What’s on for Kids and Families in Aberdeen City & Shire | 9th – 15th February 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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The Crafters Roadshow 

Organiser: The Crafters Roadshow

Where: Union Square Aberdeen, Union Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen,  AB11 5RG 

Date:  Friday 8th – Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  09:00AM-07:00PM

Description: Join The Makers for a Valentines Weekend at Union Square Aberdeen from Friday 8th-Sunday 10th February 2019. We’re bringing you the very best in handmade goods from the best makers selling everything from art, candles, jewelry, accessories, modern home decor and much much more!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1472457002888830/


Messy Moments – Messy Play Sessions: Cove Bay, Aberdeen 

Organiser: Messy Moments

Where: Altens Community Centre, Strathburn Street, AB12 3SE Aberdeen 

Date: Friday 8th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-11:00AM

Description: Messy Moments – Messy Play Sessions: Cove Bay, Aberdeen

Bookings now open. Come and join us for lots of messy play fun, from spaghetti to colourful custard to crunchy cereal! We offer a variety of sensory/messy play activities for your little ones to explore.

Our classes are suitable from ages 4 months old to 4 years old, older siblings welcome and we can also provide a sand art craft activity if they would prefer.

We offer block bookings or single session booking options, these are our prices below:

Single Session: £6.50

Sibling Single Session: £4.50

Block Booking (All 4 sessions): £25

Sibling Block Booking: £17

All Sessions must be pre-booked, please do not just turn up to a class, as we may not have any spaces available. If you have any questions or would like to get booked in, please do not hesitate to get in touch via messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/MessyMomentsFun/ or emailing us fun@messymoments.co.uk

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/210916096518251/?event_time_id=210916099851584


Bird Feeding Workshop

 Organiser: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm

Where: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Belwade Farm, Dess, Aboyne,  AB34 5BJ 

Date:  Friday 8th February 2019 Time:  01:00PM-02:30PM

Description: Winter is here and on the farm we feed the birds who live within our magical woodland during the winter months.

We would love you to join us and help us fill up our Belwade Bird Feeders and use our bird spotting sheet to see which species you can see on the farm.

You will be able to make your very own bird feeder while you are here, which you can take home to feed the birds in your garden.

To finish the workshop we will return indoors for a crafty fun.

Full materials will be provided.  Children to be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Please come wearing appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.

Price £4 per person

To book spaces click on the ticketing link.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/560864501045931/


Aberdeen City Centre Free Walking Tour with Scot Free Tours 

Organiser: Scot Free Tours Aberdeen

Where: Mercat Cross, Castle St, Aberdeen, AB11 5HP, Aberdeen,   

Date:  Friday 8th February 2019 Time:  01:00PM-03:30PM

Description: Learn about Aberdeen’s history and colourful characters, from pirates to Lord Byron, in this free two and a half hour walking tour around the city centre.

Interested in learning more about Aberdeen? In this tour you will see the highlights of Aberdeen city centre, while you find out about Aberdeen’s social history, its quirky inhabitants and how it got to where it is today.

All tours start from the Mercat Cross in the Castlegate. Walk-ups are welcome but to guarantee your place, reserve a space on our website. The tours are free. Donations are welcome.

Private tours are available on request. Just contact us at scotfreetoursaberdeen@gmail.com.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/322824971827315/?event_time_id=373731116736700


The Greatest Showman Singalong Experience & Film Showing 

Organiser: Royal British Legion Scotland – Oldmeldrum Branch

Where: Royal British Legion Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen AB51 0 

Date:  Friday 8th February 2019 Time:  06:30PM-09:30PM

Description: The Greatest Showman!

Singalong experience and film showing at The Royal British Legion Oldmeldrum Branch!

You have all seen the film, you all know the songs so come and join us and have a good sing along!

Tickets – £2.50 per child (includes Hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cake.

Free Entry for parents – Tea & Coffee available.

