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Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
Date	Location
Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends. View full details
31 May Thu 2pm–2.30pm	Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport

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

Almondell Past and Present
Date	Location
Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
18 Nov 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Alphabet Babies
Date	Location
Educational fun for babies and toddlers getting to know letters and sounds through puppets, books and songs. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
14 Jun 2.15pm	Hughenden Sports Club, Glasgow

Amnesty International Education Session
Date	Location
A chance for children to learn about human rights through creative writing and storytelling. Suitable for P5–7 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm 13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Archaeology Uncovered
Date	Location
Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

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

Art Cart
Date	Location
Keep an eye open for the Art Cart where artists will help children notice particular aspects of the exhibitions and lead some fun activities. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 1–3pm	Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee

Art in the Park
Date	Location
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Aug 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch

Art Start (Over 1s)
Date	Location
Pre-school children can explore the gallery's artwork and take part in creative sessions. View full details
30 May May 30, 11am–12noon	The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall

Arthur's Adventure
Date	Location
This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, 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

Arts & Crafts Workshop
Date	Location
Kids can get crafty with a fun drop-in arts and crafts play session. Part of Early Years Festival. View full details
1 Jul–8 Jul Mon–Sun 10am & 3pm	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Baby And Toddler Times
Date	Location
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only	Central Library, Sheffield

Baby Bounce And Rhyme
Date	Location
Songs, actions and a lot of knee bouncing. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.30am–12noon 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12noon 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11.30am–12noon	Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood

Baby Bounce And Rhyme Time (Under 2s)
Date	Location
Songs and games for babies and their carers. View full details
31 May Thu 10.30am–11am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10.30am–11am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10.30am–11am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10.30am–11am	St Ives Library, St Ives
31 May Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied 6 Sep–27 Sep Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only	Holborn Library, London WC1X
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10.45am–11.15am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10.45am–11.15am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10.45am–11.15am	Skelmersdale Library, Skelmersdale
6 Jun Jun 6, 1.30pm–2.30pm	Camden Town Library, London NW1

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 18 Months)
Date	Location
A fun and learning session for babies. View full details
31 May Thu 10.30am–10.50am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10.30am–10.50am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10.30am–10.50am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10.30am–10.50am	Ivybridge Library, Ivybridge
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am	Kidsgrove Library, Stoke-on-Trent
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11am 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11am 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11am 5 Sep–26 Sep Wed 10.30am–11am	Harris Library, Preston

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 3s)
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1 Jun–15 Jun Jun 1, 15, 11am–11.30am 7 Jul–21 Jul Jul 7, 21, 11am–11.30am	Bath Central Library, Bath
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only 3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only	Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent

Baby Bounce Session (Under 2s)
Date	Location
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4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only) 2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only)	Kilburn Library, London NW6

Baby Club (Under 2s)
Date	Location
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24 May–31 May Thu 9.30am–10.30am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 9.30am–10.30am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 9.30am–10.30am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 9.30am–10.30am	Tyldesley Library, Manchester

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

Baby Rhymetime (Under 2s)
Date	Location
An interactive session for babies and their carers. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only	Sherwood Library, Nottingham

Baby Sensory Taster Session
Date	Location
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7 Jun Jun 7, 10.30am–11am 5 Jul Jul 5, 10.30am–11am	Waterstones, Barnet

Baby Time (Under 3s)
Date	Location
Soft play and stories for toddlers. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 10am–11am 2 Jul Jul 2, 10am–11am 6 Aug Aug 6, 10am–11am	Firth Park Library, Sheffield
29 Jun Jun 29, 10am–11am, term time only 27 Jul Jul 27, 10am–11am, term time only 31 Aug Aug 31, 10am–11am, term time only 28 Sep Sep 28, 10am–11am, term time only	Park Library, Sheffield

Bags of Art
Date	Location
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. Ages 4–12. View full details
17 Jun 2pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Balmoral Children's Events
Date	Location
The rangers lead a variety of fun nature games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
26 Jul–16 Aug Thu 2–4pm	Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater

Barnardo's Big Toddle
Date	Location
This half mile sponsored walk for children under five is part of the biggest pre-school charity event in the UK. All the money raised goes to help children aged under five who are less fortunate. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Bat and Moth Night
Date	Location
An evening event to learn more about the two nocturnal creatures and hopefully spot a few. Meet at Patterton Train Station car park. View full details
19 Sep 7.30pm	Dams to Darnley Country Park, Glasgow

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Date	Location
A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Bught Park, Inverness

Beach Bonanza
Date	Location
Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art. View full details
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries

