Events

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HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from north east based designers and makers.
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Kitchen Ceilidh celebration of Robert Burns for all the family.
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Play along with us in these fun workshops for under 5s and their grown-ups. Led by an experienced storyteller, enjoy playful activities
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Play along with us in these fun workshops for under 5s and their grown-ups. Led by an experienced storyteller, enjoy playful activities
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Play along with us in these fun workshops for under 5s and their grown-ups. Led by an experienced storyteller, enjoy playful activities
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Play along with us in these fun workshops for under 5s and their grown-ups. Led by an experienced storyteller, enjoy playful activities
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Online (Zoom)
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Starts at Aberdeen Art Gallery 
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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The Nevis Ensemble is Scotland’s street orchestra and their vision is music for everyone, everywhere!
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The Nevis Ensemble is Scotland’s street orchestra and their vision is music for everyone, everywhere!
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Look Again's HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from highly original independent designers and makers.
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For sculptor Kenny Hunter the monument is a form in flux.
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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'Gaia' by Luke Jerram Sculpture Court, Ground Floor(admission during Spectra is to the ground floor only)
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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Ages 4–12yrs Pirate ship, merchant vessel or castaway raft - will your mini-vessel triumph in the water, or sink to the murky depths?
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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Join us on campus for a family-friendly fun day of kite making, Chinese games, crafts and more.
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Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live is coming to Aberdeen for three shows on 26th July 2022.
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Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live is coming to Aberdeen for three shows on 26th July 2022.
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Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live is coming to Aberdeen for three shows on 26th July 2022.
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The Galloway Hoard brings together the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.
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Aberdeen Art Gallery, Learning Space and Cowdray Hall
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 8–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Come along and clap, walk, march and dance to familiar ceilidh music!  Join us from 2pm-3.30pm and first Sunday in every month and see what it is all about! Everyone welcome!
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Aberdeen Treasure Hub is where we store and care for our amazing collection of artworks and objects when they are not on public display.
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Art Gallery and city centre locations Wrap up warm for Scotland's leading urban light festival!
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Inspired by the display of plates and patterns in our Feasting gallery, craft your own ornamental food basket and decorate
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Pick up our Easter Trail from the Welcome Desk and head off to explore the Art Gallery – will you find all the clues?   Download Easter Trail:
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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The city of Aberdeen is preparing to mark the King's Coronation with a celebration event to allow residents and visitors to the city the chance to take part in the historic celebrations.
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.
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Aberdeen Treasure Hub is where we store and care for our amazing collection of artworks and objects when they are not on public display.&nbs
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The Aberdeen Highland Games will return this Summer at Hazlehead Park on Sunday 18 June 2023! 
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In partnership with Aberdeen Inspired and The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, Aberdeen City Council is delighted to welcome pipe bands from across the world to Duthie Park on Saturday 24th Ju
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Join renowned Aberdeen ceilidh band Iron Broo for a rousing afternoon of Scottish music and dance suitable for all the family.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Two exhibitions under one roof at the Art Gallery celebrate the unique talent of Quentin Blake, the UK’s best-loved illustrator.
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults. Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning in the spacious Cowdray Hall. Café open for essential re-fuelling!
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The Bookbug team shares stories, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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Join local loon and the Scots Scriever Shane Strachan for this fun-packed event that will hae ye fair trickit wi yersel!
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Join local loon and the Scots Scriever Shane Strachan for this fun-packed event that will hae ye fair trickit wi yersel!
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Join local loon and the Scots Scriever Shane Strachan for this fun-packed event that will hae ye fair trickit wi yersel!
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A fun opportunity to have our resident illustrator Megan Smith sketch your portrait in the style of an imagined children’s book character.  
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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A fun opportunity to have our resident illustrator Megan Smith sketch your portrait in the style of an imagined children’s book character.  
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Drop in and make some eye-catching reading accessories – we’ll be crafting colourful pointers and origami bookmarks.   Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults. Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning in the spacious Cowdray Hall. Café open for essential re-fuelling!
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The Bookbug team shares stories, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Join renowned Aberdeen ceilidh band Iron Broo for a rousing afternoon of Scottish music and dance suitable for all the family.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Talk by Margaret MacDonald, author
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Create a celebratory medal or badge of honour to thank someone special with Lynsey Allan of Lee:Lie Jewellery. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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An important reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. 
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Sing your favourite carols to the accompaniment of the Bon Accord Silver Band.  Performances will take place at 11am, 12:15pm and 3pm. 
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The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, will get the festivities underway, with Santas on scooters setting off just after 5.15pm followed by the Charlie House Santa Fun Run on Union Street
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A daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Join DJ Nina for a fun-filled morning of sparkly dance tunes in the spacious Cowdray Hall.
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Drop-in and make a simple folded sketchbook. Choose a sketching challenge from our lucky dip box and head out into the Art Gallery to begin filling in the pages of your new paper book.
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There will be fun for all the family at our free festival day celebrating Chinese New Year. Come along for crafts, games and more.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Can you build a floating, weight carrying vessel?
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Part of Refugee Festival Scotland
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!