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?
** Event details as at time of posting, please check through relevant links for more details **
Thainstone Centre Christmas Craft Fayre
Where: Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5XZ
Date: Friday 4th – Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: Friday 3.00pm – 8.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm
Price: Admission: £2.50 on the door (free parking)
Description: ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING UNDER ONE ROOF!
Cards · Jewellery · Ceramics · Gifts Art · Crafts · Decorations Live Music · Entertainment · Food
Website: http://www.thainstoneevents.co.uk/downloads/Thainstone%20Centre%20-%20Christmas%20Fayre%202016.pdf
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/458420571023075/
2016 Inverurie Bonfire & Fireworks
Where: Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 5.30pm
Price: Suggested donation on entry £5 per car or £1 per pedestrian.
Description: 2016 Inverurie Bonfire and Fireworks organised by Inverurie and District Round Table.
Featuring a display by Fireworks Scotland.
Gates open at 5.30pm, Fireworks at 7pm.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/InverurieBonfire/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1173610946046766/
Newtonhill Village Association Fireworks Display
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Stonehaven AB39 3UL
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 6.30pm
Price: Entry by Donation
Description: BBQ, glow sticks, tuck stall from 6.30pm
FIREWORKS GO OFF FROM 7.30PM!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/NewtonhillVA/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/197005470740986/
Aberdeen Fireworks Spectacular
Where: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 7.00pm – 8.20pm
Price: Free
Description: Hosted by the team from Micky in the Morning on Northsound 1. Micky Gavin, Suzie and Pete…
* Fire jugglers and a charity firewalk from 7pm * 20 minutes fireworks display set to music from 8pm *
Park and Ride from Bridge of Don, Kingswells & Souter Head Road at Aberdeen Altens Hotel (formerly Altens Thistle Hotel)
Disabled parking on Links Road with access via Urquhart Road. Space is limited and is available on a first come first served basis.
The best vantage points for the display are around the Beach Boulevard, Queen’s Links and Esplanade areas.
Remember to wrap up warmly, leave dogs at home and please don’t bring lanterns, fireworks or alcohol. Sparklers are permitted, please use the sparkler bins provided.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/aberdeenccevents/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1127154470699248/
Haddo House Christmas Fair
Where: Haddo House, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 7EQ
Date: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Price: £3 per person
Description: With a large selection of handcrafted products ranging from jewellery and toiletries to confectionery and woodwork, there’s something for everyone!
To get you in the Christmas mood we will be serving warming festive refreshment. Visit the courtyard gift shop for some last minute bargains and the tearoom will be open selling lunches and refreshments
Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Haddo-House/Events/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1749279341976085/
Banchory Bonfire + Fireworks Display
Where: King George V Park, Dee Street, Banchory AB31 5HS
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Price: Donations
Description: Banchory’s annual Bonfire and Fireworks extravaganza with all money raised being re distributed to local charities and organisations so please come along and support your local community.
For more information visit http://www.banchorybonfire.com/
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BanchoryRT/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1118804998190022/
Premnay Bonfire and Fireworks
Where: Premnay, Insch AB52 6
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Description: Field opposite Premnay Village Hall. 10th bonfire this year!
Here is how the night is set: 6.30 – Open to the public, 7.00 – Lighting of the bonfire, 7.30 – Fireworks display
We will have a piper to get us going and fantastic fire performers. We will have food and refreshments available too. Please make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather and have good shoes on since it is in a field. We also ask that no personal fireworks or sparklers are taken to the event. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Premnayfireworks/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/889945901054020/
Buchanhaven Harbour Firework Display
Where: Buchanhaven Harbour, Harbour Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 1NN
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Come along and have a great night out have some good food and watch our amazing firework display
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BuchanhavenHarbour/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/357438597938643/
St Combs Bonfire, Fireworks & Fire Dancing Display
Where: St Combs Beach
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Description: 6.15pm MODO start ** 6.40pm Bonfire is lit ** 6.55pm 5 minute countdown air horn
7.00pm Fireworks display
Website: https://www.facebook.com/stcombsvillagetrust/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/184252201983053/
Aberdeen Ministry of Crafts November Event
Where: Aberdeen Ministry of Crafts, Methodist Church – Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Description: Check out our Aberdeen Ministry of Crafts Facebook page below to find out a bit more about the stallholders!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenMOC/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1793492940926831/
Me Too! Christmas Fair
Where: Danestone Community Centre, AB22 8
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Price: Entry is £1 for everyone over the age of 2 years
Description: Remember remember the 5th November! Come join Me Too! for our Christmas Fair
Over 35 Stalls to browse as well as face painting, bouncy castle, candy floss.
Delighted also to offer 10 minute Spiritualist Readings. Raffle Tickets available also for £1 a strip
Website: https://www.facebook.com/metoomagazine/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/178707285872498/
Rosehearty Bonfire and Firework Display
Where: Rosehearty Beach
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 6.30pm
Description: Annual firework and bonfire display.
There will be hot snacks and refreshments available. If you want to help out leading up to the event or on the night please get in contact through the Facebook event below.
The more help we have the bigger a success the Bonfire can be. Working together we can make this a brilliant night out for the whole family.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/935249489952476/
Ballater Bonfire & Fireworks Display
Where: Monaltrie Park, Ballater
Date: Saturday 5th November 2016
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Price: Free entry
Description: Come along and watch our spectacular Fireworks display.
