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7 events,
Born Free Forever
When: 6 Oct – 1 Jan Where: The Meadows, Edinburgh South Cost: Free Time: Various W: bornfree.org.uk Featuring stunning life-size, bronze lion sculptures to raise awareness and vital funds for lions. Visit the event website here: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/born-free-forever
Seek & Peek
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. This colourful trail will take your family on a waterfront wander of discovery around the plaza, urban beach and gardens. W: vam.ac.uk
Edinburgh Treasure Trail
When: Various. Where: Edinburgh Old Town. Cost: From £9.99. Time: Various. Self-guided treasure hunt trail that covers the east end of the Royal Mile, twisting and turning through Edinburgh’s ancient streets. W: treasuretrails.co.uk/products/what-to-do-edinburgh-lothian
Selkie Trail
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. Self-guided, family-friendly trail inside the museum where you can sketch, wander and find out fun facts about the architecture and design. W: vam.ac.uk/dundee/event/353/selkie-trail
Bodyworks Exhibition
When: Daily. Where: Glasgow Science Centre. Cost: Free with Science Mall ticket. Time: Various. Take on the role of the snot barrier, perform a virtual autopsy and bust some moves at the DNA disco – you’ll never look at your body the same way again. W: glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/our-experiences/bodyworks
Love Gorgie Farm
When: Various. Where: Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. Cost: Free but donations welcome. Time: 9.30am-4pm. Get a hands-on experience of taking care of farm animals at the community-led charity. W: lovegorgiefarm.org.uk
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
When: Various. Where: Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss. Cost: Family Ticket £36. Time: 10am-4pm. Using an activity booklet, solve clues and questions to make your way round each point of the unique trail. W: lochlomondfaerietrail.com/seasonal-trails
8 events,
Edinburgh Gang Show
When: Tues 1 – Sat 5 Nov. Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Cost: From £14. Time: Evenings 7pm, Sat matinee 2pm. Over 250 young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh entertain with musical items and stunning performances. W: capitaltheatres.com
10 events,
Tractor Tots
Tractor Tots
When: Every Fri until 11 Nov (except 21 Oct). Where: National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Cost: £20 per three-session block. Time: 10.15am. A fun, focused experience for younger visitors, introducing them to the museum and farm with interactive play. Suitable for under 5s. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/tractor-tots/
Magic Carpet Minis
Magic Carpet Minis
When: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/
10 events,
The Nutcracker
When: Fri 4 & Sat 5 Nov. Where: Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. Cost: From £14. Time: 7.30pm. Start Christmas magically and join Clara on Christmas Eve as she parties with friends and family. W: beaconartscentre.co.uk
Tractor Tots
Tractor Tots
When: Every Fri until 11 Nov (except 21 Oct). Where: National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Cost: £20 per three-session block. Time: 10.15am. A fun, focused experience for younger visitors, introducing them to the museum and farm with interactive play. Suitable for under 5s. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/tractor-tots/
14 events,
Autumn Stories
Autumn Stories
When: Fri 28 Oct and 11 & 25 Nov. Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Cost: From £3. Time: 10am-11am. Sessions designed to let children enjoy stories in their own way with fun objects, a snack and quiet space for families. W: capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/autumn-stories/2075
Saturday Art Attack
Saturday Art Attack
When: Every Sat until Sat 17 Dec. Where: Summerlee Museum, North Lanarkshire. Cost: £6 per class. Time: 10am. Wide range of arts activities on offer for ages 7-12, including drawing, painting and clay modelling. W: culturenl.co.uk/art-attack-summerlee-2/
Kids’ Lego Club
Kids’ Lego Club
Fun, free and interactive building sessions for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents or guardians are welcome to stay during sessions.
11 events,
Springburn junior parkrun
Springburn junior parkrun
When: Every Sunday Where: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/springburn-juniors
Elder Park Junior Park Run
Elder Park Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Elder Park, Langsland Road, Glasgow South Side Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Victoria Junior Park Run
Victoria Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/
8 events,
The Bing Store Pop-Up
Where: Glasgow Fort When: 7 Nov – 31 Dec Time: 9am – 7pm Cost: Free (booking required for Meet & Greet) W: glasgowfort.com An exciting new shopping experience featuring Bing, is coming to Glasgow Fort this November and December, complete with the chance for families to meet the show’s much-loved
11 events,
Shrek the Musical
When: Wed 9 – Sat 12 Nov. Where: Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. Cost: adult £20, child £16. Time: 7.30pm. A big, bright musical comedy adventure for all the family. W: beaconartscentre.co.uk
Tractor Tots
Tractor Tots
When: Every Fri until 11 Nov (except 21 Oct). Where: National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Cost: £20 per three-session block. Time: 10.15am. A fun, focused experience for younger visitors, introducing them to the museum and farm with interactive play. Suitable for under 5s. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/tractor-tots/
Magic Carpet Minis
Magic Carpet Minis
When: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/
11 events,
Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
When: 11 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Five Sisters Zoo Cost: From £11 Time: 4pm – 7:30pm W: fivesisterszooilluminations.seetickets.com Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations are back for another year, BIGGER, brighter, and better than ever before. Visit the event website here: https://fivesisterszooilluminations.seetickets.com/timeslot/five-sisters-zoo-christmas-illuminations?outputStyle=Default&pageIndex=1&pageSize=30
Tractor Tots
Tractor Tots
When: Every Fri until 11 Nov (except 21 Oct). Where: National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Cost: £20 per three-session block. Time: 10.15am. A fun, focused experience for younger visitors, introducing them to the museum and farm with interactive play. Suitable for under 5s. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/tractor-tots/
13 events,
Autumn Stories
Autumn Stories
When: Fri 28 Oct and 11 & 25 Nov. Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Cost: From £3. Time: 10am-11am. Sessions designed to let children enjoy stories in their own way with fun objects, a snack and quiet space for families. W: capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/autumn-stories/2075
Saturday Art Attack
Saturday Art Attack
When: Every Sat until Sat 17 Dec. Where: Summerlee Museum, North Lanarkshire. Cost: £6 per class. Time: 10am. Wide range of arts activities on offer for ages 7-12, including drawing, painting and clay modelling. W: culturenl.co.uk/art-attack-summerlee-2/
Kids’ Lego Club
Kids’ Lego Club
Fun, free and interactive building sessions for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents or guardians are welcome to stay during sessions.