Tickets are available to purchase from the Legion.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/236520273916020/


Thistle Street Food Market – February 

Organiser: The West End – Aberdeen

Where: Thistle Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-03:00PM

Description: February: a month filled with crisp, cold weather, romance and, of course, the first Thistle Street Food Market of 2019

Some of the best producers from across the North East will be back again, bringing their wonderful food, drinks and crafts to Thistle Street from 10am-3pm.

On a diet? Come and discover some healthy and tasty food. Fancy a wee cheat? There will be plenty of cakes, brownies and more to choose from. And don’t forget Valentine’s Day is coming up – this could be the ideal chance to pick up something for your romantic dinner for two, or a sweet treat for your loved one

Our full list of stallholders will be announced soon, so keep checking back

Interesting in having a stall at Thistle Street Food Market? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us on AberdeenWestEnd@outlook.com

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/275194776467908/


Who Let the Dads Out? – Hebron Evangelical Church 

Organiser: Community Work Hebron Aberdeen

Where: Hebron Evangelical Church Aberdeen, Summer Street, AB10 1RR Aberdeen 

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM

Description: A fun free group for dads/grandad’s/father figures plus their kids aged 0-11 to socialise, eat and play.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/335015684015700/?event_time_id=335015690682366


Girls Brigade Coffee Morning

 Organiser: Torry St Fittick’s

Where: Torry St Fittick’s, Torry St. Fittick’s Parish Church Walker Road, AB11 8DL Aberdeen 

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-12:00PM

Description: Come along and support the Girls Brigade as they hold a fundraising Coffee Morning in the church Hall!

 Enjoy a cuppa, fine piece and a good natter as you find out all about the Girls Brigade and what they are up to!

We hope to see you there!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2463744827030298/


Pony Care Morning

Organiser: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm

Where: World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Belwade Farm, Dess, Aboyne,  AB34 5BJ 

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-01:00PM

Description: Are you interested in finding out more about caring for a pony and some of the basic essentials?  Maybe you are considering owning or rehoming your first pony.

Our Pony Morning aims to cover some of the basics.

This morning session begins at 10.00am till 1.00pm.

£10 per person.

These mornings are perfect for both adults and children attending together who would like to gain and/or improve knowledge at a introductory level. We ask that all attendees come dressed appropriately for weather conditions on the day with suitable footwear.

For further information please give us a call on 013398 85398 or email lisagardiner@worldhorsewelfare.org

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/288497321831391/


Geology Rocks! 

Organiser: Aberdeen Science Centre

Where: Aberdeen Science Centre, 107 George Street, AB25 1HU Aberdeen 

Date: Saturday 9th to Wednesday 13th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-05:00PM

Description: As part of the Year of Young People celebration, Aberdeen Science Centre is exploring what’s beneath our feet in the Geology Rocks! February half-term event.

The world was once ruled by dinosaurs, how do we know what these giants of the past looked like? Fossils are the answer. At Aberdeen Science Centre you’ll get the chance to hold real fossils that are over 100 million years old and find out how fossils are formed.

See what you can find in our diamond and dino dig challenge perfect for young palaeontologists.

Our rock lab lets you become a geologist for the day and try your hand at rock identification. For younger visitors, take part in a fun and interactive storytelling.

Have you ever wondered what happens inside a volcano? Get hands-on with cooled lava and then build and erupt your own volcano.

If you have a rock collection Aberdeen Science Centre’s resident geologists will be on hand to talk to you about any rocks you have or answer your geology questions.

Geology Rocks! running at Aberdeen Science Centre on Saturday 9th February to Wednesday 13th February.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/375873916557905/?event_time_id=375873919891238


Creatures of the Forest party with Pauline Tait 

Organiser: Waterstones

Where: Waterstones, Bon Accord Centre, AB25 1HZ Aberdeen Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-12:00PM

Description: Come along to our Forest Creature party this half term!

We’ll have author Pauline Tait joining us and reading Her Fairy in the Kettle stories. There will also be lots of fun craft activities to take part in, including making our own animal ears and animal/fairy puppets!

Draw yourself as one of the characters from The Fairy in the Kettle and enter our drawing competition!

