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Family And Kids events in Edinburgh

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

Events in Edinburgh

Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh

1st January 2022 - 31st December 2023

The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!

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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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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!

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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Arthur’s Secrets

1st September 2023 - 26th March 2024

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

1st September 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour

1st October 2023 - 6th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!

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Loanhead Indoor Market

Selected dates between 1st October 2023 - 6th December 2024
Loanhead

Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!

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Friday Friends

6th October 2023 - 7th June 2024

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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100 Species Exhibition

13th October 2023 - 15th January 2024

The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.

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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre

21st October 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 5th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

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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Christmas Pop-up Shop

6th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!

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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour

10th November 2023 - 6th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.

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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!

12th November 2023 - 7th January 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.

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Christmas at the Botanics

16th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

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Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens

17th November 2023 - 2nd January 2024

The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

17th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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The Snow Queen

23rd November 2023 - 1st January 2024

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.

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Castle Of Light

24th November 2023 - 3rd January 2024

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!

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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2023 - 22nd December 2023
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!

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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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Edinburgh Magic with Kevin Quantum

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 20th December 2023

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Edinburgh

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join us at Dobbies Edinburgh for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Livingston

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!

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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

25th November 2023 - 31st December 2023

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!

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

30th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

With Christmas just round the corner, come along to Ocean Terminal Christmas Market! Running until Christmas Eve, it will be brimming with local and Scottish gifts.

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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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Breakfast with Santa

1st December 2023 - 17th December 2023

This festive season, enjoy breakfast with Santa and his elves, and make some magical memories at IKEA Edinburgh!

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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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Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Join us for a Cinderella Story at the Reconnect Regal Theatre this December!

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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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Breakfast with Santa

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 17th December 2023

This year, for the first time ever, The Centre, Livingston is running six ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events in the run up to Christmas!

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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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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!

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Christmas Music Performance

Selected dates between 3rd December 2023 - 13th December 2023

Join us at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Penicuik Community Choir transport you into the heart of the holiday season!

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Gladstone’s Land Santa Experience

Selected dates between 3rd December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Make this Christmas super special by visiting Santa in Gladstone’s Land, one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile!

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Festive Flix

Selected dates between 4th December 2023 - 18th December 2023

Sit back and enjoy some of your favourite festive films under the twinkling lights of The Three Sisters courtyard!

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Wicked

7th December 2023 - 14th January 2024

Wicked flies back to Edinburgh Playhouse for Christmas 2023, complete with all the spectacle and magic that make it such an unforgettable and unmissable experience!

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Cinderella

8th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

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.

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Family Christmas Craft Boat Trips

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 16th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join us aboard the Lochrin Belle Canal Boat for an hour long cruise, while enjoying a craft workshop led by local artist Cassandra Harrison!

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Georgian House Santa Experience

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Make this Christmas extra special by visiting Santa in his favourite New Town house, decorated to festive perfection, making the best memories!

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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Colinton and Merchiston Community Choir: Christmas Concert

11th December 2023
Edinburgh South

Come and join the Colinton & Merchiston Community Choir for their Christmas Concert on Monday 11th December in the magnificent Memorial Hall at Merchiston Castle School.

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Dance Base Christmas Show

11th December 2023 - 12th December 2023

Dance Base is delighted to bring back the legendary Christmas Show. Enjoy an evening of live dance performances!

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Beethoven by Candlelight: Moonlight, Für Elise and Pathétique

13th December 2023

Witness Beethoven's most challenging, profound and emotional piano sonatas performed live by candlelight in the atmospheric St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 13th December!

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Canal Cruise Christmas Carols: Edinburgh University Chamber Choir

13th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Canal Cruise Concerts invite you to an unforgettable Christmas cruise with the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir, bringing carols and cheer on 13th December!

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Santa Lucia

13th December 2023

The wonderful thing about Christmas is the traditions. Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh, as we celebrate the Swedish tradition of Santa Lucia.

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The Bohemians present Crimboh

13th December 2023

The Bohemians present a concert of carols, songs and sketches guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit at Stockbridge Parish Church on 13th December!

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Chopin by Candlelight: Revolutionary Étude, Raindrop Prélude & Minute Waltz

14th December 2023

Award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel will perform a selection of Chopin's favourite piano pieces by candlelight in the atmospheric St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on 14th December!

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Festive Family Films

14th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Celebrate the cosy season, with IKEA Edinburgh's festive themed pop-up cinema from 14th to 17th December and enjoy some familiar festive favourite films – perfect for the whole family!

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The Bohemians present Crimboh

14th December 2023
Edinburgh West

The Bohemians present a concert of carols, songs and sketches guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit at Craigsbank Church on 14th December!

