Out and About

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH WIZARDING AFTERNOON AT INGLEWOOD HOUSE Have a magical time at Inglewood House with this magical themed afternoon tea. Phone 01259 216156.

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL Bo’ness Hippodrome 1.30pm hippodromecinema.co.uk/

LAUNCH OF WACKY WIZARDS New escape room for kids, Falkirk escape-transcend. co.uk/kids-escaperoom/

TUESDAY 3RD TO THURSDAY 5TH MARCH ANNIE AT FTH THEATRE, FALKIRK After two years at the Edinburgh Fringe with sell out audiences and great reviews Captivate is bringing this muchloved family favourite to FTH Theatre. falkirkcommunitytrust.org

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH WORLD BOOK DAY

THURSDAY 5TH TO SATURDAY 7TH MARCH THE OFF THE PAGE SMALL PRINT CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL Run by Stirling libraries this festival will feature bestselling authors and will include a free programme of events for children and their families as well as a programme of events for schools. Facebook: @ offthepagefestival

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH WOODLAND MAGIC AT JUPITER WILDLIFE CENTRE Discover the magical inhabitants of Jupiter. Come along to find the fairies and elves hiding in the woodland and make them a new home. Suitable for ages 3-10. Booking essential. Contact the ranger: falkirkranger@ scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

YDANCE DESTINATIONS 2020 AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE Offering a diverse line-up of high-quality performances, Destinations is a vibrant showcase of the best youth dance companies from across Scotland. macrobertartscentre.org

WACKY WORLD AT GRANGEMOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX The UK’s largest indoor We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case details have changed since we went to print.

SATURDAY 7TH AND SUNDAY 8TH MARCH PAW PATROL: READY, RACE, RESCUE Bo’ness Hippodrome hippodromecinema.co.uk/

SUNDAY 8TH MARCH THE SECRET GARDEN AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE When Mary arrives from far away to live with her uncle, she is grumpy, difficult and lonely. Then one day a robin helps Mary find the key to a mysterious garden, and there she discovers a wonder and magic that she had never imagined possible. macrobertartscentre.org

FRIDAY 13TH TO SUNDAY 15TH MARCH MONUMENT DANCE PRESENT STEP IN TIME AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE Monument Dance showcase ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance macrobertartscentre.org

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH DYSLEXIA SCOTLAND YOUTH DAY For 10-11 year olds, Raploch Community Campus, Stirling dyslexiascotland.org.uk/youthdays

SATURDAY 14TH AND SUNDAY 15TH MARCH SPYCIES BO’NESS HIPPODROME hippodromecinema.co.uk

SUNDAY 15TH MARCH WETLAND WILDLIFE WANDER AT LINLITHGOW LOCH Join a Ranger on a walk round the loch whilst keeping a look out for the wildlife that calls it home. Contact the HS Rangers on 0131 6528150 or rangers@ hes.scot

FAMILY SILENT DISCO AT DOBBIE HALL, LARBERT Grab your headphones and sing and dance to all your favourite pop, dance-along classics and lots more! With three channels of amazing music there is something for all the family. silent-knights.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 18TH TO SUNDAY 22ND MARCH HIPPFEST 2020 HippFest celebrates silent film and live music with an ambitious programme of screenings. There are films for all ages to enjoy including the Jeely Jar double bill on Saturday 21 st with Behind the Screen & Sherlock Jr, then New Found Sound and Laurel & Hardy Triple Bill on Sunday 22 nd . For full details of the programme of events visit hippfest.co.uk

SATURDAY 21ST MARCH MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA AT CALLENDAR HOUSE TEAROOM There’s nothing like a homemade Afternoon Tea to help celebrate a special occasion, so why not treat the special Mum in your life on Mother’s Day? Book online or phone 01324 506850.

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT THE HOWGATE SHOPPING CENTRE A dedicated area on the mall will be transformed into a pamper zone where mums & grans can enjoy massage, Reiki or reflexology. Borg Grech Photography will take a free professional 8x6 portrait photo which you can either have on your own or with family members. Children can make Mother’s Day gifts at the craft zone to give to mum on Mother’s Day. 11-3pm. howgateshoppingcentre.co.uk

BLAIR DRUMMOND SAFARI PARK – NEW SEASON OPENING WEEKEND Scotland’s favourite family attraction is back with a roar for 2020 and is celebrating its golden anniversary with lots of new arrivals! blairdrummond.com

DYSLEXIA SCOTLAND YOUTH DAY For 12-13 year olds, Raploch Community Campus, Stirling dyslexiascotland.org.uk/youthdays