This is a free event.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/245829532799152/


Love Rara Open Day

Organiser: Love Rara

Where: Love Rara, Beach Leisure Centre, AB24 5NR Aberdeen

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  12:00PM-04:00PM

Description: Love Rara and Sport Aberdeen Beach Leisure centre Open Day! A day where you can come see our new premises met some of our characters and have lots of fun with the family.

At the Beach Leisure centre working in partnership with Sport Aberdeen lots to see and do with all the family.

Don’t miss out, Prizes to be won and lots of FREE activities!

Please note that there is still some charges for swimming and skating on this date.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/228673478061141/


Bath Bomb Making Workshop for Children 

Organiser: Hearty Arts & Crafts

Where: Aberdeen Wellbeing Centre, 13 McCombies Court (opp side door of M&S) AB10 1AW Aberdeen

Date: Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  12:00PM-02:00PM

Description: A hands-on workshop for learning the skills and techniques of bath bomb-making, but this time for children starting age 8  (6-7y/olds allowed, if they have confidence to work independently).

This workshop will show you how to create you own beautiful product and make the process of bath-taking incredibly enjoyable. You will choose from a variety of fragrances and dyes to create your very own bath bomb range.

 Introduction to bath bomb making

 Overview of the different oils, salts, dyes, and fragrances

 Demonstration of different bath bomb-making techniques

 Using individual moulds, add dyes, fragrance oils and additives to make your own masterpiece.

 Everyone takes their beautiful self-made range of bath bombs home (up to 5 products)

All materials used are suitable for vegans/vegetarian. The workshop will take approximately 1.5- 2 hours. Please make sure you arrive at 10-15 minutes in advance, as to avoid the start of the workshop at your absence. We also kindly advice to bring some tray, box or bags to carry away your newly-made bath bombs securely. 😉

Date of the workshop: 09th February, 2019

Venue: Aberdeen Wellbeing Center

Address:  13 McCombie’s Court

Times: 12-2pm

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Additional information on tutoring:

All art and craft workshops presented by RA will be provided with consideration of therapeutic art approach.

Therapeutic art can be described as creative and expressive form of therapy. The therapeutic creative process of self-expression can improve one’s physical and mental health. It will also make an impact on our emotional well-being.

Creating art through Therapeutic Art provides an outlet to express oneself freely, which will encourage and promote healthier and happier life.

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Tickets to this workshop are non-refundable once purchased. Modifications to primary location do not qualify for refund, unless the event is cancelled.  However you can pass your space/e-ticket to any of your friends/family, if unable to attend. Official explanatory email (to: pr.raent@gmail.com ) should be send to us to confirm such arrangement.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1461232317340845/


Salsa dance – Kids Class – Fraserburgh 

Organiser: PolFit

Where: PolFit, 71 High street PolFit fitness studio, AB43 9ET Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  01:00PM-02:45PM

Description: Experienced Instructor from Aberdeen will come to Fraserburgh to teach our children Salsa dance on 9th of February.

Book space for your child/children today to avoid disappointment because we have limited spaces and big interest.

Group I (Age 7-12) strats 13:00

Group II (Age 12-16) starts 14:00

Please leave note with your booking to which group you want to sign in your child/children.

£7 for class (online payment £8.06)

We would love to introduce you our guest 🙂

Daniel is a fully-insured & licensed dance teacher

He has over 13 years of teaching experience both in the field of dancing and Martial Arts.

He has been teaching :

salsa

bachata

kizomba

in a few cities in Scotland and also abroad.

Daniel created a big Latin dancing community in Aberdeen and provided events with a unique and special atmosphere which had not been discovered before.

Daniel has lived and travelled afar to perfect his dancing skills. He has lived in London, Edinburgh and has travelled to Cuba, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Berlin, Athens, Prague and all over the UK to learn from the best of the best.

He has managed to spread his passion for Latin dances and has created an amazing crowd in Aberdeen who love to learn salsa and enjoy their lives to the full!!!

