It's the Easter weekend, and while Dundee has plenty of attractions running, we’ve focused on the special, one-off events confirmed for Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th, 2026. If you don't mind a short drive into Fife/Perthshire, there are brilliant farm experiences and multiple castle egg trails happening!
See our top picks
Craigtoun Easter Fayre
Craigtoun Country Park
Free entry and parking for a massive weekend park event.
Unearthed
Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries
An indoor exhibition featuring fossils, jewels, and puppet films.
Tally's Lambing Experience
Shealwalls Farmhouse
Hands-on time with newborn lambs on Saturday afternoon.
· April 4
9: Head just outside Dundee for a hands-on lambing experience! This is a fantastic, specific session on Saturday afternoon where you can get close to newborn farm animals.It’s a perfect spring, one-day animal experience happening on Saturday.
FREE : A massive Easter weekend event across Saturday and Sunday featuring free entry and parking, plus lots of fun attractions running all day. Great for burning off energy!It runs across the whole weekend and offers free entry.
EASTER AT THE CASTLE : A fun-filled family day at the Castle, including creative workshops, themed trails in the Museum, and maybe even hunting for missing chicks.Specific themed activities tied to the Easter break.
: The museum is running holiday activities all weekend, including an Easter Trail, Storytelling, and badge making sessions.Offers a mix of trail and hands-on craft activities available both days.
LAMBS ON THE LOOSE! THE EASTER TRAIL : Historic Environment Scotland is hosting a baa-rilliant self-guided trail at the Castle ruins this weekend. A great way to combine history with Easter fun.It's an official HES Easter activity running throughout the whole target weekend.
: Glamis is hosting fun all weekend long! Kids can bounce on the bunny bouncy castle, and the whole family can try out an interactive augmented reality trail.Bouncy castles plus AR trails make this a great option for a varied day out.
: If you visit this adventure zone this weekend, the Easter Hunt activity is included with your entry fee. Perfect if you are looking for active fun.The Easter activity is included with standard entry, offering good value for an adventure zone.
EASTER EGG TRAIL AT CULROSS PALACE : Join the annual Easter Egg Trail at the historic Culross Palace over the weekend.Another historic HES trail option running Saturday and Sunday.
: If you are happy to travel to Edinburgh, Dynamic Earth has a great trail exploring different kinds of eggs—from dinosaurs to penguins—running all weekend.It combines the Easter theme with science, running all weekend long.
· April 5
4: If your kids love speed, this is the place to be for Easter Sunday! Expect a full day of high-octane fun, action, and cars at the circuit.It’s a major event specifically happening on Easter Sunday.
EASTER EGG TRAIL AT FALKLAND PALACE : Take the family to the beautiful Falkland Palace gardens on Sunday to join their annual Easter Egg Trail and make some special memories.It’s specifically listed for Easter Sunday and involves a trail hunt.
: Another fantastic castle trail option for Sunday! Enjoy hunting for eggs while exploring the lovely grounds of Kellie Castle.Another great Easter Trail option running on Sunday.
TENEMENT JAZZ BAND FOR KIDS & DISCO (EASTER SUNDAY) : A very specific Easter Sunday event featuring a kids' band session followed by a disco. Even though the location is vague, it's listed under Dundee searches for the correct date.It’s specifically branded for kids/family on Easter Sunday, offering music and dancing.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: An exhibition exploring Scotland's past with fossils, Viking jewels, and hands-on elements like dig pits and puppet films. Runs across the entire weekend.It’s a substantial, family-friendly exhibition that runs Saturday and Sunday near Dundee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Dundee this weekend?
The best free option confirmed for the weekend is the Craigtoun Easter Fayre (Saturday & Sunday), which offers free entry and parking for a full day of fun outside St Andrews.
Are there any specific Easter egg trails nearby?
Yes! There are several excellent trails running on Sunday, April 5th, including at Falkland Palace, Kellie Castle, and St Andrews Castle, plus a science-themed one at Dynamic Earth.
Is there anything good happening strictly inside Dundee?
The main options clearly dated for this weekend near Dundee are all just outside the city in Fife/Perthshire. For potentially indoor/Dundee options, check the recurring gallery exhibits at V&A Dundee which were running earlier in the week.
