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Look what’s falling in Angus!

Explore the many ways to make healthy, active and creative memories in the October Holidays.

Disability & Inclusion Activities and Teen Zone are free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

You can sign up to the Holiday Activity Newsletter to be the first to know what’s available.

Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break.

This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership (pay as you go) is required for booking free sessions.

Please note:

  • Free swims are available from 2 until 15 October 2023.
  • All users must have bACTIVE lite membership to access the free swim sessions and this should be set up prior to the session.
  • Free Swims sessions are only available during the allocated swim sessions.

Funded from Angus Council’s Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Lego Challenge

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting games.

Where: Arbroath Library
Date: Monday 2 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Bookbug at the Museum

Come and enjoy  the various short fun Bookbug activities at the Signal Tower Museum. Booking not required.

Where: Signal Tower Museum
Date: Monday 2 October 2023
Time: 14:00 – 14:30
Age: 0 – 5 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break. This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership is required for booking free sessions.

Where: Arbroath Sports Centre

Monday 2 and 9 October 11:45-12:30*

Tuesday 3 and 10 October 11:30-12:45*

Wednesday 4 and 11 October 11:30-12:15*

Thursday 5 and 12 October 12:15-13:00*

Friday 6 and 13 October 14:15-15:15*

Saturday 7 and 14 October 10:00-11:00*

Sunday 8 and 15 October 10:00-11:00*

*adults also free

Contact Centre to Book
Time Trek

Time Trek through museums with adventure backpacks. These contain fun activities for you to enjoy while exploring the museums with your family.
Backpacks are free to borrow for all young museum visitors and are available on a first come first served basis.

Where: Signal Tower Museum
Date: Wednesdays – Mondays
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Gymnastics Camp

We have a fantastic gymnastics camp running which is open to all abilities. You will have great fun learning new skills, learning routines and improving the skills you may already have!

Where: Arbroath Sports Centre
Date: 9 – 13  October 2023
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE Members/ £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Teddy Bear Sleepover

If you go down to the library today- you’ll find teddies ready for their big sleepover! Bring your teddy, make his bed for the night, stay with him to have a bedtime story and leave him in the library for his big adventure! What will they get up to?

Where: Arbroath Library
Date: Thursday 12 October 2023
Time: 15:45 – 16:45
Age: 4 – 8 years
Cost: Free

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Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break. This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership is required for booking free sessions.

Where: Brechin Community Campus

Monday 2 and 9 October 11:30-12:30* and 18:00-19:00

Tuesday 3 and 10 October 11:30-12:30*and 18:00-19:00*

Wednesday 4 and 11 October 11:30-12:30* and 18:00-19:00

Thursday 5 and 12 October 11:30-12:30* and 18:00-19:00

Friday 6 and 13 October 11:30-12:30* and 18:30-19:30

Saturday 7 and 14 October 10:00-10:45* and 14:15-15:00

Sunday 8 and 15 October 10:00-11:00* and 14:00-15:00

*adults also free

Contact Centre to Book
Trampoline Camp

Join our superb trampoline camp, open to all abilities. You will learn new skills or enhance the skills you already have!

Where: Brechin Community Campus
Date: 2- 6 October 2023
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members/ £37.50 non-members per week

Contact Centre to Book
Time Trek

Time Trek through museums with adventure backpacks. These contain fun activities for you to enjoy while exploring the museums with your family.
Backpacks are free to borrow for all young museum visitors and are available on a first come first served basis.

Where: Brechin Town House Museum
Date: Fridays – Mondays
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting challenges.

Where: Brechin Library
Date: Wednesday 4 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Teddy Bear Sleepover

If you go down to the library today – you’ll find teddies ready for their big sleepover! Bring your teddy, makes his bed for the night, stay with him to have a bedtime story and leave him in the library for his big adventure! What will they get up to?

Where: Brechin Library
Date: Tuesday 10 October 2023
Time: 15:45 – 16:45
Age: 4 – 8 years
Cost: Free

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Disability & Inclusion Sporting Opportunities

This camp is for children and young people with profound & multiple disabilities/additional support needs. It is about celebrating the achievements of the individual in the field of motor skill activities. There will be various sporting skills on offer.

