What's On in Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland

Great Big School Clean

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...

Birthday Parties at Dynamic Earth

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/birthday-parties

Birthday Party Packages starts with a guided tour through the interactive galleries, led by a dedicated Birthday Guide who will bring science to life. After the excitement, guests can enjoy a delicious...

Golf It!

Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow

Website: www.golf-it.com

Golf It! offers a world of great value activities for all ages and abilities.The most popular attraction is the immersive, family-friendly Driving Range. Equipped with Toptracer screens in every bay, so...

Really Wild Birthday Parties

Venue: Fife Zoo

Website: www.fifezoo.org

Celebrate surrounded by amazing animals and enjoy an unforgettable adventure full of fun, and furry (or scaly!) surprises. Includes private party room for games and celebrations (up to 10 children), Birthday...

Scotland’s Secret Bunker

Venue: Crown Buildings, Troywood, Nr St Andrews

Website: www.secretbunker.co.uk

This amazing labyrinth, encased in 15 feet of reinforced concrete, is where central government and military commanders would have run the country had the UK been attacked and nuclear war broken out. The...

Unearthed

Venue: Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries

Website: www.onfife.com

Unearthed features a host of rare and exciting objects, from precious stones and fossil fish to beautifully crafted Bronze Age beaker pots and Viking jewellery. Dig deeper and you will discover some amazing...

Race for Life across Scotland

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.raceforlife.org

Cancer Research UK’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, are returning. Anyone who joins between 23 March and April 19 can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of a...

Lamb Feeding at Briarlands Farm

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk

From jumping pillows, to football golf, climbing frames to go karts, there’s a variety of things to keep your wee ones entertained. They offer tractor and trailer rides that take you behind the scenes...

Easter at Almond Valley

Venue: Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk

The much-loved Mad Hatter’s Tea Party returns for Easter 2026 and the legendary Duck Race! Other activities include The Mad Hatter’s Trail of Wonder, Mad Hatter Craftivity Sessions – imagine, Build...

Little Niblicks (0-5 Years Old) March Theme: Science

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Babies and toddlers are invited to explore the sights and sounds of the museum through songs, movement, and crafts. Each Little Niblicks session features multi-sensory play with a new monthly theme. Tea,...

Dino's: Dinosaur Discovery

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Whether they love to get messy, laugh, or ask a million questions, your child will fit right in. This step into the shoes of a palaeontologist, investigating the dinosaurs that once roamed our planet....

An Egg Hunt Across the Ages

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Travel through time and scour the exhibition to find out all about different kinds of eggs and the creatures that lay them - from corals and dinosaurs, to penguins and catsharks. Grab your free egg trail...

Easter Crafternoon

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

A chance for families to get creative in a relaxed and informal way. Look out for different themes throughout the year, aligning with Fife School Holidays. Create Easter bunny ears, nests and paint some...

Easter Fun at Glamis Castle

Venue: Glamis Castle

Website: www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Children can bounce to their heart’s content on the bunny bouncy castle and for a bit of adventure the whole family can take part in an interactive augmented reality trail. Activities include Easter...

Easter Hunt activity at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone

Venue: The Fyne Den Adventure Zone

Website: www.thefyneden.com

Easter Hunt activity at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone – included in entrance prices. Book ahead at www.thefyneden.com  or call 01499 320429.

The Little Mermaid: Easter Panto

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Take a deep dive under the sea as Enchanted Entertainment present a fin-tastic Easter pantomime version of The Little Mermaid. Boo the wicked Sea Witch as she rocks the boat with King Neptune, Ariel the...

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Dorothy and her dog, Toto are swept away to the magical land of Oz in a tornado. Along the way, they meet a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man in need of a heart, and a Cowardly Lion looking for...

Craigtoun Easter Fayre

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

With free entry, free parking and free entertainment, this is a great way to start the Easter holidays. They will also have craft stalls and an Easter Bunny Trail as well as all seasonal paid attractions....

Easter at the Castle

Venue: The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Website: https://theblackwatch.co.uk

Celebrate Easter at the Castle with a fun-filled family day of activities, games and creative workshops. Hunt for missing chicks in the gardens, complete themed trails in the Museum, decorate Easter cookies...

Easter Family Fun Day - Hot Hatch and Car Show

Venue: Knockhill Racing Circuit

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Celebrate Easter Sunday in the fast lane with a full day of fun, action, and excitement for all ages. Go for the cars, stay for the family fun — and make memories that will last all year. Parking is...

Easter Fun Day

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a special Family Fun Day at Scone Palace as they mark 60 years as a visitor attraction. Includes Easter egg hunts, seasonal activities, games, music, and family-friendly entertainment...

Taylormania

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- Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Astronaut Training

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Visit Dynamic Earth for a session that will get you ready to head to space. Your astronaut training will include exciting space activities- from rocket launches to zero gravity. Once it’s complete, you’ll...

