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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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19 Feb 10.30am Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
25 Feb 10.30am North Inch Community Centre, Perth
26 Feb 10.30am Albert Halls, Stirling
3 Mar 10.30am Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
4 Mar 10.30am Peebles Community Centre, Peebles
11 Mar 10.30am Hilton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen
11 Mar 10.30am West Lothian College, Livingston
17 Mar 10.30am The Vine Venue, Dunfermline
18 Mar 10.30am Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
24 Mar 10.30am Lanark Agricultural Centre, Lanark
25 Mar 10.30am Dundee International Sports Centre, Dundee
31 Mar 10.30am North Inch Community Centre, Perth
15 Apr 10.30am Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
28 Apr 10.30am The Vine Venue, Dunfermline
Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee At Seven Stories
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Children can listen to stories, dress up and take part in themed art and crafts activities.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–4pm Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne
Fascinating Mummies: Unwrap a Mummy
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Combine ancient history with detective work and unwrap a mummy to find out how they died. Ages 7+. Half-hourly sessions lasting 45 minutes are available throughout each day.
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11 Feb19 Feb Mon–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Glasgow Roller Disco
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Rock'n'roll fancy dress roller disco with DJs, visuals, tuck shop and live performers. Skate hire available (size 3+) when booking in advance. Family and adult sessions available.
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16 Feb 7pm The Shed, Glasgow
Farmers Helpers Workshops
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Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential.
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13 Feb17 Feb Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm
2 Apr6 Apr Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm
9 Apr13 Apr Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm
Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
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Children's entertainment and a trail with chocolate eggs to be won at the end.
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6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 9.30am–4.30pm Arduaine Garden, Oban
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4pm Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Inverewe Garden, Poolewe
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4pm Crarae Garden, Inveraray
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4.30pm Georgian House, Edinburgh
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4.30pm Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 11am–4pm Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun noon–4pm Castle Fraser, Inverurie
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun noon–4pm Newhailes, Musselburgh
6 Apr9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun noon–4pm House Of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, Montrose
6 Apr 2pm Balmacara Estate, Kyle
7 Apr9 Apr Mon, Sat & Sun 10am–4.15pm Ben Lomond, Drymen
7 Apr9 Apr Mon, Sat & Sun 10.30am–4pm Brodie Castle, Forres
7 Apr8 Apr Sat & Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Hall Garden & Estate, Huntly
7 Apr9 Apr Mon, Sat & Sun 11am–4pm Haddo House, Ellon
Children's Activities
Date Location
Take part in themed activities including crafts, felting and tile painting.
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11 Feb19 Feb From Feb 11, Mon–Sun 11am–4pm, ends Feb 19
31 Mar14 Apr Mar 31, Apr 1–5, 10–14, 11am–4pm
National Trust: Buckland Abbey, Yelverton
Creative Kids
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A workshop for little ones with lots of fun crafty activities to enjoy.
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4 Feb18 Feb Sat 12.30–2.30pm Lounge at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
The First Tingles of Spring
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Be inspired by the first flush of spring to create snowdrop hats and seedy bird feeders.
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11 Feb20 Feb Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Baby Booty Sale
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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.
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25 Feb 10.30am Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Curious
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The St Mungo Museum has collaborated with a wide range of community groups from across Glasgow to tell the stories of some of the many and varied objects in Glasgow Museums' vast collection - from jewellery and paintings to games and musical instruments.
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8 Sep 20111 Aug 2012 Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm; Tue & Wed 10am–5pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Eco Week
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Practical and fun activities for kids aimed at raising awareness of ways to help the environment. Activities include building a recycled zoo and making a garden bird feeder.
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13 Feb19 Feb Mon–Sun 11am–3.30pm Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Bags of Art
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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.
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19 Feb 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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Keep an eye open for the Art Cart where artists will help children notice particular aspects of the exhibitions and lead some fun activities.
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11 Feb26 Feb Sat & Sun 2.30pm McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee
Cold War Experience
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A little light historical fun for the February holidays as the National Museum of Flight takes you back 50 years to the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis to experience daily life during the Cold War.
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11 Feb19 Feb Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Dads Rock
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Playgroup for dads and their kids aged 0–4, with games, creative bits and bobs, snacks, stories and 'rocking out'.
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11 Feb28 Apr Sat 10–11.30am Gate 55, Edinburgh
Full Steam Ahead
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Learn how the power of steam has been harnessed by transport and technology, before making your own steam-powered boat. Booking is essential.
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18 Feb 1pm Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Make Your Face Famous
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Draw a self-portrait, which will be part of Face Britain’s world record attempt to make the world’s biggest online gallery of self-portraits. The self-portraits will then become part of a special picture of Her Majesty The Queen, which will be projected on to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic games. Ages 4–16.
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14 Feb17 Feb Tue–Fri 11am–3pm Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Meadows Festival
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Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly fun fair. Samba bands, fire performers, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Surround Sound Children's Garden Trail
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5 Feb29 Feb Mon–Sun 10am–6pm
1 Mar31 Mar Mon–Sun 10am–6pm
National Trust: Tyntesfield, Bristol
Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Aerial skills for Children and Teens
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Aerial skills classes including spins, swings and climbs on trapeze, ropes and silks, in six-week blocks offering a perfect release for the energies of Edinburgh's little monkeys.
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23 Feb29 Mar Thu 4–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Burrell for Families
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Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Suitable for children aged 5–12 years.
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21 Jan24 Mar Sat 2–4pm Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Children's Activity Days: Great Games
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23 Jul25 Jul Jul 23, 25, 12noon–5pm National Trust: Dudmaston Hall, Bridgnorth

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