Where: Brechin Community Campus
Date: Thursday 12 October 2023
Time: 10:30-12:00
Age: 5 year+
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Football Camp

Summer Holiday Football Camps will focus on the development of young players through specific age and stage appropriate practices and games lead by our UEFA and SFA qualified coaches.

Where: Hope Park Astro
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 09:30 – 12:30
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members/ £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting challenges.

Where: Carnoustie Library
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Teenzone

We are delighted to have free Teen Zone sessions on during the October Holidays. The sessions are open to those 12-18 years old, this class is led by a gym instructor to ensure that you are using the equipment correctly, and you have a programme to follow.

Where: Carnoustie Sports Centre
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Age: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Trampoline Camp

Join our superb trampoline camp, open to all abilities. You will learn new skills or enhance the skills you already have!

Where: Carnoustie Sports Centre
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members / £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Trampoline Camp

Join our superb trampoline camp, open to all abilities. You will learn new skills or enhance the skills you already have!

Where: Carnoustie Sports Centre
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members / £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Teenzone

We are delighted to have free Teen Zone sessions on during the October Holidays. The sessions are open to those 12-18 years old, this class is led by a gym instructor to ensure that you are using the equipment correctly, and you have a programme to follow. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Carnoustie Sports Centre
Date: Friday 13 October 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Age: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Canoe Safari

Ever wondered just how wild Crombie Country Park is? Find out what we have living in and around our water. Discover and learn about the different flora and fauna around the wild island at Crombie Country Park. Hot juice provided.

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 13:30 – 15:30
Age: 8 – 16
Cost: £16 per day

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Nocturnal Night Series - Badgers

Have our furry underground pals been out and about? This walk and talk activity will help you learn about our burrowing mammals. What they eat, where they hide and what their houses look like and where to spot them! Hot juice provided.

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: Monday 2 October 2023
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Age: 5 – 16 years
Cost: £12

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Nocturnal Night Series - Bats and Moths

Have you been watching the nighttime acrobatics of our bat species? A walk and talk with bat detectors around Crombie Country Park and if the weather is fair a look at a Brown Long Eared’s favourite meal: Moths!

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: Wednesday 4 October 2023
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Age: 5 – 16 years
Cost: £12

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Canoe Safari

Ever wondered just how wild Crombie Country Park is? Find out what we have living in and around our water. Discover and learn about the different flora and fauna around the wild island at Crombie Country Park. Hot juice provided.

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 13:30 – 15:30
Age: 8 – 16
Cost: £16 per day

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Nocturnal Night Series - Owls

Who whoooo? Who’s been leaving all these pellets in Crombie Country Park? Get up close and personal with an owls digestive system and lets see if we can hear any hoot hooooooting!

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Age: 5 – 16 years
Cost: £12

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Disability & Inclusion Family Quiet Swim Time

This session aims to create a welcoming, quiet sensory friendly environment where children and young people with additional support needs and their families can enjoy space in the pool and have fun together. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Forfar Community Campus
Date: Monday 2 October 2023
Time: 14:45 – 15:45
Age: All
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break. This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership is required for booking free sessions.

Where: Forfar Community Campus

Monday 2 and 9 October 11:00-12:00 and 13:00-14:00

Tuesday 3 and 10 October 10:30-11:30, 13:00-14:00 and 18:00-19:00*

Wednesday 4 and 11 October 11:00-12:00 and 13:00-14:00

Thursday 5 and 12 October 10:30-11:30 and 13:00-14:00

Friday 6 and 13 October 11:00-12:00 and 13:00-14:00

Saturday 7 and 14 October 14:30-15:30

Sunday 8 and 15 October 10:00-11:00* and 14:00-15:00

*adults also free

Contact Centre to Book
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting challenges.

Where: Forfar Library
Date: Wednesday 4 October 2023
Time: 103:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Time Trek

Time Trek through our museums with our adventure backpacks. These contain fun activities for you to enjoy while exploring the Museum with your family.

Backpacks are free to borrow for all of our young museum visitors and are available on a first come first served basis.

Where: Forfar Meffan Museum
Date: Wednesday – Monday 2023
Time: 10:30 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Teenzone

We are delighted to have free Teen Zone sessions on during the October Holidays. The sessions are open to those 12-18 years old, this class is led by a gym instructor to ensure that you are using the equipment correctly, and you have a programme to follow. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Forfar Community Campus
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Age: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Multi Sports

Come along and join our multi sports camp. During the week we will play lots of games and sports including netball, basketball, tri golf , athletics and more!

