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**
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Indoor Beach at Bon Accord
Organiser: Bon Accord Aberdeen
Where: Bon Accord Aberdeen, George St, AB25 1HZ Aberdeen
Date: Friday 5th July 2019 Time: 09:00AM-06:00PM
Description: Our Indoor Beach will be back again from the 5th of July. Whatever your age, you will have buckets of fun down at the Indoor Beach.
Not only is the beach returning, we will be adding an exciting new attraction! Keep an eye on our social media channels to find out more.
The beach can be found on the lower mall, opposite Costa.
https://www.bonaccordaberdeen.com/event/indoor-beach-bon-accord
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2712655182143014/
George Street Market
Organiser: Greater George Street Traders’ Association
Where: Greater George Street Traders’ Association, AB25
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 09:00AM-03:00PM
Description: GEORGE STREET MARKET
Saturday, 6th JULY, 2019
Saturday, 7th SEPTEMBER, 2019
Saturday, 2nd NOVEMBER, 2019
10 am to 4 pm
George Street, Aberdeen
(Adjacent to Bon Accord Centre and John Lewis)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1970087556441216/
Rock Pooling at Cove
Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Where: Cove Bay, Balmoral Terrace Cove, AB12 3NP Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
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/541230013031574/
Tree climbing at Aden Country Park 6th JULY 2019
Organiser: Wild Tree Adventures
Where: Aden Country Park, Station Rd, AB42 5FQ Mintlaw
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-05:00PM
Description: Come climb up into the canopy of an amazing Copper Beech tree Aden Country Park, using ropes and safety equipment, up to 20m! For all ages 6 to 60+ and for all the family.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/356892385088137/
Saturday Forest Club
Organiser: Aden Country Park Fairy Woods
Where: Aden Country Park Fairy Woods
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Description: Come along for some forest fun for the first of our monthly forest club sessions. We will be getting to know the site with games and forest fun as well as cooking our snack on the campfire. All ages welcome however, we would ask parents to stay, our first session is 6th July from 10.30am to 12.30. If you would like to join us please message our page
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1183882631782520/
Danestone Community Gala
Organiser: Danestone Community Centre
Where: Danestone, AB22 8, Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 11:00AM-03:00PM
Description: Community Event
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2250972005160071/
Ballater Craft Fair
Organiser: Focus Craft Fairs
Where: Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater, Station Square, AB35 5QB Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Date: Saturday 6th-Sunday 7th July 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/2189798807709203/
Summer Picnic and Highland Games
Organiser: Culsalmond Community Hall
Where: Culsalmond Community Education Centre, AB52 6UH Insch
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 11:00AM-02:00PM
Description: Bring your picnic and come along to Culsalmond Community Centre and enjoy a fun family day.
There will be Highland games for all the family to participate in and Kids get a free ice cream Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/903897046616029/
Huntly Fire Station Open Day
Organiser: Huntly Community Fire Station
Where: Huntly Community Fire Station, King Street, AB54 8HP Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 11:00AM-03:00PM
Description: Our annual Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday 6th July! Like this event to keep updated on attractions that will be there on the day. Hope to see you all there!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2193092954335673/
Potterton Picnic In The Park
Organiser: Potterton Community
Where: Panmure Gardens, AB23 8, Aberdeen
Date: Saturday 6th July 2019 Time: 12:00PM-03:00PM
Description: Potterton Picnic In the Park will return this year on Saturday 6th July from 12noon onwards at the Park on Panmure Gardens. Free event – bring along your own food and drink, picnic blanket or chair and join in the fun and games. As usual we will arrange games throughout the afternoon with Football, sports day games and Welly Wanging.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/562299777626467/
Balance Bikers at Hazlehead Park
Organiser: Balance Bikers
Where: Hazlehead Park
Date: Sunday 7th July 2019 Time: 09:30AM-11:30AM
Description: As British Cycling coaches we are experts in teaching children to ride.
Our sessions are FUN, CHALLENGING & PROGRESSIVE. They are 30 minutes long, booking is essential!
Developing the riders CONFIDENCE is at the heart of what we do.
