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**
The May Festival
Organiser: University of Aberdeen
Where: University of Aberdeen, Regent Walk, Old Aberdeen
Date: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th May 2017
Description: You will be able to explore a fun-filled Children’s Programme to inspire and delight the little ones. While for the grown ups there’s the chance to discover and engage with cutting-edge issues in areas such as health and current affairs led by world leading experts in their fields. Not to mention the many fantastic WORD and music events taking place over the weekend. And don’t forget to drop into the Hall of Mayhem and the Produce Market, both back again for 2017!
Browse the events here (can also check availability) or download the printed programme
For tickets pease visit the May Festival Box Office in King’s College Conference Centre at the University of Aberdeen or call 01224 272462 from Friday 26th at 9am owards. Cannot reserve tickets via this line, tickets must be purchased in person, but can advise on availability!
Website: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/11333/
Coastal Play
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire AB39 3UL
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 9:45AM – 11:00AM
Description: Coastal Play is a children’s soft play area for children aged toddler to 10 (height restrictions will apply and take precedence over age).
We provide a huge play area that includes 2 Bouncy Castles, one with slide, Soft Play Pods & Shapes, plus Bouncers, Inflatable Pitch and toddler area. It’s a great space for running around and letting off some steam – especially when the weather outside’s not so nice!
Coastal Cafe provides a seating area where parents can see children at all times while enjoying a coffee and snack.
Numbers are limited, so please call us on 01569 731320 to reserve your space.
Website: http://www.bettridgecentre.org.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/125266914710561
Tullynessle Producers Market
Organiser: Alford Community
Where: Tullynessle Hall, Suie Road, Tullynessle, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Description: INDOOR MARKET WITH 35 STALLS SELLING A VARIETY OF LOCAL PRODUCE & GOODS
Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, bread, cakes, honey, chocolates, sweets, beer, goat meat, wine tasting, clootie dumplings, pasta meals, lemony treats jams, chutneys, granola, teas, gluten free cupcakes, doggie treats – Huge variety of craft stalls + garden plants
Teas/coffees and homebakes
Grand Raffle
Website: https://www.facebook.com/alfordcommunity/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189762464483384
Gardening4Kids for Preschoolers
Organiser: Gardening4Kids (Gardening School)
Where: Gardening4Kids (Gardening School), 3 Airyhillock Manor, Kirkton of Bourtie, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 0JS
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Description: Gardening4Kids for preschoolers May class. Theme is Seeds and their Needs.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Gardening4KidsGardeningSchool/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/301753150237614
Celebrate National Elmer Day!
Organiser: Waterstones
Where: Waterstones, 3-7 Union Bridge, Aberdeen, , AB11 6BG
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Description: It’s that time of year again! We’re celebrating Elmer Day with plenty of fun activities for the wee ones!
We’ll be playing hide and seek with our favourite characters from the books, spread all over the children’s department!
There will be colouring in Elmer for everyone and elephant ears to decorate, Elmer storytime and other fun crafts so dress on your brightest colours and join us for hours of fun!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WaterstonesABDN/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1224435594332667
Blackburn Gala
Where: Kinellar Community Hall, Fintray Rd, Aberdeen, , AB21
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Description: Dinosaur Experience
Visrtual Roller coaster
Racing Simulators
Rainbow Slush
Candy Floss
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Kinellar-Community-Hall-122529048117/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1362634753802324
Little Stars Parent/carer and Child Class (Age 3-5 approx)
Organiser: Relax Kids Aberdeen
Where: Scout Hut, Rosehill Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 4
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Description: This is an interactive parent and child class. A story based class. This class is to help children enjoy being still and quiet, have fun exercising, learning to relax, help children sleep and promote positive self image.
A wonderful way to bond with your child giving you tools and techniques that you can use at home.
Relax Kids is a fun 7 step programme taking children on a journey starting with games, working through breath work, massage, affirmations and relaxation. The classes build self confidence, develop good mental health, build emotional resilience, help manage anger anxiety and stress and ultimately allow children to feel more in control of their emotions and happier.
The 7 steps can be adapted to suit a wide variety of needs and situations. For me what I love is it gives children an opportunity to develop their emotional literacy and gives them a means to communicate feelings, a space to relax and escape using their imaginations.
Contact via Facebook for further details or to book you and your child.
Price – £7
Website: https://www.facebook.com/relaxkidsaberdeen/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1942237696011840
Seeds & Their Needs (Gardening4Kids)
Organiser: Gardening4Kids (Gardening School)
Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, , AB24 5TU
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Description: Gardening4kids (www.gardening4kids.org.uk) classes are held in Aberdeen Science Centre’s activity garden on a monthly basis. If you’re looking for a more outdoor activity for the kids Gardening4kids offers sessions suitable primary school aged children!
Each activity lasts an hour and gardening equipment and resources are provided. The children always get something to take home with them at the end of the class so this is a great way to encourage them to explore the outdoors in a safe environment.
To learn more visit http://www.gardening4kids.org.uk/classes
On 27 May the class will explore seeds. Spaces can be booked through the Gardening4Kids website.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/284352071988664
Magical Adventures Parent/Carer and Child Class (Age 6-9 approx)
Organiser: Relax Kids Aberdeen
Where: Scout Hut, Rosehill Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 4
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Description: This is an interactive parent and child class.
This class is to help children learn relaxation techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, develop concentration, improve behaviour, listening skills, promote positive thinking, the list could go on.
A wonderful way to bond with your child giving you tools and techniques that you can use at home.
