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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
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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
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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

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