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Birthday Parties at Dynamic Earth
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/birthday-parties
Birthday Party Packages starts with a guided tour through the interactive galleries, led by a dedicated Birthday Guide who will bring science to life. After the excitement, guests can enjoy a delicious...
Golf It!
16th March-14th June 2026
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...
Really Wild Birthday Parties
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Fife Zoo
Website: www.fifezoo.org
Celebrate surrounded by amazing animals and enjoy an unforgettable adventure full of fun, and furry (or scaly!) surprises. Includes private party room for games and celebrations (up to 10 children), Birthday...
Scotland’s Secret Bunker
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Crown Buildings, Troywood, Nr St Andrews
Website: www.secretbunker.co.uk
This amazing labyrinth, encased in 15 feet of reinforced concrete, is where central government and military commanders would have run the country had the UK been attacked and nuclear war broken out. The...
Unearthed
21st March-6th September 2026
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...
Adults go Free at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
1st-31st May 2026
Venue: The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
Website: www.thefyneden.com
Open Friday to Monday 10am to 3pm. Book ahead at www.thefyneden.com or call 01499 320429.
Kit Car Fest sponsored by Raptor Sports Cars
17th May 2026
Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport
Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on
Join Dundee Museum of Transport for a high-octane celebration of Scotland’s kit car scene. Discover cool replicas and unique builds, meeting friendly owners, and enjoy a brilliant family day out. Proudly...
Atholl Highlanders Parade
23rd May 2026
Venue: Blair Castle
Website: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/atholl-highlanders-parade/
Join from 11am in the Ballroom for an Atholl Highlanders talk with Archivist, Keren Guthrie and CSM, Garry Brailsford. Before heading to the forecourt of Blair Castle from 2.30pm for the annual parade,...
Stories in the Dust
23rd-24th May 2026
Venue: Rothes Halls
Website: www.onfife.com
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...
Artie's Singing Kettle
24th May 2026
Venue: Whitehall Theatre
Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com
Join Artie for a sing-along spectacular as he takes you on a musical journey through the magical world of The Singing Kettle! Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the...
Atholl Gathering
24th May 2026
Venue: Blair Castle
Website: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/atholl-gathering
Strongmen from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out. Events include tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. There are plenty of other attractions, such as highland dancing,...
Lego Play Day - Family Drop In session
24th May 2026
Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum
Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
Visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed family session with Lego building, reading, and colouring activities. This drop-in event offers a creative and welcoming space for all ages to explore and play.
Scone Palace Garden Fair
29th-3rd May 2026
Venue: Scone Palace
Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk
Scone Palace Garden Fair offers the perfect day out for gardening enthusiasts and their families. Featuring a fantastic line-up of exhibitors and makers, gardening workshops, the Scottish Garden Design...
You Choose
30th May 2026
Venue: Byre Theatre
Website: www.byretheatre.com
Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this...
Japanese Car Show Scotland with JPCCSc
31st May 2026
Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport
Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on
Take the whole family along for a fantastic day celebrating Japanese cars. Discover bright, bold sports cars and unique custom creations, chat with welcoming owners, and soak up the lively atmosphere at...
History in the Park
5th-7th June 2026
Venue: Craigtoun Country Park
Website: www.welcometofife.com
See the encampments of Romans, Vikings, Medieval knights and soldiers of the English Civil War, Jacobites and soldiers of Scotland from 1899 - 1945. Combat and displays in the arena Saturday and Sunday,...
History in the Park
5th-7th June 2026
Venue: Craigtoun Country Park
Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
This annual event celebrates the last 2000 years of Scottish history and is free to attend. See Historical Encampments demonstrating life in Scotland from the Romans, Vikings, Stuarts, Jacobites, the...
Braemar Junior Highland Games
6th June 2026
Venue: Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Website: www.braemargathering.org/junior-highland-games
The Junior Games was introduced in 2005 to provide a funday out for families, to give young people the chance to try out traditional highland games events and to provide the opportunity for young pipers,...
Motorcycle, Trike, and Scooter Fest
6th June 2026
Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport
Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on
Get ready for a wheelie great family day at Motorcycle, Scooter and Trike Fest! From shiny superbikes and colourful scooters to eye-catching trikes, there’s something for everyone. Explore amazing machines...
BIG
13th June 2026
Venue: Adam Smith Theatre
Website: www.onfife.com
Super and Dino are starting BIG school. Everyone keeps telling them they’re big and ready, so why do they still sometimes feel so small? BIG is a funny and engaging show for 3–6 year olds from Dirliebane...
Wemyss Ware Cat Trail
20th June-30th September 2026
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...