Hope to see you there

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/389400301819617/


A Musical Shrektacular! (Aberdeen) 

Organiser: AOC Productions

Where: Robert Gordon’s College, AB10 1 Aberdeen 

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time: 02:30PM-09:30PM

Description: Join AOC Productions for an evening of songs from the newest musicals and animated films of the last 10 years!

Featuring songs from Shrek the Musical, as well as popular films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, Moana and Frozen, along with Broadway hits Ghost, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton and Waitress, and more “A Musical Shrektacular will have something for everyone”

We will be performing at the Craig Centre within Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen, with two performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

All tickets are £10!

To book your tickets through AOC, please visit www.aocproductions.co.uk/a-musical-shrektacular-tour.html

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1269950676486937/


Coding Club at Powis Community Centre (9-12) 

Organiser: GG Lounge

Where: Powis Community Centre, 11 Powis Circle, AB24 3YX Aberdeen

Date:  Saturday 9th February 2019 Time:  06:00PM-08:00PM

Description: At a Code Club, young people learn to program and develop websites, apps, programs, and games, they build things with code and electronics, and much more. We aim to make learning to code a fun, sociable, and creative experience.

What should I bring to the event? All children should bring a laptop. In case you cannot provide one, we have a small number of computers (first come basis) offered by the centre. Please add that your child requires one to the ‘additional notes’ section when booking a ticket.

Should my child or I have prior coding knowledge?

No, the club is open to complete beginners as well as to young people who have coded before: we have skilled mentors who will help with technical questions.

Please note that we have a limited amount of spaces, so remember to sign your child up in advance for each session. We look forward to welcoming you both to our club!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/563971644052046/?event_time_id=563971730718704


Aberdeen Lynx V Paisley Pirates 

Organiser: Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Team

Where: Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Team, Beach Promenade, AB24 5NR, Aberdeen

 Date: Saturday 9th February 2019 Time: 07:00PM-10:00PM

Description: Join us what is sure to be a battle on the ice as we take on the Pirates for one of the last few games of the regular season.

Always a great game to watch, the Pirates play hard and make us work for every goal we can get past them, as well as bringing a sizeable crowd up the road.

Lots of fun off the ice too with our Nando’s Aberdeen Union Square sponsored Chuck A Puck, Shirt Off Their Back, our Pop Up Shop as well as furry frolics with our Mascot #Lennoxthelynx!!

We also welcome our match sponsors from Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace to this game.

Doors Open 6.15pm

Puck Drop 7.15pm.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/394037614664242/


Aberdeen Vintage Kilo Sale 

Organiser: The Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale

Where: Aberdeen Arts Centre, King Street, AB24 5AA, Aberdeen 

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time: 10:00AM-04:00PM

Description: THE UK’S FIRST AND LARGEST KILO SALE RETURNS!

★ CELEBRATING THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GLASS ONION VINTAGE – EUROPE’S LARGEST VINTAGE WHOLESALER! ★

★ ENTRY PRICES ★

Super Earlybird – Access at 10am (tickets ONLY)

Earlybird – Access at 11am – £3 (on the door)

General – Access at 12pm – £1.50 (on the door)

☆ Supplied by Europe’s LARGEST vintage wholesaler, The Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale lets you pick from thousands of vintage, retro and branded items from 70s – early 00’s! Roll up your sleeves and rummage through tonnes of clothing and save ££’s! There is NO minimum spend so if it’s just one light item you want, expect to pay as little as 50p!

☆ The Vintage Kilo Sale team bring you 6 TONNES of stock! Laid out before you and waiting to be shopped, we’re talking everything from retro tees to denim, jackets to jumpers to shorts and skirts. All events have a 50/50 split between Mens/Womenswear! Items are sorted into type for shopping each e.g. jumpers, dresses, shirts.

☆ Once you are ready to pay, just take your items to our lovely staff at the tills and we’ll charge you £15 PER KILO! (Weight is calculated accurately in front of you so you pay for the exact weight!)

☆ There’s no better place to shop affordable vintage/retro & brands in a BIG way, grab a new wardrobe and still have some change left over. Even better, we take CASH, CARD & APPLE PAY once you’ve paid your entry fee.

