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Meadows Festival
Date	Location
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 funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	The Meadows, Edinburgh

Jack and Jill Market
Date	Location
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. View full details
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

Jolly Royal Jubilee Quiz Trail
Date	Location
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3 Jun–10 Jun Jun 3–7, 10, 11am–5pm, last adm 4pm	National Trust: Uppark, Petersfield

Long Hot Days
Date	Location
Glasgow East plays host to a summer of gala, play and fun days with children's activities, street theatre, stalls, sports, arts and crafts and fun for all the family at different sites around the area. View full details
2 Jun Noon PEEK Jubilee Celebrations.	David Street, Glasgow
3 Jun Noon Dalmarnock Jubilee Gala Day.	Dalmarnock Community Centre, Glasgow
4 Jul 11am Beardmore Park Fun Day.	Beardmore Park, Glasgow
7 Jul Noon Broomhouse Gala Day.	Broomhouse Park, Glasgow
18 Jul 11am Craigend Fun Day.	St Dominic's Church, Glasgow
19 Jul 11am Ruchazie Gala Day.	Croftcroighn Park, Glasgow
20 Jul 11am Garthamlock Fun Day.	Garthamlock & Craigend East Parish Church of Scotland, Glasgow
26 Jul 11am Carntyne Community Day.	High Carntyne Church of Scotland, Glasgow
27 Jul 11am Gallowgate Fun Day.	Gallowgate Flats, Glasgow
28 Jul 11am Connie Fun Day.	Connie Learning Centre, Glasgow
28 Jul Noon Glasgow East Parks Festival.	Alexandra Park, Glasgow
29 Jul Noon Barlanark Fun Day.	Barlanark Community Hall, Glasgow
1 Aug Noon National Play Day.	Beardmore Park, Glasgow
3 Aug Noon Bridge Family Fun Day.	The Bridge, Glasgow
4 Aug Noon Calton Fun Day.	Bain Square, Glasgow
5 Aug Noon Cranhill Gala Day.	Cranhill Park, Glasgow
9 Aug 11am Bridgeton Fun Day.	Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
10 Aug Noon Glenburn Gala Day.	Glenburn Centre, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon Wellhouse Gala Day.	The Hub, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon Helenslea Fun Day.	Helenslea Community Hall, Glasgow
12 Aug Noon Camlachie Fun Day.	Camlachie Community Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 Aug Noon Shettleston New Family Fun Day.	Shettleston New Parish Church, Glasgow

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Early Years Big Family Jubilee Party
Date	Location
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4 Jun Jun 4, 1pm & 2.30pm	Hall One at The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead

The Netherlands National Circus
Date	Location
An award-winning circus spectacular blending together aerial feats, acrobatics, comedy, dance and theatre. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 3pm & 6pm	Ayr Racecourse, Ayr
19 Jun–24 Jun To be confirmed	Levengrove Park, Dumbarton

Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee At Seven Stories
Date	Location
Children can listen to stories, dress up and take part in themed art and crafts activities. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–4pm	Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne

West End Festival
Date	Location
One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions . View full details
1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	West End, Glasgow

Prestwick Promenade
Date	Location
Traditional seaside family fun, a nostalgic carnival, and period costumes. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
2 Jun 12.15pm	Prestwick Esplanade, Prestwick

Aberdour Festival
Date	Location
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. View full details
20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Aberdour

Plu Edinburgh
Date	Location
Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a family trail based on Her Majesty's time at Holyroodhouse, try on some right royal clothing and design a set of crown jewels to wear. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm	Palace of Holyroodhouse, 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

Queen's Jubilee Activities
Date	Location
Celebrate the Jubilee with some crafty activities – you can make a card for Her Majesty or decorate your own crown. View full details
5 Jun 9am	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 3/4
Date	Location
A range of activities in the garden. View full details
2 Aug–31 Aug From Aug 1, Thu–Fri 1.30pm–4pm, ends Aug 31	National Trust: Quebec House, Westerham

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–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

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

Demos and Sports at Plu
Date	Location
While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Jubilee Extravaganza
Date	Location
Activities based on Roger Hargreaves' Little Miss Princess and the Very Special Party. View full details
2 Jun 10am	Waterstone's, Renfrew

Kick Start Summer School
Date	Location
Week-long summer school exploring a host of dance styles with games and activities to keep you on your toes. Ages 5–16. View full details
2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–3pm 30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–3pm	Dance HQ, Glasgow