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Carols by Candlelight

15th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Opera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel to present Carols by Candlelight on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December 2023.

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Cinderella

15th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Cinderella, a new magical life for the popular fairy tale, at Church Hill Theatre this December!

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Heriot Watt University Christmas Carol Celebration 2023

15th December 2023

Get yourself into the Christmas spirit this year at Heriot Watt University's Christmas Carol Celebration on 15th December!

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Last Christmas

15th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Enjoy a Sci-Fi Christmas farce with a heart for home, performed by Strange Town at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!

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Tarlike

15th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

A gothic sci-fi quest of Christmassy proportions, performed by the Strange Town comes to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!

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A Christmas Carol

16th December 2023

Join the The Bonaly Players along with narrator Pete Baynes for this performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Duddingston Kirk on Saturday 16th December!

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Billi & the Polar Bear

16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Strange Town present 'Billi & the Polar Bear' a light-hearted Christmas comedy-caper across the frozen wilderness for ages 8+.

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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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Christmas by Candlelight

16th December 2023

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so join us at the Assembly Rooms for this magical evening of best loved festive hits performed live by Candlelight.

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Edinburgh Concert Band presents A Christmas Celebration

16th December 2023

Featuring music from the Polar Express and lots of festive favourites, don't miss Edinburgh Concert Band's Christmas Celebration at Greyfriars Kirk on 16th December!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidh with the Robert Fish Band

16th December 2023

All welcome to SMG's fabulous fundraising ceilidh on 16th December at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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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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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

17th December 2023

Come along to a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols in the atmospheric surroundings of St Johns Episcopal Church, Edinburgh on 17th December!

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Freeze Frame Film Club presents The Muppet Christmas Carol

17th December 2023

Join Freeze Frame this December for a special Christmas screening of the classic tale The Muppet Christmas Carol, with a menu inspired by the film, freshly popped popcorn, quiz and prizes!

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Frozen Sing-a-long cinema

17th December 2023

Get ready to let it go on Sunday 17th December at the Three Sisters as we sing along to the Disney spectacular Frozen!

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The Snowman Film Screening with Santa Visit

Selected dates between 17th December 2023

Regal Mobile Cinemas: Relive the magic of The Snowman (1982) as the much loved festive cartoon flies onto the big screen for this special cinema screening at the National Mining Museum Scotland.

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas At The Movies

18th December 2023

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!

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Planetarium Lates: Christmas Special

18th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Experience your favourite Christmas Films like never before in Dynamic Earth's incredible, 6K Planetarium!

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St Mary’s Music School Christmas Concert

18th December 2023

Join St Marys Music School Edinburgh for their annual Christmas Concert on Monday 18th December in the beautiful surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Lothian Road!

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SCO 2023/24: Snow on Snow with SCO Chorus

19th December 2023 - 20th December 2023

The SCO Chorus’s annual Christmas concert has become a firm fixture in Scotland’s musical calendar: experience the singers’ radiant tones under expert Director Gregory Batsleer

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Cinderella

20th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Cinderella brings a refreshing, exciting and hilarious tale to life through nail-biting adventure, original music and magical moments!

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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah

20th December 2023

Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!

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A Candlelit Christmas Concert

21st December 2023

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of St Vincent's Chapel on Thursday 21st December!

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Insane Christmas Magic

21st December 2023

Join two of the most sought-after magicians in the coutry - Elliot Bibby and Cameron Gibson - as they take you through an evening of Insane Christmas Magic that you won't soon forget!

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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman

22nd December 2023

Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Aled Jones, singer of the hit song 'Walking in the Air' will narrate our popular screening of the magical film The Snowman!

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A Candlelit Christmas Concert

23rd December 2023

Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Saturday 23rd December!

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Christmas Piano Classics by Candlelight

23rd December 2023

Celebrate the Christmas season in style this December at this special candlelit concert in St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh on the 23rd!

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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

24th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Straight from sell-out shows at the Fringe, Kevin Quantum presents some of his most astonishing illusions in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family!

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Elliot Bibby: The Best Of Bibby

27th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

After a COMPLETE SELL OUT at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Insane Magic boys, Elliot Bibby is back with a solo hour of magic.

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Gary James: Wonderland

27th December 2023

Enjoy a fast-paced family-friendly show with jaw-dropping magic inspired by wide-eyed childhood memories and a career in entertainment.

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Vincent Gambini: This is not a magic show

27th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Possibly the first of its kind, Vincent Gambini’s ‘This is not a magic show’ is a critically acclaimed performance of and about sleight-of-hand magic!