Beach Watch Survey Weekend
Date	Location
Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores. View full details
15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm	Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Nr Inverkip

Bee Walk and Crafts
Date	Location
Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session. View full details
19 Aug 1.30pm	Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Big Art Session
Date	Location
Sessions designed so that children, and their accompanying adults, can create and be messy together, all the while enjoying all the McManus has to offer. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee

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

Big Butterfly Count
Date	Location
Join in the national Big Butterfly Count, searching for beautiful specimens around the park. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential. View full details
5 Aug 2pm	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

The Blackwell Children's Book Group
Date	Location
An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month. View full details
18 Jun 5.45pm 9 Jul 5.45pm	Blackwells, Edinburgh

Book Group and Craft Club for Children
Date	Location
Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11. View full details
9 Jun 10.15am 23 Jun 10.15am 7 Jul 10.15am	Elder Park Library, Glasgow

Bookbug Rhyme Session
Date	Location
Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries. View full details
16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm	Harmony Garden, Melrose

Bookbug Session
Date	Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential. View full details
22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am	Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am	Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am	Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am	Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm	Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm	Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am 9 Jun 10am	Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am	Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon	Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon	Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am	Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am	Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am	Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am	Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am 13 Jun 10.30am 27 Jun 10.30am	Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am	Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm 15 Jun 10.30am	Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am	South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am	Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am 22 Jun 10.30am	Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm 29 Jun 10.30am	McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am	Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am 17 Jul 10.30am 11 Jul 10.30am	Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am	Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm 20 Jul 10.30am	Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am	South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am	Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am 20 Jul 10.30am	Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am	Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am	Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm 27 Jul 10.30am	McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am	Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am	South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am	Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am 17 Aug 10.30am 31 Aug 10.30am 14 Sep 10.30am 28 Sep 10.30am	Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am	Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am	Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am 21 Aug 10.30am 8 Aug 10.30am 22 Aug 10.30am	Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am	Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm 17 Aug 10.30am	Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm 31 Aug 10.30am	McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh

Bookbug Sessions
Date	Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. View full details
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10.30–11am	Drongan Community Library, Drongan
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 2–2.30pm	Cumnock Community Library, Cumnock
1 May–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11am	Galston Community Library, Galston
2 May–20 Jun Wed 11–11.30am	Kilmaurs Community Library, Kilmaurs
3 May–21 Jun Thu 9.30–10am	Mauchline Library, Mauchline
3 May–21 Jun Thu 11am–1pm	Crosshouse Community Library, Crosshouse
4 May–22 Jun Fri 9.30–10am & 10.30–11am	Stewarton Library, Stewarton
7 Jun 1.30pm	Dalry Library, Dalry
8 Jun 10.30am	Ardrossan Library, Ardrossan
11 Jun 10.30am	Largs Library, Largs
11 Jun 1.30pm	Skelmorlie Library, Skelmorlie
12 Jun 10am	Dreghorn Library, Irvine
12 Jun 10.30am	Beith Library, Beith
13 Jun 11am	Millport Library, Isle of Cumbrae
14 Jun 10.30am	Saltcoats Library, Saltcoats
14 Jun 1.30pm	Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
15 Jun 10.30am	Bourtreehill Library, Irvine
19 Jun 10.30am	West Kilbride Library, West Kilbride
21 Jun 10.30am	Irvine Library, Irvine
22 Jun 10.30am	Kilbirnie Library, Kilbirnie

Bookstart 20th Birthday Party (Under 5s)
Date	Location
Bring a lunch and join in with a Teddy Bear's picnic, following the regular Bounce and Rhyme Session. View full details
14 Jun Jun 14, 11.30am	Ivybridge Library, Ivybridge

Bookstart Plus
Date	Location
Reading sessions. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only 7 Sep–28 Sep Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only	Camberwell Library, London SE5
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10am–11.30am, term time only 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10am–11.30am 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10am–11.30am	Peckham Library, London SE15

Born frae the Sea!
Date	Location
Tim Porteus tells tales of Prestonpans's salt panners with his big and wee friends. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
7 Jun 2pm	Prestonpans Infant School, Prestonpans

A Bouldering Adventure
Date	Location
Games, fun and a chance to have a go on the bouldering wall as well as learning more about the Scouts. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
17 Jun 9am	Gibson Street, Glasgow

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

Bounce And Rhyme Ticketed Event (Under 5s)
Date	Location
Simple songs and rhymes and a chance for babies and toddlers to mix socially with children of their own age. View full details
8 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied 6 Jul–20 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied	High Wycombe Library, High Wycombe

