What’s on in Aberdeen City & Shire
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**
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Organiser: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5
Date: Friday 14th – Monday 17th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Description: The Easter Bunny has been up to his old tricks again! He’s left clues at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate. Let your kids follow the clues, solve the puzzle and claim a chocolatey reward!
£3 per hunt (Usual entry prices apply if you’d like to visit the castle)
Dates & Times:
14 Apr 2017 : 10:00 – 16:00
15 Apr 2017 : 10:00 – 16:00
16 Apr 2017 : 10:00 – 16:00
17 Apr 2017 : 10:00 – 16:00
Prices:
Child : £ 3.00
Once you have completed the egg hunt you can hop to your hearts content with a selection of inflatables provided by Team Challenge Company.
Inflatable ticket: £3
Please note that this event is cash only.
Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/CrathesCastle
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064866043622944
Cadbury’s Egg Hunt at Leith Hall
Organiser: Leith Hall Gardens & Estate
Where: Leith Hall Gardens & Estate, Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4
Date: Friday 14th – Monday 17th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Description: Easter has returned to Leith Hall!
Children entry is £2.50
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/638612246325026
Fun with Fossils
Organiser: Aberdeen Science Centre
Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, , AB24 5TU
Date: Friday 14th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Description: Join us for an exciting day of discover as we delve into the prehistoric and look at fossils, dinosaurs, and palaeontology!
This is a drop-in event from 10am-5pm.
The day will include:
Storytelling sessions
Dino dig pits for the younger visitors
Fossil finding activities
Hands-on activities on the exhibition floor with experiments you can try at home
Our dinosaur mural wall
Giants of the Past show
Make your own fossil workshop, come make your own fossils with us and take home a piece of the past!
Science demonstrations all about fossils
The fossil roadshow — meet expert palaeontologists and show them your fossils, they can identify fossils you bring from home
TED talk screening and live Q&a with Ken Lacovara — the ‘dino man’ shows you how hunting for dinosaurs showed him his place in the universe
Normal entry prices apply – £5.75 Adult, £4.50 Child, £18.00 Family
For more details visit our website: http://
Website: http://aberdeensciencecentre.org/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1846112232323953
Fyvie Castle Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail
Organiser: Fyvie Castle
Where: Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS
Date: Friday 14th, Sunday 16th & Monday 17th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Description: Come do the Easter Egg trail in the beautiful grounds of Fyvie Castle
No booking necessary.
Trail sheets only £2 per child.
Castle, Tearoom, and Shop open as normal.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/131429714057677
NTS/Cadbury Egg Hunt
Organiser: Haddo House & Country Park
Where: Haddo House & Country Park, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ
Date: Friday 14th – Monday 17th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Description: £3 per child per hunt
Collect your hunt map, follow the clues, solve the puzzle and claim your chocolatey reward! Each hunt is completely different – the perfect excuse to hop along to more than one! To have the most fun, we recommend you visit our Cadbury Egg Hunt on Friday, Saturday or Monday – there’ are 2 Easter events taking place on the Sunday, so it’ll be eggstra busy!
£3 per hunt (Usual entry prices apply if you’d like to visit the house).
For further information please call 01651 851440
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After the successful trial last year, all vehicle entry to Haddo on Easter Sunday (Sunday only, does not apply to Friday, Saturday or Monday) will be by pre-booked parking pass only.
Passes will be available at visithaddo.com from 11am on Saturday 11th March, a second batch will be available from 11am on Saturday 18th March.
You can also purchase passes from the Visitor Centre between midday and 4pm on Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th March.
Passes will cost £5 per car. This charge only applies to vehicles entering the main gates, pedestrians/cyclists can enter for free and do not need a pass.
Website: http://visithaddo.com/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1841181239464069
Seaton Park Loose Parts Play
Organiser: Aberdeen Play Forum
Where: Seaton Play Park
Date: Friday 14th April 2017
Time: 13:30 – 15:30
Description: Aberdeen Play Forum is hosting a play session at Seaton Play park!
