Family And Kids events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Loanhead Indoor Market
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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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
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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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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin
Back by popular demand, come and spend a fun filled morning with the Cyrenians learning how to make delicious Chinese dumplings!
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Abbey Strand Art Club
Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
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BMX Lessons
The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History
Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.
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Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour
Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind
Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!
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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7
Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.
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Kids Japanese Sessions
Little PLaza are excited to announce their new series of Japanese language sessions for children, running from September to October!
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Green Explorers
Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Flamenco Dance for kids
Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!
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Illustration Sessions with Trista
Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Spanish Playgroup ‘Canta y Aprende’
Get Talking Spanish is offering an immersive and engaging experience in Spanish for children aged 0 - 2 at LifeCare Edinburgh on Saturdays.
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Malaysian Supper Night
Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers
The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.
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Craigies Pumpkin Festival
Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.
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ECHC Game Changers 2024
Welcome to the world of Game Changers! It's a mighty way to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity from the comfort of your gaming chair or sofa!
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October Holidays On Board
There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.
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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.
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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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Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth
Turn fear into fascination this October and join Dynamic Earth as the often-misunderstood creatures that call our planet home take centre stage!
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.
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Edinburgh Magic
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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Craigies Pumpkin Festival ‘After Dark’
Join us at Craigies Farm for a night filled with spine tingling frights and fun - if you're brave enough!
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October and create some pumpkin-tastic memories!
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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The Book of Mormon
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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Dance N Play Preschool Dance Class
Bring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).
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Greyfriar’s Bobby VS The Radioactive Underworld
Join us for our Halloween haunted house fundraiser event at Edinburgh's Barnton Bunker - Scotland's largest nuclear bunker!
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Halloween Fireworks Nights
Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.
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Planetarium Lates: What’s Up? The Fright Sky!
This October we are drawing back the curtain on some of space’s dark secrets in “What’s Up? The Fright Sky!”
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Edinburgh for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Livingston for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Bedford Modern School at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Enjoy a free choral and small ensemble concert from Bedford Modern School at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Tuesday 22nd October!
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Help for Heroes Cafe - Edinburgh
Missing the feeling of community? Then come along to Krispy Kreme, Hermiston Gait on Tuesday 22nd October for a brew and a chat!
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Green Screen: Vindication Swim + Panel
Vindication Swim dives into the extraordinary life of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Catch it at Cameo Cinema Picturehouse on 24th October!
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Halloween Parties at Clambers Soft Play
Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! Our wicked soft-play centre, Clambers at Royal Commonwealth Pool, is opening it's doors for afternoons packed with tricks and treats!
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Annie - The Musical
Nordone's Academy Of Performing Arts presents Annie - The Musical at the Church Hill Theatre in October!
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Going to the Well: Storytelling and Crafts
Enjoy lunch and crafts at Gracemount Mansion on 25th October, then walk with storyteller storyteller Jane Mather to the Balm Well, along the route of the legendary secret tunnel.
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Halloween Hijinks
This Halloween weekend come and explore some of the darker tales of our history at Edinburgh Castle!
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Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! Our wicked soft-play centre, Scrambles at EICA Ratho Clambers, is opening it's doors for afternoons packed with tricks and treats!
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Midlothian Ghost Fest
The very first Midlothian Ghost Fest is taking place from 25th to 31st October with a series of Ghoulish Events!
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That Feeling When
That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre and live music production, which asks how the seasons can be a guide to what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood.
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The Festival of Social Science comes to IKEA
Join us in IKEA Edinburgh's customer restaurant to explore the fascinating world of digital communication and online interactions on Friday 25th October!
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‘Tam Maun Ride’ - Tam O’Shanter and other ghostly tales in song
As we near Halloween, St Andrew Camerata present an atmospheric evening exploring the darker side of choral music at Old Saint Paul's Episcopal Church on Saturday 26th October!
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Beasties and Broomsticks Brunch
Get into the Halloween spirit this October with our exclusive morning of fun at the Edinburgh zoo!
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Cargo for All: Spooky Halloween Cargo Bike Community Event
Whether you are a cargo bike pro or have never tried one, come and join us at our launch event for our free cargo bike library at the Bruntsfield Links on Saturday 26th October!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by our stretch tent by the car park to carve our animals a spooktacular gift!
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Counterfeit 70’s
Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between!
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Edinburgh Chinese Community School @ Music on the Mezzanine
Join the Edinburgh Chinese Community School on Saturday 26th October at Edinburgh Central Library's Music on the Mezzanine!
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Halloween Ghost Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
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Hallowhailes: Haunted Halloween Trail
Come and visit Newhailes House and Gardens Haunted Woodland this Halloween and get spooked on our eerie trail!
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Origami Halloween Workshop
Looking for a fun activity with your children? The come along to Little Plaza for this Halloween origami session with Makiko on 26th October and learn how to make spooky decorations!