MHOR Festival
Date	Location
A huge array of activities are on offer at this Jubilee weekend festival, themed half around 'A Very British Carry On' and half 'A Right Old Highland Fling'. Accordingly, you can expect a home-built raft race (no motors allowed, and each vessel must have its own Queen on board), two baking competitions (one for bread, one for cakes), a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs, mini olympics with wellie throwing and a tug-o-war, afternoon tea and a ceilidh. In the… View full details
3 Jun–4 Jun Mon noon; Sun 11am	Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Pittenweem Arts Festival
Date	Location
As part of the art festival's 30th year, over 100 artists from around Britain will be dotted around the village of Pittenweem. Workshops for all ages will cover various artistic skills, while appearances from John Byrne and David Mackay Cook, and Jake Harvey's stone sculptures, which will be presented on the pier, promise to be particular highlights. View full details
28 Jul–5 Aug Times vary	Pittenween (Various Venues), Pittenween

Prehistoric Fun Day
Date	Location
Join the folks from the Scottish Crannog Centre for a day exploring the ancient way of life, including how to start fires with flint and how to use a prehistoric drill. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Perth Museum and Art Gallery, Perth

Baby Booty Sale
Date	Location
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. View full details
30 Jun 10.30am 28 Jul 10.30am 25 Aug 10.30am	Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
8 Jul 10.30am	The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

Baby Rhyme Time
Date	Location
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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

CircuSkool
Date	Location
Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under 16s welcomed if accompanied by an adult. View full details
13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Construction Club: Electric Buzzers!
Date	Location
Learn how to make one of those infuriating steady hand buzzer games, then see if you can get through it without any wobbles. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential. View full details
28 Jul 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Decorate-a-Plate For Jubilee (Under 16s)
Date	Location
Decorate a paper plate in red, white and blue as part of a display in the arts centre, with prizes for the best designs. View full details
28 May–8 Jun May 28, Jun 6, 8, 9.30am–4pm, May 30 & 31, 2pm–4pm	Meeting House Arts Centre, Ilminster

Games and Crafts in the Garden
Date	Location
Medieval games, plant lore and painting and art-making in the beautiful gardens of Dirleton Castle. View full details
5 Aug Noon	Dirleton Castle, North Berwick

Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
Date	Location
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. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Hillhead Tropicana
Date	Location
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. View full details
9 Jun 10am	The Tryst, Glasgow

Isle of Gigha Music Festival
Date	Location
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. View full details
29 Jun–1 Jul Times vary	Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands

Jo Jingles (Ages 1-3)
Date	Location
A music session for toddlers. View full details
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 9.30am 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 9.30am	The Gregson Centre, Lancaster

Montrose Donkey Derby
Date	Location
Family day out with a traditional Donkey Derby, loads of kids' activities, highland dancers, a display by Tayside Fire Brigade and live music. View full details
24 Jun 1.30pm	East Links, Montrose

Mr Boom
Date	Location
The evergreen Mr Boom descends from the moon once more for a fun, educational music and song session. Ages 1–9. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat noon–12.50pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Music Bugs
Date	Location
Interactive sensory music and singing classes for little ones with lots of props to keep them engaged and fun songs to learn and enjoy. View full details
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10.10–10.50am Suitable for ages 0–4.	Christ Church, Edinburgh
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 1.45–2.20pm Suitable for ages 0–12 months.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 2.40–3.20pm Suitable for ages 9 months–4 years.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh
17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 9.45–10.20am 17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 10.40–11.20am Suitable for ages 0–4.	Pilrig St Paul's Church, Edinburgh
18 Apr–27 Jun Wed 10–10.40am Suitable for ages 0–4.	Musselburgh Congregational Church & Church Hall, Musselburgh
18 Apr–27 Jun Wed 2–2.40pm Suitable for ages 0–1.	St Stephen's Centre, Edinburgh

Parkour
Date	Location
A chance for youngsters to get (safely) free running with Scotland's only youth-focused parkour course, with instructors from Glasgow Parkour. Ages 8–11 from 1.30pm and 12–18 from 3pm. View full details
5 May–7 Jul Sat 1.30–3pm & 3–5pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Puppet Workshop
Date	Location
A puppet making workshop with face painting and a fancy dress box to explore. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
17 Jun 1pm	The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow

Rowan Glen Garden Open Day
Date	Location
Rowan Glen Garden opens its doors with a fun day of activities, all in the name of the British Red Cross. View full details
30 Jun Noon	Rowan Glen, Culbokie

