What's On in Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland

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.

Join Cub Club

Venue: Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website: www.scottishspca.org/cub-club

Join Cub Club - the new kids membership at the Scottish SPCA! Every Cub Club member gets a super welcome pack with cuddly toy, activities and more! Little animal-lovers are in for a treat when they become...

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...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon aims to help children of all ages and abilities become confident, independent learners who can thrive both at school and in their future careers.Join the over 3.5 million Kumon students worldwide...

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...

Design Busters

Venue: V and A

Address: 1 Riverside Esplanade

Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Watch the latest Design Busters videos, pick up a free pencil and a range of activity sheets to inspire you. Illustrated by Dundee-based designer Laura Darling, you’ll design cool cities, future fashions,...

Golf It!

Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow

Website: www.golf-it.com

On the banks of Hogganfield Loch, 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...

Join Cub Club

Venue: Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website: www.scottishspca.org/cub-club

Join Cub Club - the new kids membership at the Scottish SPCA! Every Cub Club member gets a super welcome pack with cuddly toy, activities and more! Little animal-lovers are in for a treat when they become...

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...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon aims to help children of all ages and abilities become confident, independent learners who can thrive both at school and in their future careers.Join the over 3.5 million Kumon students worldwide...

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge offers an exciting blend of nature, adventure, and family-friendly fun.Younger adventurers will love the...

Nature Quest

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Nature Quest—your all-in-one outdoor exploration kit. Perfect for families and groups, this adventure in a bag lets you team up, choose your nature scientist...

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...

Strawberry Picking

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk

PYO Strawberries is open from June onwards but sometimes they may need to close to allow more fruit to ripen if the demand outweighs the supply! If you're making a journey specifically for Strawberry picking...

Kids' Dens: Lego Club at Kirkcaldy Galleries

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Website: www.onfife.com

Become a masterbuilder, creating Lego masterpieces with a different theme each week. Kids’ Dens are aimed at primary school children aged 6-12years. £2 per session. Children under 8 must be accompanied...

Royal Ballet and Opera: Romeo and Juliet

Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre

Website: www.macrobertartscentre.org

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught...

Great Big School Clean 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Join the Great Big School Clean this spring and be part of the #BigBagChallenge - make a big difference to care for the places and the planet we love. Pledge as a school and you’ll receive a...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

The funniest day of the year is back on 21 March 2025. Get ready to feel good, give big and do something funny for money. Times are tough but if you can give just a little bit it will go to people in the...

Dino's: Wonderful Woodlands

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Dino’s Saturday Science Club for children ages 6 to 12. Enjoy a variety of science activities and a take home craft. This week, explore Scotland’s wonderful woodlands by investigating the plants...

Mother's Day Card Making

Venue: AK Bell Library

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk

Join AK Bell Library to design and create your own unique Mother’s Day card and give it to the person you love the most. Suitable for 4-10 year olds. Book directly at the AK Bell Library in person or...

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,...

Wear a Hat Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.braintumourresearch.org

Put your hats on for hope to help find a cure for all types of brain tumours. Bring your community together or get a fundraising event on your school timetable. Taking part couldn’t be easier - register...

Dino's: Spectacular Space

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Dino’s Saturday Science Club for children ages 6 to 12. Enjoy a variety of science activities and a take home craft. This week adventure all the way into space. Use virtual reality to explore the...

Growing Together

Venue: St Andrews Botanic Garden

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Drop in anytime from 11am-3pm for accessible nature and sensory activities, free for families with children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs.These sessions are designed for...

Lamb Feeding

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk

Visit Briarlands for lamb feeding every day at 11am and 3pm taking place at their large animal shed.There's no additional booking or cost for this - it's available to everyone visiting the park. Please...

Make and Take Card Making Activity

Venue: North Inch Community Library

Website: www.culturepk.org.uk

Design and create your own unique Mother’s Day card and give it to the person you love the most. Or, why not celebrate the arrival of Spring and make a flower-themed card? Suitable for primary-aged children...

Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Go on a pre-historic journey to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like...

Mother's Day

Venue: Glamis Castle

Website: www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with a visit to Glamis Castle. Combine a beautiful walk in the gardens with a delicious High Tea served with the Victorian Castle Kitchen Restaurant. High Tea menu costs...

Mum and Me Workshop

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Visit Highland Wildlife Park this Mother’s Day for a tour of the animals and the roles mum’s play! Includes the opportunity to get crafty with enrichment and get insider knowledge on the animal collection....

