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**
The Secret World of Gases
Organiser: Aberdeen Science Centre
Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5TU
Date: Saturday 10th – Friday 23rd February 2018
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Description: Take part in the Secret World of Gases from 10th February till the 11th of March and discover how gases will be used in the future. Find out how cold liquid nitrogen is, and how air can become a liquid. Explore how hydrogen could power our future, heat our homes, and run our buses.
This show is suitable for families with children aged 5-12.
The Secret World of Gases is a two-year national programme that is engaging, inspiring and involving school-age children and their families with the amazing stories and science of gases. The programme investigates the latest innovations, dispels myths and explores how gases will be used for a greener future. Delivery of the activities begins in the nine science centres in 2018.
The programme is led by the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres and funded by The Royal Society of Chemistry and BOC, the UK’s biggest industrial and medical gases company.
The event says 10am – 5pm but make sure to check the opening times as we are not open until 5pm every day.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/190286525042847
Superhero Weekend
Organiser: Wynford Farm Park
Where: Wynford Farm Park, Wynford Farm, Aberdeen, 0 AB15 8RQ
Date: Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th February 2018
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Description: Fly into Wynford and show off your muscles at our SUPERHERO WEEKEND!
Dress up and show us you’ve got what it takes to be a REAL SUPERHERO in our time-trial Superhero Obstacle Course!
Standard admission prices apply. Tickets can be purchased on the day.
Dress-up Competition – Upload your superhero dress-up photos, taken at Wynford, to our Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Don’t forget to Tag us and make it public, otherwise we can’t see it!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2046872885528492
Family Roller Disco ( Session 1/Session 2) – Aberdeen
Organiser: United SK8S
Where: Beach Leisure Centre, Aberdeen AB24 5NR
Date: Saturday 17th February 2018
Time: 16:00 – 19:30
Description: TWO SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM! Family Roller Disco
Session 1 4-5.30pm
Session 2 6-7.30pm
United SK8S are Rolling back into The Beach Leisure Centre on Saturday 17th February. We are excited to bring you another fabulous Family Roller Disco with skates for hire and great music to SK8 to. Fun for all the family and giggles guaranteed! So why not join us, learn a new skill and keep fit while you don’t even know you are. Let’s Roll Aberdeen! Cant wait to SK8 you all again soon.
You can select the section you want on our ticket site.
SESSION 1 running from 4-5.30pm.
SESSION 2 running from 6-7.30pm
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/175478003203677
Stoney Soft Play Day
Organiser: Aberdeen Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
Where: Scout Hut, Mill O’Forrest Road, Stonehaven
Date: Sunday 18th February 2018
Time: Sunday 18th February 2018 10:00 – Sunday 18th February 2018 17:00
Description: Age range from baby/toddler through to 11 years approx
(there will be a ball pit and toys set aside for the younger ones to enjoy)
Fantastic range of bouncy castles, soft play, ball pit & toys is coming to Stonehaven.
**Please note each session times in poster and that we are limited to 35 kids at a time**
Delighted to also have Face Painting by Lynn and Isabelle’s Pop Up Grub coming along (please note entry fee is for the inflatables only and Face Painting and Food is not included in the ticket price)
We also have a DJ on the day to keep us entertained with some cool tunes.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/440223469728406
Little Explorer Days: Sound All Around
Organiser: Aberdeen Science Centre
Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
Date: Tuesday 20th & Saturday 24th February 2018
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Description: What makes a sound? How do we hear? On Little Explorer Day on 20th & 24th Feb when we’ll explore how vibrations work to make a sound in instruments, using hands-on craft and learning through play. Join us on the floor for more fun with sound as we make (rudimentary) phones and communicate by picking up good vibrations.
Recommended for children aged 3-5.
These Little Explorer Days are open to all.
Each Little Explorer Day workshop lasts approximately 30 minutes and is supported by related activity tables on the Exhibition Floor.
These days are open to both the public and groups however if you are wishing to attend with a group then we would recommend you book in advance. Please contact a member of the STEM Learning Team on 01224 640 340 for more details.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1774636586165604
Did you see out post on my 5 favourite things to do with my 3 year old in Aberdeen City & Shire? You can check it out here.
Haar Rock Minions Club (Loirston)
Organiser: Haar Rock Coffee
Where: Haar Rock Coffee, Loirston Avenue 73, Aberdeen AB123
Date: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Description: At Haar Rock we are enjoying engaging with the youth’s in our local community and are excited to be extending our organised clubs .
We are excited to introduce to you the Haar Rock Minions that will start weekly from Thursday the 8th of Feb.
£2 entry for all with lots of snacks, drinks and goodies available for £1 each. Plenty to entertain the youngsters with some ad hoc entertainment lined up as we go.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/546668609043464
Baby Carrier Drop In – Inverurie
Organiser: Close and Calm
Where: St Andrew’s Church Hall, High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Date: Friday 23rd February 2018
Time: 09:45 – 11:15
Description: We’re delighted to have secured a new larger venue, with car parking and disabled access.
We’ll be meeting at St Andrew’s Church Hall at the earlier time of 9:45-11:15am
As we have to vacate the hall by 11:30am last hires will be at 11:15.
A £2 entry fee per family will help us cover room hire costs.
With this move to a new place we’d love to have a few more volunteers to give us a hand – please get in touch if you’re able!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inverurie
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/730964417106628
Fourth Trimester Group
Organiser: Solasta Mama
Where: Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, AB15 9TD
Date: Friday 23rd February 2018
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Description: The Fourth Trimester group is a regular mother and baby support group, especially designed for mothers with babies 3 months old and under, along with mamas to be. The fourth trimester (the three months after birth) are a rollercoaster of hormones, sleep deprivation, and learning while you get to grips with looking after your beautiful new baby. Finding a support network of mums who really get what you are going through is so important, and that’s how this group came to be. There’s no expectations, and no judgement – just come as you are (even if you are on day 3 of dry shampooing your hair) and find hot tea/coffee, cake, sling advice and support, + lots of reassuring and inspiring chat from mums who ‘get it’.
Come along to our first group between 11-1 (drop in, no need to book) on Friday 23rd February, at Cults Kirk Centre. You’ll find us in the spacious Bennachie room, with lift access and plenty of space to park your buggy. A £2 suggested donation to cover room hire is appreciated.
Cults Kirk Centre has parking, and can also be easily accessed on the number 19 route.
If you need more information, please email solastamama@gmail.com
And the support doesn’t end there – join the Solasta Mamas Facebook group to connect with other local mums, and share the trials, tribulations and triumphs of life with a tiny human, without having to move off the sofa – click here http://www.facebook.com/groups/solastamamameetups
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/184569438979509
Messy Play
Organiser: Beacon & Bucksburn Community Association
Where: Beacon & Bucksburn Community Association, Kepplehills Road, Aberdeen, AB21 9PL
Date: Friday 23rd February 2018
Time: 13:30 – 14:15
Description: A fun, multi-sensory experience for all children. All ages welcome however the activities are suitable for children aged 6 months to 4 years old.
Admission is only £1.50 per child and children under 6 months are free. No need to book, simply pay on arrival.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1503511156424850