Bounce And Rhyme (Under 5s)
Date	Location
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31 May Thu 10.30am–11am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10.30am–11am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10.30am–11am	Gerrards Cross Library, Gerrards Cross
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10am–10.30am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10am–10.30am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10am–10.30am	Penzance Library, Penzance
15 Jun Jun 15, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm 20 Jul Jul 20, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm 17 Aug Aug 17, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm	Beverley Library, Beverley

Breakdance for Kids
Date	Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
8 Jun–15 Jun Fri 2–3pm	Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

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

Bug Hunt (Over 5s)
Date	Location
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8 Jun Jun 8, 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied, booking essential	Nene Park, Peterborough

Bug Safari
Date	Location
Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies. View full details
1 Aug 2pm	Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Burrell Family Films
Date	Location
A chance for families to gather round the big screen. This season there's an animal theme. View full details
10 Jun–8 Jul Sun 2pm	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Burrell for Families
Date	Location
Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Ages 5–12. View full details
2 Jun 2pm A chance to explore Giant Animals this week.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow
23 Jun 2pm This week there's a chance to take a look at Treasure Makers.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Burrell Walking Tours
Date	Location
Get fit and get learning at this themed walk. Ages 5+; children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Butterfly Bonanza
Date	Location
The air is alive with the flutter of wings, with everything from six-spot burnet to common blue butterflies and darter dragonflies to be spied flitting around the ponds. Join the ranger to learn more about delicate winged creatures. View full details
14 Jul 1pm	Robroyston Park, Glasgow

Calderwood and Oakbank Walk
Date	Location
This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week. View full details
18 Sep 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Cartoon Workshop
Date	Location
Parents and kids can recreate some classic cartoon favourites and make their own. Part of Dundee WestFest. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Blackness Community Library, Dundee

CatStrand Youth Players
Date	Location
Group for youngsters aged 10–18 who are interested in any aspect of theatre. Several one-act plays are produced every year. During term time only. View full details
6 May–24 Jun Sun 2pm	The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Chatter Books (Ages 7-10)
Date	Location
The actor and adventurer discusses a variety of stories, anecdotes and tales from his travels. View full details
6 Jun Jun 6, 4pm–5pm 4 Jul Jul 4, 4pm–5pm 1 Aug Aug 1, 4pm–5pm	Crawley Library, Crawley

Chatterbooks (Ages 8-12)
Date	Location
Quizzes, games and discussions based on popular books. View full details
30 May Wed 4pm 6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 4pm 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 4pm 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 4pm	Plymstock Library, Plymouth
2 Jun Jun 2, 3.30pm–4.45pm 7 Jul Jul 7, 3.30pm–4.45pm	Camberwell Library, London SE5
7 Jun Jun 7, 4pm–5pm 5 Jul Jul 5, 4pm–5pm 2 Aug Aug 2, 4pm–5pm	Skelmersdale Library, Skelmersdale
21 Jun Jun 21, 4pm–5pm 12 Jul Jul 12, 4pm–5pm 9 Aug Aug 9, 4pm–5pm	Chandler's Ford Library, Eastleigh

Chatterbooks Reading Group
Date	Location
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31 May May 31, 4.30pm–5.30pm 28 Jun Jun 28, 4.30pm–5.30pm	Peckham Library, London SE15
20 Jun Jun 20, 3.45pm–4.45pm 18 Jul Jul 18, 3.45pm–4.45pm	Brompton Library, London SW5

Chatterbooks Reading Group (Ages 8-11)
Date	Location
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8 Jun Jun 8, 4pm–5pm 13 Jul Jul 13, 4pm–5pm 10 Aug Aug 10, 4pm–5pm	Ashburton Library, Croydon
18 Jun Jun 18, 3.45pm–4.45pm 16 Jul Jul 16, 3.45pm–4.45pm 20 Aug Aug 20, 3.45pm–4.45pm	Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood

Children's Day
Date	Location
Circus-skills workshops, a prize-winning round-the-garden quiz, face-painting and a chance to paint a tile for our Children's Garden mud hut bird hide. View full details
12 Aug Aug 12, 1pm–4.30pm	Barnsdale Gardens, Oakham

Children's History Activity Week
Date	Location
A talk by The Confucius Institute about aspects of the country's history and culture and the opportunity to learn two Chinese characters and a useful phrase or sentence. View full details
3 Sep Sep 3, 9am–5pm	Waterstones, Swindon

Children's Totstime
Date	Location
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24 May–31 May Thu 10.45am–11.15am 7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 10.45am–11.15am 5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 10.45am–11.15am 2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 10.45am–11.15am	Central Library, Nottingham