Running Day

Venue: Fife Heritage Railway

Website: www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk

This event will mark the beginning of the 2025 season and is running day featuring frequent steam/diesel hauled services as well as the usual activities, Driver for a Fiver, The puffin tyre play park and...

Follow the whale-y fun trail at Discovery Point

Venue: Discovery Point

Website: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/attraction/discovery-point

Can you find all the clues? Look out for wonderful whales as you voyage through Discovery Point and RRS Discovery this spring to be in with the chance of winning your very own plushie whale filled with...

Schools Football Week 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.schoolsfootball.org/campaigns-and-events/schools-football-week

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this fantastic campaign celebrating the importance of schools’ football, competitive or otherwise, to pupils across England and provides teachers and coaches...

Steam Sundays

Venue: Lathalmond Railway Museum

Website: www.shed47.org

Regular steam has returned to Dunfermline for the first time in over 50 years! Travel behind the narrow-gauge steam engine Big Dave! Trains will be running half-hourly and your day ticket will let you...

Pond Dipping

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Try Pond Dipping to discover what lives beneath the water! Hire a pond dipping kit that provides you with everything you need to explore the ponds. Pond dipping is fun for everyone! There are three ponds...

Rapunzel – Easter Panto

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

With the help of Chester the Jester, Prince Ryder and The Queen will they be able to help Rapunzel escape the tower she has been locked in since birth by evil Witch, Gothel and be reunited with her mother,...

Swift and Styles Tribute

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Join top live vocal tribute artistes Heather Vokins as Taylor Swift (as seen on This Morning) and Louis Akincay as Harry Styles in fast paced, high energy ultimate feel good pop party tribute show. This...

Curiouser and Curiouser

Venue: Almond Valley

Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk

Dive into the enchanting world of this Mad Hatters Tea Party this Easter and head down a delightful rabbit hole filled with fun, frivolity, fantastical games, high tea, big hats and even bigger adventures...

Easter Trail

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Join this fun self-guided Easter trail. Head out and explore, finding fun activities to complete as you go. Once you've found them all, head back to the Visitor Centre to create the perfect nest, and claim...

Edinburgh Science Festival 2025

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Outdoor family workshops, coding sessions and sensory storytelling for kids plus a spring trail through the galleries, where you’ll find clues and learn more about baby animals along the way! Visit the...

Egg-stravaganza Easter Trail

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Visit Highland Wildlife Park this April to egg-splore their family friendly Easter trail. Complete the trail and win a prize! Trail sheets at £2 per person.

Egg-stravaganza Easter Trail

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/egg-stravaganza

Head to Highland Wildlife Park this April to egg-splore a family friendly easter trail. Can you find all the eggs? Complete the trail and win a prize! Trail sheets at £2 per person.

Quentin Blakes “Angelica Sprockets Pockets”

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: www.angusalive.scot

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you’ll never guess what’s in them….Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness!...

Junior Highland Keeper

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

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

Bounce

Venue: Byre Theatre

Website: www.byretheatre.com

This hilarious comedy theatre show that explores emotions and resilience was developed with four Primary Schools in 2019, where the children and artists explored their feelings, what they look and sound...

Spring Family Fun Day

Venue: Glamis Castle

Website: www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Glamis Castle have partnered with Team Challenge Company to offer a wide array of activities including: Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Denver’s Den Adventure Playground, Segways, Large Ball Pool, Bungee...

Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World!

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Spring Explorers

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

These 3-hour sessions are a great way to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife. This active programme includes visiting the amazing animals, playing themed games and taking part in...

Spring Crafternoon

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Create some Spring and Easter inspired crafts in a relaxed setting. Our Crafternoons are designed be relaxed and fun for all ages. Come to our Learning Room to make some paper flower wreaths, Easter Bunny...

Mat Hatter's Tea Party

Venue: Almond Valley

Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk

Indulge in sweet treats, meet larger-than-life characters, and keep your own tea party going by taking home your very own decorated teacup! Includes trailer rides (£1 per person), railway rides (£2 per...

Wizard of Oz Easter Panto

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Go and join in the fun over the rainbow spring 2025 as Enchanted Entertainment present a wonderful Easter pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s much-loved fairy tale. Packed with brilliant dance routines,...

Bluey Visits

Venue: Caledonian Railway

Website: www.caledonianrailway.com

Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Bluey on the Caledonian Railway near Montrose, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, the chance to see Bluey at intervals, and more.Start...

Bunnies and Buns

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Join Highland Wildlife Park for a special pastry breakfast this Easter weekend with arts, crafts and activities for all the family to enjoy. Peter Rabbit™ will also be making an appearance for families...

