Five Guide: Places to take the family - August 4th, 5th & 6th, 2023

Five family-friendly events this weekend in the North-east

Author: John SlaterPublished 3rd Aug 2023

Every week through the summer we’re featuring five local events, perfect to for the family.

The UK Space Agency has arrived in Aberdeen, part of their UK tour, with a replica rocket and loads for the kids to see and do.

The 'Space for Everyone' outreach scheme is at Queens Links from today.

Open daily until Monday, 10am-4pm

‌See more info on aberdeencity.org.uk

Aboyne Games is known as the 'Traditional Highland Games' - now in their 156th year!

Loads to see and do including a full Highland Games programme, massed bands, stalls, and games plus funfair.

Local and food and drink outlets.

Saturday, from 11am.

See aboynegames.com for the full schedule.

In the Night Garden LIVE arrives in Aberdeen this weekend.

The stage production of the popular children's TV show arrives at His Majesty's Theatre for four shows across Saturday and Sunday.

"Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!"

Saturday and Sunday, two shows a day.

The family fun day and wildlife trail takes place this weekend at Haddo House.

The ticketed event includes fun inflatables for the kids, including a giant slide and fun run!

They can also follow a nature trail for an interactive look around the grounds of the house, discovering new animals and insects as they go.

Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

‌Tickets on Eventbrite

Take on a walking tour of the latest street art installations, painted as part of the Nuart festival earlier this year.

The tour is official and with the team behind the festival so you're sure to learn about the installations as you go.

Tours are ticketed and start at the meeting point outside Foodstory Cafe on Sunday at 1pm.

Tickets on Eventbrite