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?
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Banchory Beer Festival Summer 2019
Organiser: Banchory Beer Festival
Where: Banchory Beer Festival
Date: Friday 9th- Sunday 11th August 2019 Time: 06:00PM-00:00AM
Description: Banchory Beer Festival Summer 2019
9th -11th – August at Deeside Rugby Club Pitches!
Back for the 6th Summer festival! Returning with Beer, Gin, Cider, Prosecco, street food and live music. Over 3 days we offers vast amount of local and national talents in music, food and drink in a festival environment.
We will have BEER from across Scotland and England that we have searched high and low to find you these delicious hoppy, malty, bitter, sweet and quite delicious beer!
GIN, of course, we will have GIN!!! This year we will be supporting a 100% distilled and bottled range of Scottish Gins. New this year a craft gin shop!!
CIDER from our trusty friends at Thistly Cross Cider and some new ciders never been seen in the area before!
And finally, we’ll have Prosecco! Because who doesn’t love it?!?!?
Amazing street food – Fox Hat Catering, Screaming Peacock, Edelwurst Catering and Shorty’s Ice Cream.
FAMILY FRIENDLY SUNDAY. Nightmare when you can’t get a babysitter. well, We’ve thought of this, bring the kids! there will be a large range of FREE kids activities for them to have a blast on!! Bouncy castles!! Face painting (extra) and lots more!
How do you get here…? Well, we don’t encourage driving!!! Take the bus and loss the fuss obviously! best bit if once you’re off the bus its only 200 meters bus to beer! Extra buses running in partnership with Stagecoach!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/673292489794835/
Active8 Challenge – Soft archery with Lethen Archers
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Greystone Pl, AB39 3UL Newtonhill
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 10:00AM-01:00PM
Description: A fun session for youngsters who would like to try this fascinating sport – great for developing focus, flexibility and attention skills.
For ages 5+
Drop in session 10am – 1pm
Only £1 per head – no need to pre-book.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/402250723979021/
Messy play: At the beach
Organiser: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
Where: Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, AB11 5BY Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 10:30AM-11:30AM
Description: Squish, splat and smear all manner of messy materials in our seaside-themed session with Mess Around Moray & Aberdeenshire.
Suitable for little ones aged 6 months – 5 yrs
(please see T&Cs when booking)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/444902542930240/
Family Music Workshop
Organiser: Aboyne Library
Where: Aboyne Library, Bridgeview Road, AB34 5JN Aboyne
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 10:30AM-11:30AM
Description: For families with children over 6.
Lead by a soprano from Missouri and a clarinettist (who plays for the BBC Symphony orchestra)
You will experience American, Greek and Scottish music and songs. You can bring your instruments if you play, but maracas and tambourines are provided so everyone can join in.
Booking essential. Free
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/475697333258999/
Funbox at His Majesty’s Theatre (August 10, 2019)
Organiser: FunBox Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-02:00PM
Description: http://www.songkick.com/concerts/36249294-funbox-at-his-majestys-theatre
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/230335734522132/
Dolphinwatch Detective Day
Organiser: RSPB Aberdeen and North East Scotland
Where: Torry Battery, Greyhope Road, AB11 8 Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-03:00PM
Description: Are you aged 7 – 12? Do you love the outdoors? Are you good at solving puzzles and finding clues? This is the event for you!
Detective Day will see participants diving into some food chain forensics to solve a series of mysterious clues and reveal the truth behind a perplexing crime scene. Aimed at children aged 7-12 years, this event will explore the wildlife food chain whilst introducing some iconic local species and building team working skills.
Each session will be lead by a member of the RSPB team and will last approximately 1 hour.
Session 1: 11-12 pm
Session 2: 2-3 pm
There is a suggested donation of £3 for this event to be paid on arrival. Booking is essential and places will be filled on a first come first served basis.
To book onto one of the sessions, please email: Dolphinwatch@rspb.org.uk
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/677134929377632/
Annual Pet Show
Organiser: Cats Protection – Fraserburgh/Peterhead
Where: Dalrymple Hall, Fraserburgh
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-04:00PM
Description: This year we are having a change of venue, a change in that there will be no dog show this year, just cats and small animals. We hope that we will get the usual enthusiastic supporters to come along with their beautiful pets.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/334887153828804/
FUNBOX in Aberdeen
Organiser: FunBox
Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1GL Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 12:00PM-05:00PM
Description: FUNBOX present THE WILD WEST SHOW as they return to H.M.T. in Aberdeen on Saturday 10th of August.
