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Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to kids@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Laura Ennor. Glasgow Activities and Fun Build a Boat Thu 5, Tue 10 & Thu 12 Aug, 11am–noon. £3. The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, 222 2513. Create a replica of a historical vessel such as the Titanic or the Waverley. Booking essential. Ages 5–9. FREE Folding Clouds and Hoovering Hills Until Sun 15 Aug, Tue–Fri noon–5pm; Sat & Sun noon–6pm. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. A fun, interactive installation for children under 12 and their families, bringing the outside in. FREE Buddha’s Birthday Thu 5 Aug, 11am–noon. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, 553 2557. Listen to the story of Buddha’s life, make a Bodhi tree, and decorate paper lanterns and elephants. Under 5s. Star Guitar Thu 5 Aug, noon–4pm. £15. Stepps Cultural Centre, Stepps, 01236 812200. Budding guitar heroes can improve their musical knowledge and have some fun at this interactive workshop. FREE Kentigern’s Quest Thu 5 & Fri 6 Aug, 1–3pm. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, 553 2557. Track down some treasures around the museum by following the ingenious clues, then see what you can make with your findings. Ages 5–12. FREE Creepy Crawlies and Conservation Thu 5 Aug, 1–2.30pm. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. Parents get their hands dirty in a practical conservation workshop and children get distracted by mud and the promise of minibeasts. Meet at the Moss end of Lenzie Railway Station. Circus Skills Thu 5 Aug, 1–3pm. £5. The Mackintosh Church, Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, 946 6600. Theatre Modo invite you to join their Circo-Modo workshop, where you can juggle, spin plates and learn to walk a tightrope. Ages 8–12. FREE Craft Workshop Thu 5 Aug, 1–4pm. Silverburn Shopping Centre, Barrhead Road, 880 3200. Crafty activities facilitated by Busy Bees Craft Studio. FREE Tech Thursday Thu 5 Aug, 6–8.30pm. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. Learn to use top-of-the-range music software and hardware at this free drop-in session run by professional music tech tutors. Ages 12–18. Gigantic Titanic Fri 6 Aug & Wed 11 Aug, 1–3pm. £5.95 (one child free per adult; concessions £4.65; additional children £3). The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, 222 2513. Help to create a (slightly smaller) replica of the Titanic. FREE Welcome to the Jungle Part 1: Deepest Africa Sat 7 & Sun 8 Aug, Sat 10am–1pm & 2–5pm; Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Head off on an informative and imaginative voyage of discovery through the jungles of Sierra Leone with the help of experts from the RSPB – and all without leaving Glasgow’s familiar surroundings. FREE Pollok Family Day Sat 7 Aug, 10am–5pm. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 276 0924. Entertainment and activities for all ages, this year with an International Year of Biodiversity theme. FREE Sail Away Weekend Sat 7 & Sun 8 Aug, 10am–5pm. Entry free but charges apply for some activities. The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, 222 2513. A weekend of fun family activities aboard and around the Tall Ship, including face-painting, powerboat rides, fairground rides, live music and a chance
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to get touchy-feely with some creatures of the deep! The weekend marks the last chance to enjoy the Glenlee before she sails away for restoration. FREE Saturday Art Club Sat 7 Aug, 10.30am–1pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. Art activities linked to the current exhibitions. Ages 3–11. FREE Charlie and Lola Sat 7 Aug, 11am–noon. Waterstone’s, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 332 9105. Celebrate the brother and sister duo’s salad days with fun activities and storytelling including their latest book, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato. FREE Wee Glasgow Boys (and Girls!) Sat 7 & Sun 8 Aug, 11.30am. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Arty activities aimed at helping under-16s to discover the pioneering work of the Glasgow Boys. FREE Burrell for Families Sat 7 Aug, 2pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Learn the rewarding art of pottery. For families with children aged 5–12. FREE Outside In / Inside Out Sun 8 Aug, 10am–5pm. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0141 276 0950. The latest in a series of Family Fun Days at the Tramway, this one offers activities linked to the Folding Clouds and Hoovering Hills exhibition. There are workshops in photography, paper crafts and circus skills, goody bags, a quiz, activities in the Hidden Gardens and a new performance for under-4s from Starcatchers. Musical Magic – Musical Theatre Course Mon 9–Wed 11 Aug, 10am–3.30pm. £36. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. A three-day course imparting the rudiments of theatrical singing, dancing, and, of course, jazz hands. Family Fun Day Tue 10 Aug, 11am–3pm. £2.50 per adult and child; 50p each extra child. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. Drumming demos, tours, face-painting, Highland dancing and fun for all the family. Part of Piping Live! See photo caption. Notes of Fun Tue 10 & Thu 12 Aug, 10am–12.30pm. £4. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956
6100. Musical games, singing, laughter exercises and percussion instruments. Pre- school session: 10-11am, ages 5–9: 11.30am-12.30pm. Booking recommended. FREE Timorous Beasties Wed 11 & Thu 12 Aug, 11.30am–2pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Fun summer activities for ages 3–6. FREE Highland Cattle – Walk, Wash & Waffle Wed 11 Aug, 1.30–3pm. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 276 0924. Go behind the scenes to find out about Glasgow’s herd of prize- winning beasts and what it takes to keep them looking so fine. Susie and Simon’s Summer Surprise! Wed 11 Aug, 2pm. £9 (£6). Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. A summer show packed with engaging, colourful characters for children of all ages. Booking essential. Outside the Cities Activities and Fun Children’s Arts and Crafts Thu 5 & 12 Aug, 1–3pm. £1. David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre, 01698 823140. Pens, paint and paper are on hand at the Centre to help your little darlings get as creative (and messy) as they please. Booking essential. FREE Ice Cream Making at Callendar House Thu 5 & 12 Aug, 2pm. Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, 01324 503798. Learn how to make ice cream the traditional way and try some more unusual flavours from the Georgian period, including lavender, parmesan and brown bread. Booking essential. Mini Music Makers Taster Workshops Sat 7 Aug, times vary. £4 per session. Howden Park Centre, Livingston, 287 2943. Try out a session of songs, games and simple rhymes to help youngsters develop a love of music. 9.30am for ages 2–3 years; 10.20am for 3–5 years; 11.10am for 1–2 years. Booking essential. Bouncy Castle Sessions Tue 10 & Wed 11 Aug, 11am–3pm. Children £2.50.