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Cameron Gibson & Friends

28th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Join Edinburgh magician Cameron Gibson as he presents a fast-paced magic & variety show that will knock your proverbial socks off.

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Cameron Gibson: Streey Magic Masterclass

28th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Spend a morning with professional magician Cameron Gibson where you’ll gain hands-on experience in simple yet mind-blowing magic that you can do!

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G4 Christmas

28th December 2023

Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2023 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! Catch them at the Usher Hall in December!

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Gary Dunn: Jokes & Tricks

28th December 2023

Gary Dunn, one of Scotland’s favourite family entertainers, returns to MagicFest for another show filled with mad magic and stupid jokes!

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Richard Wiseman: Mind Magic

28th December 2023

Join psychologist, best-selling author, and member of the Inner Magic Circle Professor Richard Wiseman as he explores the limits of the human mind. A fun hour for all the family!

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Richard Wiseman: The world’s greatest card trick and other mysteries

28th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Expect erudite entertainment, a peek into the secret world of magic, and, of course, a performance of the world’s greatest card trick.

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Vincent Gambini: Out of thin air

28th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Sitting at a table with a deck of cards, Vincent Gambini takes us backstage into how shows are made, what magic might be, and what holds the universe together (maybe).

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have teamed up with acclaimed homelessness charity Social Bite to bring the Torchlight Procession back for their 30th anniversary celebrations!

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Festive Charity Ball in aid of CHAS & St Columba’s Hospice

29th December 2023
Edinburgh West

Come and join us on 29th December at Norton House Hotel for a night of fun, dancing, singing, magic mirrors and of course raising money for our charities CHAS and St Columba’s Hospice.

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Tricky Ricky: Festive Funtime

29th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

After sell-out performances last year, the Trickster returns with some more festive fun and lots of his puns in this “Festive Funtime Show” starring Jingles the Reindeer.

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W3L Wrestling: Broxburn

29th December 2023
Broxburn

The World Wide Wrestling League is bringing an action packed wrestling event to Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn on 29th December!

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Bairns New Year Revels – Massaoke

30th December 2023

Don't miss a family-friendly edition from festival favourites Massaoke providing a live band sing-a-long soundtrack of kids favourite party tunes.

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Night Afore Disco Party

30th December 2023

ABBA sensations Björn Again will headline the Night Afore Disco Party with Greatest Hits Radio beneath Edinburgh Castle, joined by the festival smash-hit Massaoke, for the ultimate party night out!

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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - Hogmanay Celebration

30th December 2023

Join the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Usher Hall for our annual Hogmanay celebration as we say goodbye to 2023!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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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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Scottish Ballet’s Cinders!

5th January 2024 - 20th January 2024

Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name, glittering new designs, including a stunning art-nouveau-inspired set, and a charming twist to the tale.

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Varna International Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

18th January 2024

Every child’s favourite fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

19th January 2024

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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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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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

20th January 2024

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

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Shrek The Musical

22nd January 2024 - 27th January 2024

Join our unlikely hero Shrek and his noble steed Donkey as they embark on a big, bright, musical adventure at the Edinburgh Playhouse in January 2024!

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Protest

26th January 2024 - 27th January 2024

Protest is an empowering play for children aged 8+ that explores the power of friendship, activism and believing in your own voice.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024

27th January 2024

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 27th January!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Silly Songs

3rd February 2024

In a brand-new show for 2024, the Singing Kettle’s founder, Artie dusts off the original Singing Kettles. Nostalgia for adults and singalong fun for kids.

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Taylor Swift Silent Disco!

3rd February 2024

Get ready for a night of music and magic as Silent Knights present the ultimate Taylor Swift Silent Disco at Leith Arches on Saturday 3rd February!

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Envahisseurs (Invaders)

4th February 2024

Envahisseurs is a short theatre show of objects on a table, largely inspired by the science fiction films of the 1950s.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

6th February 2024 - 10th February 2024

A mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in February!

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SCO 23-24: The Great Grumpy Gaboon

10th February 2024

Join the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!

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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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Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs

24th February 2024

Children’s Classic Concerts presents the phizz-whizzing orchestral performance, ‘Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs’ at the Usher Hall on Saturday 24th February!

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Sing-a-Long-a Matilda

24th February 2024

Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen!

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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

24th February 2024

Singalonga Productions returns with the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!

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High School Musical - Jnr

2nd March 2024

Millennium Stage School are proud to have the rights to perform High School Musical - Jnr and hope you will come along and enjoy their performance.

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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

2nd March 2024

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 2nd March at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!

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Class Act Showcase 2024

6th March 2024 - 7th March 2024

The Traverse is delighted to be presenting the Class Act Showcase 2024 on 6th & 7th March!