Relax Kids is a fun 7 step programme taking children on a journey starting with games, working through breath work, massage, affirmations and relaxation. The classes build self confidence, develop good mental health, build emotional resilience, help manage anger anxiety and stress and ultimately allow children to feel more in control of their emotions and happier.
The 7 steps can be adapted to suit a wide variety of needs and situations. For me what I love is it gives children an opportunity to develop their emotional literacy and gives them a means to communicate feelings, a space to relax and escape using their imaginations.
Contact via Facebook for further details or to book you and your child.
Class costs £7.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/809050215937137
Chill Skills 1 Parent/Carer and Child Class (age 10-12 approx)
Organiser: Relax Kids Aberdeen
Where: Scout Hut, Rosehill Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 4
Date: Saturday 27th May 2017
Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Description: This is an interactive parent and child class.
This class is to help children learn relaxation techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, develop concentration, improve behaviour, listening skills, promote positive thinking, the list could go on.
A wonderful way to bond with your child giving you tools and techniques that you can use at home.
Relax Kids is a fun 7 step programme taking children on a journey starting with games, working through breath work, massage, affirmations and relaxation. The classes build self confidence, develop good mental health, build emotional resilience, help manage anger anxiety and stress and ultimately allow children to feel more in control of their emotions and happier.
The 7 steps can be adapted to suit a wide variety of needs and situations. For me what I love is it gives children an opportunity to develop their emotional literacy and gives them a means to communicate feelings, a space to relax and escape using their imaginations.
Contact via Facebook for further details or to book you and your child.
Class costs £7.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1898561043766394
Crathes Plant Fayre 2017
Organiser: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5
Date: Sunday 28th May 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Description: For the first time, Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate are hosting a dedicated Plant Fayre in the Walled Gardens.
Not only can you speak to our dedicated garden team, you have the chance to buy a range of our special herbaceous plants as well as a range of glasshouse plants we have produced for the event!
Also joining us are the talented teams at The Seed Box, Solstice Nursery and Abriachan Nursery from Loch Ness who will be seller their own goods,
Admission: £3
Children go Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CrathesNTS/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1878193735798521
Stonehaven Baby Fair
Organiser: Stonehaven Baby Fair
Where: Stonehaven Town Hall, 36 Allardice St, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2BU
Date: Sunday 28th May 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 2:00 PM
Description: Stonehaven Baby Fair.
From bump to babe and beyond.
Over 25 retailers, health professionals, local services and more.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/StonehavenBabyFair/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1477475432310485
Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally
Organiser: Milton of Crathes Station
Where: Milton of Crathes Station, The Royal Deeside Railway, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, , AB31 5QH
Date: Sunday 28th May 2017
Time: 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Description: A fine display of vintage cars and motorcycles will be on display in the events field next to the railway. The railway will be operation steam trains.
Entry prices are Adults £7, Seniors £4 and Children Free. With Free Car Parking and free programmes.
If you are interested in finding out more information, please check out this link – http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=621719&ClubID=12
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalDeesideRailway/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/746183785562753
Mud Pies on Mondays
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Hazlehead Park
Date: Monday 29th May – Monday 26th June 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM or 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Description: Come along to this 5 week course in Hazlehead Park with your 2 to 5 year old to discover nature, play and explore outdoors and get a fun dose of Vitamin N(ature)! Stomp in mud, make mud pies, climb hills, have snack and LOTS more!
Mondays 29 May to 26 June – 10am to 11.30am or 1pm to 2.30pm
Website: http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1658471837788490 or https://www.facebook.com/events/991086790990752
Sticks and Stones on Wednesday Mornings
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
Date: Wednesday 31st May – Wednesday 28th June 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Description: Aberdeen’s activity class for the under 2s and their adults to have fun in the outdoors!
Wednesdays, 31 May to 28 June – 10am to 11.30am
Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
Come for a pushchair walk through the lovely woods at Hazlehead Park, followed by an hour of play. Watch the leaves blow, feel the bark on trees, dig in the mud, roll down hills and play with diggers!
Website: http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/438408803170614
Nursery Rhymes & Story Time
Organiser: Waterstones
Where: Waterstones, 3-7 Union Bridge, Aberdeen, , AB11 6BG
Date: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM
Description: Come along every Wednesday for a fun half-hour of Nursery Rhymes and story time in the Children’s department!
Bring your wee ones along and we’ll sing along to the most popular and beloved classics!
All together now:
“One, two, three four five,
Once I caught a fish alive…”
We hope to see you there!
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/120870828478720
Mud Pies on Thursdays
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Countesswells Woods
Date: Thursday 1st – Thursday 29th June 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM or 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Description: Come along to this 5 week course in Countesswells Woods with your 2 to 5 year old to discover nature, play and explore outdoors and get a fun dose of Vitamin N(ature)! Stomp in mud, make mud pies, climb hills, have snack and LOTS more!
Thursdays 1 to 29 June – 10am to 11.30am or 1pm to 2.30pm
Website: http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1512344942144251 & https://www.facebook.com/events/1268558376559178
One for the adults…
Newtonhill Comedy Night
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, , AB39 3UL
Date: Friday 2nd June 2017
Time: 8:00PM – 11:00PM
Description: Anyone live in NEWTONHILL?
Breakneck Comedy is coming to the Bettridge Centre!
Featuring FRED MACAULAY plus a line up of Scotland’s funniest comedians.
Tickets only £15.
Come along for some laughter and support live comedy in your area.
*Licensed bar on night
Website: http://www.bettridgecentre.org.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/213137905813591