Royal National Mod
Date	Location
A Scottish classic, raising a toast to Gaelic language and culture in all its forms. Competitions, concerts, shinty, dancing and more, courtesy of An Comunn Gàidhealach (The Highland Association) and hosted this year by Dunoon. View full details
12 Oct–19 Oct Times vary	Queen's Hall, Dunoon

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Date	Location
Besides admiring the visiting vessels, traditional crafts, restoration and music from local folk clubs will all add to the festival in this family-led affair. View full details
22 Jun 7.30pm Showcase concert.	The Salmon Bothy, Banff
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 9am–5pm	Various Venues, Banff
23 Jun 8pm Festival ceilidh.	The Salmon Bothy, Banff

3 Harbours Arts Festival
Date	Location
Ten days of art, music and storytelling in Prestonpans, Port Seton and Cockenzie. There are plenty of seafood stalls for the crustacean-hungry (not to mention plenty of non-seafood food stalls for those of that persuasion), plus kids' events, live music and a real ale tent. View full details
2 Jun–10 Jun Times vary	Various venues, East Lothian

Tiny Twisters
Date	Location
Dance classes for tots from Scottish Youth Theatre, promoting confidence and communication through creative play. Ages 2 1/2–4. View full details
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am	Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Urban Arts Outreach
Date	Location
Drop-in art club for teenagers with Muirhouse Youth Development Group. Ages 10+. View full details
3 Apr–8 Jun Tue & Fri 6–7.30pm	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

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

Art's Kool Summer
Date	Location
Get cool and crafty this summer with weekly art sessions to unleash your creativity. Ages 5–7 from 9.45am and 11am. Ages 8–12 from 1.30pm. View full details
9 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 9.45–10.45am, 11am–noon & 1.30–3pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Bang on Time
Date	Location
The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Busy Bees
Date	Location
A series of music and movement classes for tiny ones from ages 0–18 months and their carers. View full details
16 May–13 Jun Wed & Fri 9.30am 20 Jun 9.30am	Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk

Carrick 800 Historical Enactment
Date	Location
Living history re-enactment of a fateful meeting at the Red Moss Inn as members of the Kennedy clan reignite an old feud and struggle for power. View full details
3 Jun 2.30pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Castles, Knights and Dragons
Date	Location
Be inspired by the Knights of old and create a coat of arms, sword, shield and helmet, ready to take on anything! View full details
23 Jul 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Dragonflies from Scratch
Date	Location
Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+. View full details
30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

The Eden Festival
Date	Location
A classy wee boutique festival, 2012's line-up includes Badly Drawn Boy, A Skillz, Slamboree, Sicknote, Mungos Hi Fi, King Porter Stomp, Bombskare, The Undercover Hippy, John Langan and Beans on Toast. The music is supported by family-friendly activities, exhibitions and cabaret and comedy tents. View full details
15 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Raehills Meadows, Moffat

Family Ceilidh
Date	Location
Scottish dancing for all the family with live music from Billy Anderson. BYOB. Part of the Crail Festival. View full details
23 Jul 7.30pm	Crail Community Hall, Crail

Friday Afternoon Activities
Date	Location
Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object handling, but check the information screens on the day for details. View full details
18 May–28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
Date	Location
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. View full details
15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

The Insider Festival
Date	Location
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… View full details
15 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Inshriach House, Aviemore

Jamie & Anna: Live and Loud
Date	Location
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. View full details
2 Jun Sat 1.30–2.20pm & 4.30–5.20pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Jolly Jubilee Trail
Date	Location
Royal connections children's trail inside the house. View full details
1 Jun–5 Jun Jun 1–5, 11am–5pm, last adm 4pm	National Trust: Dyrham Park, Chippenham

Junior Skint Knees Drama Classes
Date	Location
Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens. Classes for 3–4 years are 11am on Sat and 12.30pm on Sun; 5–7 years are welcome at 12.15pm on Sat and noon on Sun. View full details
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon & 12.15–1.45pm; Sun noon–1pm & 12.30–1.30pm	Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Marymass Festival
Date	Location
A classic traditional festival, with a history going back over 1,000 years. Entertainment ranges from a horse-drawn parade of epic proportions, races, a fair, fireworks, over 100 community events and the famous Greasy Pole: which competitors shin up to reach a large ham. View full details
16 Aug–27 Aug Times vary	Various Venues, Irvine

Move It
Date	Location
Get your dance on at the Science Centre this weekend with some interactive activities testing your balance, agility and dance skills. Scottish Ballet will be dropping by, as will salsa dancers and stilt walkers to give advice and challenges to help you stay more active and balanced in everyday life. View full details
1 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue & Fri–Sun 10am–5pm	Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