Steam Sundays

Venue: Shed47 Railway Restoration Group

Website: www.shed47.org

Travel behind the narrow-gauge steam engine Big Dave! Shed47 will have their shop and museum open at Lathalmond Halt with models, books, DVDs and souvenirs for sale. They will also be running diesel-hauled...

Hot Cross Fun with ANGUSalive!

Venue: Various venues

Website: https://angusalive.scot/events/easter-holiday-activities-2026

This Spring holiday activities includes everything from baby sensory sessions and indoor climbing to outdoor adventure and a lively family fun day to celebrate the season in a welcoming atmosphere –...

Springtime Crafts

Venue: The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Website: https://theblackwatch.co.uk

Spring has sprung at Balhousie Castle! Visit for hands-on craft sessions where children can create their own bird nests, horses, spring landscapes and crocodiles, using a range of materials to design,...

Nick Cope Family Show

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com

Perfect for children and adults to enjoy together, Nick’s music is catchy, clever and never patronising – making it as much fun for parents as it is for kids. Whether you already sing along at home...

Junior Highland Keeper

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

For children aged 8-15, Junior Highland Keepers will get hands-on opportunities to care for the animals, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will...

Falconry Fridays

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

Enjoy a fantastic falconry display and flying demonstration by the Raptor World team from The Scottish Deer Centre. Taking place on the front lawn, the event offers visitors the chance to see a variety...

Scotland's Daffodil Festival 2026

Venue: Backhouse Rossie Estate

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Family Activities include Little ones Bear Walk, Woodland walk (Optional Quiz) fringed by daffodils to a hidden ruined covenanter's tomb, 9 hole putting, Walled Garden with optional quiz.Includes vintage...

Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 1

Venue: Knockhill Racing Circuit

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Over 140 riders will take to the track across seven championships, including the powerhouse Superbike and Clubman 1000cc classes, thrilling Sidecars, and the agile 300s — where talented young riders,...

Storytelling at Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Venue: Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Website: www.ardkinglas.com

Storytelling by Stewart Ennis at 2pm. The Gruffalo 'in Scots' and then onto the Fairy Trail and a Fairy Story. Storytelling and admission for gardens £6 adults, £4 child (4-16yrs) 3 and under free....

Wickedly Ariana

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

The sensational Hariana with her amazing band and dancers will take you on a magical journey of all the greatest Ariana hits plus songs from the blockbuster movies and musical Wicked. The show is packed...

Mini Highland Keeper

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

For children aged 5-7, Mini Highland Keepers will get opportunities to care for the animals, prepare feeds, learn about their habitats and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children must...

Spring Crafternoon - Golf Course Art

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Inspired by the Museum’s exhibition, create your own golf course painting. Design a dream crazy golf hole or discover the animals that live on the links. These afternoons are a nice opportunity to get...

Swift and Styles

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Talented tribute artists will embody Taylor and Harry on stage, bringing these larger-than-life pop stars to life with spot-on vocals, looks, and charm. Sing and dance along to smash hits like “Shake...

Diesel Days

Venue: Shed47 Railway Restoration Group

Website: www.shed47.org

See what new projects Shed47 are working on, and ride on their narrow gauge railway. Trains will run half-hourly and your day ticket will let you jump on board as many times as you wish. Lathalmond Wartime...

Journey Into Space Storytelling

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival, get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session! Get your hands on some meteorites, discover the smell of the Moon and find out what astronauts do...

Spring Fun Day

Venue: Signal Tower Museum

Website: https://angusalive.scot/holiday-activities/#1678894531866-c3d01cd4-1ff3

Go along to the Signal Tower Museum for a Spring themed fun day! They have arts and craft activities, outdoor games and an Easter trail. Children and their families welcome. Free, drop in, no booking required....

The Three Little Pigs

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

Following the huge success of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic… It’s time to get blown away in this brand-new musical adventure of The...

World Art Day Crafternoon - Origami Art

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Discover the Japanese art of paper folding by creating some butterflies and flowers. Families can also enjoy other crafts and colouring-in sheets. These afternoons are a nice opportunity to get crafty...

There's A Monster In Your Show

Venue: Dundee Repertory Theatre

Website: www.dundeerep.co.uk

Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who's in Your Book?' series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute adventure...

Dundee Scout Gang Show 2026

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

The Dundee Scout Gang Show is back—and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and celebrating 60 incredible years of song, dance, and laugh-out-loud entertainment! Join us for a high-energy, feel-good spectacular...

Little Niblicks (0-5 Years Old) April Theme: Art

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Babies and toddlers are invited to explore the sights and sounds of the museum through songs, movement, and crafts. Each Little Niblicks session features multi-sensory play with a new monthly theme. Tea,...

