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Meadows Festival
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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.
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2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Long Hot Days
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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.
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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
Prestwick Promenade
Date Location
Traditional seaside family fun, a nostalgic carnival, and period costumes. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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2 Jun 12.15pm Prestwick Esplanade, Prestwick
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.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales: Scamp Theatre (Over 3s)
Date Location
The company presents an adaptation of a collection of picture-book stories created by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Stories include Tiddler, The Smartest Giant In Town, A Squash And A Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle.
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30 May–8 Jun From May 30, Wed–Sat 11am–5pm, ends Jun 8 Pedestrian, Leicester
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
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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.
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5 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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2 Jun 10am Waterstone's, Renfrew
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.
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16 Jun 10am Perth Museum and Art Gallery, Perth
Baby Rhyme Time
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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
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.
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28 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Dunbar Traditional Music Festival
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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.
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28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Dunbar, Various venues, Dunbar
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.
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9 Jun 10am The Tryst, Glasgow
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.
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24 Jun 1.30pm East Links, Montrose
Puppet Workshop
Date Location
A puppet making workshop with face painting and a fancy dress box to explore. Part of the West End Festival.
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17 Jun 1pm The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow
Urban Arts Outreach
Date Location
Drop-in art club for teenagers with Muirhouse Youth Development Group. Ages 10+.
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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.
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30 May 3.15pm Airyhall Library, Aberdeen
Baby Bounce And Rhyme Time (Under 2s)
Date Location
Songs and games for babies and their carers.
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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
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
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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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
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+.
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30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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.
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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.
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15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

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