Yeee haaaa! Saddle up partners as FUNBOX head out on the prairie for their brand new spectacular for 2019. So grab your ten gallon hats, get your boots on and get rollin,rollin‚ rollin‚ for a rootin‚ tootin, hoedown with Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo (formerly of The Singing Kettle)
Jam packed with singalong classics like Oh! Susanna‚ John Brown’s Baby‚ FUNBOX favourites and brand new songs, THE WILD WEST SHOW is a right-rollicking rodeo ride for all the family. Yippie Ki Yay!
Remember to come dressed for the wild west‚ come as a cowboy or cowgirl big people too!
Show times are 12.00 & 3.00pm
Round up your posse and lasso your tickets now from the Box Office, tel: 01224 641 122 or online at: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Full details are on our website here:
https://www.funbox.co.uk/event/saturday-10th-of-august-his-majestys-theatre-aberdeen/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2069410846687249/
80s Rewind Festival
Organiser: Bennachie Lodge
Where: Bennachie Lodge, 1 Victoria Terrace, AB51 5RL Kemnay
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 02:00PM-08:00PM
Description: 80s Rewind
All the great hits of the 80s
80s Dress
In aid of ‘Charlie House’
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1263715897137535/
Rock Pooling at Cove
Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Where: Cove Bay, Balmoral Terrace Cove, AB12 3NP Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 03:00PM-05:00PM
Description: Residents of the rock pools need to be tough where life is constantly changing, and every tide may bring in new arrivals. Join a Countryside Ranger at Cove for an opportunity to explore the rock pools, meet some of the rock pool residents and create some wild beach art.
This is a family friendly event (all under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Please wear wellies or sensible footwear and dress for the weather.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2242123726048739/
Little Mix Magic
Organiser: Pitmedden Garden
Where: Pitmedden Garden, Pitmedden House, AB41 7PD Pitmedden
Date: Saturday 10th August 2019 Time: 06:30PM-09:00PM
Description: Have you heard about the UK’s hottest tribute to Little Mix? Well meet LITTLE MIX MAGIC, an all-singing, all-dancing group of four girls set to wow you with their unbeatable show!
The show includes all of the original band’s biggest hits including Black Magic, Power and Shout Out To My Ex. And don’t miss out on your special treat after the performance when you’re invited for a Meet and Greet with the girls!
Join us for what we are sure will be an amazing evening.
There will be soft and hot drinks and snacks available on the evening.
Dress warmly and bring a picnic and rug or low seating. Some marquee seating available. Advanced booking is advised.
Date: Saturday 10 August
Time: Gates open 17:30, performance starts 18:30
Tickets
Adult: £15.00
Child: £12.00
Family (2+2): £45.00
***Please note tickets are non-refundable***
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2251867221735299/
Ballater Victoria Week Craft Fair
Organiser: Focus Craft Fairs
Where: Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater, Station Square, AB35 5QB Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 11th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-05:00PM
Description: Beautiful selection of original art and crafted items from our talented artisan members.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/490586384805157/
Family Fun Day
Organiser: Haddo House
Where: Haddo House, Methlick, AB41 7EQ Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 11th August 2019 Time: 12:00PM-04:00PM
Description: Family Fun Day for all the Family
£5 Entry and unlimited Use of Inflatables, Stall holders, Crafts, child friendly house tours, live wrestling and interactive games all accompanied with music from our DJ Alex.
No ticket Required!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/671618679957399/
Get creative!
Organiser: Meldrum Library
Where: Meldrum Library, Colpy Road, AB51 0NT Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 11th August 2019 Time: 09:00AM-07:00PM
Description: Design a bookmark to promote reading or to show your love of reading. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2019.
Drop in any time during opening hours, no booking necessary.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478432862698750/
Meldrum Library: Lego WeDo and Osmo
Organiser: Meldrum Library
Where: Meldrum Library, Colpy Road, AB51 0NT Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire Date: Sunday 11th August 2019 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Description: Combining Lego and Coding to create items that move.
Sessions will last 1 hour and need to be booked.
Free event but donations welcome
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/338629336802186/
Pop-Up Play Session – Fraserburgh
Organiser: Aberdeenshire Family Information Service
Where: Aberdeenshire Family Information Service
Date: Monday 12th August 2019 Time: 01:30PM-03:30PM
Description: Come and join us for our second pop-up play session hosted at the St Andrew’s Nursery, Fraserburgh on Monday 12th August between 13:30-15:30. Suitable for ages 0-5 and free for all.
