Before 3am, Kids, Storytelling

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The Very Scariesome Lollipop Lady

A tale told in rhyme. A story of bravery, busy roads, friendship, a magical lollipop stick, and a really, really, really scary road crossing patrol officer. Ages 3-8. Babies welcome. Award-winning comic Martha McBrier’s first children’s show. “Resembles a Roald Dahl novel or a Dr Seuss poem”(Broadway Baby), “Warm, funny…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun

Family Storytime

Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Sat 25 May

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.

  • 10:30
  • 12:30

Sat 8 Jun

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

  • 10:30
  • 12:30

Sat 22 Jun

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.

  • 10:30
  • 12:30

Sat 6 Jul

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

  • 10:30
  • 12:30

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30

Sun 2 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30

Sat 15 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles with Tim Archbold

After taking a look at the characters from his book Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles, the children's author and illustrator leads a session of storytelling and drawing. Ages 5–8.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sun 16 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

Bookbug Sessions

Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 577 4970

  • 10:00
  • 11:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 577 4970

  • 10:00
  • 11:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 577 4970

  • 10:00
  • 11:00
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

Kilts and Captivity

Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.

Edinburgh Castle

Wed 29 May

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Wed 5 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Wed 12 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Wed 19 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 11:15
  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
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MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

  • 11:00

Cool Beans

'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…

The Salvation Army Brighton Congress Hall

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Horace and the Haggis Hunter

Horace the Haggis must outwit the evil haggis hunters and find a safe place to hide in the forest, but can his new friends help him escape? A reading from author Sally Magnusson for families and children.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Ages 6–9. Part of Borders Book Festival.

Kasper's Puppet Theatre. A Traditional Fairytale

Kasper's Puppet Theatre presents an enchanting fairytale for children, featuring authentic Hohnsteiner hand carved characters. Join our hero Kasper, as he takes his young audience through the enchanted forest in search of the King's missing dog in a race to save him from the clutches of the wicked robber. A great little…

Brighton Marina

Thu 23 May

£5.99 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£5.99 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£5.99 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 6 more dates until 31 May

360' Cinema and Shows for Kids

For information on all shows please click here http://www.souldome.com/#!kids-360/c18ty Utterly Brilliant new kids shows! Using 360' immersive projection, we are delighted to present the stories of Pleebles, Freddie Fox, Queen Grandma, Space Unicorns, Intergalactic Galaxy trips and Underwater voyages. As well…

Jubilee Square, Brighton

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Meet the Author: Silvana Biagioni

New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.

Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01700 503877

  • 12:00 – 12:45
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • 14:15 – 15:00

Tales of Cornish Folklore

Meet some mystical characters of Cornish folklore; ghosts, giants, memaids, and saints, and hear stories of their adventures from times gone by.

English Heritage: Tintagel Castle

Thu 29 Aug

£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:30
  • 13:30
  • 15:15

Taste the Tale and Smell the Story

A multi-sensory journey through the tales of the Brothers Grimm with storyteller Svenja Krüger. Suitable for ages 4+.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£5 / 0131 556 9579

  • 11:00 – 11:50
  • 15:00 – 15:50

Wild Woodland Adventures – Children's Festival

A fun-packed day of wildlife and nature-related activities for all the family.

Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark

Sat 3 Aug

Children £10; Adults free / 01555 665262

  • 10:00 – 17:00

You Choose with Nick Sharratt

Illustrator and storyteller Nick Sharratt leads this interactive drawing and reading session designed to get your imagination soaring to the highest heights. Ages 3–7.

Harmony Garden, Melrose

Sat 15 Jun

£5 / 0844 357 1060

Part of Borders Book Festival.

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Blagdon Estate Open Gardens and Family Fun Day

A family fun day with crafts, facepainting, storytelling, cakes and a mini sports day to get the whole family involved. Proceeds go to the Cyrenians, which helps to integrate socially excluded people back into society.

Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn

Sun 16 Jun

£3.50 (Children free) / 0191 256 5040

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Chris Judge: The Brave Beast

Illustrator Chris Judge tells the tale of great exploring and adventure, then kids can draw their very own terrifying beast. Ages 5+.

Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 020 8536 5555

  • 14:30

Clash of Kingdoms

A trio of costumed actors retell the conflict of England v Scotland which is bought to a head in 1513 at the infamous Battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.

Etal Castle, Cornhill on Tweed

Wed 7 Aug

£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 8 Aug

£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Dartmouth Castle Through the Ages: Tudor

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week immerse yourself in all things Tudor with authentic displays from the period, storytelling and craft activities for all the family.

English Heritage: Dartmouth Castle

Mon 29 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Tue 30 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Deborah Allwright: Mrs Vickers' Knickers

Illustrator Deborah Allwright takes kids through the fabulous, thrilling tale of Mrs Vickers' unruly underwear. Ages 3+.

Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15

Wed 29 May

Included in admission / 020 8536 5555

  • 14:30 – 15:30
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Fright Night

A spooky torchlit walk with some ghoulish games and surprises – wear your scariest outfit.

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Sat 2 Nov

Free

  • 17:30 – 19:30

Ghost Walk of the Lanes

A 70 minute walk around Brighton's most haunted quarter with either Silas, Ebenezer or Jasper, dressed in full Victorian attire. Discover the spectre of the old police cells, the wandering nun of Meeting House Lane, the hideous spectre of Old Steine, the amorous apparition and more… Suitable fo all age-ranges. A family…

Druids Head, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

Halloween Camp Fire Tales

Creepy Halloween fun around the camp fire – wear warm and scary clothes. Booking is essential.

Callendar Park, Falkirk

Sat 26 Oct

£3 / 07854 490550

  • 18:30 – 20:30

The Hidden Gardens: Day of Stories

Celebrate 10 years of the Hidden Gardens at this day of celebration featuring food, music and entertainment.

Tramway, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 16:00