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RSNO Season 2023-24: St Mary’s Music School Showcase

15th March 2024

Join the RSNO at the Usher Hall on 15th March for an exciting concert showcasing some of Scotland's finest young musicians.

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Shelf: The Kids’ Show

16th March 2024

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 16th March!

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Richard Jones – Soldier of Illusion

31st March 2024

Whether you're a die-hard magic enthusiast or simply seeking an unforgettable night of wondrous entertainment, 'Soldier of Illusion' promises to be an experience you will be talking about for years.

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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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Kidz Bop Never Stop Live Tour

13th April 2024

Sing and dance along with the Kidz Bop Kids as they perform today's biggest hits, live on stage at the Usher Hall on Saturday 13th April!

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Madagascar The Musical

25th April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage when live musical spectacular Madagascar The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in April!

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Scottish Ballet: Swan Lake

2nd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable Swan Lake, when it finally returning to Scotland in 2024 after its sell-out 2016 debut!

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

18th May 2024

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2024!

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The Tortoise and the Hare

26th May 2024

The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

28th May 2024 - 1st June 2024

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, flies into Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only!

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Taylor Swift

7th June 2024 - 9th June 2024

Taylor Swift will bring her record-breaking Eras Tour to the UK in 2024 including three nights at BT Murrayfield Stadium on 7th, 8th & 9th June!

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Six

11th June 2024 - 15th June 2024

From the West End to Broadway, the international smash hit musical SIX returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in June!

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Bluey’s Big Play

20th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

For the first time ever, hit theatre tour Bluey's Big Play will visit the UK! Don't miss Bluey, Bingo and all the family when they come to Edinburgh's Festival Theatre in June!

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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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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

15th September 2024

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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The Baddies

4th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!

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Hairspray the Musical

7th October 2024 - 12th October 2024

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!

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The Book of Mormon

15th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!

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101 Dalmatians

19th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024

A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

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

PRIME Football New Year Camp

PRIME Football New Year Camp

3rd January 2024 - 5th January 2024

Keep your players entertained and active this Winter with PRIME Football's three day New Year Camp at Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park!

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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

24th November 2023 - 31st December 2023

With stunning scenery, lavish costumes, a super talented cast, memorable songs and laughs galore, Beauty and the Beast at Eastwood Park Theatre is just what you need for some festive fun!

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PRIME Football Xmas Camp

PRIME Football Xmas Camp

27th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Keep your players entertained and active this Winter with PRIME Football's three day Xmas Camp at Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

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

Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Dunfermline for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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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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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

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

Paddington in Concert

Paddington in Concert

13th April 2024

Enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film Paddington on a giant HD screen, accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 13th April!

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Nu Gen: Art Group

Nu Gen: Art Group

Selected dates between 29th August 2023 - 12th December 2023

Platform Glasgow's weekly arts group challenges 11 - 16 year olds to make artwork that represents their interests, exploring identity and what it’s like to be a teenager today!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Selected dates between 28th December 2023 - 23rd March 2024

On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

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

Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park

Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!

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Christmas Carol Concert

Christmas Carol Concert

12th December 2023

Coalburn Silver Band are delighted to be returning to Livingstone Memorial Church on Tuesday 12th December for their annual Christmas concert!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Santa’s Grotto and Carnival

Santa’s Grotto and Carnival

11th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!

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Braehead Santa’s Grotto

Braehead Santa’s Grotto

17th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa is back at Braehead shopping centre and will be meeting children at his Christmas Grotto from Friday 17th November and right up to Christmas Eve!

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Quiet Supper With Santa At IKEA Glasgow

Quiet Supper With Santa At IKEA Glasgow

14th December 2023

Santa will be accompanied by his elves and will be handing out an early Christmas present for every child that attends at Quiet Supper With Santa At IKEA Glasgow!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

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

Aladdin

Aladdin

1st December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!

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Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs

Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs

24th March 2024

Children’s Classic Concerts brings the most scrumdiddlyumptious musical feast to the Tolbooth: ‘Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs On Tour’!

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Elf’s Brunch

Elf’s Brunch

24th December 2023

Does a cheeky Elf arrive at your house every Christmas? Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a special Elf themed brunch on Christmas Eve!

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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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Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

8th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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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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Dundonald Christmas Wishes

Dundonald Christmas Wishes

16th December 2023

Children come along and make your own Christmas Bauble and add a special Christmas wish at Dundonald Castle on Saturday 16th December!

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Santa’s Science Lab

Santa’s Science Lab

23rd December 2023

This holiday season delve into the fascinating fusion of festive cheer and scientific wonder at Santa's Science Lab!

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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!
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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!
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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!
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Join Bill Bailey for a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world!

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