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Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade
Date Location
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
Active 08
Date Location
Get off the sofa for a day of lively events and activities including archery, laser clays and orienteering.
17 Aug 12.00–4.00 Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
Activity Wednesday
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Why stay inside playing computer games when you can be in the great outdoors building dens, learning survival skills, making cool arty stuff and tracking wildlife this summer? Phone to book your place.
30 Jul, 6 Aug 11.30am–1.30 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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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
Alice & The White Rabbit
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Indigo Moon Theatre present a shadow puppet Wonderland complete with the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and March Hare.
16 Oct 2.30 Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen
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
Animation Sessions
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Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+.
Tuesdays 1.00–3.00 Platform, Glasgow
Art Attack
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Craft activities for kids.
6 Aug 2.00 Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
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
Art in the Park
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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
Art on a Mat
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A session for children aged 3-6 and their parents/guardians to work with artist's/storyteller's Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol. For more information call 0141 287 3059 or email jenny.bell@csglasgow.org. Booking required.
27 Jul 1.00–2.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Autumn Art
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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
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
Beach Art
Date Location
Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wader along the beach.
27 Jul 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
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
The Black Bull of Norroway
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A charming adaptation of the traditional Scottish tale of the old witch, the beautiful princess and a ferocious black bull by Yugen puppet Company. Ages 5+.
2 Aug 3.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Bracken Festival
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Major bracken harvest featuring thatching, wizard wands, wicker sculptures to stuff, fairy crowns and masks for Halloween. Bring a sack full of bracken, wet or dry, for discounts on admission and free prize draw entry.
19 Oct 11.00am–4.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
Bugs and Beasties
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Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
7 Aug, 21 Aug 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Build a Bug a Home
Date Location
Using natural materials, build homes for the animals and insects that need somewhere to sleep over the winter. Please book in advance.
17 Oct 10.00am–2.00 RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
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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
Castle Secrets
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Fun activities at the castle for 7 - 11 year olds.
Tuesdays 2.00–3.30 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
CBeebies at the Theatre: Let's Play!
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A fully live theatrical performance straight from the CBeebies channel to the stage. Join Jenny Jumble and PC Plum as they go on an adventure filled with singing, dancing and their CBeebies friends, including Postman Pat, Jess and Bill & Ben.
4 Aug–6 Aug Mon 4.30; Tue & Wed 11.00am & 2.00 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Children's Activities: Pondamonium
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Discover the variety of creatures living in the purpose built dipping pond. Please wear old clothes and wellies. Ages 8-12.
6 Aug 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
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
Children's Carols at Crathes Castle
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A carol concert especially for children - be prepared to join in and sing along! Ages 5-12; children must be accompanied.
12 Dec 7.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Children's Event: Bat Watch
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Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers.
22 Aug 7.30–9.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Children's Event: Bird's Bonanza
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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
Children's Festival
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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 Landrover Safari
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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
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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
Children's Walk: Pond Creatures
Date Location
Bring your wellies and discover what sorts of creatures live below the surface of Castle Fraser's pond.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
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
Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts
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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 Decorations
Date Location
Make decorations for your tree as you wait to see Santa.
6 Dec–7 Dec Low Parks Museum, Hamilton
Christmas Opening
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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
Christmas Past
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Join Sir Alexander Balbridie and his eccentric family and friends for a Victorian Christmas. Father Christmas will also be making a special visit, along with Porridge the donkey.
6 Dec–7 Dec 10.00am–4.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Clever Camouflage
Date Location
Try your hand at camouflage at this ranger-led children's event. Wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
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
Come Fly a Kite
Date Location
Make a wildlife-themed kite then watch it soar (if the wind's good). Children must be accompanied.
6 Aug 2.00–3.30 Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Craft Workshop
Date Location
Maritime-themed craft activities aboard the Tall Ship.
Tuesdays–Thursdays 1.00–3.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage
Date Location
Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a Hallowe'en costume. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Oct 1.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
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
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
Dave's Get Up And Go Show
Date Location
David Benson-Philips and Big Bear entertain the under sevens with a high energy mix of song and audience participation.
23 Aug 2.00 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Day Out With Thomas
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Take a four mile train ride pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine and enjoy loads of children's activities.
13 Sep–14 Sep 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
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
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

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