Summer Holiday events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest
BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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RZSS Summer School
Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Summer CAT
Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - St George’s School
Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Board Game Fika!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!
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IKEA Funland - Crafternoon’s at IKEA Edinburgh
Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!
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Breakfast with Bjorn
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!
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Board Game Breakfast!
Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh! Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
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Dinosaurs roar to life in a Jurassic takeover at Livingston Designer Outlet
Step into a Jurassic world of fun this summer at Livingston Designer Outlet where guests can enjoy a host of dinosaur-themed events, making it the ultimate day out to remember!
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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp
Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
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Multi Activities - Summer Camp
Little Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!
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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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Holyrood Family Adventure
Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
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Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime!
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Easy Sundays: Always Room For One More
Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 13th July for a family session of welcoming stories, songs and crafts with storyteller Beth Cross!
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Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO
Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
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Kids Japanese Summer Holiday Camp
Due to high demand, Wee Joys Japanese Language has created a one-of-a-kind summer camp designed exclusively for young language enthusiasts and fans of Japanese culture aged 7-12!
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Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Eco-Resin Mini Tray - Terrazzo Craft Workshop
This workshop, run by Polymorphics, is a great introduction to this trendy resin art whether you are a craft newbie or an experienced maker, Eco-resin is fun and completely safe to work with!
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Woodland Explorers at Jupiter Artland
Join our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!
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Colourful Summer Kids Creations!
Join us in our Customer Restaurant, where children can craft colourful Summer Creations on Thursday 17th July!
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How to draw your dragon
Discover a wealth of dragons from around the world in this fun family workshop at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 19th July!
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Kids’ Summer Sewing Camp (Afternoons)
Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (afternoons) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!
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Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (mornings) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!I
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Teens’ Dressmaking Course
This Teen's Dressmaking Course, run by Artisan Stitch, will teach your child how to use commercial paper patterns to make his/her own clothes. They'll also be able to improve their sewing techniques.
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The Dinosaur That Pooped
Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 24th July!
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Costume at court: Family dressing up
Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!
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The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show
The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre is fun-filled event for all the family, offering entertainment and activities for both children and adults!
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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School
St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.
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All or Nothing Children’s Aerial Summer Camp
Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx
Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
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Playful Portraits
Join Surgeons Hall Museums and Artist Hannah Kelly for this playful exploration of the world of portraiture on Thursday 31st July!
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Family Physic Garden Tours
Join us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025
This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
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Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
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Dave Reubens - All Out Magic
Get a sneaky look behind the curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perform yourself at Dave Reubens - All Out Magic show!
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Kids Brunch Klub
Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
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Edinburgh International Festival: NYO2: Family Concert
Suitable for children and their grown-ups, we invite curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert at the Usher Hall.
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Reconnect Howden Park!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic - Disney's Beauty and The Beast at the Corn Exchange Haddington this August!
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!
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Eco-Resin Terrazzo Coasters - Craft Workshop
Learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
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Summer School: Music Improvisation
Are you aged 10 to 18 and looking for a fun and imaginative music activity during the Summer Holiday? St Mary's Music School is hosting a Music Improvisation Short Course in August.
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The Joy of Stitch: Adventures in Free-Motion Embroidery
Explore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
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Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf
Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!
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Jacobite Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Summer Art School Week 8-16yrs
8 to 16 year olds are invited to join artist Rosi Nyamakanga for a Summer Art School at Newton Mearns Parish Church's Old Hall!
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Barrhead’s Big Bounce
On Saturday 19th July, join the All About Barrhead team at Centenary Park for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!
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Cooking With Fire
Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!
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The Spongebob Musical - CANCELLED
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at the Lochgelly Centre on 19th July!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House
This established garden has year-round interest. A restoration project with quirky features, characters and surprises!
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust Summer Activities
From sports camps to crafts, children and young people are being offered the chance to enjoy an array of activities during the summer holidays with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust!
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THREE60: Shuffle Scratch Night
Are you into Street Dance, Hip-Hop, or African dance styles? Join Platform this July for SHUFFLE — a dynamic scratch night celebrating Scotland's street dance scene.
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Amazing Art
This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as we go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Hang On Kids Summer Clubs
Get your young ones climbing OUR walls this summer instead of YOURS! This summer break, Hang On is running kid's club sessions every week!
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Valley View at Goulding’s Summer Pantos
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with local company Stagecraft Entertainment to bring you two brand new family shows... Puss in Boots and Into The Woods!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 8th August!
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 19th July!
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Braehead’s Summer Of Fun
Braehead Shopping Centre is turning up the heat with the return of its hugely popular giant ball pit for two weeks of FREE family entertainment this Summer!
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party
Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Macrobert Arts Centre in August.
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Summer Family Fun
Come along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!
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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure
This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Join The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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