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Into the Woods - In the Footsteps of Thomas the Rhymer
Join in the mystery and magic of Thomas the Rhymer’s story with singing and playing, but who can spot the magic treasures?
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Macastory’s Caddie Capers
Explore the tales of Old Edinburgh with the street caddies Ron and Fergus on this family-friendly walking tour with the ever-entertaining Macastory!
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She Shanties / Castle Chorus
Women's shanty group She Shanties and Edinburgh's folk and roots community choir Castle Chorus share their favourite songs of the sea at this concert on 26th October at Leith Arches!
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This Shining Night
Come and hear the Edinburgh Singers, one of Edinburgh’s most dynamic choirs, as they perform a varied programme of music celebrating historical themes in contemporary musical settings!
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Autumn Fungi Walk at Hopetoun
Join us for a delightful autumn stroll through the scenic Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 27th October, where you’ll discover the incredible variety of fungi that flourish here.
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Halloween Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop
Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this spooky two hour Halloween Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop at The Crannie on 27th October!
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Lil’ Monsters Breakfast
Join us for a spooktacular morning of fun at the annual Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh Lil’ Monsters Breakfast on Sunday, October 27th!
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Little Devils Halloween Party
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for our Little Devils Halloween Party at The Three Sisters Bar!
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Ninian’s Gift: A tribute to Tom Cunningham (1946-2023)
This concert is a tribute by Dumfries-based chamber choir The Balliol Singers under their director, acclaimed pianist Katharine Durran, to the late Edinburgh composer Tom Cunningham.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Haunted Concert Hall
You can expect lots of spooktacular treats from the RSNO and the Youth Chorus with this spine-tingling concert for the whole family at the Usher Hall!
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Botanics Storytelling Day - Story Walks
Join storytellers Allison Galbraith, David Hughes and Alette Willis to explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, unearthing stories along the way, for an afternoon of fun and magic!
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Botanics Storytelling Day: Stories of the Underwood
Join a range of amazing storytellers for an afternoon of fun and magic for all ages at the Royal Botanic Gardens as part of Scottish International Storytelling Festival on 27th October!
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Tree-mendous Walk
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hopetoun Grounds this autumn with a guided walk that explores the fascinating ecology and folklore of this historic landscape’s trees.
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Vocal Taster Day
Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-18, with a passion for classical voice? Then join us at St Marys Music School for our Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 27th October!
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Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! Our wicked soft-play centre, Tumbles at Portobello, is opening it's doors for afternoons packed with tricks and treats!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Halloween Howler
Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh for a spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.
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Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score
Silent Screen Scotland returns with 'Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening', a candlelit screening of Nosferatu accompanied by live score in the gothic surroundings of St. Vincent's Chapel.
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Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’
Please come along to our blood splattering Higgs Halloween on Thursday the 31st of October at the Medical School, University of Edinburgh!
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Minecroft: Outdoor exploration and creative fun for 5 to 8 years
Earth in Common: Minecroft, an outdoor exploration fun and creative skills, is designed to get your kids outdoors and build nature connections.
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Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair
Get ready for a festive shopping experience like no other at the Christmas Unique Handmade Gifts Fair at Little Plaza!
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Scottish Rugby at Brewhemia
Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season this November as we show every Scotland game across three big screens!
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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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Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre
Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival comes to the Royal Highland Centre this autumn!
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SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024
Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!
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Too Good To Throw Market
Get ready to experience shopping like never before when the 'Too Good To Throw Market' returns to Dalkeith at the Community Campus on 3rd November!
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The SpongeBob Musical
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at Church Hill Theatre in November!
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Don't miss Edinburgh based jazz ensemble The Buskin' Sharks at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 9th November!
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Calton Consort: Path of Miracles
Calton Consort present this beautiful, thrilling and energetic work in the atmospheric setting of St. Giles’ Cathedral in a new immersive production on Saturday 9th November!
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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for this workshop on 9th November and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
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Forth Valley Chorus presents: Ain’t Misbehavin’
Forth Valley Chorus, the world-renowned a cappella ensemble, is thrilled to return to Edinburgh for their dazzling new show, Ain't Misbehavin'!
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Seal Pup Cruise
Join Maid of the Forth for a special 3-hour winter cruise on 9th November to witness the enchanting sight of newly born Grey Seal pups near Inchkeith Island!
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Silent Film: Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Accompaniment by Donald MacKenzie
The Corstorphine Trust is delighted to announce the return of Donald MacKenzie who will be providing accompaniment to the 1928 Buster Keaton classic, Steamboat Bill, Jr. on Saturday 9th November.
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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 9th November at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Cinderella
Forget your worries and be transported to a world where anything is possible, good always prevails, and princes are always charming!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
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Brahms Requiem
Come and join Edinburgh Royal choral Union in St Cuthbert's Church on 16th November for the first concert of the season!