☆ We keep the stock price as low as we can so you may find the odd snag, missing button or item that needs an alter! Our advice is to get stuck in to save those ££’s

☆ Grab the bargains early! We hold special SUPER EARLYBIRD and EARLYBIRD hours from 10-12 at all our events. Just £3.00 entry (10am entry is ticket only) for extra hours shopping before general admission and you can still stay in as long as you like.

☆ If you are a fan of older vintage/retro (40s, 50s, early 60s) sadly you won’t find these items at the kilo sale BUT you’ll find them in spades at our sister brand Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair!

? In the fight to save our planet we ask you to BYOB(ag) to this event!! ?

All items sold as seen – no returns!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/325097174989547/


Chinese New Year Festival Aberdeen 

Organiser: Confucius Institute Aberdeen

Where: Elphinstone Hall, 21 High Street AB24 3EE, Aberdeen 

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  10:00AM-03:00PM

Description: 2019 Year of the Pig Chinese New Year Celebrations

Free, Drop in

Fun for all the family

Chinese arts and crafts including Chinese calligraphy.

Fun and games – learn how to use chopsticks the fun way or try keepy uppy with a Chinese Jianzi.

Dress-up corner with fun dress-up outfits for adults and children.

Children’s activity sheet with prizes

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1143375765836715/


Messy Play Newtonhill-Rumble In The Jungle! 

Organiser: Mess Around North Aberdeenshire

Where: Bettridge Centre, Greystone Pl, Newtonhill,  AB39 3UL 

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  10:30AM-11:30AM

Description: Are you ready to Rumble?! Join our messy herd for a roarsome time and slither with the snakes. With lots to explore including our Tiger Rice Tea Party, Jelly Swamp or join the Hippo’s for a med bath. Little ones can squelch, pour, mix and get messy till their hearts content. All you have to do is come along and MESS AROUND and leave the cleaning up to us!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/764874380518394/


Half Term Fun at Waterstones! 

Organiser: Waterstones

Where: Waterstones, Bon Accord Centre, AB25 1HZ, Aberdeen 

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  10:30AM-11:00AM

Description: Come past the bookshop during the Half Term holidays and join in the fun!

On Sunday 10th, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th we’ll have storytelling sessions of our booksellers favourites at 10:30am and 2:30pm. We’ll also run a drawing competition with a prize to be won so don’t miss out!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/546944885784629/?event_time_id=546944905784627


Great Scot: Free Walking Tour of Old Aberdeen

Organiser: Scot Free Tours Aberdeen

Where: Mercat Cross, Castle St, Aberdeen, AB11 5HP, Aberdeen,

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  12:00PM-01:30PM

Description: For over five hundred years, Old Aberdeen has been one of the great centres of learning in the North of Scotland. There can be no better place to celebrate Aberdeen’s greatest thinkers, scientists, explorers, inventors, writers and gardeners (yes, we do mean gardeners). We’ll explore the hidden places in this historic burgh, to tell the stories of some great Scots whose achievements did not get the recognition they deserved.

The tour lasts an hour and a half and starts outside the Townhouse on the High Street in Old Aberdeen. Tours are funded entirely by donations. Guarantee your place by reserving a space on your website.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/292511914686896/?event_time_id=329434647661289


Family Yoga Session 

Organiser: Wee Yoga Warriors

Where: The Sanctuary, Health, Creativity, Wellbeing, Howlands, Whitecairns, AB238UL 

Date: Sunday 10th February 2019 Time: 01:00PM-02:00PM

Description: Family Yoga Session

Family Yoga Sessions are open to all! Children, Parents, Grandparents, Cousins, Aunties and Uncle’s – you name it!

The sessions are designed to develop family connection, positive communication and to have a bit of fun! You will learn effective techniques that you can then implement in your own home.