Drive it Day

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

Drive It Day is a fun family celebration of vehicles from every era at the museum. From shiny modern cars to fascinating vintage classics, there’s plenty to explore. Meet friendly owners, get up close...

Lego Play Day - Family Drop In session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed family session with Lego building, reading, and colouring activities. This drop-in event offers a creative and welcoming space for all ages to explore and play.

Adults go Free at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone

Venue: The Fyne Den Adventure Zone

Website: www.thefyneden.com

Open Friday to Monday 10am to 3pm. Book ahead at www.thefyneden.com  or call 01499 320429.

Dirliebane Theatre Company presents BIG

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com

Super and Dino are starting BIG school. Everyone keeps telling them they’re big and ready, so why do they still sometimes feel so small? BIG is a funny and engaging show for 3-6 year olds exploring...

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure. Sing along with farmyard favourites like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Hey Diddle Diddle...

Children’s Classic Concerts presents Junkyard Jam

Venue: Laidlaw Music Centre

Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/events/junkyard-jam/

Join percussionist Owen Gunnell for a journey into the junkyard to discover what musical magic can be made from all that mess. So, polish off your dustbin lids, shake out those old tin can maracas and...

Fife Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Beveridge Park

Address: Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Loads O Lorries

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

One of Dundee Museum of Transport biggest family days out, celebrating all things BIG! From brand-new lorries to impressive vintage trucks, this action-packed event honours the hardest-working vehicles...

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Venue: Carnegie Hall

Website: www.onfife.com

Based on the beloved animated film, this spectacular musical tells the story of Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of life beyond the waves. A timeless tale of following your dreams, finding your...

Kit Car Fest sponsored by Raptor Sports Cars 

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

Join Dundee Museum of Transport for a high-octane celebration of Scotland’s kit car scene. Discover cool replicas and unique builds, meeting friendly owners, and enjoy a brilliant family day out. Proudly...

Atholl Highlanders Parade

Venue: Blair Castle

Website: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/atholl-highlanders-parade/

Join from 11am in the Ballroom for an Atholl Highlanders talk with Archivist, Keren Guthrie and CSM, Garry Brailsford. Before heading to the forecourt of Blair Castle from 2.30pm for the annual parade,...

Stories in the Dust

Venue: Rothes Halls

Website: www.onfife.com

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...

Artie's Singing Kettle

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Join Artie for a sing-along spectacular as he takes you on a musical journey through the magical world of The Singing Kettle! Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the...

Atholl Gathering

Venue: Blair Castle

Website: https://atholl-estates.co.uk/events/atholl-gathering

Strongmen from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out. Events include tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. There are plenty of other attractions, such as highland dancing,...

Lego Play Day - Family Drop In session

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed family session with Lego building, reading, and colouring activities. This drop-in event offers a creative and welcoming space for all ages to explore and play.

Scone Palace Garden Fair

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

Scone Palace Garden Fair offers the perfect day out for gardening enthusiasts and their families. Featuring a fantastic line-up of exhibitors and makers, gardening workshops, the Scottish Garden Design...

You Choose

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this...

Japanese Car Show Scotland with JPCCSc

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

Take the whole family along for a fantastic day celebrating Japanese cars. Discover bright, bold sports cars and unique custom creations, chat with welcoming owners, and soak up the lively atmosphere at...

History in the Park

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.welcometofife.com

See the encampments of Romans, Vikings, Medieval knights and soldiers of the English Civil War, Jacobites and soldiers of Scotland from 1899 - 1945. Combat and displays in the arena Saturday and Sunday,...

History in the Park

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

This annual event celebrates the last 2000 years of Scottish history and is free to attend. See Historical Encampments demonstrating life in Scotland from the Romans, Vikings, Stuarts, Jacobites, the...

Braemar Junior Highland Games

Venue: Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park

Website: www.braemargathering.org/junior-highland-games

The Junior Games was introduced in 2005 to provide a funday out for families, to give young people the chance to try out traditional highland games events and to provide the opportunity for young pipers,...

Motorcycle, Trike, and Scooter Fest 

Venue: Dundee Museum of Transport

Website: www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on

Get ready for a wheelie great family day at Motorcycle, Scooter and Trike Fest! From shiny superbikes and colourful scooters to eye-catching trikes, there’s something for everyone. Explore amazing machines...

BIG

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

Super and Dino are starting BIG school. Everyone keeps telling them they’re big and ready, so why do they still sometimes feel so small? BIG is a funny and engaging show for 3–6 year olds from Dirliebane...

Wemyss Ware Cat Trail

Venue: Kirkcaldy

Website: www.welcometofife.com

Kirkcaldy will unveil an exciting new cultural landmark a trail of large-scale Wemyss Cat sculptures, each standing over 1.7 metres tall. Local artists will paint the remaining sculptures, creating a vibrant...