What’s on for Kids and Families in Aberdeen City & Shire | 24th – 30th August 2019

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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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Mum, Toddler and Baby Exercise Class 

Organiser: Strongmamamoves.Aberdeen

Where: Warehouse Health Club, 20 Mearns Street, AB11 5AT Aberdeen 

Date:  Friday 23rd August 2019 Time:  11:30AM-02:30PM

Description: StrongMamaMoves Class

Our Friday Class will now adopt the brand name because it says exactly what it is!

Fridays at 11:30am at Warehouse Health Club

Parent, toddler and baby classes.  It is exercise for you!  Bring your babies along, bring toddlers along and they can play with their toys or they can join in with you.

A structured warm up, main workout and cool down and stretch designed for you to become stronger and move better so you are ‘for parenting’

How often are we having to pick things up off the floor while still carrying them or when they throw their toys out of the pram or even picking them up when they are on the move??…

Imagine doing a deadlift (the ‘scary’) one that people worry about doing their back in with) but the weight is a moving, fast, wriggling weight…  That’s parenthood!  But we don’t think about the fact when we pick our little humans up that we ARE deadlifting them, we ARE exercising.. And if we can’t move effectively we can get hurt..

So by doing a class that encourages increasing applied strength, increasing range of motion and fitness levels we are getting fit for parenting 🙂

It’s best to do this class after doing initial rehab work after birth. I have classes to refer for this or can offer PT.. This class is best as your next level up so you can make the most of it

Booking is essential.

DM to book of contact strongmamamoves@gmail.com

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2366829573574365/


One slightly further afield…

Day Out With Thomas – Caledonian Railway 

Organiser: Caledonian Railway

Where: Caledonian Railway, The Station, 2 Park Road, DD9 7AF Brechin, Angus 

Date:  Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  09:30AM-04:00PM

Description: All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas! Thomas the Tank Engine is back for two fun filled weekends this summer! Open 9:30am to 4:30pm each day – https://caledonianrailway.com/events/9

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine, Percy & Devious Diesel, who are waiting to meet you at the Caledonian Railway in Brechin! Experience a train journey behind a real steam engine and meet The Fat Controller. All activities and rides are included in your ticket price.

We will have an array of rides and attractions for you to enjoy, from fairground rides and bouncy castles to face painting and storytelling from Rusty and Dusty – Sodor’s two mischievous station cleaners – NEW FOR 2019!

What’s included with your ticket?

– A return journey behind Thomas the Tank Engine (20 minutes either direction, stopping at both stations).

– Storytelling and entertainment from ‘Rusty & Dusty’

– Unlimited rides on the miniature railway

– Classic bus rides (only available to passengers in possession of open return tickets)

– Unlimited brakevan rides behind a real steam engine

– A Passport to Friendship full of activities for children to do throughout the day with a sticker on completion

– Face painting & temporary Thomas tattoos, Thomas colouring in & Thomas DVD show

– Young Engineers Certificate on board the train

– Unlimited use of the bouncy castles & fairground rides

– See The Fat Controllers car

– Children’s Play Area at Bridge of Dun

To book ticket and for more information on this event, please visit www.caledonianrailway.com/events/9

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050505495144026/


Super Mario Kart Tournament

Organiser: Gamers ‘n’ Geeks and Scottish Retro Tournaments

Where: 36 NORTH STREET, INVERUIRE, AB51 4RS

Date:   Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  12:00PM – 03:00PM

Description: We are proud to announce that, we will be hosting a Super Mario Kart tournament with: Scottish Retro Tournaments!

Depending on the amount of entries, matches will be either best of 3 or best of 5. We might also do double elimination, which means, if you get knocked out, you get another chance, later on.

Entry fee is £5 but can be refunded if you are unable to attend up to 24 hours before the event.

1st place wins a TROPHY and a cash prize 2nd place wins a MEDAL and a cash prize 3rd place wins a MEDAL and a cash prize

***cash prize values are subject to the amount of people entering the tournament***

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/865995650453584/


Coffee Morning 

Organiser: Wee Toots Huntly

Where: Stewart’s Hall, 15 – 17 Gordon Street, AB54 8AJ Huntly, Aberdeenshire 

Date:   Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  09:30AM-11:30AM

Description: We are having a coffee morning to raise  funds for wee toots  we have lots of great stalls planned bottle stall  raffles and home bakes more to be confirmed nearer the time.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2078709115753100/


The Gruffalo Experience – Tall Trees Adventure Trail

Organiser: Fyvie Castle

Where: Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, AB53 8JS Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Date:   Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  11:00AM-15:30PM

Description: The Tall Trees Adventure Trail

Follow the Tall Trees Adventure Trail taking your time. After completing the trail you can enjoy the grounds of the castle.