The Clue's in the Shoe
Date	Location
Track animals and figure out their identity using nothing but the distinctive trails each one leaves behind. Meet the ranger at the car park on Station Road, Lennoxtown. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
3 Jul 2pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers
Date	Location
Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay. View full details
3 Jul–7 Aug Tue 2–4pm	Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth

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

Construction Club: Gear Driven Roadsters
Date	Location
Youngsters who are curious about how things work will enjoy this workshop where they get to see how motors work and build a toy car. Ages 7+. View full details
11 Aug 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Construction Club: Robot Arm
Date	Location
Every kid loves the Transformers, so let your child learn the principles of making a robot at this fun workshop. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential. View full details
21 Jul 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Construction Club: Tipper Trucks
Date	Location
Learn more about tipper trucks, which show how air can be used to create movement, before making one of your own. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential. View full details
14 Jul 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Construction Club: Wacky Racers
Date	Location
Discover how motors and pulleys work, then create a racer that works on these principles. Ages 7+. Booking is essential. View full details
4 Aug 11.30am	National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Courtyard Encounter – Wildlife Workshop
Date	Location
Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop. View full details
22 Jul 2pm	Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Craft Activities (Ages 3-8)
Date	Location
Ska-punk from the Midlands-based seven-piece. View full details
2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm 7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 10.30am–12.30pm 4 Aug–25 Aug Sat 10.30am–12.30pm	Donald Hope Library, London SW19

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

Creepy Crawly Critters
Date	Location
Bugs and beasties abound in this storytelling, games and craft session. Ages 3–8. Part of the West End Festival. View full details
2 Jun 2.30pm	Partick Library, Glasgow

Culture Celebration
Date	Location
A family-friendly evening of entertainment, food and speeches from community figures to celebrate multicultural Glasgow with AfroScots. Part of Refugee Week. View full details
30 Jun 7pm	Maryhill Community Education Centre, Glasgow

Curious
Date	Location
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. View full details
1 Mar–1 Aug 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

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

The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards
Date	Location
The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards. View full details
16 Jun (Over-9s only) 11am	Harmony Garden, Melrose

Dear Vampa with Ross Collins
Date	Location
Hear the award-winning tale of a vampire family puzzling at their neighbours' unusual habits (like enjoying sunshine and going to sleep at night). Suitable for P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential. View full details
15 Jun 10.15am	Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Dear Zoo Activity Day
Date	Location
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7 Jun Jun 7, 11am–3pm	Waterstones, Crewe

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

Den Building
Date	Location
Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details
31 Jul 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch

Diamond Jubilee Colouring Competition
Date	Location
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2 Jun Jun 2, 9am–5.30pm	Waterstones, Crewe

Diamond Jubilee Puzzles And Activities
Date	Location
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5 Jun Jun 5, 11am–3pm	Waterstones, Crewe

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! at Kelvingrove
Date	Location
Join in activities and trails to learn all about the objects and paintings at Kelvingrove. Suitable for children aged 5–11 years. View full details
26 May–17 Jun Sat & Sun 1.30–4pm 30 Jun 1.30pm	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

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 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers. View full details
20 Apr–15 Jun Fri 9.30–10.15am	Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr–12 Jun Mon–Sun 9.30–10.15am	The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 9.45–10.30am	Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am	Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh

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

Dotty Designs
Date	Location
An arty session embracing dots and spots for ages 2–5. View full details
2 Jun 1pm	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

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

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

Drawing In
Date	Location
A space to draw, create and exchange ideas in the foyer of the cultural melting pot that is the CCA. Open to all ages, including kids (who must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Materials are not provided but occasional talks, events and workshops will be arranged by CCA residents Aye-Aye Books and Welcome Home. View full details
5 May–30 Jun Sat 3–5pm	CCA, Glasgow

Drop in Drawing Sessions
Date	Location
Visitor Assistant Ruby Tulloch talks about the current exhibition, A Parliament of Lines, then families are encouraged to get creative in the activity area. View full details
9 Jun 1pm 23 Jun 2pm	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Drop In Sessions (Under 5s)
Date	Location
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6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11.30am 4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11.30am 1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11.30am	Victoria Library, London SW1W

Dunbar Traditional Music Festival
Date	Location
As it approaches its silver anniversary, the DTMF has a back catalogue filled with some of Scotland's best loved music names, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, Sandy Legget and Ian Davidson. A range of trad music to suit most tastes, with a family concert on Sunday afternoon and workshops for all ages. View full details
28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Dunbar, Various venues, Dunbar

Early Years Storytime (under 5s)
Date	Location
A storytelling session for families with younger children. View full details
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 2pm–2.30pm 6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 2pm–2.30pm 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 2pm–2.30pm	Exeter Central Library, Exeter

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