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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Children’s Christmas Party
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
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
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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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 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
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, 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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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinderella
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
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
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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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley’s Christmas
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
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 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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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
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
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
Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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 magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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