What's On in Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland

Unicorn

Venue: Perth Museum

Website: www.perthmuseum.co.uk

Be enchanted by Unicorn the debut exhibition at the new Perth Museum exploring the story of Scotland’s national animal. Explore the rich significance of this beloved mythical creature from antiquity...

Conquer the Tower

Venue: Arbroath Signal Tower Museum

Website: www.visitangus.com/arbroath-signal-tower-museum

Climb the dramatic spiral staircase and visit the tower room during the guided Tower tours and find out how Light Keepers at the Signal Tower shore station communicated with the Bell Rock Lighthouse 11...

Marvellous Makers

Venue: Scottish Libraries

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news/general/tbfr-scotland

The Summer Reading Challenge Scotland officially launched in Scottish libraries on 25 June. Borrow and read any six books from the library over the summer to collect limited edition rewards and a very...

Cake or Dice

Venue: 89 commercial street, Dundee

Website: www.cakeordice.co.uk/home

Cake or Dice is a Community Board Game Cafe based in the city centre of Dundee. They have a variety of Board Games available to play in the cafe and also run a wide range of activities, workshops and events.

Coldside Library Wargames Club

Venue: Coldside Community Library

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Coldside Library Wargames Club 3.30pm runs every 2nd Wednesday for free. Providing tabletop games in Dundee Libraries for under 18s. Follow them on Facebook @wargameslibrary.

Dog Friendly Fridays and Saturdays

Venue: AK Bell Library in Perth, along with Alyth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Comrie, Pitlochry and Scone Libraries.

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk/library/ak-bell-library

The Library service recognises the role that dogs play in providing support and companionship to many people across Perth and Kinross and the help they give in social situations. All libraries taking part...

Fairy Trail

Venue: Brechin Castle Garden Centre

Website: www.brechincastlecentre.co.uk

Enjoy some outdoor fun with all the family and explore Brechin Castle Centre Fairy Trail. Using the activity booklet solve the clues and questions to make your way round each point on our trail (booklets...

Highland Wildlife Park

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Address: Kincraig

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Only seven miles from Aviemore, the park is open seven days a week and offers breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands. From cheeky monkeys and elusive wildcats to Scotland’s only polar bears –...

Kids Club Sessions

Venue: Avertical World

Website: www.averticalworld.co.uk

Whether it is a taster, birthday party or weekly club, Avertical World instructors provide a fun and safe environment to enjoy climbing. A thriving kids club (age 7+) offers weekly sessions in a range...

Pitlochry Youth Dance 5-10yrs

Venue: Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Website: www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

All children are welcome whether they are a beginner or highly experienced. The classes give beginners a taster into dance classes and can also challenge those with lots of dance experience. The dance...

Red Kites Daily Feeding

Venue: Agaty Red Kites

Website: www.argatyredkites.co.uk

Enjoy a rewilding experience like no other with daily red kite feeding tours from 1.45pm. Learn the kites’ incredible history, from persecution to extinction to reintroduction and beyond from an amazing...

Red Squirrel Trail

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Accessed from the Ancient Forest Adventure, visitors will head up eight metres into the trees, so prepare for a one-of-a-kind perspective.The course has been carefully designed so that it is available...

Royal Research Ship Discovery

Venue: Dundee Heritage Trust

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Climb aboard Captain Scott’s famous ship, uncover the secrets of life below deck, and see Dundee from a new perspective in their Discovery Dome. In over 10 interactive galleries, see the incredible story...

Sunday Storycraft

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Website: www.onfife.com/event/sunday-storytime-craft

Visit on the first Sunday of every month for a drop-in session of themed crafts and stories. It’s completely free and you don’t need to book – just pop along and create something wonderful! The event...

Paws at the Palace

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

Paws at the Palace will feature doggy fun and games, parades of different breeds, agility classes and some paw-some demonstrations. The all day event will also include food stalls (for humans and dogs),...

Steam Sundays

Venue: Caledonian Railway

Website: www.caledonianrailway.com

Take a leisurely trip along the four mile branch line and enjoy the views. You can start your journey at either the terminus station in the small town of Brechin of the countryside stop at Bridge of Dun,...

Kids' Dens:Lego Club

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Website: www.onfife.com/event/kids-dens-lego-club-at-kirkcaldy-galleries-of63

Become a Masterbuilder, creating LEGO masterpieces with a different theme each week. Everyone aged 5 and over welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, but the adult does not need to book...

Jurassic Earth

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.whitehalltheatre.ticketsolve.com

Meet the bravest of rangers as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived! A thrilling, fun-filled 75 minute show...

Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games

Venue: Bogles Field, Essendy Road

Address: Blairgowrie

Website: www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk

Attractions include a community tug of war, dog show, highland dancing, piping competition, hill race, track and cycling and much more. For more information and to book tickets visit the website.

Circus Zyair

Venue: Carrick Drive

Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk

The brand new show for 2024 features over thirty adrenaline fuelled performers from all across the globe. Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily...

The Addams Family

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.whitehalltheatre.ticketsolve.com

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents....

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Carnegie Hall

Website: www.onfife.com

Based on the 1939 MGM film, this all singing, all dancing stage classic features all your favourites. Join Dorothy and Toto on a magical journey over the rainbow and meet Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, as...

Dundee Bus Festival

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dundeemuseumoftransport.co.uk

Go along 10am-4.30pm, last entry at 4pm, each day to see some spectacular buses, get a picture behind the wheel of a bus, and much more! A fun day out with friends and family.

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.whitehalltheatre.ticketsolve.com

This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting...

Circus Zyair

Venue: Callender Park

Address: Falkirk

Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk

The brand new show for 2024 features over thirty adrenaline fuelled performers from all across the globe. Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily...

Tomato Day

Venue: AK Bell Library

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk/event/tomato-day

Go to Perthshire Seed Library’s Tomato Day! Take your most handsome or most unusual tomatoes for the display table, and sample tomatoes of unusual varieties to determine the best for looks or flavour.No...

Lego Play Day - Family Drop In Session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

A relaxed family focused drop in session where you can use your imagination to build Lego creations. The space is perfect for anyone wishing to have a quieter moment in the galleries with puzzles, worksheets,...

500 Words

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words

The UK's biggest children's story writing competition will be open for entries on Tuesday 24 September. There will be two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds. The winners will be revealed on World Book...

The Enchanted Forest

Venue: Loch Dunmore Faskally Wood

Website: www.enchantedforest.org.uk

This year’s show, Symphony of Nature, promises to be a kaleidoscopic outdoor experience, an unforgettable journey through a symphony of lights, music, and the natural beauty of the forest – a magical...

Michael Starring Ben

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: www.angusalive.scot

MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine...

Treasure Island

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com/shows/treasure-island

Inspired by the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, the story introduces you to a world full of thrilling adventure. Suitable for ages five plus, this uniquely Scottish adaptation featuring live music...

Swan Lake

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old. A wonderful evening out and memories...

Halloween Family Fun Night

Venue: Methil Club

Website: www.facebook.com/events/methil-club

Kick off Halloween Celebrations and raise funds to help an amazing local charity give autistic families all over Fife a safe space. Includes face painting (not included in ticket price) and fancy dress...

Taylor Mania

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

The Gruffalo

Venue: Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Website: www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and monstrous...

Taylormania

Venue: The Tivoli Theatre Company Ltd

Website: www.thetivolitheatre.com

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Rude Science Live!

Venue: Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Website: www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com

On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s...

The Forgotten Orchard

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com/shows/the-forgotten-orchard

Featuring storytelling, music and Scot’s ballads, the production brings to life Scotland’ s rich orchard heritage and celebrates diversity, home grown food and the joy of harvest.Followed by post-show...

Blockbuster Pro Wrestling-Family Wrestling

Venue: Montrose Town Hall

Website: www.angusalive.scot

Featuring some of the top talent in Scotland today. Blockbuster brings you an exciting night of Professional Wrestling that the whole family can enjoy! Tickets available from £5.

The McDougalls Halloween Party Show

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

Max and Auntie Aggie are dressed to impress for their Halloween Party and you’re invited too! Wear your favourite Halloween costume for some fiendish, fang-tastic fun! Filled with tricks and treats,...

Lego Play Day - Family Drop In session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

A relaxed family focused drop in session where you can use your imagination to build Lego creations. The space is perfect for anyone wishing to have a quieter moment in the galleries with puzzles, worksheets,...

Live Action and Fireworks Spectacular 2024

Venue: Knockhill Racing Circuit

Website: www.knockhill.com

A live-action event brimming with motorsport entertainment - on and off track. This is a family-friendly event suitable for families with young kids. There will be plenty of activities on-site to keep...

Cirque – The Greatest Show

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about, the smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest...

The Polar Express Train Ride

Venue: Waverley Station

Website: https://edinburghthepolarexpressride.com/

This November and December experience THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Edinburgh. The fully immersive theatrical event lets you and your family, from little ones to Granny and Grandpa, experience what...