Whether you’re new to it all, or riding well already, this is the session for you! Suitable for ages 18 months to 4 years old. Bikes and helmets available to borrow.
https://bookwhen.com/balancebikers
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2372602959417239/?event_time_id=2372602996083902
Sports Garden at Bon Accord
Organiser: Bon Accord Aberdeen
Where: Bon Accord Aberdeen, George St, AB25 1HZ Aberdeen
Date: Sunday 7th-Sunday 14th July 2019 Time: 09:00AM-06:00PM
Description: Don’t miss a moment of Wimbledon this year! We will be screening live tennis matches throughout July, you’re sure to ‘love’ it. The Sports Garden can be found on the upper mall outside Boots from the 1st July.
https://www.bonaccordaberdeen.com/event/bon-accord-sports-garden
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/431342280754410/
Aden Country Park 7TH JULY 2019
Organiser: Wild Tree Adventures
Where: Aden Country Park, Station Rd, AB42 5FQ Mintlaw
Date: Sunday 7th July 2019 Time: 10:00PM-05:00PM
Description: Come climb up into the canopy of an amazing Copper Beech tree Aden Country Park, using ropes and safety equipment, up to 20m! For all ages 6 to 80+ and for all the family.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/323211711854702/
Home-Start Family Funday
Organiser: Home Start Deeside
Where: Bellfield Park, Banchory
Date: Sunday 7th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-02:00PM
Description: Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon are hosting a family funday and everyone is invited.
Sunday 7th July
10 am – 2 pm
Bellfield Park, Banchory
There will be:
– Face painting
– Adults and Kids Tombola
– Kids races
– Bouncy castle
– Tea, Coffee with Homebakes and BBQ
And lots more!!!!!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1185395974954402/
David Walliam’s Gangsta Granny at Leith Hall
Organiser: Leith Hall Gardens & Estate
Where: Leith Hall Gardens & Estate, Kennethmont, AB54 4NQ Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 7th July 2019 Time: 06:00PM-08:00PM
Description: Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at granny’s. All she wants to do is play Scrabble and eat cabbage not exactly his idea of fun!
Hungry and bored, Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives, however; it contains Granny’s biggest secret
Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels!
Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams bestseller adapted for the outdoor stage. Join Ben and his Gangsta Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun. It could be very hungry work, so come prepared with picnics and appropriate outdoor gear.
Advance booking is advised.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/652303318558548/
Kids Holiday Club – Blackburn Aberdeen
Organiser: Party Box Aberdeen
Where: Kinellar Community Hall, Fintray Road, Blackburn, Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0JQ
Date: Monday 8th – Friday 12th July 2019 Time: 08:30AM-04:30PM
Description: Open to all kids ages 5 -12 for the best Holiday Experiences right here in Aberdeen.
Main experiences include:
Foam Party
Dinosaur Experiences
Virtual Reality & video gaming
Lego building
Slip & Slide with foam
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Electric scooters & Pony Cycles
Bouncy Castles
Slides
Slime Making
Fun Experiments
Dancing
Comic-Con
Forest treasure hunt
Slushies, Popcorn & Candyfloss
And loads more…
Includes Snacks & treats.
Running Daily from 8-July to 19-July on weekdays.
Book a full week at £28 per day or single days for £30 per day
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/414383205832231/
Summer Football Camp
Organiser: Bennachie Leisure Centre
Where: Bennachie Leisure Centre, Largie Rd, AB52 6LT Insch
Date: Monday 8th – 19th July 2019 Time: 09:00AM-12:00PM
Description: Learn techniques and skills to become a great player.
For boys and girls aged 6-14
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1014013342321613/
Hip Hop Home Camp Vol.3
Organiser: Street Kings Dance School
Where: Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 7LL
Date: Monday 8th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-03:00PM
Description: Street Kings Dance School proudly presents:
HIP HOP HOME CAMP VOL.3
Come and master your skills in Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping and House styles! And as a bonus – master class about DJ:ing from our special guest!
This year our summer camp is opened to all boys and girls age 7-15! For younger/older age, please PM for details.
Price – £70 for the whole week!
SPECIAL PRICE – £55, ONLY if you register and pay before 15th of May!
Running time – 10 am to 3 pm.
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact me via PM, email to
or simply call/text 07501294963.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/594724301038884/
Get creative!
Organiser: Meldrum Library
Where: Meldrum Library, Colpy Road, AB51 0NT Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Date: Monday 8th July 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/
HALF DAY Adventure at Aden Country Park 9TH JULY 2019
Organiser: Wild Tree Adventures
Where: Aden Country Park, Station Rd, AB42 5FQ Mintlaw
Date: Tuesday 9th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-05:00PM
Description: Book Now for an exclusive Half-Day Adventure £75pp for Wild Tree Adventures up to 20m in an amazing Copper Beech tree at ADEN COUNTRY PARK.
For all ages 8-60+ and a Half-Day session of 3 hours gives you oddles of time to enjoy and explore. Please see full Booking Terms & Conditions and FAQs.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/207088600177039/
Love Rara Mer Experience
Organiser: Love Rara
Where: Love Rara, Beach Leisure Centre, AB24 5NR Aberdeen
Date: Wednesday 10th July 2019 Time: 09:00AM-04:00PM
Description: Love Rara Mer Experience
This is an all day workshop where your child will become a mermaid/merman for the day.
Whats included in the price:
**Swimming session 9:30-10:30am if your child is tail ready and have completed our 8 week course they can swim with fin, otherwise we will be training to become fin ready.
