Get ready for a fun family weekend in Dundee! We've found some brilliant things for the 3-14 crowd, including creative workshops and exciting shows.
See our top picks
Fairy Tale Fun with Fiona
Dundee Central Library
A lovely, free storytelling session for your little bookworms.
Sunday Morning Kids' Film Club Screening
The Whitehall Cinema
Relax with a family film showing at a kid-friendly time.
Fairy Tale Fun with Fiona
Dundee Central Library
Perfectly pitched interactive fun for ages 3-7.
· February 7
3FAIRY TALE FUN WITH FIONAFREE : Bring your little ones for a magical morning session of interactive storytelling. Fiona is known for bringing characters to life with silly voices and props.A wonderful, free opportunity for the younger ones to engage with books in a fun, group setting.
WINTER WILDLIFE COLLAGE SESSION : Get inspired by the natural world and create beautiful textured collages using recycled materials. Great for a mid-afternoon creative burst.It pairs art with nature themes, perfect for getting creative indoors while learning a little about local wildlife.
FAMILY GEOCACHING ADVENTURE TRAIL : Use GPS coordinates to hunt for hidden containers (caches) around Dundee's parks. Great way to get fresh air and use tech for good.It turns a walk into a high-tech treasure hunt, which older kids love, and it works regardless of the time you set out.
· February 8
3JUNIOR INVENTORS WORKSHOP: KINETIC SCULPTURES : Older kids can dive into basic engineering by designing and building their own small moving sculptures. All materials provided for this hands-on session.It’s a structured, educational STEM activity that moves beyond simple exhibits and lets teens and tweens build something tangible.
THE MAGICAL TREEHOUSE PUPPET SHOW : A charming puppet show adventure about two siblings who find a secret world in their garden treehouse. Perfect for younger attention spans.A professionally produced local theatre event specifically designed to delight young audiences this weekend.
SUNDAY MORNING KIDS' FILM CLUB SCREENING : A special screening of a classic family animation that rarely shows in mainstream cinemas. Grab your popcorn and settle in!It’s a relaxing, pre-scheduled indoor activity perfect for wrapping up the weekend, often showing films not currently in wide release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Dundee this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there is one confirmed free event: the Fairy Tale Fun with Fiona storytelling session at Dundee Central Library on Saturday morning.
Is there anything engaging for my 12-year-old this weekend in Dundee?
For older kids, the Family Geocaching Adventure Trail on Saturday offers a tech-based outdoor challenge, and the Junior Inventors Workshop on Sunday lets them build kinetic sculptures.
What's a good indoor option for Sunday, February 8th?
The Sunday Morning Kids' Film Club Screening at The Whitehall Cinema starts at 10:30 AM, offering a perfect, relaxed way to spend the morning indoors.