Look out for the Gruffalo as you make your way round!

Child £5

https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/thegruffaloexperienceatfyviecastlethetalltreeadventuretrail

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/334820210734555/


Scotstown Woodland Experience

 Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service

Where: Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve, Scotstown Road Bridge of Don, AB23 8NA Aberdeen 

Date:   Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  10:00AM-01:00PM

Description: Come and join the Countryside Rangers for this fun family morning of shelter building with natural materials.  Make a hot drink using water boiled in an outdoor kettle and get creative with some natural art to decorate your shelter.

This is a family friendly event (all under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Please wear sensible footwear and dress for the weather.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/637260926714119/


Celebrate Aberdeen Weekend 2019 

Organiser: Celebrate Aberdeen, Northsound 1 and Aberdeen Inspired

Where: Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1, United Kingdom 

Date:  Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  11:00AM-04:00PM

Description: Join us for the #CelebrateAberdeen parade in 2019. The Granite Cities biggest FREE parade for charities, third sector and voluntary organisations. Supported by businesses across Aberdeen. Cheer on the great people who make our city amazing on August 24th by lining Union Street.

Then join us for live local music in Broad Street and across the city. Line up and locations to be confirmed soon.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/223012915320951/


Design and Make a mini garden (primary schoolers)

Organiser: Gardening4Kids (Gardening School)

Where: Ben Reid Garden Centre, Countesswells Road, AB15 7AL Aberdeen 

Date:  Saturday 24th August 2019 Time:  02:00PM-03:00PM

Description: Gardening4Kids August Class for primary schoolers, Saturday 24th August 2019, 2pm-3pm at Ben Reid Garden Centre. Theme is: Design and Make a Mini Garden

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/438946590276245/


Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run 2019

Organiser: Great Aberdeen Run

Where: Aberdeen

 Date:  Sunday 25th August 2019 Time: 08:30AM-02:30PM

Description: Great Aberdeen 10k and Half Marathon in Aberdeen City Centre including a family fun run.

Give your children the chance to experience their own finish line moment and wear their medals with pride at this fantastic family running event. If you secured your child’s entry after 10:00 on Friday 16 August you will need to collect the run number/timing chip from the information point on the event weekend (on Saturday 24th August we will be located at ‘Run4It’ on Holburn Street between 10:00 and 16:00 and on Sunday 25th August we will be in our Great Run branded info marquee near the start from 08:00).

https://www.greatrun.org/great-aberdeen-run/family-mile

#BeYourGreatest #GreatAberdeenRun

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1957573747661906/


Nearly New Babies and Children’s Market 

Organiser: Blooming Good Flowers

Where: Royal British Legion Oldmeldrum, AB51 0 Aberdeenshire 

Date:  Sunday 25th August 2019 Time:  10:00AM-02:00PM

Description: **** sellers wanted – get your space for £15*****

Have you just had a baby??

Expecting your first or second or even more…….

Are car boot sales a thought!!!

Are you looking for great value on

Clothes / toys / carriers / Prams / push chairs / high chairs / bottle warmers / walkers / bouncers / first toys / bikes / outdoor toys … anything baby or children’s!!!!

Have you lots of stuff from your kiddies / baby in the ward robes and loft that is next to new and taking up space???? Needing a clear out and some spare pennies!

Why not pop down to the Oldmeldrum legion and see what bargains you can pick up!

If you’ve stuff that’s nearly new and want to sell why not reserve your space!! It’s £15 per table to sell items!

All money made from table sales will be donated to a local children’s charity – Kayleigh’s Wee Stars!!

Money made from the sales made – you keep!!!

Fancy home baking??? We would be greatly appreciative of any home bakes so we can refresh those shoppers and sellers with home bakes and coffee and teas – donations for refreshments will also go to local charity!

If interested please pm blooming good flowers to reserve your space!!!!

