What’s on in Aberdeen City & Shire
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**
RSPB Dolphinwatch
Organiser: RSPB Aberdeen and North East Scotland
Where: Torry Battery, Greyhope Road, Aberdeen AB11
Date: Every Thursday – Sunday till 20th August 2017
Time: 11:00 – 18:00
Description: Did you know that Aberdeen is one of the best places in Europe to see bottlenose dolphins?
RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers will be at Torry Battery every Thursday – Sunday, from 11am – 6pm until 20 August to help you to witness the dolphins spectacular displays and learn more about Aberdeen’s amazing coastal wildlife!
The Dolphinwatch team will provide information, binoculars and various drop-in activities for families. Keep an eye out for special additional events such as guided walks, rockpool rambles and beach cleans.
Find out more at our website, Facebook or Twitter
Please note: Dolphinwatch does not operate in bad weather.
Beach Front Play!
Organiser: Aberdeen Play Forum
Where: Aberdeen Beach Front, Aberdeen, AB24 5
Date: Friday 11th August 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Description: Friday mornings will take place on the beach front – in the section with the large access ramp (3 sections to the left if coming from the Beach Leisure Centre; directly opposite the foot underpass); in the event of high tides or extreme wind conditions the session will be moved to the Beach Play Park.
At Aberdeen Play Forum we run play sessions in parks and green spaces around the city during school holidays. We provide our loose parts kit for children and families to play with.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/117703975505266
Union Terrace Gardens Play
Organiser: Aberdeen Play Forum
Where: Union Terrace Gardens, Union Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1
Date: Friday 11th August 2017
Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Description: At Aberdeen Play Forum we run play sessions in parks and green spaces around the city during school holidays. We provide our loose parts kit for children and families to play with.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/115991442348707
Grampian Forest Rally – Ceremonial Start and Finish
Organiser: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Description: We are delighted to announce that Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate will be hosting the ceremonial start and finish of the Grampian Forest Rally 2017.
We will also have a classic car display on the front lawn throughout the day.
All welcome to view upwards of 100 participating vehicles.
Key timings: Cars flagged off 9.00am to 10.30am
Cars finish approx 3.15pm to 4.30pm
Champagne ceremony approx 3.30pm
Classic Car Display Open all Day!
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451362128220501
Coastal Play
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire AB39 3UL
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 9:45AM – 11:00AM
Description: Coastal Play is a children’s soft play area for children aged toddler to 10 (height restrictions will apply and take precedence over age).
We provide a huge play area that includes 2 Bouncy Castles, one with slide, Soft Play Pods & Shapes, plus Bouncers, Inflatable Pitch and toddler area. It’s a great space for running around and letting off some steam – especially when the weather outside’s not so nice!
Coastal Cafe provides a seating area where parents can see children at all times while enjoying a coffee and snack.
Numbers are limited, so please call us on 01569 731320 to reserve your space.
Website: http://www.bettridgecentre.org.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1629551820391054
Family Fun Day
Organiser: The Brig o Don
Where: The Brig o Don, 739 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 1XZ
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Description: Family Fun day!
Free entry | Stalls | Games for all the family | Craft Table
& many more!
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1817875865189937
Back to the future
Organiser: Fraserburgh Super Saturdays
Where: Broad Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 9HP
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 3:30PM
Description: Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our Back to the future themed event on aug 12. Featuring children’s entertainment, stalls, vintage vehicles, demonstrations, live music, food and much more. There’s something for everyone at Super Saturdays.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1316358528461849
VR Racing Challenge – Aberdeen
Organiser: Party Box Aberdeen
Where: Village Hotel Aberdeen, Prime Four, Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Description: Virtual Reality Racing Challenge
Fastest time prize value
For ages 5+
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/PartyboxAberdeen/
Comic drawing workshop
Organiser: Waterstones
Where: Waterstones, 3-7 Union Bridge, Aberdeen AB11 6BG
Date: Saturday 12th August 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Description: We are in love with Roller Girl, an excellent graphic novel for young readers and it has inspired us to make our own comic strip! So if there are any budding comic book artists around we invite them to a comic drawing workshop where we’ll create our own roller derby team and get some tips for writing comic strips!
The workshop will start at 11am in the Children’s department and will last for an hour.
This workshop is free but the spaces are limited so contact the shop on 01224 592440 to reserve a place.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/152693575300165
Haddo Summer Fair featuring Little mix tribute band!