Nature Detectives
Date	Location
Explore and discover what lies beneath rocks, under the water and among the trees. Bug boxes and fishing nets supplied. Wellies are recommended. View full details
6 Jul 2pm	Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

Piping Live!
Date	Location
Week long celebration of international bagpiping culture, with over 170 events including free pipe band displays in George Square, a Family Fun Day, street café, Pipe Idol, ‘come and try’ sessions for all ages and evening concerts, as well as the World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green. View full details
6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary	City Centre, Glasgow

Play Session
Date	Location
Play sessions for kids aged 5–11, to enhance their creativity, improve social skills and make friends. View full details
27 Apr–29 Jun Fri 3–4.30pm	Lincoln Community Flat, Glasgow
27 Apr–27 Jun Mon–Sun 5–7pm	Drumchapel Community Centre, Glasgow
27 Apr–29 Jun Mon–Sun 5–7pm	Blairdardie Sports Pavilion, Glasgow
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 5–7pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow
1 May–26 Jun Tue 5–7pm	Knightswood Community Centre, Glasgow
2 May–27 Jun Wed 3–4.30pm	Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
3 May–28 Jun Thu 5–7pm	Partick Library, Glasgow

Rhymetime
Date	Location
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1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10am	Gateshead Central Library, Gateshead
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm	Wimbledon Library, London SW19

Rock-a-Buy Baby & Kids Market
Date	Location
Market for second-hand baby and kids' goods, with stalls from local family-focal businesses too. View full details
3 Jun 10.30am 1 Jul 10.30am 5 Aug 10.30am 2 Sep 10.30am 7 Oct 10.30am 4 Nov 10.30am 2 Dec 10.30am	Alona Hotel, Motherwell
10 Jun 10.30am	Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley

The Rock Project
Date	Location
Tutors and engineers are around to help young people interested in music to create, record and perform their own songs, with a showcase evening at the end of June. Ages 16–19. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10am–1pm	Glasgow Music Studios, Glasgow

Saturday Art Club
Date	Location
Art activities run by a different art educator each week relating to the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Parents can get stuck in too. Ages 3–11. View full details
12 May–30 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm	Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

St Monans Community Arts Festival
Date	Location
Community-led festival exploring the arts with relation to the cultural background of the village St Monans. Children and families are welcome to take part in theatre productions and workshops, while private houses are opened up as venues for art exhibitions. There are choral, jazz, chamber and folk music events, a ceilidh and a strong emphasis on promoting the creative endeavours of those within the community – local poet Gordon Meade has been a guest in years past. View full details
7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	St Monans, Anstruther

Summer Hip Hop School
Date	Location
A week-long course to learn street dance, break dance and house styles and experiment with photography, art and music videos too! There's a performance on the final day for family and friends. There are separate classes for ages 7–9 and 10–12. View full details
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–3.30pm 16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 9.30am–3.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Taylor's Funfair
Date	Location
Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
7 Jun–10 Jun Thu & Fri 6–9.45pm; Sat & Sun noon–9.45pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Tiny Tales
Date	Location
Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 6 months to 2 years. View full details
19 Jun Tue 10–10.40am & 11.30am–12.10pm Seaside stories are the order of the day at June's session, with Rona Barbour.	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Wild in the City
Date	Location
The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
4 Jul 11am	Molendinar Park, Glasgow
11 Jul 11am	The Orchard, Glasgow
25 Jul 11am	Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow

Yogabellies
Date	Location
A morning to explore the new Yogabellies Studio and sample its various delights, including beauty treatments, information on pregnancy and birth, alongside a range of classes like yoga for pregnancy, baby massage and mummy boot camp. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
10 Jun 9.30am	YogaBellies Women, Baby and Yoga Centre, Glasgow

Aberfeldy Festival
Date	Location
A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin. View full details
2 Nov–3 Nov Times vary	Various Venues, Aberfeldy

Acting Up Drama Workshops
Date	Location
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. For children of any age with additional support needs. View full details
5 May–23 Jun Sat 12.30–1pm	CCA, Glasgow

Animal Magic
Date	Location
Join a ranger led walk around the grounds of Culzean Castle, and find out the secrets of the animals that call it home. View full details
4 Jul 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