SATURDAY 21ST AND SUNDAY 22ND MARCH KELPIES SUPERNOVA 5K AT THE HELIX Come along and join in this family run. thehelix.com

SUNDAY 22ND MARCH MOTHER’S DAY

FRIDAY 27TH MARCH WEAR A HAT DAY The UK’s fun-filled, premier annual brain tumour awareness event helping support longterm research and saving lives. braintumourresearch.org/ wearahatday

SATURDAY 28TH MARCH THE WHIRLYBIRD AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE Music, bird song, puppetry and lots of things that spin, in a show for children and their families. macrobertartscentre.org

MASTER BUILDERS AT THE ENGINE SHED Families can get hands on with the skills used to conserve Scotland’s traditional buildings. Discover the traditional skill of stonemasonry and dry stone dyking. engineshed.scot

SATURDAY 28TH AND SUNDAY 29TH MARCH SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Bo’ness Hippodrome. hippodromecinema.co.uk

SUNDAY 29TH MARCH HOLISTIC & WELLBEING FAIR AT THE DUNBLANE CENTRE Over 50 stalls offering different therapies as well as products to explore, talks, taster sessions and cafe. dunblanecentre.co.uk

PENCILS AND PICNICS WORKSHOP AT MADE IN STIRLING Join Illustrator The Grey Earl for a creative character drawing workshop. Using interesting materials and learning some unusual ways of drawing, with some foodie themes along the way. For budding artists aged 6-10. For tickets and information phone 01786 357550.

TUESDAY 31ST MARCH TO SATURDAY 4TH APRIL SABOS PRESENT ANNIE AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE It’s a hard knock life for orphan Annie in 1930s New York, but you can bet your bottom dollar that her grey and lonely days will soon be over! Book tickets now for this family friendly, toe tapping musical. macrobertartscentre.org

WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL WORLD OF DINOSAURS DUE TO OPEN! Blair Drummond Safari Park’s ROARSOME new attraction is being billed as one of the UK’s best dinosaur experiences. Behind huge Jurassic Park-style gates is a forest to explore with over twenty moving, roaring, life-size dinosaurs. Entry is included in the price of a Safari Park ticket and free for members. blairdrummond.com

WEDNESDAY 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND AND 29TH APRIL SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL HERO AT THE WALLACE MONUMENT Listen as a costumed actor gives a short presentation on the life of William Wallace. This is free but admission prices apply should you wish to climb the monument. nationalwallacemonument. com/

WEDNESDAY 1ST TO SUNDAY 19TH APRIL APRIL RHYMING RABBIT AT MUIRAVONSIDE COUNTRY PARK Collect your trail, follow the clues & claim your prize! falkirkcommunitytrust.org

SATURDAY 4TH APRIL EASTER EGG HUNT AT RSPB BLACK DEVON WETLANDS Make and decorate your own Easter basket before heading off round the reserve to collect the eggs that the birds have left lying about. Phone 01324 832853 for tickets and details.

LIGHT SCIENCE DAY AT THE ENGINE SHED Come along and learn about the science of light through some amazing, fun, practical events in partnership with the Light Lab Project. engineshed.scot

SATURDAY 4TH TO MONDAY 20TH APRIL THE BIG SPRING FLING AT BLAIR DRUMMOND SAFARI PARK The Safari Park is all set to bring in spring with two weeks of family-friendly activities over the school holidays. Visitors can expect a fun-filled day out, with storytelling, Easter crafts and entertainment inside our beautiful spring-themed marquee. There will be the op portunity for intrepid explorers to join us for a Dino Stomp, and the usual traditional Easter bunny hunt with prizes. All this is included in the standard price of admission. Online tickets are £16.50 for adults, £13.50 for children, and free for infants and members. blairdrummond.com

SUNDAY 5TH APRIL EASTER OPEN DAY AT BANNOCKBURN HOUSE Enjoy fun for all the family with egg-painting, heritage treasure trails, storytelling, face painting and home baking, as well as guided tours of the house.

