Kids
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to suzanne@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Suzanne Black. ✽✽ Indicates Hitlist entry Glasgow Activities and Fun Saturday Arts Medley Sat 29 Nov, 10.30am–noon (ages 6–8) & 3–5pm (ages 9–11). £4–£4.50 (£3.50–£4). The Giant Workshop Space, 121–127 Saltmarket, 357 5000. Art workshops led by Maria and Katrina. Saturday Creative Play Sat 29 Nov, 1.30–2.30pm. £3.50 (£3). The Giant Workshop Space, 121–127 Saltmarket, 357 5000. Creative play involving drama, storytelling, visual arts, music and movement. Ages 3–5. Paper Making Workshop Sun 30 Nov, 10–11.30am. £24. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 334 2422. A paper-making workshop covering a wide range of techniques and designs. Ages 4–12. FREE Back to the Drawing Board Sun 30 & 7 Dec, 2–3.30pm. Museum of Transport, Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, 287 2651. Drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display. FREE Saturday Art Club Sat 29 & 6 Dec, 10.30am–1pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 229 1996. Art activities relating to the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Parents can get stuck in too. Ages 3–12. Glasgow on Ice Until Thu 11 Dec, 10am–10pm. £6–£8.50 (£2–£6; family ticket £22.50). George Square. George Square’s open air ice rink returns for another year accompanied by non-stop music. Ages 4+ (ages 4-7 must be accompanied). Visit www.winterfestglasgow.com for more info. Santa’s Grotto Until Wed 24 Dec, 2–8pm; Sat/Sun 11am–8pm. £7. George Square. Meet the main man and pass on your Christmas wish. Tickets include photograph and present. Visit www.winterfestglasgow.com for more info. FREE Family Fun Days Until Sun 30 Nov. George Square. Entertainment from the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Glasgow Science Centre, face painting, ice skating, storytelling and music from Real Radio. Visit www.winterfestglasgow.com for more info. FREE Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club Sat 29 Nov, 10.30am. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9569. Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. This session focuses on animals as food. Ages 8–12. FREE Family and adult weekends: Artists and Adventures Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11–11.45am. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. A fun way to find out about the stories in the paintings in the Impressionism and Scotland exhibition for families with children aged 7 or younger. FREE Tram Man Sat 29 Nov, 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm. Museum of Transport, Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, 287 2720. A tram conductor comes to life, and talks about the early days of Glasgow’s public transport system. FREE Family and Adult Weekends: Be an Artist for the Afternoon Sun 30 Nov, noon–2pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Create your own works of art, taking creative inspiration from the Impressionism and Scotland exhibition. Ages 5+ and families. FREE Sing and Sign Fri 5 Dec, 10.30am. Borders Books, Fort Retail Park, 390 Provan Walk, 773 2910. Gillian McCarthy offers a sneak peak into her book about signing and singing with babies to aid their communications development. FREE Transport in Art Sat 6 Dec, 11am–12.30pm. Museum of Transport,
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The Ceilidh Tree Long before willows were stripped and white sergeants were dashed, a ceilidh used to mean a social gathering where songs were sung and tales were told. Giant Productions
go back to this original meaning with their charming, interactive show for 3–5-year-olds, The Ceilidh Tree. Set on the shortest day of the year, the show features magical lighting, puppetry, songs and lots of forest creatures ready to tell a good yarn. ■ North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh, Mon 1–Wed 3 Dec; Platform, Glasgow, Tue 9–Sat 13 Dec.
Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, 287 2720. Make your own art using chains and other bicycle parts, and develop your drawing skills. Ages 7–12 and families. Bag to Basics Sat 6 Dec, noon–1.30pm & 2–3.30pm. £7. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 221 6362. Design and print a stylish and environmentally friendly canvas bag. Ages 12+. FREE Bringing in the Mistletoe: Festive Family Weekend Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec, 3pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Drop in for some fun family activities with a Christmassy twist. Festival FREE Winterfest Sun 30 Nov, 10am–4pm. The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, 222 2513. Free entry for a day as part of the Scottish Winterfest Celebrations on St Andrews Day.