No need to book or pay, just come along and play!
Bus Route: Beach Esplanade – Bus no.15
At Aberdeen Play Forum we run play sessions in parks and green spaces around the city during school holidays. We provide our loose parts kit for children and families to play with.
Loose Parts are materials which children can move, adapt, control, change and manipulate in their play. Loose parts play offers children high levels of creativity and choice. The materials can be whatever the child wants them to be – the possibilities are endless. There are no set instructions with loose parts – children have to use their imagination, take control and lead their own play. With a little imagination they can be transformed into almost anything… Tarpaulins turn into dens, crates and tyres could be a car or a bus, pipes for water play and lots more!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at sessions, and Aberdeen Play Forum are not responsible for participants. Sessions are run as ‘drop-ins’ and operate as per ‘Street Play’ programmes: they are free of charge and not compulsory; participants who feel the session is unsuitable for them are free to leave at any time or will not attend; participants use their own discretion; participants are responsible for their own health, safety and general well-being; Staff, Aberdeen Play Forum and Aberlour Childcare Trust are not responsible for participants.
All of our Play Rangers are trained in first aid. Each Play Ranger Carries with them a rucksack which contains: First Aid Kit, Poo Bags, Wipes, Bin bags and a copy of our Policies&Procedures/Risk Benefit Assessments.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/805604179594282
A Donmouth Ramble
Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Where: Donmouth Local Nature Reserve
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Description: Spring is here! Join a Countryside Ranger on this circular walk around the Donmouth Local Nature Reserve. A low tide means we should get views of a variety of wading birds, and if we are lucky perhaps seals and even otters!
Meet at the bird hide on the Esplanade. First Bus numbers 1 & 2 will take you to the Bridge of Don.
Suitable for children aged 10 and up. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please call the Countryside Rangers on 01224 326429 or email countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book your place.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/149441212248929
Easter Egg Hunt!
Organiser: Wynford Farm Park
Where: Wynford Farm, Kingswells, Aberdeen, , AB15 8RQ
Date: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Description: Come along and have a fun Easter Egg Hunt at Wynford, see all the new lambs, goat kids, chicks and bunnies
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1921542064748532
Cream Tea Services
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, , AB31 5QH
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 15:30
Description: Enjoy a delicious cream tea with scones, cream, jam, shortbread, tray cakes and Victoria sponge cake. All tickets include the train ride, the cream tea and unlimited tea and coffee.
Visitors taking the cream tea may remain on board for two services to allow ample time to enjoy the cream tea at leisure.
Cream Tea Service Ticket Prices
Adult (over 15 years) : £ 14.00
Child (5 – 15) : £ 6.00
Concession : £ 10.00
Children under 5 travel free
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1074740059315515
Easter Egg Specials – Saturday 15th April 2017
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, , AB31 5QH
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 16:15
Description: Easter Egg Specials will be running all weekend, bring the family along for a ride, all travelling children receive a free Easter egg.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1733735180289912
Easter Family Fun Day
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: A93, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Description: Come and enjoy a great family day out with lots of activities for the kids! Including treasure hunts, facepainting, races & a visit from our beloved mascot “Milton” the squirrel.
Train Rides also available from 11:00 – 16:15
With free parking, you’d be mad to miss it!
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1901798756724369
Cadbury Easter Hunt – Pitmedden Garden
Organiser: Pitmedden Garden
Where: Pitmedden Garden, Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire AB41 7PD
Date: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Description: Come along to follow a wildlife themed trail around Pitmedden Estate
Shop, Tearoom and Tea Tent will be open.
Picnic areas available.
Each Trail Sheet is £2 and you get a Cadbury treat at the end.
Car parking is £2 per car.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1669059583394680
Love Rara Super egg-citing Easter disco
Organiser: Love Rara
Where: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5EF
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 14:00
Description: Love Rara Super egg-citing Easter disco
Love Rara’s Super egg-citing Easter disco is a fun event for all ages with games, dancing, Face painting, Glitter tattoos and entertainment all included in ticket price it really is a fun day out for all the family.