Piping Live! Family Fun Day If you’ve ever fancied a shot at Tenor Drumming or a wee blow
on the pipes, then the Piping Live! Family Fun Day is the perfect opportunity to try out a musical instrument, safe in the knowledge that everyone around you will probably sound just as bad. Then you can watch the professionals make sweet music and inspire you to improve! Also on the agenda are storytelling, face painting, tours, Highland dancing and lots more besides. Events start at 11am, with 30-minute sessions running throughout the day. ■ National Piping Centre, Glasgow, Tue 10 Aug.
Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, 663 7519. The best way to allow kids to let off steam without breaking anything! Family Nature Events Tue 10 Aug, 1–3pm. £1. David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre, 01698 823140. Have a poke around under the rocks and among the leaves in the woods. Booking essential. The Save the Planet Show Thu 5 & 12, Sat 7 & Tue 10 Aug, 2–3pm. Included in admission: £7.95 (£5.95; children £4.50). Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, 01620 890202. Join Professor Egghead and his team of experts to work out how to save the planet before it’s too late. Day Out with Thomas Fri 6–Sun 8 Aug, hourly, 10.30am–3.30pm. £9 (under 2s free). Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Union Street, Bo’ness, 01506 822298. Take a ride on the friendliest engines around, with entertainment, fairground rides and face-painting. FREE Tasty, Good for you and Free! Mon 9 Aug, 2pm. Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, 01324 503798. Learn about foraging for herbs and what you can do with them in the kitchen. Ages 5–12. Booking essential. FREE Construction Club: Wacky Racer – Pulley Drive Wed 11 Aug, 2–3pm. Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, 663 7519. Learn the basics of motors and pulleys and find out how a turning force produces forward motion. Ages 7+. Booking essential. Theatre, Storytelling & Music Hansel and Gretel Until Thu 12 Aug (not Sun/Mon), 2.30pm & 7pm. £13–£15 (£8–£10). Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, 01334 475000. Follow Hansel and Gretel as they delve deep into the forest and come upon a house made entirely of sweets. Suitable for children and adults alike. Little Light Until Thu 12 Aug (not Sun/Mon), 10.30am, noon & 2.15pm. £8 (£6). Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, 01334 475000. Join Edinburgh’s Starcatchers on an adventure following the little light as it shines and dances around at this interactive, highly visual show. Ages 0–4. Storytime by the Sea Fri 6 Aug, 2.30pm. Included in admission: £7.95 (£5.95; children £4.50; under 4s free). Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, 01620 890202. Storytelling session for ages 2+. How the Koala Learnt to Hug Sun 8 Aug, 2pm. £5 (£4). Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles, 01721 725777. Learn about the power of a good hug with a host of animals including Karen the koala bear and Natalie the wombat. How the Koala Learnt to Hug Tue 10 Aug, 2.30pm. £6 (£5; family ticket £20). Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, 01786 274000. See above. Mr Boom Wed 11 Aug, 3pm. £7. Old Pulteney Spiegeltent, North Berwick Harbour, North Berwick, The one-man band descends from the moon for an afternoon of singing and dancing fun. Part of Fringe by the Sea 2010. How the Koala Learnt to Hug Thu 12 Aug, 2pm. £5 (£4). Bowhill Theatre, Bowhill House, Bowhill, Selkirk, 01750 22204. See above. The Singing Kettle Thu 12 Aug, 3pm. £12. Old Pulteney Spiegeltent, North Berwick Harbour, North Berwick, Scotland’s most-loved children’s entertainers with songs, merriment and fun. Wear your favourite colour to this show! Part of Fringe by the Sea 2010.
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