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Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Linghams Bookshop, Wirral
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 0151 342 7290
- 11:00
Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
Sun 26 May
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
BodyWorks
An exhibition all about how your body works, with the chance to perform a virtual autopsy, run in a giant hamster wheel and become a 'snot ninja' (lovely). Compare your physiological stats with other visitors and find out about all the latest scientific research into your very own body.
Glasgow Science Centre
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sway, London WC2B
Sat 25 May
£9 / 08444 999990
- 13:00 – 16:00
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Baby Booty Sale
Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450
- 10:30 – 13:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sky Studios: Tour
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.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Sat 25 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Dora the Explorer Live
A live musical adventure with Dora as she sets off in search of the City of Lost Toys with help from Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and, of course, the audience!
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Sat 25 May
£14–£17 ( £55–£60) / 028 9024 0411
- 10:00
- 13:00
Sun 26 May
£14–£17 ( £55–£60) / 028 9024 0411
- 10:00
- 13:00
NoFit State Circus: Bianco
The latest show from the British modern-circus troupe, featuring circus acts, aerial acrobatics and live music.
NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn
Sat 25 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
- 19:30
Sun 26 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 15:00
Star: Goody And Storey And Mac Birmingham (Ages 2-5)
Join the green-fingered Gardener and the tidy Tailor who live at opposite ends of the world. All they share is a bright star glittering in the sky above them. One sad day the star disappears. As the Gardener and the Tailor search high and low for it, they find something even more amazing and unexpected.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Sat 25 May
Syngenta Cellar
£6 (Children £4.50) / 01484 430528
- 11:00
- 14:00
Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Clitheroe Library
Sat 25 May
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Ivybridge Library
Sat 25 May
Free / 01752 893140
- 11:30 – 11:45
Kensington Central Library, London W8
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 10:00 – 10:20
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Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Brilliant Butterflies and Magic Moths
Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe
Sat 25 May
Free / 01445 760254
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Burghley Game and Country Fair
Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.
Burghley House, Stamford
Sun 26 May
£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548
- 10:00 – 18:00
Daydreams And Diaries Family Launch (Under 16s)
Join in with craft activities to celebrate the launch of the new exhibition featuring the story of Jacquleine Wilson.
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
Sat 25 May
Free / 01482 613902
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
Festival Of Country Life
A showcase of events and activities, including falconry, vintage tractors and steam engines, basket making, a magician, and a chance to see Great British Bake-Off contestant Ben Fraser making cupcakes.
Lamport Hall, Northampton
Sun 26 May
£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fringe Frolics
Workshops and performances from local artists, geared specifically towards children. Full details available on the Fringe website.
Southside, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
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
Sat 25 May
Glasgow parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Pollok 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…
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Hijack Comedy
Hijack Family Fringe brings you the funniest stand-up comedians on the circuit, perfectly formed for the youngest comedy fans. Keep an eye on www.hijackhq.com to find out who'll be gracing Komedia's infamous comedy stage. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Komedia, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Jack and Jill Market
An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
West Lothian College, Livingston
Sun 26 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
Lanarkshire Wildfest
Walks, talks and activities for all the family exploring the wonderful wildlife of Lanarkshire to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.
Various venues, Lanarkshire
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01698 543422
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.



