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Dynamic Earth Road Show
Date Location
The road show hits the Members Lawn at the zoo with a whole load of dino bounty: teeth, claws, tusks, skulls and poo. You can also pick up a goody pack with a flat pack penguin and more goodies.
26 Jul 10.00am–6.00 Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Art in the Park
Date Location
Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Children's Event: Bird's Bonanza
Date Location
Follow the bird quiz trail, make a bird box and watch your new feathered friends feed.
7 Aug 10.00am & 2.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Museum of Flight Airshow
Date Location
Come along for an action-packed family day at Scotland's only airshow this year. High-octane flight displays, including thrilling aerobatics from the Blades, plus displays of vintage and modern military aircraft, fun activities for kids, fairground rides, flight simulators and more.
26 Jul 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Flight
Zest Holiday Programme
Date Location
Add some life to the school holidays with a bundle of different drop-in activities for families and children. The line-up comprises: sculpture, glitter, 3D, pottery painting, printing, extreme drawing and loads more. Booking required. Please see website for a full list of workshop times and different age categories.
Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (Times vary) Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
Date Location
A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes
Date Location
Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dumfries Pride
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Dumfries gets its first ever Pride events and plans to celebrate in style with a main stage line-up consisting of Michelle McManus, Rozalla, Lorna Brooks, Carolyn Scott and Nicky Spence.
16 Aug 12.00–4.00 Park Farm, Dumfries
Hideous Habitats - The Woods
Date Location
Explore the undergrowth and explore the weird world of the mini-beasts which live there. Booking Essential.
7 Aug 2.00–4.00 Shore Car Park
Mobile Movie Mania
Date Location
Use green screen and Bluetooth to make a mini animated movie. Ages 8+.
Thursdays 1.00–3.00 Platform, Glasgow
Children's Art Courses
Date Location
Find out if you are a mini-Monet with a series of different themed art courses, each lasting one week in morning or afternoon sessions.
Mondays–Fridays (from 4 Aug) (Times vary) The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Day Out With Thomas
Date Location
Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
8 Aug–9 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Hands on Hunting
Date Location
Have a great time imagining you are a Viking settler in Skye, work on the farm, make weapons and hunt for dinner. Booking essential.
15 Oct 10.00am–12.00 Kyleakin Hall, Kyleakin
Hideous Habitats - The Seashore
Date Location
Meet some stingy sea anemones and squidgy sea slugs. Remember to wear your wellies. Booking essential.
31 Jul 2.00–4.00 Staffin, Portree
Summer Holiday Animation Workshop with D Fie Foe
Date Location
A four-day animation workshop with Brit Award nominees for Animation, D Fie Foe. Suitable for 12-15 year olds.
29 Jul–1 Aug 10.00am Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Animals of Our Woodlands
Date Location
Woodland animal inspired art projects, with a chance to see some of the critters running around. Bring a packed lunch.
29 Jul 10.30am–3.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Art Cart
Date Location
The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Back to the Drawing Board
Date Location
There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays (from 3 Aug) 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
Dino Dig
Date Location
Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. What will you uncover?
14 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–6.00 Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Family Picnic Time at Crookston Castle
Date Location
Games, scenery, stories and songs to accompany your picnic.
Sundays Sun 12.00–1.00 Crookston Castle, Glasgow
Gorgie City Farm Fun Day
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Come and meet the farm's furry friends, have a bounce on the bouncy castle, get your face painted, take a ride on a pony, make some pretty jewellery and maybe even win a prize in the raffle. It's all the fun of the farm!
2 Aug 11.00am–4.00 Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Have a Go Making a Bird Box
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Join the Hill of Tarvit crack bird box-making team for an afternoon of fun.
10 Aug 1.00–4.00 Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, Fife
The Scottish Baby Show
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From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy.
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Zippo's Circus
Date Location
'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
24 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Scott Ellis Playing Fields, Kilmarnock
29 Jul–31 Jul (Times vary) Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs
2 Aug–5 Aug (Times vary) Agnew Park, Stranraer
Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade
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Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall Trinity, where the reindeer will be hanging around for visitors.
16 Nov 12.00 City Centre, Aberdeen
Animation Sessions
Date Location
Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+.