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

Baby Loves Disco
Date	Location
Baby Loves Disco UK Ltd. Fringe sell-out 2009/2010/2011! The original and coolest dance party for kids and parents returns to Edinburgh's funkiest nightclub. Real club DJs spinning disco classics guaranteed to get little booties moving and grooving. Plus free face painting, dressing-up corner, chill-out zone with tents, books and puzzles, kids' activity taster sessions, full spread of healthy snacks and juice boxes, nappy changing stations, licensed cash bar for mum and dad, and dancing… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Preview performance.	Electric Circus, Edinburgh
11 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm	Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Beach Art
Date	Location
Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wander along the beach. View full details
11 Jul 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

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

Books, Borders and Bikes
Date	Location
A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary	Traquair House, Innerleithen

Bookstart Rhymetime
Date	Location
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31 May Thu 10am–10.30am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10am–10.30am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10am–10.30am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10am–10.30am	Whitchurch Library, Cardiff

Breakdance Skills
Date	Location
Learn power moves, freezes, spins, drills and more in these breakdance skill classes for ages 12–16. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. View full details
19 Apr–28 Jun Thu 5–6pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Centre Stage Theatre Group
Date	Location
Drama classes for ages 7–11, building towards a production. Booking is essential. View full details
19 Jan–21 Jun Thu 4–5pm	The Village Centre, East Kilbride

Cheeky Monkeys (Under 5s)
Date	Location
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5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 9am–12noon 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 9am–12noon 7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 9am–12noon	Milford On Sea Village Community Centre, Lymington

Children's Art Class: Festival of the Guild
Date	Location
Four weeks of art classes where kids get to work on a project to be part of a final exhibition. Ages 5–8 from 11.30am; ages 9–12 from 1.30pm. View full details
2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 11.30am–1pm & 1.30–3pm	Greenock Arts Guild, Greenock

Childrens' Crafts At Half Term
Date	Location
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6 Jun–9 Jun Jun 6 & 9, 1.30pm–4pm, gates 11am	National Trust: Red House, Bexleyheath

Children's Tudor Costume Days
Date	Location
Dress up in period clothes and find out more about fashions and textiles in the Tudor period. View full details
30 Jul Jul 30, 11am–4pm 6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 11am–4pm	National Trust: Trerice, Newquay

Children's Week
Date	Location
A week of various events from studies of insects and bats to birds and underwater beasts, brought to you by the Young Naturalists' Club and the ECOC club. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Times vary	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Christmas Crafts
Date	Location
Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential. View full details
15 Dec 1.30pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Creative Writing Workshop with Cathy Forde
Date	Location
Get to grips with creative writing with a little help from Cathy Forde, playwright and author of teen book Fat Boy Swim. Suitable for P7–S2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Jun Thu 10.15am & 1.15pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Culross Festival
Date	Location
A varied, classy festival set in the grounds of a historic family home – a fact which seeps into the cosy family feel of the programming, which crosses from opera to blues with a sidestep at theatre and a medieval fair. View full details and ticket info
1 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	Abbey House, Culross

D of E Open Award Group
Date	Location
Teens who are interested in taking on the Duke of Edinburgh Award can go along to helpful session that'll get them started and guide them through the experience. Ages 12–17. View full details
13 Mar–19 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm	Cardonald Library, Glasgow

Dance 'n' Play 1
Date	Location
With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to take their shoes and socks off and join in! View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Den Building
Date	Location
Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jul 10.30am 17 Jul 10.30am 13 Aug 10.30am 28 Aug 10.30am	Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe
31 Jul 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
25 Aug 2pm	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Dip a Pond for the Jubilee
Date	Location
What better way to celebrate the Queen's 60th year on the throne than by seeking out wee beasties with a net? Join the Rangers for this fun day out; nets supplied. View full details
5 Jun 2pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Discover! Italian Art
Date	Location
Explore the Italian masters and learn a little about science along the way, including how the artists made paint from eggs and how 3D pictures existed centuries before Avatar graced our cinema screens. Ages 5–11. View full details
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 1.30–4pm	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Doodle and Splat
Date	Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers. View full details
20 Apr–15 Jun Fri 10.30–11.15am	Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr–13 Jun Mon–Sun 1.30–2.15pm	Duloch Library, Dunfermline
24 Apr–12 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am	The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am	Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am & 1.15–2pm	Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy

Down at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea
Date	Location
Underwater exploring for ages 3–8 through a range of fishy games, stories and activities. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
4 Jun 3.30pm	Partick Library, Glasgow
4 Jun 3.30pm	Mitchell Library, Glasgow
7 Jun 3.30pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

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