for this kite festival at Downhill Demesne in Castlerock. Children can enjoy watching hundreds of windborne wonders take to the skies and join by flying a kite of their very own. Family Garden WorkshopAugust 11The gardens at Mount Stewart House will be in full

the school holidays. The schedule will include Tuesday science activities, Friday colouring trails and special guests every Saturday.Handle Exotic AnimalsJuly 4Spiders and scorpions and snakes, oh my! Older children can learn fascinating facts and handle a

of the show can come face to face with the cute twosome in the outdoor picnic area as well as enjoying an abundance of exciting attractions in the park itself.The Balancing GymnastAugust 7Get creative at this arty workshop in Gladstone Pottery Museum. Young

this milestone with a host of exciting activities including a puppet parade, crafty workshops and backstage tours to meet the Very Important Puppets currently treading the theatre’s boards.Big Dance 2012 July 7-15This nationwide celebration of dance will see

Pig-ScotJune 23Children and adults alike should dig out their race day finery and head along to Cantref Aventure Farm for Wales’ premier porcine racing event! Cheer on the farm’s resident pigs as they trot around a specially built racing track during this brilliant (and ever-so-s...

guide.  Summer of Love Craft FairJuly 1Creative families should pop along to Matthews Hall in Devon for this contemporary craft fair showcasing work by a selection of designers and makers from the local area. Several workshops will also be running

Midsummer LabyrinthMay 5–July 12Pack a picnic and wind your way to Nostell Priory and Parkland, West Yorkshire, for the summer opening of their enormous labyrinth. Those who make it into the centre of this mysterious trail will be rewarded by encountering a most pleasant spot for...

and children will love the Robin Hoods and Little Johns Archery, Mini Quad biking, the falconer club and soccer school.Check out the Fairy and Wizards Academy for sevens and under and the Encounter with Owls for eight- to 14-year-olds.From November 9

on offer at this day long festival.Activities and workshops include flower seed bombing, coffee composting, pirate school, bread head mask-making, a video dance party, reggae nursery rhymes and family-friendly raves and events from some top names, including

for this self-led wildlife quiz, encouraging children to take a closer look at nature.Spring chickensApril 3, 4Edinburgh’s Imagination Workshop will be the venue for these creative workshops, aimed at young children. Use Papier-mâché to create a mother hen