Organiser: Haddo House
Where: Haddo House, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 7EQ
Date: Sunday 13th August 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Description: Let’s celebrate summer with a day packed with fun!
kids can have a go at the bouncy castles, Gladiator Duels and obstacle course. There will be a toddler area containing soft play and ball pool and the adults can have a go at our Adult Bouncy castle!
And to top it up we have brought a great Little Mix Tribute band with a a jam – packed set ready to wow audiences with outstanding vocals and slick dance routines. This fantastic tribute act brings together harmonies and high-energy dance routines. The show features all of Little Mix current hits as well as some of their X Factor performances.
1pm and 3pm concerts SOLD OUT ;
Little Mix concert + fun fair and market entry £5
Fun Fair entry and market (no concert)£3
Flea market table booking £10
Here is a summary of all the fun things you can do at our event!
11:00 – Doors open to the fair?
12:00 – Owls Arrive! (entertainment area)?
12:00 – Cat Taylor workshop (peatyards) – free but limited spaces- booking on the day.?
13:00 – Little Mix tribute concert (only for ticket holders – SOLD OUT)??
14:00 – Owls Leave ??
15:00 – Cat Taylor workshop (peatyards) – free but limited spaces- booking on the day.?
15:00 – Little Mix tribute concert (only for ticket holders – SOLD OUT)? ?
16:00 Doors Close.
On the day you can enjoy Bouncy castles and face painting for free!
Other attractions: Sand Artist, Caricaturist, Tea cups ride, slush and pop corn stall, pony cycles and electric scooters. Stall holders and market, cupcake stall and fish and chips van. (this attractions might incur on an extra cost)
Entry is only £3! come and join us!
Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Haddo-House/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1348658118540989
The Jack & Jill Market – Aberdeen
Organiser: The Jack & Jill Market
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops, 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen
Date: Sunday 13th August 2017
Time: 10:30AM – 1:00PM
Description: SAVVY SHOPPERS
Shop smartly, be savvy and save. Find everything you need for baby and children up to 9 years of age, all under the one roof, all on the same day. Whether it’s large items from our Large Items Gallery, or clothes, toys, and equipment from our quality nearly-new stalls, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for – why pay more when you can pay less – now that’s being smart!
Entry £1.50 Adults. Children free.
Website: http://www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/111285662810287
Red Kite Fun Day
Organiser: RSPB Aberdeen and North East Scotland
Where: Cullerlie Stone Circle, Skene, Westhill AB32 6UX
Date: Sunday 13th August 2017
Time: 10:30AM – 4:00PM
Description: Join RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of red kites being reintroduced to Aberdeenshire. We’ll be at the Cullerlie Stone Circle near Garlogie with binoculars and telescopes to look for red kites in their natural habitat and share information about these amazing birds of prey.
We’ll also have a life-sized red kite nest as well as lots of arts & crafts activities for families, including the opportunity to make a paper kite to fly and take home!
The red kite recovery in North East Scotland is a real conservation success story. Find out more here, including details of our special photo competition to celebrate the anniversary – https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/our-work/conservation/projects/aberdeen-red-kites
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/148612315693056
Ardoe House Funday and Ceilidh
Organiser: Absafe
Where: Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP
Date: Sunday 13th August 2017
Time: 12:00PM – 11:30PM
Description: Join us for a full day of fun
Bouncy castle | Mascots | LOVE RARA and her fabulous characters
Facepainting | THE CRITTER KEEPER | Games
Music | OWL AND THE PUSSY CAT OWLS | Stalls
Entertainment | Bubble football and inflatable target games
Free entry
Plus much more to be added
Evening ceilidh with our fabulous band from 6.30
Tickets £15 includes stovies
Contact victoria@absafe.org.uk to book
Raising funds to keep your local community safe.
Website: http://Www.absafe.org.uk
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1845883752366891
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Illyria – The Mikado
Organiser: Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Drum Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB11 5J
Date: Sunday 13th August 2017
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Description: We are delighted to announce that the fabulous ‘Illyria’ will be returning to Drum this year, with two exciting open-air performances!
The second of these is the Guilbert and Sullivan classic, ‘The Mikado’.