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Festive Pressed Foliage Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the world of environmentally-friendly resin by adding beautiful dried pressed foliage to craft a one-of-a-kind festive tray in this workshop on 16th November!
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Heart and Soul Swing Band Concert
Join the Heart and Soul Swing Band at Dalmeny Kirk on 16th November for a fundraising night of music guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face!
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Festival Fabric Wreath Making
Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
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Fischy Music Show
Children’s favourites Fischy Music are back at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in November, with an entertaining show full of songs bringing hope and humour!
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Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!
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101 Dalmatians
A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!
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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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Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
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After the Rain @ Music on the Mezzanine
After the Rain return to Edinburgh Central Library on 23rd November, bringing another selection of relaxing jazz favourites for you to put your feet up and unwind.
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Christmas Family Cruise
Get ready for a magical holiday experience on Maid of the Forth's Christmas Family Cruise with Santa!
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Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
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Festive Gold Leaf Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Discover the realm of eco-friendly resin by incorporating gold leaf to create a unique and festive tray at this workshop run by Polymorphics on 23rd November!
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Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle
The Scottish Chamber Choir opens its 2024/2025 season with a performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 23rd November!
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B’s Vintage Market
Scotlands favourite vintage market is back with their FINAL 2024 event at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 24th November.
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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.
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Elf: The Musical
A-Team Productions, an Edinburgh based performing arts charity, presents Elf: The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 27th to 30th November!
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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 27th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning bubble trinket dish using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
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Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!
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Thanksgiving Supper Club
Come along to Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh for a special Thanksgiving Supper Club. Guests can celebrate the season of gratitude with delicious food, festive ambiance, and meaningful social connection!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 29th November to 1st December!
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Oor Aladdin
In this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special
The Night Market UK are jingling all the way back to the Biscuit Factory Edinburgh on Friday 29th November for their Christmas 2024 event.
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
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WinterFest
Plan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!
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Annasach’s St Andrews Night Ceilidh
Join Annasach Ceilidh Band at their informal St Andrew's Night celebration in The Counting House on Saturday 30th November.
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Christmas Craft Fair at The Eric Liddell Community
Come along to The Eric Liddell Community's Annual Christmas Craft Fair for a festive day filled with holiday cheer!
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Christmas Decorations - Ec-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics on 30th November for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
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Cold Town House - Brunch with Santa
Cold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Newhailes Christmas Market
Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens on 30th November for a fabulous Christmas Market with wonderful gifts.
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Preserving for Christmas: Presents & Decorations
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Puccini Festival
Opera Caledonia is delighted to present Puccini Festival 'In Memoria', a day of concerts & events marking the centenary of Puccini's death, on Saturday 30th November at Institut français d'Écosse!
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Treasure Island
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
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Book Bonanza Edinburgh
Welcome to the Edinburgh Book Bonanza! Get ready for a day filled with literary delights in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Zoo!
Make your little one's day at Edinburgh Zoo extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at our Grotto, which this year will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
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MnB Christmas Craft Market
MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its first Christmas market on 1st December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Escape to a world of pure imagination with Balerno Theatre Company's production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical at Church Hill Theatre from 4th to 7th December!
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Christmas Lights Switch On at The Eric Liddell Community
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Eric Liddell Community, will be hosting their annual Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 4th December.
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Festive Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Embrace the holiday spirit and join Polymorphics for an enchanting workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with a festive touch.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol is live in concert across the UK this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film! Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on December 4th!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Livingston!
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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Haddington
The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
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Christmas Relaxed Access Evening
This event at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 6th December is open to all, including those with autism and other neurodiverse needs, together with their siblings, families, and carers.
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Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights comes to Beecraigs Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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Christmas Urban Market
Urban Market will bring its first curated Christmas Market to The Pitt on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, featuring a variety of local traders!
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Taylor Swift - Silent Disco Boat Party
Set sail with Maid of the Forth and Jojo’s Parties for the ultimate Taylor Swift Silent Disco Boat Party on Saturday 7th December!
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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 20 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Independent Art Market at Fruitmarket
Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative and a curation of 40+ independent makers stalls at our annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket Edinburgh!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: A Christmas Carol
Children's Classic Concerts pulls out all the stops in their orchestral retelling of the festive classic... Scrooge surely won't be able to resist this sparkling celebration!
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Santa’s Storytime Tea Party
Join Santa for a special Christmas story, complete with snacks, cocoa and a special gift at John Lewis Edinburgh!
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Festive Gold Leaf Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of environmentally friendly resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!
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Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) warmly invites you to our Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert at The Dean on Thursday 12th December!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.
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The Sleeping Beauty
Don't miss Edinburgh People's Theatre pantomime The Sleeping Beauty at Church Hill Theatre!