Theatre & Dance Hotel Marionette Sat 29 Nov, 2pm. £4.95 (children £4.75). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Marionette performance featuring a grand piano, jugglers and clowns, courtesy of the Sokobauno Theatre company. Ages 3+. The Snow Queen Sat 29 Nov, 2pm. £4.50. Stepps Cultural Centre, Stepps, 01698 403120. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable is brought to life by students of Motherwell College HNC Musical Theatre. Ages 5+ and families. The Beauty of Sleeping Wood Thu 4–Wed 24 Dec, 10.30am & 1.30pm. £5. Scottish Youth Theatre, Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 4267. An enchanting festive take on the fairytale classic. Ages 3–7 and families. Pockets Full: Christmas Puppets Sat 6 Dec, 2pm & 3.45pm. £4.95 (£4.75). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Puppeteer Aileen Finlay wears her special story dress, with pockets full of puppets and surprises, including some naughty elves, a tiny baker and a wee Christmas mouse. Molly Whuppie Tue 9–Thu 11 Dec, 7pm (Wed mat 1pm). £7 (£3.50–£5). Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road,
Easterhouse, 01506 844645. Virginia Radcliffe presents the tale of Molly who embarks on a fantastic and magical adventure to find that things are not always what they seem. The Ceilidh Tree Tue 9–Sat 13 Dec, 1pm (Wed–Thu mat 10am, also Fri/Sat 5pm). £6.50 (£2.50–£4.50). Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. See caption. The Singing Kettle: Christmas Toy Shop Thu 11–Sun 14 Dec, Thu–Fri 10.30am (Thu mat 1.30pm, also Fri 5pm); Sat/Sun noon & 3pm. £11–£12 (family ticket £40–£44). Braehead Arena, Kings Inch Road, 0870 444 6062. More singing and dancing from Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin, who are suffering a festive toy shop crisis in the form of a delayed delivery. CBeebies at the Theatre: Christmas Spectacular Thu 11 Dec, 2pm & 5.30pm. Prices vary. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0870 040 4000. Stephanie from Lazytown, Squiglet and Underground Ernie join Cbeebies Live favourites the Teletubbies, Postman Pat, Pingu and the Tweenies for an all-singing, all-dancing Christmas adventure. Books FREE Lynne Rickards Sun 30 Nov, noon–2pm. Lost in Fiction, 114 Byres Road, 337 3075. The local author reads from her new children’s book, Pink. Particularly suitable for ages 4–6. FREE The Tales of Beedle the Bard Wed 3 Dec, 8pm. Borders Books, Fort Retail Park, 390 Provan Walk, 773 2910. Relive the magic of Harry Potter with fun and games from 8pm until the midnight launch of JK Rowling’s new book, when you can buy a copy at 12.01am.
Storytelling FREE The Christmas Crisis Puppet Show Sat 6 Dec, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, 287 2999. Family puppet show with Santa and his Christmas preparations taking centre stage.
Edinburgh Activities and Fun Strange Town Until Thu 11 Dec, 6–8pm. £50. Out Of The Blue Drill Hall,
30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7101. Youth theatre for 14-18 year-olds to learn about performing. FREE Family Tours Sat 29 Nov, 2pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 247 4422. A 15-minute tour of one of National Museums Scotland’s collections, designed with families in mind. Saturday Art Club Sat 29 Nov & Sat 6 Dec, 10am–noon & 1.30–3.30pm. £40 per course (£10). National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, 624 6200. Explore Gerhard Richter’s painting techniques with Ann McCluskey. Morning session for ages 5–7, the afternoon session ages 8–11. FREE My Amazing Dream Home Sat 29 Nov, 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm. City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, 529 3993. Plan and create your dream home out of cardboard with Tessa Asquith-Lamb. Ages 4+. Please book in advance. Willow Weaving Projects Sat 29 Nov, 10.30am–3pm. £45. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, The Pavilion, Arboretum Place, 332 2229. One-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential. Christmas Animals Sun 30 Nov, 10.30am–1pm. £4. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. Join Lauriston’s ranger on a frosty walk learning all about the animals that hibernate and migrate during winter. Then visit the castle kitchen to make festive cards based on what you’ve learned. Ages 5+. Kiss the Fish Workshops Sun 30 Nov, 11am–12.30pm & 1–2.30pm. £8. Kiss the Fish Studios, 9 Dean Park Street, Stockbridge, 332 8912. Make beautiful cards to send to friends and family this Christmas. Ages 5–8 at 11am; ages 8+ at 1pm. Booking essential. FREE Preparing for Winter Sun 30 Nov, 2–3pm. Royal Botanic Garden, 20a Inverleith Row, 552 7171. Walk around the Gardens with the Rangers looking for signs of animals and plants preparing for winter. Meet at the East Gate. Ages 5+. Royal Yacht Britannia Christmas Weekend Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec, 9.30am–4pm. £9.75 (£5.75–£7.75; family ticket £27.75). Royal Yacht Britannia,