For more information contact Karen Howe on 07919 275 816
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/342071956429694/
Pop-Up Play Session – Oldmeldrum
Organiser: Aberdeenshire Family Information Service
Where: Aberdeenshire Family Information Service
Date: Tuesday 13th August 2019 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description: Join us for a pop-up play session at Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park (AB51 0DH) on Tuesday 13th August 10am-12pm. Suitable for children aged 0-5 and free for all children, parents, and carers.
For more information contact gemma.smith2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1276193115880696/
Playdate and Picnic at The Den And The Glen
Organiser: Baby and Me
Where: The Den & The Glen
Date: Tuesday 13th August 2019 Time: 10:30AM-01:30PM
Description: Let’s have a walk and play round the Glen and a picnic! Everyone is welcome and apart from a hill (which is pathed) it’s all pretty flat and pram friendly.
There is a cost to get into the Glen details can be found here:
http://www.denandtheglen.co.uk/
Everyone is welcome!
Please let me know if you are coming along by hitting the ‘going’ button in the events section!
See you there for a trio down nursery memory lane
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2393602747368737/
Hunting Micro Monsters
Organiser: Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service
Where: Haughton Country Park, Haughton Country Park, AB33 8NA Alford, Aberdeenshire
Date: Tuesday 13th August 2019 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Description: Hunting Micro Monsters
Go on safari exploring the woods, grassland and pond to find the magical minibeasts that live at Haughton Park. Discover predators on the prowl and their prey! Under 16’s must be accompanied. Bring outdoor clothing suited to weather & sensible footwear. Booking essential.Each public event costs us on average £3.13 per attendee. If you would like to make a donation to Aberdeenshire Council, we accept cash on the day or contact ranger.service@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or 01467 534333. Any donations made would be most welcome. Thank you.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/451946258692244/
Milkshake! Live – Milkshake Monkey’s Musical
Organiser: Milkshake Live & His Majesty’s Theatre
Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1GL Aberdeen
Date: Tuesday 13th – Wednesday 14th August 2019 Time: 12:00PM-04:00PM
Description: Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!
Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.
Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/314079835961336/
Illyria: Frankenstein
Organiser: Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Drum Castle, Banchory, AB31 5, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 13th August 2019 Time: 07:00PM-09:00PM
Description: It’s time for another amazing season of outdoor theatre at Drum! Dust down those folding chairs and waterproofs, and head on down to the South Lawn. Sumptuous refreshments will be available from Drum’s tea tent.
Brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matter with life itself. It is one thing to stitch together an anatomically complete organism, but quite another when it becomes a living, breathing creature that shows intelligence, feels torment ‚Äì and demands answers of its creator. Viktor, disgusted by his creation and unable to face the consequences of bringing it into the world, escapes his claustrophobic university life to return home to Switzerland. But the Monster is not to be put off, and it relentlessly tracks him down. Jealous that Viktor is about to marry his childhood sweetheart and create life in a more conventional way, the Monster resolves to ransom him until a wife is created for him also….
Mary Shelley’s seminal novel was published in 1818 when she was just 21 years old, and has never been out of print. It was conceived when she and her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley spent the summer of 1816 at Byron’s house on Lake Geneva. Byron proposed that they each write a ghost story to entertain the others. Mary was the last one to come up with her idea ‚Äì but her story was by far the best and the most enduring.
This gripping tale is now a brand-new musical production created by Illyria, the first and only professional theatre company to have toured outdoor productions of Gilbert & Sullivan classics such as The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, Ruddigore and The Mikado. FRANKENSTEIN is written by the same team who brought you The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle. It features a fully orchestrated musical score, a cast of professional actor singers, spectacular stage effects, puppetry and flashes of the wickedly dark humour for which Illyria is justly celebrated. The show contains mature themes but is suitable for all ages 5+
Running time: 2 hours (including a 20 minute interval)
Adults: £15.00
Children (3 – 18): £12.00
Concessions (over 60s / students): £12.00
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/298170664385822/
Mums Coffee And Cake Evening
Organiser: Baby and Me
Where: Aberdeen
Date: Wednesday 14th August 2019 Time: 07:00PM-10:00PM
Description: An evening of coffee, cakes and chat.
Venue to be decided closer to the date (will be Aberdeen city).