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Calton Consort: Advent ‘O’ Carol
Calton Consort present a candlelit concert for advent at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 14th December!
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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies at St Giles' Cathedral!
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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
In this workshop run by Polymorphics, you'll delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create two pairs of colourful earrings with ten charms that you will mix and match!
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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrates the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces!
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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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Choir of King’s College Cambridge
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups and you can hear them at the Usher Hall on Sunday 15th December!
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Christmas by Candlelight
‘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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The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
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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SCO 2024/25: Silent Night
Join the luminous voices of the SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer in the intimate setting of Greyfriars Kirk for a much-loved Edinburgh musical tradition.
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas At The Movies
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Still Game’s Sanjeev Kohli will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!
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Night Afore Disco Party
Global smash-hit and time-travelling DJ sensation Hot Dub Time Machine returns to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay for the first time in a decade to headline this year’s Night Afore Disco Party.
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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
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 Triathlon
Edinburgh Triathletes welcome you to the New Year's Day Triathlon. We are truly proud of our event, this is the 28th edition of what has become a fixture in the calendar.
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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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Healthy Cooking with Maria
Maria from The Edinburgh Canapé Company returns to the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School on Sunday 26th January for a cooking class exploring healthy food habits and dishes.
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The Velveteen Rabbit
balletLORENT invites you into a magical world with their retelling of The Velveteen Rabbit at The Studio Edinburgh on Saturday 1st February!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at the Usher Hall!
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 22nd February!
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RSNO Presents: St Mary’s Music School Showcase
Come and enjoy this exciting concert showcasing some of the finest young musicians in Scotland, giving you a captivating glimpse of the stars of tomorrow.
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Northern Ballet: Hansel & Gretel
Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet's brand-new children's ballet Hansel & Gretel at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in March!
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Singalonga Productions returns with the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!
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Andy and the Odd Socks
Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages!
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!
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Kidz Club Party
Kidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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Coraline - A Musical
Open the door to a strange and mysterious world and join Coraline as she explores her new home in this exciting new musical based on the bestselling book and cult movie!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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MAMMA MIA!
Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
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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:
Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!
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Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market
The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
READ MOREFamily 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:
Burntisland Fireworks and Bonfire Night
After a 5 year absence Burntisland Fireworks and Bonfire night returns to Burntisland Links on Sunday 3rd November!
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October Holiday Activities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum
The Fife "Tattie Holidays" are upon us and we look forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings
Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Knightswood Congregational Church Xmas Fair
Come along and support local at Knightswood Congregational Church's annual Xmas Fair on Saturday 16th November, it's a great wee afternoon for young and old!
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Parkhead Congregational Church Christmas Craft Fair
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or just want to soak up the holiday atmosphere, don't miss Parkhead Congregational Church's Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 30th November!
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Up and Running Events: Pollok Park 5k/10k
Up and Running Events are delighted to host a 5k/10k running event in Pollok Country Park on Sunday 27th October!
READ MOREFamily 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:
St Andrew’s Hospice Shops Christmas Market
All St Andrew's Hopsice shops across Lanarkshire are hosting their annual Christmas Markets between Friday 1st and Sunday 3rd November!
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Mother Goose
Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose's Circus is in town!
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The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema on this December!
READ MOREFamily 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:
Mother Goose
Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group's Panto's are filled with lots of humour, upbeat musical numbers and colourful dances... the perfect way to kickstart your festive celebrations!
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The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market
The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market is held at Bishopton Train Station Car Park on the third Saturday of each month!
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SunFun Holiday Club: Advent Adventures
Inchinnan Parish Church will be holding a SunFun Holiday club event for primary aged children on Monday 2nd December where the theme for the day will be Advent Adventures!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Halloween Family Silent Disco!
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Silent Knights Family Halloween Silent Disco in Dobbie Hall Larbert on 2nd November!
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Alastair Savage, The Fiddle and Robert Burns
Enjoy a special afternoon concert ahead of Burns night at Strathblane & Blanefield Village Club on 25th January!
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Christmas Shopping Fayre
Stirling Castle is delighted to be bringing back their fantastically festive and incredibly popular Christmas Shopping Fayre on Tuesday 3rd 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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Halloween Trail
Have you got what it takes to conquer the Halloween trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum?
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Troon Round Table Fireworks
Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2023!
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Kilwinning Community Fireworks
Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Tuesday 5th November!
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Ayr Rugby Club Fireworks Festival
Ayr's biggest and best Fireworks Festival is being held at Dam Park Stadium on Friday 8th November 2024!
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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on November 16th!
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Crosshouse Children’s Fund Christmas Fair
Kickstart the festive season and experience a magical, family friendly day out at the Crosshouse Children's Fund Christmas Fair!
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Starry Nights at Dean Castle
Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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