We also have stalls at this event in which you can purchase lots of different items
We have two events
11.00am – 1.00pm and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Tickets are £5 per person both children and adults need to purchase a ticket due to room size capacity.
Please contact loveraraltd@yahoo.com to book your tickets now!
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1589513147743391
Easter Crafts at The Sand Bothy
Organiser: The Sand Bothy
Where: Balmedie Country Park, Aberdeen, , AB23 8WU
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Description: Fun for all the family Easter Bonnets, Easter Baskets, Easter Cup Cakes and more…
£5 per child including juice…
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/444995182499533
Don’t forget we have an events calendar with the latest events for kids and families in Aberdeen City & Shire!
Beacon & Bucksburn Community Association – Easter Egg Hunt
Organiser: Beacon & Bucksburn Community Association
Where: Auchmill Nature Reserve
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Description: HOP along to the Beacon & Bucksburn Community Association annual Easter egg hunt which will be held at the Auchmill Nature Reserve (large woodland/grass area along from Chalmers baker)
It’s had a lovely make over by the fabulous volunteers at Brighter Bucksburn
Collect your hunt map then follow the clues
Solve the puzzles then collect your chocolatey reward
£1.50 per hunt map/child
Tea/coffee/homebakes on sale
Bring a boiled egg to roll down the hills
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/670550719820506
Duck Race at Leith Hall
Organiser: Leith Hall Gardens & Estate
Where: Leith Hall, Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4
Date: Saturday 15th April 2017
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Description: Ducks Race – come cheer along your duck – £1 per duck.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1561316950577174
Easter Egg Hunt
Organiser: White Horse Hotel & Restaurant
Where: White Horse Hotel & Restaurant, Old Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: From 10:00
Description: Come along on Easter Sunday and join in the fun at the Whitehorse.
We will have an array of activities to keep the little ones entertained.
£6 per child
Easter egg hunt
Bouncy castle
Face painting
Egg decorating competition
Cup cake decorating
Decorate your own Easter egg basket
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/248833665542366
Easter Anguston Farm’s Easter Event
Organiser: VSA Easter Anguston Farm
Where: Easter Anguston Farm
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Description: Join us this Easter Sunday at Easter Anguston Farm for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Visit our animals including our new baby lambs & piglets & a visit from Speyside Owls, or enjoy a coffee & a hombake in our cafe.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/287687205004946
Easter Egg Specials – Sunday 16th April 2017
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, , AB31 5QH
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 16:15
Description: Easter Egg Specials will be running all weekend, bring the family along for a ride, all travelling children receive a free Easter egg.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/249808665445021
Cream Tea Services
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, , AB31 5QH
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 15:30
Description: Enjoy a delicious cream tea with scones, cream, jam, shortbread, tray cakes and Victoria sponge cake. All tickets include the train ride, the cream tea and unlimited tea and coffee.
Visitors taking the cream tea may remain on board for two services to allow ample time to enjoy the cream tea at leisure.
Cream Tea Service Ticket Prices
Adult (over 15 years) : £ 14.00
Child (5 – 15) : £ 6.00
Concession : £ 10.00
Children under 5 travel free
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/257637258000501
Nuart Aberdeen – Chalk Don’t Chalk
Organiser: Bon Accord Aberdeen
Where: The Roof Garden, Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Description: Chalk Don’t Chalk is a participatory Public Art project where children of all ages will be given the “freedom of the city” to create their own chalk street art pieces, with professional artists on hand to teach and guide children on their designs.
Chalk Don’t Chalk encourages the re-imagining and re-purposing of public space in a dynamic, participatory and creative manner. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Picasso to Banksy, Brancussi to Sir Ken Robinson, we hope that children and families will embrace the project wholeheartedly and join in with this celebration of street art in one of it’s purest forms.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/367577910302762
We hope this has given you some inspiration for the week ahead. Let us know in the comments below or over on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter what you get up too!
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