Everyone welcome!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2240872392616051/
Performing with puppets
Organiser: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
Where: Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, AB11 5BY Aberdeen
Date: Wednesday 14th August 2019 Time: 10:15AM-12:15PM
Description: Have you ever felt the need to give a voice to puppets, toys and objects? Join storyteller and puppet lover Pauline Cordiner and create crazy characters, shout silly stories, reveal villainous voices and form furry friends. Bring along a toy or puppet that is desperate to find its voice or delve deep into Pauline’s big bag to see who you will bring to life!
Places limited – booking essential
£5 + booking fee
8-12 yrs (children may attend without parent/carer supervision. Please complete consent form when booking)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2013730455598815/
Mummy Mixer
Organiser: Love Rara
Where: Love Rara HQ, Beach Leisure Centre, AB24 5NR Aberdeen
Date: Wednesday 14th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-01:00PM
Description: FREE to attend event
Looking for some time to catch up with other mums whilst the children can get entertained or face painted.
Learn more about our products, tropics and sport aberdeen.
Met mums within a community setting.
Coffees and snacks can be purchased at cafe/reception areas
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/390840775120524/
Tiny tots; meet, pat, brush & photos!
Organiser: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm
Where: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Dess, AB34 5BJ Aboyne
Date: Thursday 15th August 2019 Time: 12:00PM-12:30PM
Description: Session specifically for younger children (2-4 year olds) who would love to meet a pony.
Dancer is our smallest resident and will be used during these sessions to allow our smaller visitors the opportunity to get some hands on time with a pony about the same size as them!
Full information is available by following the ticketing link.
http://tickets.worldhorsewelfare.org/activity/41
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2290476914367767/
Crathes Outdoor Theatre: Wuthering Heights
Organiser: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, AB31 5QJ
Date: Thursday 15th August 2019 Time: 07:00PM-10:00PM
Description: The wild and tempestuous love story of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, set on the mysterious Yorkshire moors comes to Crathes Castle! This tale of passion and revenge has thrilled readers and audiences alike for generations and now, in an adaptation by award-winning writer Laura Turner, is set to entrance Chapterhouse audiences for an evening of theatre beneath the stars. Can Catherine and Heathcliff’s love endure, or will the forces of nature tear them apart?
Performance starts at 19:00. Remember to bring seats or blankets!
Delicious picnics (with wine-enhanced options!) available to pre-order soon!!
Adults: £15
Children: £10
Family £40
Concessions (Students and Over 60s) £10
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587817738295341/
End of Summer Peep Picnic – No booking required
Organiser: Peep Aberdeen City
Where: Duthie Park
Date: Friday 16th August 2019 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Description: After last year’s success we’re ending the summer again with a picnic at Duthie Park! We invite you to bring a picnic to the green in front of the Ranger’s office.
We’ll have Peep activities from 11-12PM including songs, stories, and different play stations. Afterwards, we encourage you to enjoy your lunch and the park!
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT SO PLEASE BE AWARE IT MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/443910686397482/
Family Silent Disco
Organiser: Torphins Gala
Where: Learney Hall, 9 Beltie Rd, AB31 4JT Banchory, United Kingdom
Date: Friday 16th August 2019 Time: 07:00PM-10:00PM
Description: More details and ticket costs to follow – check the facebook link
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/380610906174307/
Mum, Toddler and Baby Exercise Class
Organiser: Strongmamamoves.Aberdeen
Where: Warehouse Health Club
Date: Friday 16th August 2019 Time: 10:30 – 13:30
Description: StrongMamaMoves Class
Our Friday Class will now adopt the brand name – because it says exactly what it is!
Fridays at 1130am at Warehouse Health Club
Parent, toddler and baby classes. It is exercise for you! Bring your babies along, bring toddlers along and they can play with their toys or they can join in with you.
A structured warm up, main workout and cool down and stretch designed for you to become stronger and move better so you are ‘fit for parenting’
How often are we having to pick things up off the floor while still carrying them or when they throw their toys out of the pram or even picking them up when they are on the move??…
Imagine doing a deadlift (the ‘scary’ one that people worry about doing their back in with) but the weight is a moving, fast, wriggling weight… That’s parenthood! But we don’t think about the fact when we pick our little humans up that we ARE deadlifting them, we ARE exercising.. And if we can’t move effectively we can get hurt..
So by doing a class that encourages increasing applied strength, increasing range of motion and fitness levels we are getting fit for parenting 🙂
It’s best to do this class after doing initial rehab work after birth. I have classes to refer for this or can offer PT.. This class is best as your next level up so you can make the most of it
Booking is essential.
DM to book of contact strongmamamoves@gmail.com
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/653896425091089/