** Mer Tea party at Lunch time and snacks will be provided throughout day.
** Hair Braiding by Beauboxbraids
** Mer Singing and Dancing
** Craft to take home
** Mer make up
** Mer Slime
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1055521247990594/
Free! Puppet shows
Organiser: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
Where: Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, AB11 5BY
Date: Wednesday 10th July 2019 Time: 10:45AM-11:05AM
Description: Enjoy free 20-minute puppet shows with www.kidglovespuppets.co.uk
Free: please donate to support the Family Fun programme
3-12 yrs and their grown-ups
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/724619594599751/
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Organiser: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm
Where: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Belwade Farm, Dess, AB34 5BJ Aboyne
Date: Thursday 11th July 2019 Time: 11:30AM-03:30PM
Description: Bring a rug, picnic & your favourite teddy to enjoy a fun family day out. Harry’s new friend Winnie will be helping with all the activities on the day.
This event will be weather dependant so no need to book in advance.
Pay on the day £5 per child.
Included is our mini horse trail around the farm.
Teddy Bear games including teddy bear toss, teddy races, teddy mini jumps and more…
Teddy bear craft time
Teddy dancing with Winnie
Meet the Belwade ponies with their teddy’s including Dancer our mini unicorn & Theon our adoption horse.
A glitter tattoo for each child
Outdoor toys, games available for play
Full magical woodland open
Visit the Belwade ponies
Want to win a prize!? Come along in fancy dress with your teddy on the day for your chance to win our competition.
Our magical woodland will be open all day so take a stroll around with your teddy and find the fairies, unicorns and trolls as you go. If you have time try making a teddy bear size den.
Additional activities on the day include:
Pony Rides £5 per child
The Belwade Bistro with be open throughout the event. If you do not have time to make packed lunches you can order our lunch boxes give us a call for more details 013398 85398. We can also offer take away hot options, tea, coffees, cakes and bakes.
This is a fundraising event with all money raised going towards the work of the charity.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/868579533486137/
Summer at Crathes Castle
Organiser: Exclusively Highlands
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, AB31 5QJ, Banchory
Date: Friday 12th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-05:00PM
Description: The finest Arts Craft & Foods and this year music come to Crathes Castle for our Summer at Crathes Fair. Throughout the first two floors of the Castle, the Horsemill, and in the Courtyard this really is an event not to be missed. Uniquely beautiful crafts and sumptuous fabulous foods will vie for your attention together with street food and great music. From local Gins & Beer, watercolours & prints, aromatic candles, horncraft, glass & metal furniture to celtic tweeds, silverware, patisserie, seafood, local meats, cheese, belgian chocolates, ceramics the list is extensive and all hand made in Scotland – a magical 3 days to choose from!
£4 per Adult & Children Free
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/522027421615352/
Summer Inflatable Fun Day
Organiser: Get set bounce
Where: Fraserburgh Leisure Centre big hall Date: Friday 12th July 2019 Time: 10:00AM-05:00PM
Description: Time to start the holiday !!!
Inflatable fun day with various types of inflatables.
from bouncy castles to obstacle courses to rodeo sheep and soft play area
There will also be various refreshments teas coffee hot snacks etc. provided by the Leisure center and of course slush popcorn candy floss
sessions during the day
10am -12pm all age ranges
1pm-3pm all age ranges
3:30pm -5pm Session for additional needs this will be a restricted to smaller group session if you require more info to assess suitability please give us a call 01346 532123
The layout may change but at present there will be :
Toddler bouncy castle and soft play section
2 inflatable obstacle courses / fun runs
Large and smaller bouncy castles
Gladiator duel battle zone
Bungee run
Shaun the Rodeo sheep
amongst other inflatables and music
with seating for parents etc.
Refreshments will be on sale provided by the Leisure Centre catering team.
Also there will be slush, candy floss and popcorn available to purchase on day.
The hall will be full of inflatables and attractions for all ages.
Sounds Fun?
So….Don’t wait… and get your tickets today to secure your child’s entry. tickets on sale now!!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2382061851833302/
31st Stonehaven Folk Festival
Organiser: Stonehaven Folk Festival
Where: Stonehaven Folk Festival
Date: Friday 12th- Sunday 14th July 2019 Time: 03:00PM-11:59PM
Description: 31st annual Festival of music and song in the lovely coastal town of Stonehaven.
Friday night guests: Hannah Rarity, Dowally and Dervish
Saturday guests: Malinky, Breabach
Sunday night guests: Gnoss, Steph Geremia Trio, Duncan Chisholm
A weekend of contemporary and traditional “folk” music with Concerts in the Town Hall, sessions, workshops, singarounds and the World Paper’n’Comb Championship and the world’s only Aqua Ceilidh.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/497406937385185/
