What's On in Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland

Unearthed

Venue: Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

Website: www.onfife.com

Unearthed features a host of rare and exciting objects, from precious stones and fossil fish to beautifully crafted Bronze Age beaker pots and Viking jewellery. Dig deeper and you will discover some amazing...

Wemyss Ware Cat Trail

Venue: Kirkcaldy

Website: www.cattrail.uk/all-cats

A playful public art trail featuring colourful cat sculptures inspired by Wemyss Ware® cats. Each cat has been uniquely designed by local artists, celebrating creativity, heritage, and nature. Visit the...

Burntisland Summer Fair

Venue: Burntisland

Website: www.whatsonfife.co.uk

Scotland's best day out is back, enjoy thrilling rides, classic fairground attractions and a vibrant seaside atmosphere, all set beside a Blue Flag award winning beach and Burntisland's bustling high street....

Active Families – Pickleball

Venue: Saltire Sports Centre

Website: https://angusalive.scot/events/active-families-pickleball/

These Pickleball sessions are designed to enable whole families to take part in fun, recreational physical activity together at no cost to participants at all. The session is a non-instructor-led, fun...

Briarlands Farm

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk

From jumping pillows and football golf to climbing frames and go-karts, there’s a variety of activities to keep wee ones entertained at Briarlands Farm. Visitors can enjoy tractor and trailer rides on...

Golf It!

Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow

Website: www.golf-it.com

Golf It! offers a world of great value activities for all ages and abilities.The most popular attraction is the immersive, family-friendly Driving Range. Equipped with Toptracer screens in every bay, so...

HMS Unicorn – Summer at Sea

Venue: HMS Unicorn

Address: City Quay, Dundee

Website: www.hmsunicorn.org.uk

Step aboard HMS Unicorn and explore over 200 years of maritime history. Discover life on board through interactive displays, family trails and hands-on activities throughout the ship. With special events...

Nature Quest

Venue: RSPB Scotland Loch Leven

Website: https://events.rspb.org.uk

Perfect for families and groups, this adventure in a bag lets you team up, choose your nature scientist roles, and dive into exciting missions to help save the environment. Whether you're a seasoned explorer...

Pond Dipping Kit Hire

Venue: RSPB Scotland Loch Leven

Website: https://events.rspb.org.uk

Pick up a pond dipping kit from the Visitor Centre for £4.50, which provides you with everything you need to explore the ponds. Each kit includes a net, shallow tray, bug pot and ID Guide. They have three...

Scotland's Secret Bunker

Venue: Crown Buildings, Troywood

Address: Nr St Andrews

Website: https://secretbunker.co.uk/

Hidden beneath an ordinary-looking farmhouse in Fife lies one of Scotland’s most remarkable secrets. For over 40 years, the British government and military prepared here for the possibility of nuclear...

The Curators Curse Escape Room at Discovery Point

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/event/escape-room

In this brand new Escape Room, your mission is to save the day and find the museum’s curators before their biggest exhibition opens – can you follow the clues and solve the puzzle in time? Suitable...

The National Wallace Monument

Venue: Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road

Address: Stirling

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Perfect for a family day out, The National Wallace Monument offers something for everyone this summer. Explore interactive exhibition galleries, climb the famous 246-step spiral staircase, and enjoy panoramic...

Live Actor Performances

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Gather outside The National Wallace Monument this summer and watch history come to life during live actor performances of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’. Learn about the man who inspired a nation –...

Wemyss Ware Cat Trail

Venue: Kirkcaldy

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Kirkcaldy will unveil an exciting new cultural landmark a trail of large-scale Wemyss Cat sculptures, each standing over 1.7 metres tall. Local artists will paint the remaining sculptures, creating a vibrant...

Mini Zoo at Discovery Point

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/event/mini-zoo

Expect snakes, lizards, tortoises, rabbits, creepy crawlies and more in these fun-filled interactive mini zoo sessions. Every Saturday at 10:30am and 12:30pm. Suitable for children aged 5+. Book tickets...

Arty Thursdays at Discovery Point

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Grab pens and pencils and get arty inspired by all things Discovery. Suitable for children aged 5+.Thursdays at 11am. Included in museum admission ticket. Pay today, go free for a year with an Unlimited...

Explorer Tuesdays at Discovery Point

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Do you have what it takes to live in the Antarctic? Find all about life on the ice, with the resident explorers – see what clothes Captain Scott and his crew wore, learn about what food they ate, and...

Movie Mondays

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Settle in for a marvellous movie themed around adventures, museums, penguins and more! Suitable for children aged 5+. Mondays at 11am. Included in museum admission ticket. Pay today, go free for a year...

Summer Outdoor Club

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Dynamic Earth have a programme of activities designed to give children aged 7-12 the skills essential to scientific success such as creativity, problem-solving and experimenting. Skills are encouraged...