Tuesdays 1.00–3.00 Platform, Glasgow
Bugs and Beasties
Date Location
Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
7 Aug, 21 Aug 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
Date Location
An exotic exhibit of insects, amphibians and reptiles in amazing habitat displays. In addition to bug ogling, children will be able to play in the art and crafts activity area.
26 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Castle Mystery Trail
Date Location
A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Children's Festival
Date Location
Family event with workshops and activities for children up to 11 years. Themed workshops and sports fun.
27 Jul 1.00–5.00 Zetland Park, Grangemouth
Children's Walk: Spiders
Date Location
Join in on a spider hunt and learn to love these leggy creatures.
13 Aug 2.30–4.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
FAME
Date Location
Fun Arts Meets the East End for a performing arts summer school hosted by PEEK. Ages 5-9: 10.30am-12.30pm; Ages 10-16: 1.30-4pm.
4 Aug–8 Aug (Times vary) Platform, Glasgow
A Roman Holiday
Date Location
Find out what the Romans did for us, with demos, the opportunity to handle equipment and dress up at this interactive exhibition.
5 Jul–21 Sep 10.30am Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Summer Art Camp
Date Location
Arts workshops throughout the summer. Age 5-15. Contact Impact Arts for more details.
30 Jun–1 Aug (Times vary) Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow
Art Attack
Date Location
Craft activities for kids.
6 Aug 2.00 Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Children's Event: Bat Watch
Date Location
Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers.
22 Aug 7.30–9.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Children's Landrover Safari
Date Location
Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
30 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Children's Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties
Date Location
An exploratory walk aimed at 5 - 12 year olds. Some of the trails are unsuitable for pushchairs.
6 Aug 2.30–4.00 Pitmedden Gardens, Ellon
Coldingham Gala and Country Fair Gala Day
Date Location
Variety of music including the Eyemouth Pipe Band, Elvis, The Fairly Famous Family and The Podlies. There will also be vintage vehicles, fairground, craft and charity stalls, tea tent and much more.
27 Jul Coldingham Playing Fields, Coldingham
Modroc Modelling
Date Location
Pick two days to get messy with modroc. Booking essential.
28 Jul–1 Aug 10.30am–12.30 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Wind Catchers
Date Location
Hear stories, follow treasure trails and have all round fun in the garden with giant. Ages 3-11.
26 Jul–27 Jul Sat 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00; Sun 2.00–4.00 The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow
Autumn Art
Date Location
Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Biggar Bonfire
Date Location
Not a Guy in sight, Biggar take their Hogmanay bonfire very seriously. The tradition of lighting a fire to ward off evil spirits for another year has been kept alight for hundreds of years.
31 Dec 9.30 Biggar, Biggar
Castle Secrets
Date Location
Fun activities at the castle for 7 - 11 year olds.
Tuesdays 2.00–3.30 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts
Date Location
A series of children's workshops will be held in honour of 'Hand, Heart and Soul' at the Aberdeen Art Gallery . Make the most of the opportunity to play with jewellery and ceramics, and then let go with some dancing. Please check the website for further details.
21 Jul–13 Aug 10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.20 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Christmas Opening
Date Location
Free entrance to house and grounds with Christmas craft market, puppet shows, Santa's grotto and other festive fun.
29 Nov–30 Nov 11.00am–4.00 Traquair House, Innerleithen
Cycling - An Introduction to the Track and MTB Cross Country
Date Location
An introduction to track and mountain bike riding for 10 - 15 year olds. Bikes and helmets will be provided.
28 Jul–1 Aug 10.00am–1.00 Caird Park Stadium, Dundee
Family Story Circle: Summer Stories
Date Location
The family storytelling event goes weekly for July, with a revolving roster of storytellers. Ages 4+.
Fridays 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Forest Junior Rangers Club
Date Location
Activities for kids on the themes of forestry and the environment. Suitable for under 11s, accompanied by adults. Booking essential.
30 Jul, 6 Aug 10.00am–12.30 Newcastleton, Newcastleton
Great Apes - How Great Are You?
Date Location
Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages.
1 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Sensation, Dundee

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