What's on in Highlands for kids.

Every day

Reindeer Paddock Visit

at Cairngorm Herd, Aviemore

The reindeer paddock area at Glenmore is open from Easter through to the end of the year for family visits.

Every day

Ness Islands Miniature Railway – Daily Rides (School Holidays)

at Ness Islands Railway Ltd, Inverness

A 7¼-inch gauge miniature railway in Whin Park, Inverness, open every day during local school holidays from 11am to 4pm.

On now · until 23 Nov

Drawn from the Archives — Fort George

at Fort George, Inverness

An exhibition at Fort George celebrating drawings held within Historic Environment Scotland's archives and their role in preserving the past.

On now · until 23 Nov

Drawn from the Archives Exhibition at Fort George

at Fort George, Inverness

An exhibition at Fort George celebrating drawings from Historic Environment Scotland's archives and their role in preserving the past.

On now · until 31 Oct

Legend of the Highland Skull Exhibition

at Grantown Museum, Grantown-on-Spey

An exhibition at Grantown Museum exploring the legend of the Highland Skull, tracing a story of forbidden love, powerful Highland clans, and the Clan Grant dynasty passed down through generations.

Every Sunday

Learn to swim lessons

at Sutherland Swimming Pool, Golspie

Learn to swim lessons are offered at Sutherland Swimming Pool in Golspie for children and families.

On now · until 31 Oct

Pumpkin Picking at Corrimony & Buntait Farms

at Loch Ness Pumpkins, Inverness

Families can pick pumpkins from the fields at Corrimony and Buntait Farms in Glenurquhart, near Inverness.

On now · until 1 Nov

Pumpkins at the Park

at Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie

A seasonal pumpkin-themed event running throughout October at Highland Wildlife Park.

On now · until 28 Feb

Mini Keeper Experience

at Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie

A 1.5-hour hands-on zookeeper taster experience for children on selected dates at Highland Wildlife Park, running from October 2026 to February 2027.

On now · until 25 Oct

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

at Eden Court Inverness, Inverness

Family film screening of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a Halloween-themed adventure on Mossy Bottom Farm, running at Eden Court Inverness.

On now · until 18 Oct

Public Skating – October School Holiday Extra Sessions

at Inverness Ice Centre, Inverness

Extra public ice skating sessions have been added during the October school holidays at Inverness Ice Centre — check the Public Skating page for dates and times.