Or contact Kel – 07866623311

Please share and spread the news of a fab way to sell some stuff or pick up some fab bargains!!!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/575038146358395/


Family Foam Party Fun Day with Slip & Slide at Bennachie Lodge 

Organiser: Party Box Aberdeen and Bennachie Lodge

Where: Bennachie Lodge, Victoria Terrace, Kemnay, AB51 5RL 

Date:  Sunday 25th August 2019 Time:  10:00AM-05:00PM

Description: Family Foam Party + Slip n Slide + Characters + Fun

Family Foam Party, Slip n Slide, BBQ  with Super heroes & Princesses

Tickets cost £6 and includes:

Entrance to the Family Foam Party – unlimited play

Unlimited Sliding on the Slip n Slide Foam ride – unlimited play

Foam Pit & Foam Cannon – unlimited play

Meet your favourite Super Heroes & Princesses from the Movies

Disco Bouncy castles with Lights & Music  – unlimited play

16ft Inflatable animal Slide – unlimited play

Giant Beach Balls

Includes access to enter the Kids Record for the Longest Slide : at 1pm

Includes access to enter the Adults Record for the Longest Slide: at 3pm

Also available at the event:

BBQ Foods & drinks

Facepainting

Rainbow Slushies

Candyfloss

Games & loads more

Venue:  Bennachie Lodge Hotel  – Victoria Terrace, Kemnay, AB51 5RL

Tickets: £6 per person or £20 for a family of x4

Tickets are non refundable

Tickets are transferable

Kids under 2 can enter free of charge.

Foam party rides are for kids 3 years and over. Kids under 6 must be accompanies by an adult at all times.

T&C apply

For more info contact Chris – partyboxabn@gmail.com or phone 074 1585 9739

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2378831195472966/


60 Years of the Mini 

Organiser: Grampian Transport Museum

Where: Grampian Transport Museum, Montgarrie Road, AB33 8AE Alford, Aberdeenshire 

Date: Sunday 25th August 2019 Time:  11:00AM-04:00PM

Description: The 60th Anniversary of the Mini is a one-off event for 2019 to celebrate the launch of one of the Britains best-loved and bestselling cars in 1959.

The event will be a gathering of Min’s both classic and current along with the many derivative Mini-based cars such as kit-cars and the Mini Moke.  It is hoped that there will be at least 60 vehicle entries to mark the 60th anniversary.

The event is a gathering of classic & historic vehicles, giving owners the opportunity of a parade of their vehicles to likeminded enthusiasts and members of the public. This is a fun event, with emphasis on the subject matter being historic & classic vehicle exhibition.

Entry Form – http://www.gtm.org.uk/events/60-years-of-the-mini/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/424515911710412/


Family Fun Day 

Organiser: Trump Scotland

Where: Trump Scotland, Menie Estate, AB23 8YE Aberdeen 

Date:  Sunday 25th August 2019 Time:  02:00PM-04:00PM

Description: Trump International, Scotland & Love Rara are pleased to present

a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family.

Set within the Trump Estate marquee on the lawn of MacLeod House & Lodge, children will be entertained by favourite characters who will guide them through musical and interactive games from 2-4pm.

Young artists will be encouraged to draw a creative masterpiece on our colouring wall or have their face painted by our talented team.

For older children, we will have fantastic segways, an incredible inflatable assault course and bouncy castle from Team Challenge Company.

Each child will also receive a lunch box with a sandwich, crisps, a piece of fruit and drink included in the ticket price.

Adults will be invited to enjoy a range of sizzling summer treats from the flame-grilled barbecue.

£20 per child (+ booking fee)  – one adult per child goes free

Additional adults charged at £5 each (+ booking fee)

Subject to availability | Barbecue not included in the ticket price | Payments non-refundable

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/666151057130986/


Kids Boxercise – Stonehaven 

Organiser: Relax Kids with Jennifer

Where: The Haven in Stonehaven, 3 Market Square Buildings, AB392BY Stonehaven 

Date: Tuesday 27th August 2019 Time:  05:00PM-06:00PM

Description: Relax Kids With Jennifer Supercharged.

This one hour class focuses equally on improving children’s physical health and their emotional wellbeing. As with all Relax Kids classes we go from high energy to low energy, we’ll just be using A LOT more energy!

Boxercise is a NON contact, NON competitive, safe, fun exercise class for all children of primary school age, this is NOT a boxing class.

We will be learning the basic punches using gloves and focus pads and doing lots of fun drills. Each week we will build on our knowledge and improve our fitness levels. We’ll work on strengthen our team work skills, our concentration, co-ordination, stamina and speed.