7.00pm Lighting Of Fire, 7.30pm Fireworks Display
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/188950128214725/
Christmas Fayre
Where: Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB15 9FX
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Price: Free Entry
Description: ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Why not come along to our Christmas Fayre for the quintessential festive experience. Peruse some of the finest Christmas stalls in the North-east, enjoy some delicious mulled wine or indulge in a comforting hot chocolate.
No ATM facility at venue, please ensure you bring cash for payment of goods.
2016 Exhibitors – A Jewel Affair by Rachel Reid, Arbonne UK, Barra Bronzes Free Range Turkeys, Beauty Forever, Butterfly Bags, Candy Coated by Fiona Thomson, chameleon, Claire Paul Illustration, Claremont Gallery ‘pop-Up’ Events, Cocoa Ooze Chocolates, DoTerra Oils, Eighty7 Design + Living, Everlongart Studio & Gift Shop, Feather & Grey Candles, Helen Jardine, Helen Ruth Scarves, I GOT WOOD, Jamberry Nails, Knittykittybangbang, LindsayAndYoshi, Lochter Activity Centre, Mine, Milton Art Gallery, Moccstars, Nick Nairns Cookery School, Orchid Aberdeen, Powderpuff Gifts, Scentsy by Gillian, Stella & Dot by Colleen Urquhart, Thefusedbox, The Platform, Treehouse, Waxcetera Aberdeen and Zoe Rae Photography
Website: http://trendmagazine.co.uk/event/christmas-fayre/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1120001088057828/
Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Lego Show 2016
Where: Airyhall Community Centre, Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 8AD
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Price: £3.25
Description: Lego Fundraiser day at Airyhall community centre.
All money raised will go to purchasing new sets for the Children’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
There will be displays from around the North East inc from the Tartan Lug & Buchan Builders.We will have a free build area, design a mini figure as well as Lego movies on show. There will also be a cafe.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aberdeen-childrens-hospital-lego-show-2016-tickets-26039621208
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1304818326212423/
Would you like to win £75 of Argos vouchers, then check out our Chad Valley Play Panel post! Ends 23:59 11/11/16
Stonehaven Bonfire and Fireworks 2016
Where: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven AB39 2
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Price: £3 for adults and £1 for children
Description: The Roundtable will be running the bonfire and fireworks on Sunday 6th November at Mineralwell Park.
Gates open at 6.00pm, Bonfire lit at 6:30pm
Fireworks start at 7.00pm
Novelty light up swords on sale for £4. Food and drink will be available to buy on site,.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/StonehavenRT/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/698517946970734/
Alford Bonfire & Fireworks Display
Where: Grampian Transport Museum, Montgarrie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Description: Alford Scouts are again running the very popular Bonfire and Fire work Display at Grampian Transport Museum on Sunday 6th November.
Gates open at 6.30pm with the bonfire being lit at 7.00pm. Hot food & drinks and lightsticks will be on sale.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/997878803671501/
Free Bonfire & Fireworks Display
Where: Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BD
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Price: EVERYONE IS INVITED Free Family Event
Description: Our plan is to make a Big Bang at Deeside Activity Park, with our Biggest Bonfire yet.
Deeside Activity Park, at Dess in between Banchory and Aboyne on Royal Deeside, will be hosting its annual Free Bonfire Night on Sunday 6th November at 5pm.
This amazing event will see the park, which is usually better known for delivering a wide range of outdoor activities, such as Clay Shooting and Quad Bike Trekking, to name only two, turned into a Social Hub for everyone to meet up with friends and family, watch a great show and be able to get a real fine feed off Farmer Ken’s Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Beef Burgers and new for this year we are supporting local farmer Louise Urquhart, from Milton of Auchinhoveo, she is bringing along a Hot Roast for you to try.
Bonfire will be lit at 5.00pm with firework display at 6.15pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DeesideActivityPark/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1099086360205932/
Ballogie & Birse Bonfire Night
Where: Ballogie, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Description: Come and join us in the Bonfire field at the end of the lane by Market Stance for this years bonfire. Fireworks are from 6pm. Stovies will be available to purchase.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ballogie-Phone-Bothy-1468403033432387/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1593042347657918/
5-15 Nearly New Sale
Where: The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souterhead Road, Aberdeen AB12 3LF
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Description: Nearly New Sale of Toys, Clothes and Equipment for children aged 5-15
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Five2Fifteen/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3278867445731765/
Maud Fireworks Event 2016
Where: Maud, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 6th November 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Description: A spectacular community event for the whole family! Fireworks, Fun and Food!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MaudFireworks/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1635987753366570/
Crathes Castle Christmas Craft and Food Fair
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & EstateBanchory, AB31 5
Date: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th November 2016
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Price: Entrance is £3.00 Children Free
Description: Exclusively Highlands is holding its largest ever Christmas Fair in the stunning Crathes Castle and the adjacent horse mill. Over 50 makers will be exhibiting arts, crafts and food and once more it will be held over three days – Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15.
From sculptures, glassware, jewellery, knitwear, harris tweed and preserves, to pottery, hand-reared meats, patisserie and cakes and a host of other goodies will be available. Visitors have the opportunity to chat to exhibitors about their art and the opportunity to purchase unique goods beautifully crafted in Scotland.
Refreshments will also be available from the Courtyard Cafe throughout the event.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/exclusivelyhighlands/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/933142770131740/