Kids, free events

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Wander the museums in search of animal inspiration then create a wheeled wee friend to take home.

The children's author and illustrator reads from one of his books then signs copies afterwards!

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

On the eve of Fathers' Day, there's a celebration of all things good about dad in the Storytelling Bothy, including stories, songs, card making, face painting and a pantomime. There are also stalls with information and support for dads and a special time for dads to share storytelling ideas with their children.

An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.

An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Football for young people

Showcasing young talent from across Brighton and Hove with guests from across the UK including live music, theatre, dance, workshops, exhibitions and installations. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

A chance to browse and buy local crafts.

Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

A craft, play, storytime and singing club for very young children.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.

Working from collections, site, achieves, producing an exhibition in a variety of printmaking media. An encounter on the social history it represents. This prominent art group look forward to meeting visitors during the exhibition. Walking around the old textile mill, the back to back workhouses or the millworkers…

The master of kids' comedy presents a show packed with proper laughs, without the rude bits. For ages 6+.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.