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Days Out events in Edinburgh

View all the upcoming Days Out events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

Dinosaurs!

1st April 2022 - 31st March 2024

Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

11th January 2023 - 13th December 2023
Various Locations East Lothian

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st April 2023 - 30th December 2023

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours

8th April 2023 - 31st March 2024

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.

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Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.

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Craigies Santa Adventure

25th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride

30th November 2023 - 22nd December 2023
Edinburgh Old Town

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, arriving for the first time at Waverley Station!

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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Conifox Christmas Experience

1st December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Come with us on a magical Christmas journey into the world of Santa Claus and all of his festive friends this year at Conifox Adventure Park!

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Sleeping Beauty

1st December 2023 - 28th December 2023

Panto 2023 is gonna be Dreamy this year at the Howden Park Centre as Reconnect Theatres present our debut Panto Sleeping Beauty!

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The Christmas Experience

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Step into a Christmas Wonderland at Dynamic Earth! A holiday adventure like no other, inviting you to journey through time and nature to meet Santa Claus in his very own North Pole grotto.

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Winter Village at Edinburgh Zoo

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Jingle all the way to Edinburgh Zoo this festive season with the arrival of our new Winter Village!

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Christmas at Almond Valley

2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

It's Christmas Magic at Almond Valley Heritage Centre with day-time fun and night-time wonders!

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Christmas Weekend at The Royal Yacht Britannia

9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Start your celebration of the most wonderful time of the year with a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia during their special Christmas Weekend, 9th & 10th December!

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Scottish National Whisky Festival

9th December 2023

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at Summerhall - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!

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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

10th December 2023

Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!

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2023 BetVictor Scottish Open

11th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Snooker’s biggest names will return to the Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh in December for the BetVictor Scottish Open.

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Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day

16th December 2023

Join us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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1k Elf Dash at Dalkeith Country Park

17th December 2023

Join our 1k Elf Dass through Dalkeith Country Park! It's the perfect way to run off some of the pre-Christmas excitement and get the younger members of the family running headfirst into Christmas.

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The Christmas Jumper Raceday

18th December 2023

Dig out your favourite Christmas Jumper and get in the festive spirit! Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.

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First Footin’

1st January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

First Footin’ returns on New Year’s Day with a packed programme of FREE live music and performance taking place in city centre attractions, pubs and venues across both the Old & New Town areas.

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New Year’s Day Meeting 2024

1st January 2024

Continue the celebrations and get 2024 off to a winning start at the New Year’s Day raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse!

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Sprogmanay

1st January 2024

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is very pleased to announce the return of ‘Sprogmanay’, a free afternoon of fun for kids on New Year’s Day at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Sprogmanay – Family Ceilidh

1st January 2024

Come join the party at the Sprogmanay Family Ceilidh, an afternoon of ceilidh dancing and fun on New Year’s Day hosted by the incredible Fruin Ceilidh Band.

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Edinburgh Winter Run

20th January 2024

Durty Events have joined forces with the City of Edinburgh Council to once again host the iconic Edinburgh Winter Run in Holyrood Park on Saturday 20th January!

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Bongo’s Bingo 90s Special

10th February 2024

It’s time again to get the glow sticks primed, dig out the neon face paint and don some suitably baggy jeans as Bongo’s Bingo winds the clock back to the glorious 90s!

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Second World War East Fortune

10th February 2024 - 11th February 2024

Discover the Second World War history of East Fortune this February half term at the National Museum of Flight Scotland.

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The Wizard of Oz

13th February 2024 - 17th February 2024

Join Dorothy,Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road when The Wizard of Oz comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in February!

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Capital Sci-Fi Con

17th February 2024 - 18th February 2024

Capital Sci fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the 02 Academy Edinburgh on 17th & 18th February!

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St Mary’s Music School - Lower Brass Day

24th February 2024

Join St Mary’s Music School on 24th February for a day of exploring the loudest and most explosive of the orchestral family, the Lower Brass!

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The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

23rd March 2024 - 24th March 2024

The 11th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2024, bigger and better than ever!

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Rezerection Festival

6th April 2024
Edinburgh West

On Saturday 6th of April 2024 at the Royal Highland Centre Inglston Old Skool and New Skool come together for a 12 hour, 5-area, rave extravaganza!

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Scottish Vegan Festival

7th April 2024

The Scottish Vegan Festival is back on Sunday 7th April 2024 at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh in aid of Farplace Animal Rescue!

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Terminal V Festival

13th April 2024 - 14th April 2024

Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2024 for the biggest one to date, marking the 10th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

14th July 2024

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 14th July 2024, it's a must go event for all the family!

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Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

20th July 2024 - 21st July 2024

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July!

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

2nd August 2024 - 4th August 2024

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh between the 2nd and 4th August!

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Gin & Rum Festival

12th October 2024

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!

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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

9th August 2024 - 11th August 2024

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August featuring Symphonic Ibiza, Blue and Scouting for Girls!

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Festive Ladies Day

Festive Ladies Day

10th December 2023

Enjoy ultimate festive fun with the girls at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Ladies Day on Sunday 10th December!

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Festive Drag Brunch

Festive Drag Brunch

16th December 2023

Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 16th December!

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Days Out Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Christmas Party

22nd December 2023

Enjoy a festive buffet and Christmas Disco with The Grinch & Santa at The Inn at Charlestown on 22nd December!

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Family Days Out in in Fife

Family Days Out in in Fife

30th November 2023 - 31st May 2024

Come along to St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre and enjoy a great family golf day out!

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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2024 - 6th September 2024

Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by a seasonal BBQ dinner back at Bowhouse.

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Days Out Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

13th July 2024 - 14th July 2024

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Don't miss it at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July!

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World Athletics Indoor Championships

World Athletics Indoor Championships

1st March 2024 - 3rd March 2024

See the world's best athletes as they battle it out for the top medals, as Glasgow shows once again that it is a top choice for global sporting events!

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Circus Vegas: Silverburn

Circus Vegas: Silverburn

2nd February 2024 - 18th February 2024

Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK and will stop off at Silverburn between February 2nd and 18th with the ultimate show to remember!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Cinderella

Cinderella

10th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!

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Sleeping Senga

Sleeping Senga

15th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Insideout Theatre Productions return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!

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Believe In Santa

Believe In Santa

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'BELIEVE in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Paisley’s Christmas

Paisley’s Christmas

30th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

There's plenty of fabulous festive fun for all the family at Paisley's Christmas with so much to see and do across the town centre!

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Beauty And The Beast

Beauty And The Beast

8th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Join the evil witch, a cursed prince, a fairytale princess, a dopey dame, her silly son and a castle full of enchanted prisoners on a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills!

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The MOD All Dayer

The MOD All Dayer

3rd February 2024

The Bungalow are hosting a MOD All Dayer on Saturday 3rd February featuring live music from The Players, Bits & Pieces, The M65's, The Substitutes and SHOUT!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Christmas Market Street at Sterling Mills

Christmas Market Street at Sterling Mills

22nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Enjoy the perfect family day out at the Christmas Market Street at Affinity Sterling Mills on the 22nd & 23rd December!

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Six Nations Rugby Afternoon

Six Nations Rugby Afternoon

24th February 2024

Watch Ireland V Wales and Scotland V England on our big screen TV at Inglewood House & Spa, whilst we serve a delicious Bar Classic Main & Pint!

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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 8th January 2023 - 24th December 2023

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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Popular Events

Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
James Marriott
Multi-faceted artist and creative James Marriott has added an additional date to his tour next year and plays La Belle Angele, Edinburgh on 29th January!

Popular Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall