What’s on in Aberdeen City & Shire for Kids and Families
Looking for something to do over the next week with the kids in Aberdeen City & Shire, then why not check out one of these family friendly events?
** Mummy Mimi provides this page for information only and cannot guarantee accuracy. Events are subject to change and/or cancellation. If any doubt, please contact the event organisers for confirmation**
Messy Play Peterhead – Mess Around Party
Organiser: Mess Around North Aberdeenshire
Where: Rescue Hall, 25 Prince St, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 1QE
Date: Friday 12th January 2018
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Description: With lots of activities to explore including our Famous Painting Wall, Sparkle Cloud-doh, Slime, Coloured Spaghetti, Rainbow Rice, Soapy Ducks and Jelly to name a few little ones can squelch, pour, mix and get messy till their hearts content. All you have to do is come along and MESS AROUND and leave the cleaning up to us!
What makes us special is everyone is welcome to join in including older siblings up to the age of 12 as we have a Big Kids Create & Make Corner which includes Arts & Crafts and Junk Modelling activities to keep them busy!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/134129883972517
Free Little Explorer Art and Craft Class! 15 months – pre-school
Organiser: The Creation Station Aberdeen North and Shire
Where: White Horse Hotel & Restaurant, Old Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8XR
Date: Friday 12th January 2018
Time: 10:45 – 11:30
Description: Free Little Explorer art and craft class on Friday 12th January 2018 at 10.45am for age 15 months-pre-school at the Whitehorse Hotel & Restaurant, Balmedie
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/285905145267052
Captain Underpants
Organiser: Lumphanan Moving Pictures
Where: Lumphanan Moving Pictures, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire AB31 4SE
Date: Friday 12th January 2018
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Description: Showing of the film Captain Underpants
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/347449195729853
Haar Rock Youth Drop in Cafe
Organiser: Haar Rock Coffee
Where: Haar Rock Coffee, 81 Charleston Road North and Loirston Shopping Unit 2, Aberdeen AB12 3SZ
Date: Friday 12th January 2018
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Description: Opening weekly on a Friday night for the local youths to enjoy catching up with their friends in a warm environment with xBox competitions, PlayStation tournaments, board games and other activities available.
Entry just £2.00 with a range of reduced price snacks, popcorn, nachos, pic n mix, smoothies, milkshakes, roccacinos and great music.
Aimed at P7 to S2 ages with P5-P6 info to follow soon.
Please let your kids know for us and it will be regularly posted on instagram.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/146523329463953
Unicorn & Dragon Adventures
Organiser: Wynford Farm Park
Where: Wynford Farm Park, Wynford Farm, Aberdeen AB15 8RQ
Date: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2018
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Description: Enter a Mythical realm of imagination and choose your magic: Unicorn or Dragon? Wand or Sword?
All Tickets include Unlimited Access-All-Areas Play – That’s PlayBarn, Adventure Playground and Farm Park entry with NO TIME LIMITS!
Each Child will have a choice of Unicorn or Dragon DIY Plush Teddy which can be stuffed here on the Farm or brought home to carry on the fun and adventure! Your Adventure-Buddy-For-Life comes with a Heart and Birth Certificate for the day you breath life into it with magic and imagination. Costumes and Clothing can be purchased to ready your mythical friend for a world full of fun!
Don’t forget your chosen weapon: Wand or Sword? Personalise yours and bring your magical creature into a land of adventure! Where will your adventures take you…?
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/141241186564158 & https://www.facebook.com/events/141241189897491
New Public Show – Explore Your Universe
Organiser: Aberdeen Science Centre
Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5TU
Date: Saturday 13th January – Sunday 4th February 2018
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Description: Discover what electricity actually is, how we look beyond our own planet and more as we explore what our universe is made of from the very tiny to the incredibly large in this exciting show created by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
This new show will be on for the public and be included in your entry fee.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/171691993574976
Keyring and Ring Workshop with Lottie’s Lockets
Organiser: Geek Bothy
Where: Geek Bothy, Unit 3 Transition Extreme, Links Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5NN
Date: Saturday 13th January 2018
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Description: WORKSHOP – Keyring and Ring with Lottie’s Lockets
AGE – Adults and Children over 8 years old.
FREE PARKING IN CAR PARK
COST – £20 per person
Join Lottie’s Lockets for a fun workshop making a super cute charm keyring and ring.
Included: All tools, materials, tuition and a small snack.
Please note that workshops are non refundable and dates can not be swapped, you are welcome to give your place to someone else, it doesn’t have to be the named person that booked the workshop attending. If the workshop is cancelled by the maker and/or Geek Bothy a full refund will be issued.
BOOK online – http://www.geekbothy.co.uk/product/keyring-and-ring-workshop-with-lottie-s-lockets or pop in and see us in the shop.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/175643846513280
Ice Hokey – Lynx V’s Kilmarnock Storm
Organiser: Aberdeen Lynx IHSC
Where: Linx Ice Arena, Beach Promenade, Aberdeen, AB24 5NR
Date: Saturday 13th January 2018
Time: 19:15
Description: First home game of the new year
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1570611533052132
Soft Play / Bouncy Day
Organiser: Aberdeen Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
Where: Stonehaven Town Hall, Allardyce St, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2BU
Date: Sunday 14th January 2018
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Description: Soft Play day. Loads of bouncy, inflatable fun to be had. Come along and enjoy a cuppie whilst the kids have an adventure
Various sessions.
£5 per child per session.
10am to 12pm | 12.30pm to 2.30pm | 3.00 to 5.00pm
Brought to you by Prestige Events, Macs Footpool & Louise Loves Events
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/131258164230696
Funbox in Aberdeen
Organiser: FunBox
Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
Date: Sunday 14th January 2018 12:00
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Description: Funbox present THE FUNTASTIC FACTORY as they return to His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen
Get ready for perfect presents, terrific toys and mechanical mayhem! The Funbox team are back with their brand new show and are ready to make all your wishes come true!
Anya, Gary and local boy Kevin are busy at work in the Funtastic Factory making presents, gifts and goodies galore for Mr Marvel the Toymaker, but things aren’t quite going to plan. There’s no time to look for their keys as the magic machine is playing up creating chaos and topsy-turvy toys, so it’s up to the Funbox gang to save the day! Our furry Funster friends Fluffy and Flossie are helping in their own special way, Fairy Fran has some tasty treats to share and everyone’s favourite cheeky dog, Bonzo is making mischief too. But where are those magic keys? Will they manage to fix the malfunctioning machine? And will Bonzo throw a spanner in the works?
Packed with singalong favourites like “Bobby B.I.N.G.O.”, “Hokey Cokey” and “I Saw Three Ships”, as well as brand new songs, THE FUNTASTIC FACTORY is family fun not to be missed. Who knows, you might even get to help on stage!
Wear a hard hat and bring a whistle!
Show times are:
12.00 and 3.00pm
Get your tickets now from the Box Office, call 01224 641 122 or online from: aberdeenperformingarts.com
Full details are on our website here:
https://www.funbox.co.uk/event/sunday-14th-january-2018-his-majestys-theatre-aberdeen/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/141199939922180
BFLF Aberdeen DJ Jacob Husley (WetYourself / Fabric)
Organiser: Big Fish Little Fish
Where: The Assembly Aberdeen, 3 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1RN
Date: Sunday 14th January 2018
Time: 14:00 – 16:30
Description: What kind of fun are we going to have?
* DJ Jacob Husley (Wet Yourself – Fabric London resident), plays a set of upfront House tunes,just a little bit quieter
* Come dressed for our ‘We Can Be Heroes’ theme!
Licensed bar | Club lighting | Craft area with themed crafts
Play area with tents and tunnels | Giant colouring-in mural
Babies-only safe space with soft mats, sofas and ball-pool (*upstairs)
Parachute dance | Glowsticks and transfer tattoos | Bubble machine
And the practicalities:
*PLEASE NOTE NO BUGGIES ARE PERMITTED INSIDE THE EVENT – We have limited buggy parking which you will be directed to (please note our overflow buggy parking is upstairs) , and would encourage the use of slings where possible
* Parents must remain responsible for their children at all times
* Sound levels monitored to be safe for even the smallest ears
* This is a standing/dancing event with limited seating. Please contact us if you have mobility issues.