13 events,
Springburn junior parkrun
Springburn junior parkrun
When: Every Sunday Where: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/springburn-juniors
Elder Park Junior Park Run
Elder Park Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Elder Park, Langsland Road, Glasgow South Side Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Victoria Junior Park Run
Victoria Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/
10 events,
Magic Carpet Minis
Magic Carpet Minis
When: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/
10 events,
Christmas at the Botanics
When: 17 Nov – 30 Dec Where: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Cost: From £15 Time: Various W: christmasatthebotanics.seetickets.com Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Visit the event website here: https://christmasatthebotanics.seetickets.com/timeslot/christmas-at-the-botanics/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=199223&utm_content=Direct+Traffic&awc=7816_1669118800_d268975a3f7caafc466d2540f8696fd8&AFF=aw
12 events,
Christmas Fair at George Square
When: 18 Nov – 8 Jan Where: Glasgow City Centre Time: Various Cost: Free W: glasgowlife.org.uk Get into the festive spirit by visiting the two Christmas Fairs in the heart of the city at St Enoch Square and George Square. Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues/glasgow-loves-christmas/christmas-fair-george-square
Castle of Light: Kingdom of Colours
When: Selected dates from Fri 18 Nov to Fri 30 Dec. Where: Edinburgh Castle. Cost: Tickets from £12. Time: 4.30pm-9pm. See extraordinary projections dance from the castle walls and immersive illuminations guide you throughout the castle. W: historicenvironment.scot
15 events,
Autumn Stories
Autumn Stories
When: Fri 28 Oct and 11 & 25 Nov. Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Cost: From £3. Time: 10am-11am. Sessions designed to let children enjoy stories in their own way with fun objects, a snack and quiet space for families. W: capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/autumn-stories/2075
Saturday Art Attack
Saturday Art Attack
When: Every Sat until Sat 17 Dec. Where: Summerlee Museum, North Lanarkshire. Cost: £6 per class. Time: 10am. Wide range of arts activities on offer for ages 7-12, including drawing, painting and clay modelling. W: culturenl.co.uk/art-attack-summerlee-2/
Kids’ Lego Club
Kids’ Lego Club
Fun, free and interactive building sessions for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents or guardians are welcome to stay during sessions.
16 events,
Elder Park Junior Park Run
Elder Park Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Elder Park, Langsland Road, Glasgow South Side Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Springburn junior parkrun
Springburn junior parkrun
When: Every Sunday Where: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/springburn-juniors
Victoria Junior Park Run
Victoria Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/
15 events,
Sinbad the Pantomime
When: 23 Nov – 31 Dec Where: The Brunton Theatre Cost: From £8 Time: Various W: thebrunton.co.uk Join Sinbad on his fantastic journey as he voyages from Fisherrow over the sea searching for fortune and finding romance with a runaway Princess-in-disguise. Visit the event website here: https://www.thebrunton.co.uk/en-GB/shows/sinbad%20the%20pantomime/events
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Where: Tron Theatre When: 23 Nov – 8 Jan Time: Various Cost: From £17 W: When a tornado rips through her home, Dorothy Blawna-Gale and her trusty dog Tronto, find themselves landed in the mystical land of Oz. Visit the event website here: https://www.tron.co.uk/shows/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-2/
Magic Carpet Minis
Magic Carpet Minis
When: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/
17 events,
An Edinburgh Christmas Carol
When: 24 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Royal Lyceum Theatre Cost: From £10 Time: Various times W: lyceum.org.uk Join the theatre on the snowy streets of the Old Town for a festive comedy as they revisit this celebrated Christmas tale of a miser redeemed. Visit the event website here: https://lyceum.org.uk/whats-on/production/an-edinburgh-christmas-carol-1
Elfingrove
When: 24 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am – 9pm Cost: Various W: itison.com/elfingrove This Christmas, marks the return of Elfingrove – bigger, snowier and glowier! Visit the event website here: https://www.itison.com/elfingrove
Cranside Winter Village
When: 24 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Cranside Kitchen Time: From 12pm Cost: Free W: cransidekitchen.co.uk Cranside Kitchen's Winter Village transforms the Finnieston into a magical Scandic inspired Winter experience! Visit the event website here: https://www.cransidekitchen.co.uk/wintervillage
22 events,
Conifox Christmas Experience
When: 25 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Conifox Adventure Park Cost: From £8 Time: Various W: conifox.merlintickets.co.uk This year the well-loved Conifox Christmas Experience is back even better than ever, enhanced with enchanting lighting and effects. Visit the event website here: https://conifox.merlintickets.co.uk/collections/Events