What to expect:

*Fun Games

*Mindfulness and Meditation

*Yoga and Partner Yoga

*Breathing techniques

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1977881465849758/


Zumbathon fundraiser for Yasmin’s Trip to Nepal 

Organiser: Reiki and Zumba with Gillian

Where: VSA Broomhill Activity Centre, 197 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen Ab10 1LN 

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  01:30PM-04:00PM

Description: Zumba dance party for all ages & abilities (no experience necessary) + raffle

– fundraising for Yasmin’s school trip to Nepal to help rebuild a school destroyed in an earthquake.

Admission £12 if booked ahead from

https://www.zumba.com/en-US/event/view/zumbathon-for-yasmins-trip-to-nepal

and from the instructors. Or £15 at the door.

Zumbawear will be on sale too!

Come join the fun. Dance, shop and win!

Donations for the cause and raffle prizes are most welcome too – just contact an instructor. Or go to the fundraising page –

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gillian-low

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/311899559453670/


Aberdeen v Queen of the South 

Organiser: Aberdeen FC – The Red Army

Where: Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie St, AB24 5QH Aberdeen

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  03:30PM-06:30PM

Description: The Scottish Cup 5th round

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/834254563576829/


YogaBellies for Pregnancy

Organiser: YogaBellies Aberdeen North East

Where: Urban Wellness Hub, 6 Balgownie Drive, AB22 8FD Aberdeen

Date:  Sunday 10th February 2019 Time:  07:00PM-08:15PM

Description: YogaBellies for Pregnancy class, booking essential.  Email leah@yogabellies.co.uk and I’ll get all of the information to you 🙂

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/319508942181778/?event_time_id=319509088848430


Valentine Workshop with Tink and Peter 

Organiser: Love Rara

Where: Love Rara HQ, Beach Leisure Centre, AB24 5NR Aberdeen 

Date:  Monday 11th February 2019 Time:  10:30AM-12:00PM

Description: Love Rara Valentine workshop is a craft and entertainment session.  Lots of fun dancing, singing and crafts with a snack and juice provided.

Please email us if your child has any food allergies or requirements

This event each child is allowed to have one parent attend with them due to capacity if over the age of 6 they can be dropped off and collected after event.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/543990436082511/


Fantastic Feeders 

Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service

Where: Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen,  AB15 8BE 

Date:  Monday 11th February 2019 Time:  11:00AM-01:00PM

Description: Come along and join the Countryside Rangers getting our hands dirty making bird feeders that you can take home for your local birdlife to enjoy!

A charge of £3 per child is required to cover material costs.

Meet in front of the Hazlehead Park cafe.  First Bus 11 or Stagecoach X17 goes to Queen’s Road.

Booking essential as places are limited.  Please call 01224 326 429 or email countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book your FREE place.

Perfect for younger children under 7, when accompanied by a responsible adult.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2038547782927453/


Nest Builders 

Organiser: Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service

Where: Hazlehead Park, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen,  AB15 8BE 

Date: Monday 11th February 2019 Time:  02:00PM-04:00PM

Description: Over the year the Rangers have collected lots of scraps of wood left over from projects.  Come and help us turn them into bird boxes or feeders which you can take home and hang in time for National Nest Box Week and the nesting season.

A charge of £3 per child is required to cover material costs.

Meet in front of the Hazlehead Park cafe.  First Bus 11 or Stagecoach X17 goes to Queen’s Road.

Booking essential as places are limited.  Please call 01224 326 429 or email countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk to book your FREE place.

Perfect for children over 7, when accompanied by a responsible adult.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/382492158987015/


Messy Play Fraserburgh-Rumble In The Jungle! 

Organiser: Mess Around North Aberdeenshire

Where: Fraserburgh Old Parish Church, 5 Barrasgate Road, AB43 9 Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire 

Date:  Wednesday 13th February 2019 Time: 10:30AM-11:30AM

Description: Are you ready to Rumble?! Join our messy herd for a roarsome time and slither with the snakes. With lots to explore including our Tiger Rice Tea Party, Jelly Swamp or join the Hippo’s for a med bath. Little ones can squelch, pour, mix and get messy till their hearts content. All you have to do is come along and MESS AROUND and leave the cleaning up to us!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/983466065194677/


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