activity day. Children can go on woodland discovery walks, try to spot The Gruffalo and take part in art & craft activities. August 4–11Maiden City FestivalThis week-long celebration of diversity in Northern Ireland is sure to have an exciting event to suit

but not before they help to save Picton Castle from evil foes and take part in out-of-this-world craft activities.Pictiwrs PlantAugust 21Pack some popcorn and pop along to the The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth who will be screening classic Welsh

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves

Scottish Traditional Boat FestivalJune 23Impressive vessels from far and wide will be cruising into the harbour at Portsoy for the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Highlights will include traditional maritime crafts, sumptuous local seafood

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...

Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...

Miffy At The Gallery by Dick Bruna (Egmont, £4.99)Bruna's ever adorable bunny-girl takes a trip to the gallery and wonders if she, herself might become an artist one day in this gentle and simple read. A perfect introduction to  the concept of modern art for very young children w...

with Easter crafts activites, an egg hunt and a visit from a certain white rabbit.The Easter ExpressApril 8All aboard Brechin’s Caledonian Steam Railway for a trip through the Angus countryside to the historic Bridge Of Dun, where a pleasant 20 minute stroll

Baby BallroomMarch 31Sequins at the ready! Very young children can feel the rhythms of salsa, jive and freestyle dance during this professionally tutored taster workshop at Armagh’s Market Square.Baby Animal FestivalMarch 31Catch the adorable animals on Streamvale Open Farm for t...

, colourful photographs. As well as projects to get your hands dirty with, Gardening With Kids contains crafts and experiments to inspire a love of the great outdoors.