Tickets are available from Cloud Venue now! https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/illyriapresentsthemikado
Adult: £17.50 | Concession: £15.00 | Family (2+2): £62.00
Spectators are encouraged to bring a picnic supper, but hot drinks and snacks will be available from the tea tent both pre-performance and during the interval. We also advise that spectators provide their own seating, a torch and appropriate outdoor wear for the season. We courteously request that umbrellas are left at home as these will disrupt the viewing pleasure of others.
Gates open 5pm. Approximate run-time: 2hrs including a 20 minute interval.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/130468024190694
Monday Funday – Learn to Knit
Organiser: Castle Fraser Garden & Estate
Where: Castle Fraser Garden & Estate, Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 7LD
Date: Monday 14th August 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Description: Every Monday of the Summer Holidays we have a new and exciting activity for children to participate in! This weeks Monday Funday is: Learn to Knit
Time slots: 11.00 – 12.00 and 1.00 – 2.00
This session is pre book only. Please call 01330 833463 to book your place.
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/250591102106642
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Tiny Toadstolls & Monster Mushrooms
Organiser: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Where: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5
Date: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Time: 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Description: Help the Rangers search out the mushrooms and toadstools hiding at Crathes. Explore their colours, shapes and smells! Finish off by making mushroom people or toadstool homes!
Children : £5 (Booking Essential)
Aimed at familes and children aged 5 -11 years old
Website: https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/crathestinytoadstoolsandmonstermushrooms
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/139304069995954
Build Your Own World War One Trench
Organiser: The Gordon Highlanders Museum
Where: The Gordon Highlanders Museum, St. Luke’s, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7XH
Date: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Time: 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Description: Learn about life in the trenches of the First World War and have a go creating a replica model trench take home.
Suitable for ages 6+ | £3 per child.
Booking is essential, as there are limited spaces.
How to book: Please contact the Museum’s Learning Officer Lewis Gibbon via email: Lewis.Gibbon@gordonhighlanders.com or telephone: 01224 498922.
This session will be hosted in our specially designed Education Room. We recommend that adults join in on the fun and accompany children taking part in this workshop.
The Museum has free parking onsite and free gardens.
Refreshments are available in the Museum’s ‘Duchess Jean Tea Room’ which has a range of light lunches, cakes and its own children’s menu.
Website: http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1125806190896611
Sticks and Stones – outdoor fun for the under 2s!
Organiser: Mud Pies
Where: Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen, AB15 8BE
Date: Wednesday 16th August 2017
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Description: Outdoor fun for the under 2s.
Come for a half hour pushchair walk through the lovely woods at Hazlehead Park, followed by an hour of play in amongst the trees. Explore treasure baskets, play with diggers, swing in the hammock!
Age – birth to 24 months
Cost – £5 per child. Adults go free. Book online.
Website: http://www.mudpieadventures.co.uk/book-classes/sticks-and-stones-16-august/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/312248292567370
Baby-friendly Film Screenings
Organiser: The Barn
Where: The Barn, Burn o Bennie, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QA
Date: Wednesday 16th August 2017
Time: 10:30AM
Description: NEW AT THE BARN: BABY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS!
These screenings welcome parents/carers and their babies under 18 months so there is no need to worry about disturbing other guests while your film is playing. Tickets are £5.
Hidden Figures (PG)(2016)
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA – Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) – serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history; the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanised the world. Running time 127 minutes
Website: https://www.thebarnarts.co.uk/whats-on
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/379848572417227
Fit Fun and Craft Cafe
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire AB39 3UL
Date: Thursday 17th August 2017
Time: 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Description: Safe indoor fun with soft play shapes, chute, hoops, stilts – plus teas and coffees for parents.
We’re also running a craft table through the summer. Theme for this week is Beach
Toddler to 5 years
£3 per session for walking children | £2 per session for non-walking children
50% discount for siblings | £1 for craft table
£1 for teas & coffees | Parental supervision is required
We have baby changing facilities and a toddler toilet seat available at the centre.
Website: http://www.bettridgecentre.org.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1067291856739106
The Critter Keeper
Organiser: Bettridge Centre
Where: Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire AB39 3UL
Date: Thursday 17th August 2017
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Description: The are limited places for this show – pre-booking essential. If there’s sufficient demand, we will also put on a second showing at 4.14pm. Please call us on 01569-731320 to book your place. Tickets £3.
To find out more about the Critter Keeper and his fascinating animals, please visit https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterKeeperAberdeen or http://thecritterkeeper.com
Website: http://www.bettridgecentre.org.uk/
Facebook Page/Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/146477385929166