Easter Fayre

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

With free entry, free parking and lots of free entertainment, the Craigtoun Easter Fayre is always a great family day out. Watch this space for more details about this year's event coming soon. 10.30am-5pm.

Peter Rabbit is coming to Highland Wildlife Park!

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/peter-rabbit

This Easter, Peter Rabbit will be hopping around Highland Wildlife Park at intervals throughout the day! You will be able to spot him out in the park at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm. Free with park entry.

Easter Bunny

Venue: Fife Heritage Railway

Website: www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk

Easter Bunny fun filled day for all the family with frequent train rides, crafty Easter activities and goodie bags from the magical bunny itself. Driver for a Fiver, The puffin tyre play park and our shop...

Bus Bundle

Venue: Fife Heritage Railway

Website: www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk

Attractions will include: Half-hourly bus runs around the Leven coast and countryside, Vehicles on display, Transport related sale stalls, Heritage train services and of course the shop, café and puffin...

Tom Gates on Stage

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: www.angusalive.scot

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you’re...

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

Venue: Alhambra Theatre

Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com

Experience the magic of Artie’s Singing Kettle in Scotland! Join them as they return to the original, beloved Singing Kettle repertoire that has captivated audiences over the years. Enjoy timeless favourites...

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: www.angusalive.scot

Join the crew of Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit and help them search the seven seas looking for the lost treasure. Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to...

May Day Crafternoon - VE80

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

The new temporary exhibition Bunker Shots: Stories of Golf and Conflict will coincide with 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It will explore fascinating yet little-known collections...

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

The musical features original songs, as well as numbers from the 1971 film adaptation, blending whimsical and touching moments to capture the magic and moral lessons of Dahl's classic tale. Age advice...

Dino's: Dinosaur Detectives

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join Saturday Science Sessions with Dino’s (Ages 6-12), enjoy a variety of hands on activities and a take home craft. This week step into the shoes of a Palaeontologist investigating the dinosaurs that...

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Venue: Adam Smith Theatre

Website: www.onfife.com

A Musical Show for all the Family – Live on Stage! Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure hunt, filled with songs and sea shanties such as Row Row Row Your...

International Museum Day - Family Events

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Museum? Celebrate Museums Day with R&A World Golf Museum to find out! There will be family activities available throughout the day in the Learning Room; with object...

Peter and the Wolf on Tour

Venue: Laidlaw Music Centre - University of St Andrews

Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/events

‘Peter and the Wolf on Tour’ is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Children’s Classic Concerts’ team of musical animals, led by Owen...

Shrek The Musical

Venue: Carnegie Hall

Website: www.onfife.com

Playhouse Theatre Company presents Shrek The Musical, a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure! From the company that brought you the Scottish Premiere of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory last May, this...

Perth Festival of the Arts

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.perthfestival.co.uk

The Festival is a vibrant celebration of the visual and performing arts, connecting leading artists from around the world with the rich cultural life of Perth each May. With performances in Perth Theatre,...

Peter and the Wolf on Tour

Venue: Perth Theatre

Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/events

‘Peter and the Wolf on Tour’ is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Children’s Classic Concerts’ team of musical animals, led by Owen...

Spring Tractor Weekend

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk

View all the vehicles that make Briarlands special! There’ll be an array of vehicles for you to see and explore. From tractors to quad bikes, JCB to John Deere, there’ll be a variety of vehicles to...

The Enchanted Princess Ball

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

This Royal Princess Extravaganza is a fast paced, high energy and engaging musical toe tapping adventure that is perfect for the whole family featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of songs,...

History in the Park 2025

Venue: Craigtoun Country Park

Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

Visit the Historical Encampments to learn how Scotland as we know it today was formed. See the kinds of things people wore and ate, behold accurate replicas of the treasures they hoarded and discover...

Scone Palace Garden Fair

Venue: Scone Palace

Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk

New for 2025 a special focus on inspiring young gardeners! Children under 16 enjoy free entry, making it a perfect family day out to reconnect with nature. There will be a dedicated Kids Zone with fun...

June Crafternoon

Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum

Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on

Using the Delft tiles which feature a ball and stick game called kolf, you will create your own tiles. There will be ceramic tiles available as well as paper and tissue paper. Crafternoons are free of...

Taylor Fever

Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre

Website: www.angusalive.scot

Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including ‘Karma’ ‘Shake it off’ ‘Cruel Summer’...

The Dinosaur that Pooped A Rock Show!

Venue: Whitehall Theatre

Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...