BIG FISH LITTLE FISH – NEON GLOW THEME FAMILY RAVE City Nightclub, Falkirk 2-4.30pm bigfishlittlefishevents. co.uk/events/

TROLLS ON TOUR AFTERNOON TEA Airth Castle. Facebook @ AirthCastleHotel

EASTER EGG SPECIALS AT BO’NESS STEAM RAILWAY A free tasty Easter treat for every child, a journey by steam through the spring countryside and fun in the Museum hunting the Easter Eggs! bkrailway.co.uk

WEEKENDS IN APRIL (INCLUDING EASTER WEEKEND) TALES FROM THE BATTLEFIELD AT THE WALLACE MONUMENT As you listen to costumed actors you will be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish history, when Stirling was at the centre of all the action. This is free but admission prices apply should you wish to climb the monument. nationalwallacemonument. com/

WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL PAPER MOON AT FTH THEATRE FALKIRK A delightful and memorable adventure show for under fives. The moonlight is beautiful, shining across the bedroom floor as Poppy Diddle dozes off. Join Poppy and her dog Peppy on this wonderful adventure as she launches across the canvas sky, at the speed of light, towards the Paper Moon. falkirkcommunitytrust.org

SPRING INTO SPRING AT JUPITER WILDLIFE CENTRE Join us at Jupiter to celebrate spring with crafts, games and nature exploration! Suitable for ages 5-12. Booking essential. Contact the ranger on falkirkranger@ scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY AT THE HELIX 11am-4pm Full of sirens and flashing lights, the Great Lawn will be a hive of activity. There will be a sensory hour between 3-4pm with no sirens or flashing lights so that everyone who wants to can come along and enjoy the day. Demonstrations will take place from Police Scotland Dog Unit, Scottish Ambulance Service and Fire Service. thehelix.co.uk

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNTS National Trust locations throughout Scotland, including Alloa Tower, House of the Binns and The Battle of Bannockburn. nts.org.uk

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL SHARK IN THE PARK AT FTH THEATRE FALKIRK Featuring all three of the ‘Shark in the Park’ series – Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day – this fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on his exciting adventures. falkirkcommunitytrust.org

SINGALONG SHENANIGANS AT HOWDEN PARK, LIVINGSTON A great family Disney singalong! howdenparkcentre.co.uk

SATURDAY 11TH AND SUNDAY 12TH APRIL EASTER FUN AT CALLENDAR HOUSE Follow a self-guided Easter trail around Callendar House and receive a wee Easter treat when you finish. £1 entry per child. falkirkcommunitytrust.org

MONDAY 13TH TO FRIDAY 17TH APRIL TINKERTOWN AT THE ENGINE SHED The City of Play is coming to the Engine Shed in Stirling. This is a free event for children and families to design, build and play as they like with hammers, saws and pallets. See Facebook at @TheCityofPlay for more details on sessions (three days will be open to all, subject to a maximum number).

WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL PHENOMENAL POND LIFE AT JUPITER WILDLIFE CENTRE What lurks beneath the surface? We will discover the amazing variety of creatures who call our ponds home! Suitable for ages 5-12. Booking essential. Contact the ranger on falkirkranger@ scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

SATURDAY 18TH APRIL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT JUPITER WILDLIFE CENTRE Come along and discover some top photography tips! Suitable for families with children aged 8+. Booking essential. Contact the ranger on falkirkranger@ scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ AT FTH THEATRE FALKIRK Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits. 2pm. falkirkcommunitytrust.org

SATURDAY 18TH AND SUNDAY 19TH APRIL UNICORN AT STIRLING CASTLE Come along for a weekend of celebrating Scotland’s national animal at Stirling Castle. Discover more about the mythical beast and take part in an exciting array of activities. Included in general admission price. historicenvironment.scot/

WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL MAPESTRY WORKSHOP - COME FORTH FOR WILDLIFE FREE textile art workshops for all ages to create a tapestry of the Forth Valley and its local heritage. Draw, colour, paint, stick, cut and add to this wonderful textile Mapestry. froglife.org

SATURDAY 25TH AND SUNDAY 26TH APRIL FUNBOX PRESENT JUNGLE PARTY AT MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE Join Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo as they swing into their latest musical adventure and follow the sound of the drums in search of the ultimate jungle boogie. macrobertartscentre.org

SUNDAY 26TH APRIL SCOTLAND’S STRONGEST MAN CONTEST Stirling County Rugby Ground, 1pm. ultimatestrongman.tv/

RAIN OR SHINE... THE FALKIRK WHEEL HAS SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THIS EASTER!

Join us at the world’s only rotating boat lift for boat trips, scrumptious scran and outdoor activities!

thefalkirkwheel.co.uk @FalkirkWheel

WEDNESDAY 18 - SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2020 BOX OFFICE: 01324 506850 THE HIPPODROME, 10 HOPE STREET, BO'NESS EH51 OAA HIPPFEST.CO.UK |

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