Summer Holiday Crafternoons

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Weekly Crafternoon every Wednesday in the Learning Room with a variety of themes designed to be relaxed and open to kids of all ages. Unleash your creativity and make some awesome crafts. Please book per...

Finding Nemo Summer Drama, Dance and Singing Camps

Venue: Kirkcaldy / Dunfermline / Cupar / Merchiston

Website: www.inspiretheatreworkshops.co.uk

Dive into an unforgettable underwater adventure with Marlin, Dory and friends! Children will sing, dance and act their way through a magical Finding Nemo production over just 4 or 5 days, building friendships,...

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.glasgow2026.com

Glasgow 2026 promises an altogether brilliant Commonwealth Games, paving the way for a new era of Commonwealth Sports. Glasgow 2026 will welcome 3,000 athletes into the city to compete across an 11-day...

Adventure Cinema

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

An amazing outdoor cinema experience in the stunning grounds of Scone Palace. Bring a blanket or camping chair and wrap up warm, with three films to choose from on a giant cinema screen under the stars!...

A Day Out with Thomas

Venue: Caledonian Railway Brechin

Website: www.caledonianrailway.com

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends and experience a train journey behind a real steam engine, and meet Sir Topham Hatt. Includes an array of rides and attractions for you to enjoy, from fairground...

The Addams Family Musical

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

Snap your fingers and step into the delightfully dark world of this musical comedy for all ages. This Broadway hit brings everyone’s favourite creepy, kooky clan to life in a hilarious, heart warming...

Fun For Little Ones – Tribute to Ms Rachel

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in a high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups. Whether...

Lego Play Day - Family Drop In session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

The Learning Room will be open throughout the day for families to get creative with Lego.The space is perfect for anyone wishing to have a quieter moment in the galleries with puzzles, worksheets, colouring...

St Andrews Highland Games

Venue: Station Park, in front of the Old Course Hotel

Website: www.standrewshighlandgames.co.uk

St Andrews Highland games are relative newcomers to the highland games scene as this year will be only the 39th time they will have been held. The are now firmly established as one of the top highland...

Music Themed Coding Session

Venue: Breadalbane Community Library

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk

As part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ‘Read To The Beat‘, join Breadalbane Community Library for a special music-themed coding session for children aged 7-12. Previous coding experience...

As You Like It

Venue: Castle Grounds, Castle St, Crail

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable...

Music Junk Modelling

Venue: Breadalbane Community Library

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk

Join Breadalbane Community Library for a special music-themed junk modelling session. Get hands-on and let your imagination run wild to make amazing musical instruments out of junk and household items....

Craigtoun Food Festival

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

Free entry, parking and cookery demonstrations plus a variety of produce to purchase from local food and drink vendors and all the usual seasonal attractions.Go hungry! 10.30am – 5 pm. Tel: 01334 472013.

The Amazing Bubble Man

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years...

Summer Explorers

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

These sessions are for children aged 7 to 11 with a different theme each day so you and your child can decide which days sound best to you. Themes include Zookeeper in Training, Animal superpowers, Nature...

Assembly Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

From George Street to George Square, Assembly Festival have a programme packed with the best of comedy, theatre, music, dance, circus, children's shows and more across the city. From homegrown heroes to...

Dinosaur Adventure Live – Danger On T-Rex Mountain

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Whether your child is dinosaur-obsessed or just loves a good adventure, Danger on T-Rex Mountain is an absolute must-see. It's immersive, interactive, and hilariously entertaining—with just enough “scary”...

Super Cars and Sports Cars 

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

Get up close to stunning supercars and sports cars from across Scotland, with amazing vehicles, family fun, and something to excite motoring enthusiasts of all ages.

Artie's Singing Kettle Live

Venue: Rothes Halls

Website: www.onfife.com

Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the show where everyone gets to join in the action. Sing along to your favourite classics including “Tattie Soup,” “Buy Me...

Unicorn Live

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Join Harmony, Melody and Starlight, the best of unicorn friends, as they set out on an unforgettable journey to transform their unicorn into a megastar. Packed with energy, laughter and heart, this one...

Unicorn Live!

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Join them as they use their magical unicorn powers to save the show and conjure up the magical fourth band member. Watch in amazement as...

Dundee Kiltwalk

Venue: Dundee

Website: www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

Every step you take helps raise funds for a charity close to your heart with 100% of donations going directly to your chosen charity. Perfect for the whole family, the Wee Wander experience in Dundee is...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger...

Foam Days

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Have you ever wondered what its like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Experience it for yourself during Foam Day at the Wild Water Coasters. Choose between the Otter, Wildcat and Falcon slides for...

Cowal Gathering

Venue: Dunoon Stadium

Website: www.cowalgathering.com

The Cowal Gathering held in Dunoon, Argyll, is one of the largest, most spectacular Highland games in the world. Nowhere else will you see world-class pipers, dancers and athletes competing on such a scale....