event
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The author reads from her book Oceans Calling: An Enlightening Journey To The Lost City Of Atlantis, followed by activities led by Pam Rees.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am–4pm Waterstones, Canterbury
Jamba Tots (Ages 3 Months-4 Years)
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Stories with puppets, songs and rhymes for very young children.
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 1.30pm–2.10pm, booking essential
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 1.30pm–2.10pm booking essential
The Welfare, Swansea
Jamie & Anna: Live and Loud
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Toonatik and Nickelodeon faves Jamie and Anna present a fun-filled game show where boys are pitted against girls. Ages 5+. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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2 Jun Sat 1.30–2.20pm & 4.30–5.20pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Japanese Paper Sculptures
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Learn the Japanese art of origami and create a folded paper fan or Samurai helmet.
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1 Aug To be confirmed Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Jemma's Jingles
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 10am–10.30am
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 10am–10.30am
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 10am–10.30am
Wimbledon Library, London SW19

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