Where: Forfar Community Campus
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 9:00 – 12:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members/ £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Intensive Swim Course SS1a

These swim courses are aimed at swimmers who are not in our swim programme, or are currently in SS1a and want to improve their skills.

Where: Forfar Community Campus
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 12:15 – 12:45
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free for bACTIVE members, £20 non-members per week

Contact Centre to Book
Teddy Bear Sleepover

If you go down to the library today – you’ll find teddies ready for their big sleepover! Bring your teddy, make his bed for the night, stay with him to have a bedtime story and leave him in the library for his big adventure! What will they get up to?

Where: Forfar Library
Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023
Time: 15:45 – 16:45
Age: 4 – 8 years
Cost: Free

Book Now
Teenzone

We are delighted to have free Teen Zone sessions on during the October Holidays. The sessions are open to those 12-18 years old, this class is led by a gym instructor to ensure that you are using the equipment correctly, and you have a programme to follow. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Forfar Community Campus
Date: Friday 13 October 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Age: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Intensive Swim Course SS1a

These swim courses are aimed at swimmers who are not in our swim programme, or are currently in SS1a and want to improve their skills.

Where: Websters Sports Centre
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 12:15 – 12:45
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free for bACTIVE members, £20 non-members per week

Contact Centre to Book
Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break. This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership is required for booking free sessions.

Where: Websters Sports Centre

Monday 2 and 9 October 13:15-14:00 and 18:30-20:00

Wednesday 4 and 11 October 13:15-14:00, 16:00-17:00, 17:00-18:00, 18:00-19:00, 19:00-20:00

Thursday 5 and 12 October 18:30-19:30

Friday 6 and 13 October 13:15-14:00, 16:00-17:00, 17:00-18:00, 18:00-19:00, 19:30-20:30

Saturday 7 and 14 October 12:30-13:30

Age: 4 – 17 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Multi Sports Camp

Come along and join our multi sports camp. During the week we will play lots of games and sports including netball, basketball, tri golf, athletics and more!

Where: Websters Sports Centre
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30bACTIVE members, £37 non-members per week

Contact Centre to Book
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting challenges.

Where: Kirriemuir Library
Date: Thursday 5 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Time Trek

Time Trek through our museums with our adventure backpacks. These contain fun activities for you to enjoy while exploring the Museum with your family.

Backpacks are free to borrow for all of our young museum visitors and are available on a first come first served basis.

Where: Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum
Date: Fridays – Mondays 2023
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Football Camp

Summer Holiday Football Camps will focus on the development of young players through specific age and stage appropriate practices and games lead by UEFA and SFA qualified coaches.

Where: Websters Sports Centre
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 09:30 – 12:30
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members/ £37.50 non-members

Contact Centre to Book
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of fun, quick, exciting challenges.

Where: Monifieth Library
Date: Thursday 5 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Halloween Tea Party

Come if you dare for a spooky tea party! Enjoy a story to scare you as well as decorating some of the tasty treats you are about to eat!!!!!! Fancy dress optional.

Where: Monifieth Library
Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
Age: 5 – 8 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Mini Mudders

OUTDOOR LEARNING, OUTDOOR FUN, OUTDOOR PLAY! Mini Mudders is back for your little ones expand and grow in natures classroom! Whilst playing and having fun, mini mudders will help your little ones become more confident in the outdoors and meet new friends along the way! Hot juice provided.

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Age: 5 – 8 years
Cost: £12 per day

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Wild Survivors

STAY WILD! Get to grips with nature and learn new skills along the way. Map reading, bushcraft skills and even sensory trails await our budding adventurers as they take the next steps in the Outdoor World! Come join us.

Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 10:00 -12:00
Age: 9 – 14 years
Cost: £16 per day

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Paddleboard

GET ON THE WATER this October and learn how to Paddle on our Stand up Paddleboards! All PPE and equipment provided! Bring your snacks, we will provide the hot juice!

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Age: 8+
Cost: £32 Adults/ £16 Junior

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Windsurfing

GET ON THE WATER this October and learn how to WINDSURF at Monikie Country Park. All PPE and equipment provided! Hot juice provided.