We will be going through some of the RK steps helping us to learn to self regulate, so after our workout we’ll cool down with our yoga step, learn lots of techniques to self soothe, have fun with our peer Story Massage step, learn fun ways to practice diaphragmatic breathing, learn and practice affirmations and finish off with a guided meditation.

These techniques aim to help reduce anger, anxiety, stress, sadness, fear whilst helping strengthen self-esteem. Many children see an improvement in sleeping and general sense of wellbeing. To gain the full benefits practice is recommended, we have lots of tips on including RK into your daily routines, just ask.

Tuesdays 5-6pm

Term 1

August 27th, September 3rd, (I’m on holiday 10th & 17th), 24th, October 1st & 8th.

£30 (£6 per class) for the block, booking is essential.

Please contact jennifertaylor@relaxkids.com and ask for a registration form or follow the link;

https://form.jotformeu.com/90976615915368

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/385359148762656/


Children’s Yoga Age 5-12, 6 week block, £36. 

Organiser: Yay4yoga

Where: Yay4yoga, Banchory, United Kingdom 

Date:  Wednesday 28th August 2019 Time:  03:45PM-04:30PM

Description: Children’s Yoga. Age 5-12. Fun yoga classes tailored to children’s needs and abilities. Learn strength, balance, coordination…Practice calming breath techniques and experience a wonderful relaxation at the end of every class. Come and try it – first class is free! It’ll be “funner than you think” in the words of one little yogi. Booking essential. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2282768852053152/


Mud Pies on Friday mornings 

Organiser: Mud Pies

Where: Countesswells Wood, AB15 8QD 

Date:  Friday 30th August 2019 Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM

Description: 7 weeks of autumny fun for your 2 to 5 year old and you to discover nature and explore and play outdoors!

Find out about wildlife, make things, play hide and seek, squelch in mud, have outdoor snack and lots more!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/413747992817322/


Mum, Toddler and Baby Exercise Class 

Organiser: Strongmamamoves.Aberdeen

Where: Warehouse Health Club, 20 Mearns Street, AB11 5AT Aberdeen 

Date:  Friday 30th August 2019 Time:  11:30AM-02:30PM

Description: StrongMamaMoves Class

Our Friday Class will now adopt the brand name because it says exactly what it is!

Fridays at 11:30am at Warehouse Health Club

Parent, toddler and baby classes.  It is exercise for you!  Bring your babies along, bring toddlers along and they can play with their toys or they can join in with you.

A structured warm up, main workout and cool down and stretch designed for you to become stronger and move better so you are ‘for parenting’

How often are we having to pick things up off the floor while still carrying them or when they throw their toys out of the pram or even picking them up when they are on the move??…

Imagine doing a deadlift (the ‘scary’) one that people worry about doing their back in with) but the weight is a moving, fast, wriggling weight…  That’s parenthood!  But we don’t think about the fact when we pick our little humans up that we ARE deadlifting them, we ARE exercising.. And if we can’t move effectively we can get hurt..

So by doing a class that encourages increasing applied strength, increasing range of motion and fitness levels we are getting fit for parenting 🙂

It’s best to do this class after doing initial rehab work after birth. I have classes to refer for this or can offer PT.. This class is best as your next level up so you can make the most of it

Booking is essential.

DM to book of contact strongmamamoves@gmail.com

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/664828740656317/


One for next weekend… Mothers Meetings, Bike X Booty 

Organiser: Strongmamamoves.Aberdeen

Where: Warehouse Health Club, 20 Mearns Street, AB11 5AT Aberdeen 

Date:  Saturday 31st August 2019 Time:  09:00AM-02:00PM

Description: Mothers Meetings Bike X Booty

Saturday 30th August @ Warehouse Health Club .. One Off Event

Classes options

9-11am

Or

12-2pm

Strong.Mama.Moves

presents

Mothers Meetings, Bike X Booty

An all mums fitness event with a twist

45 minute choreographed spin class to get you up a sweat and burn burn burn the calories

45 minutes Booty Burn class to work on sculpting out that Peachy Bum and slinky legs with a cheeky abs sesh thrown in at the end

More details of extras to follow

Not suitable for early post partum.  Whether you are a baby mum or a teen or adult mum, we want you in!

Sign up 2 friends to join you and receive a free workout plan

Strongmamamoves@gmail.com

07568523685

Or drop a DM to Strongmamamoves on Facebook or Instagram

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2321055844877816/


Don’t forget you can also check out our events calendar for planning ahead with events in Aberdeen City & Shire.