Santa’s Stories
When: 25 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: From £3.50 Time: Various W: showcatcher.com Santa and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in West Princes Street Gardens, ready to welcome children and families and provide a magical Christmas experience. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51264/santa-stories
The Wizard of Oz
When: 25 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Eastwood Park Theatre Cost: From £12 Time: Various W: ercultureandleisure.org Join Dorothy as she begins her adventure into the wonderful land of Oz, filled with excitement, laughter and the usual panto magic. Visit the event website here: https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/events/the-wizard-of-oz/
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
When: 25 Nov – 23 Dec Where: Ocean Terminal Cost: free Time: 10am – 6pm W: localmotivemarkets.co.ukDon’t miss this beautifully decorated Christmas Market, brimming with local and Scottish gifts, food, and drinks. Visit the event website here: http://www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk/ocean-terminal-market.html
Christmas Market – East Princes Street Gardens
When: 25 Nov – 3 Jan Where: Princes Street Garden Cost: free Time: 10am – 10pm W: showcatcher.com The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens in 2022 showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51257/edinburgh-christmas-market
28 events,
Beauty and the Beast
Where: King’s Theatre, Glasgow When: 26 Nov – 31 Dec Time: Various Cost: From £13 W: atgtickets.com Dreaming of a happier life, the beautiful Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle and held captive by a hideous beast. Visit the event website here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/beauty-and-the-beast/kings-theatre-glasgow/
Lidl on Ice
When: 26 Nov – 3 Jan Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: From £10 Time: Various W: showcatcher.com Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George St on the magnificent alpine ice rink. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51253/lidl-on-ice
Castle Street Christmas Market
When: 26 Nov – 23 Dec Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: Free Time: 10am – 6pm W: localmotivemarkets.co.uk This beautiful festive outdoor market is held in bright coloured gazebos and filled with quality gifts, as well as delicious food options. Visit the event website here: http://www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk/castle-street-fairs.html
Saturday Art Attack
Saturday Art Attack
When: Every Sat until Sat 17 Dec. Where: Summerlee Museum, North Lanarkshire. Cost: £6 per class. Time: 10am. Wide range of arts activities on offer for ages 7-12, including drawing, painting and clay modelling. W: culturenl.co.uk/art-attack-summerlee-2/
Kids’ Lego Club
Kids’ Lego Club
Fun, free and interactive building sessions for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents or guardians are welcome to stay during sessions.
Mini McManus Printed Gift Wrap
Mini McManus Printed Gift Wrap
When: Sat 26 Nov. Where: McManus: Dundee’s Art & Gallery, Meadowside. Cost: Free. Time: 1pm-3.30pm. Explore some fun, printmaking techniques and create your own festive gift wrap. W: dundeecity.gov.uk
29 events,
Elder Park Junior Park Run
Elder Park Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Elder Park, Langsland Road, Glasgow South Side Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Springburn junior parkrun
Springburn junior parkrun
When: Every Sunday Where: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/springburn-juniors
Victoria Junior Park Run
Victoria Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/
25 events,
26 events,
The Muppet Christmas Carol – film with live orchestra
The Muppet Christmas Carol – film with live orchestra
When: Tues 29 Nov. Where: Usher Hall, Edinburgh. Cost: Tickets from £30.25. Time: 7pm. Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol presented live in concert featuring its musical score performed live to the film. W: usherhall.co.uk
28 events,
Nativity! The Musical presented by the Pantheon Club
Where: Theatre Royal, Glasgow When: 30 Nov – 3 Dec Time: Various Cost: From £11.90 W: atgtickets.com Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Visit the event website here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/nativity-the-musical-presented-by-the-pantheon-club/theatre-royal-glasgow/?clickref=1011lwncs7HM&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=whatsonnetwork&referralurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatsonglasgow.co.uk%2Fevent%2F107566-pantheon-club-presents-nativity-the-musical%2F
Mother Goose
Where: Various locations in Glasgow When: 30 Nov – 17 Dec Time: Various Cost: £3 / £2 W: glasgowlife.org.uk Mother Goose is touring to community venues across Glasgow. Join in the fun of the circus with Mother Goose and her feisty daughter Ginny. Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/11/mother-goose
Magic Carpet Minis
Magic Carpet Minis
When: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/