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: Tuesday 3 and Tuesday 10 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Age: 8+
Cost: £32 Adults/ £16 Junior

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Inclusive Outdoor Adventure Camp

Calling all Angus adventurers, operation fun awaits! Paddle, Ride, Sail and explore our magical outdoor playground. Activities will range from Paddleboarding, Biking, Bush Craft Skills, Kayaking and Canoeing.
This camp is part of our BIBA offering which encourages children and young people with a disability to enjoy along with their friends.

Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 3 – 5 October 2023
Time: 12:00 -15:00
Age: 8 – 17 years
Cost: Free

Contact the Park to Book
Sailing

GET ON THE WATER this October and learn how to SAIL at Monikie Country Park. All PPE and equipment provided! Hot juice provided

Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: Thursday 5 and Thursday 12 October 2023
Time: 13:00 -15:00
Age: 8+
Cost: £32 Adults / £16 Junior

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Female only Bike Session

These sessions provide fun-for-all with tandems, trikes, hand bikes, recumbent, side by side, mountain and wheelchair bikes. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: 6 October 2023
Time: 10:00 – 14:45
Age: All
Cost: Free

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Family Inclusive Bike Session

These sessions provide fun-for-all with tandems, trikes, hand bikes, recumbent, side by side, mountain and wheelchair bikes. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Angus Council Holiday, Food and Fun budget.

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: 11 – 13 October 2023
Time: 10:00 – 14:45
Age: All
Cost: Free

Book Now
Wild Survivors

STAY WILD! Get to grips with nature and learn new skills along the way. Map reading, bushcraft skills and even sensory trails await our budding adventurers as they take the next steps in the Outdoor World! Come join us.

Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 10:00 -12:00
Age: 9 – 14 years
Cost: £16 per day

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Mini Mudders

OUTDOOR LEARNING, OUTDOOR FUN, OUTDOOR PLAY! Mini Mudders is back for your little ones expand and grow in natures classroom! Whilst playing and having fun, mini mudders will help your little ones become more confident in the outdoors and meet new friends along the way! Hot juice provided.

Where: Monikie County Park
Date: 9 – 13 October 2023
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Age: 5 – 8 years
Cost: £12 per day

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Gymnastics Camp

We have a fantastic gymnastics camp running which is open to all abilities. You will have great fun learning new skills, learning routines and improving the skills you may already have!

Where: Montrose Sports Centre
Date: 2 – 6 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: £30 bACTIVE members/ £37.50 non members per week

Contact Centre to Book
Free Swim Sessions

Free swim sessions will be available in Angus throughout the October break. This free offer is available for:

  • Family Swim Sessions
  • Public Swim Sessions

(sessions vary depending on Centre)

Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. bACTIVE lite membership is required for booking free sessions.

Where: Montrose Sports Centre

Monday 2 and 9 October 13:00-14:00

Tuesday 3 and 10 October 13:00-14:00

Wednesday 4 and 11 October 13:00-14:00

Thursday 5 and 12 October 13:00-14:00

Friday 6 and 13 October 13:00-14:00

Saturday 7 and 14 October 13:00-14:00

Sunday 8 and 15 October 11:00-12:00

Age: 4 – 17 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Time Trek

Time Trek through museums with adventure backpacks. Fun activities for you to enjoy while exploring the museums with your family. Backpacks are free to borrow for all young museum visitors and are available on a first come first served basis.

Where: Montrose Museum
Date: Wednesday – Monday
Time: 10:30 – 16:00
Age: 5 – 12 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Lego Challenge Drop In

Are you up for a lego challenge? Come and join us for a series of quick, fun, exciting challenges.

Where: Montrose Library
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Age: 5 – 10 years
Cost: Free

Drop In
Disability & Inclusion Family Quiet Swim Session

This session aims to create a welcoming, quiet sensory friendly environment where children and young people with additional support needs and their families can enjoy space in the pool and have fun together.

Where: Montrose Sports Centre
Date: Friday 13 October 2023
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Age: All
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
Disability & Inclusion Multi Sports

Join us for an action packed multi sports session!

Sports will range from basketball, Tennis, Curling and Boccia.

Where: Montrose Sports Centre
Date: Friday 13 October 2023
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Age: 5 – 17 years
Cost: Free

Contact Centre to Book
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