* Please be prepared for the event to be busy – it is a rave!
* The event is conducted indoors with club lighting (no strobes), when entering please allow a few minutes for your eyes to adjust. Please no running!
Tickets – Adult £8.00, Child £6.00, Pre-Walking Infant Free (But still requires a ticket)
* 2pm-4.30pm at The Assembly, Skene Terrace Aberdeen
Big Fish Little Fish
2 – 4 Hour Party People!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/167075767202033
Why not check out our vlog from the weekend of their launch party in Aberdeen back in September – Mummy Mimi YouTube Channel
Mud Pies on Mondays
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen. The small swing park on Groats Road, in between Hazlehead Academy and the main park itself.
Date: Monday 15th January 2018
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 or 13:00 – 14:30
Description: 5 weeks of Winter outdoor fun at Hazlehead Park! Jump in piles of leaves, find out about wildlife, drink hot chocolate and lots more!
Mondays 8 January to 5 February,
Morning Session – 10am to 11.30am
Afternoon Session – 1pm to 2.30pm
Book online at http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/our-classes/#mud%20pies
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1186412718157289
Mud Pies on Thursdays
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen. The small swing park on Groats Road, in between Hazlehead Academy and the main park itself.
Date: Thursday 18th Jaunuary 2018
Time: Thursday 18th Jaunuary 2018 10:00 – Thursday 18th Jaunuary 2018 11:30
Description: 6 weeks of Winter outdoor fun at Hazlehead Park! Jump in piles of leaves, find out about wildlife, drink hot chocolate and lots more!
Thursdays 11 January to 15 February, 10am to 11.30am
Book online at http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/our-classes/#mud%20pies
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/150467858925467
Baby Carrier Drop In Session – Bridge of Don
Organiser: Close and Calm
Where: St. Columba’s Church, Braehead Way, Aberdeen AB22 8RR
Date: Friday 19th January 2018
Time: 09:30 – 10:45
Description: We’re delighted to be able to hold a Baby Carrier Drop In Session every month in Bridge of Don
Feel free to bring your stretchy wrap from the Scottish Baby Box as we’d love to give you a hand.
There will be trained baby carrying advice from Jess Hippey, owner of Close and Calm, and a large selection of carriers and wraps available for trying and for hiring. Should you wish to go on to buy a carrier after this, please inform Jess as discount codes are available for customers.
We will charge a £2 entry fee to cover room hire, insurance and professional fees. Children are always welcome.
We’re very lucky to also have a breastfeeding peer supporter present at most meetings.
We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch and look forward to meeting you. Our hope is to try and build an informative and supportive community so the more the merrier.
You’re also always welcome to bring your own carriers for help too.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2001829340106686
Messy Play Inverurie – Mess Around Party
Organiser: Mess Around North Aberdeenshire
Where: St Andrews Parish Church, High Street, Inverurie, AB51 3QJ
Date: Friday 19th January 2018
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Description: With lots of activities to explore including our Famous Painting Wall, Sparkle Cloud-doh, Slime, Coloured Spaghetti, Rainbow Rice, Soapy Ducks and Jelly to name a few little ones can squelch, pour, mix and get messy till their hearts content. All you have to do is come along and MESS AROUND and leave the cleaning up to us!
What makes us special is everyone is welcome to join in including older siblings up to the age of 12 as we have a Big Kids Create & Make Corner which includes Arts & Crafts and Junk Modelling activities to keep them busy!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/922621017888534
Haar Rock Youth Drop in Cafe
Organiser: Haar Rock Coffee
Where: Haar Rock Coffee, 81 Charleston Road North and Loirston Shopping Unit 2, Aberdeen, AB12 3SZ an
Date: Friday 19th January 2018
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Description: Opening weekly on a Friday night for the local youths to enjoy catching up with their friends in a warm environment with xBox competitions, PlayStation tournaments, board games and other activities available.
Entry just £2.00 with a range of reduced price snacks, popcorn, nachos, pic n mix, smoothies, milkshakes, roccacinos and great music.
Aimed at P7 to S2 ages with P5-P6 info to follow soon.
Please let your kids know for us and it will be regularly posted on instagram.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/146523319463954
