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
Curious About Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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The Real Mary King’s Close Tours
Edinburgh's deepest secret, the Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath the Royal Mile... a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Edinburgh
Invisible Cities offer family friendly guided walking tours of Edinburgh that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.
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Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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Eat Out To Help Out 2
It's a September sequel to the popular Eat Out To Help Out scheme at Tigerlily, Rabble Taphouse & Grill, Indigo Yard and Montpeliers!
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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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Music Classes for Children age 4 to 12
St Marys Music School Edinburgh is delivering various online music classes for children age 4 to 12 years starting in September.
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Laura Boswell: Walk the Walk
Well-known linocut and Japanese woodblock printmaker Laura Boswell is returning to the Birch Tree Gallery for her second solo exhibition 'Walk the Walk'.
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First Bite Junior Youth Theatre
First Bite Junior Youth Theatre is run by Live Drama and is for all 7 - 11 year olds with a love of drama and the performing arts and starts on 17th September!
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The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
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The Phantom of the Opera - CANCELLED
The brilliant original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera arrives at the Festival Theatre for the first time ever in 2020!
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Leith100 : Light-Up Leith History Mural
Come see the Leith History Mural in a whole new LIGHT when it returns for a run of 10 nights from 25th September!
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Make memories aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia has attained VisitScotland's 'We're Good To Go' certificate, so step aboard and follow in the footsteps of Royalty this October!
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Pedal It Purple
Cycle your purple socks off this October with by taking park in Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's brand new cycling challenge... Pedal It Purple!
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Sunday Funday - POSTPONED
Looking for something different to do with the kids on Sunday? Then pop down to The Yard Edinburgh from 10am to 4pm!
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South Queensferry Artisan Craft Market
Come along to Artisan Antics monthly Maker's Market at Port Edgar Marina where you will find a selection of beautifully handcrafted gifts from local artisans and makers!
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The Big Escape Live: Edinburgh
The Big Escape Live is a brand new interactive outdoor escape experience and it's coming to Edinburgh on October 3rd!
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Wicked Kids Zoom Party
Wish Upon A Star Entertainment is delighted to bring you a ZOOM Halloween party with our wicked kids!
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Five Sisters Zoo Autumn Nights
The Five Sisters Zoo will be beautifully illuminated every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Friday the 9th October to Sunday 15th November.
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Recreate the Original PONG Game
Join ComputerXplorers SEScotland LiVE on Saturday 10 October at 11am to learn how to code your very own version of the original Pong Game!
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Secrets of Witches Wood
Follow the winding footpaths and venture into the lost lands of the Calder Witches at Almond Valley Heritage Centre this October!
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Edinburgh October Half Term Camp @ George Watson’s College
Miniversity Holiday Camps are coming to George Watson’s College this October half-term and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!
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Wondrous Woods
Come and join us for a creative lighting journey through the winding mystical pathways of the Wondrous Woods at Hopetoun House in a family friendly and safe event this Autumn!
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Medicine and Blood: Online Kids Workshop
Join Surgeons Hall Museums for some hands on learning in this new Zoom workshop for Kids aged 8+!
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EIFF and Unique Events present: Drive In Movies
Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events have teamed up with Edinburgh Airport to produce a new monthly event for cinema fans throughout the rest of 2020!
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After Dark in the Witches Wood
There's ancient magic in the air as strings of tiny lights guide your way to secret places in the Witches Wood at Almond Valley Heritage Centre!
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Halloween Spooktacular at Dobbies Edinburgh
Enjoy Halloween as a family this year at Dobbies Edinburgh with terrifying treats, creepy craft activities and ghoulish games!
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Halloween Spooktacular at Dobbies Livingston
Enjoy Halloween as a family this year at Dobbies Livingston with terrifying treats, creepy craft activities and ghoulish games!
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Halloween Tales - CANCELLED
Discover the darker side of Trinity House`s maritime history and hear tales of hauntings, superstition and mystery this Halloween!
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Hearth Fire – Digital Samhuinn Fire Festival
Meet the Beltane Fire Society at the virtual hearth fire for an evening of performance, music, and ritual bringing our traditional Samhuinn celebrations to life in the digital realm!
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Fireworks Night at Dobbies Edinburgh
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, show stopping fireworks, shopping and more at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Fireworks Night at Dobbies Livingston
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, show stopping fireworks, shopping and more at Dobbies Livingston!
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Edinburgh Wedding Fair and Fashion Show
The biggest wedding fair on the east coast of Scotland will once again return to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 7th and 8th November!
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Edinburgh Vegan Festival
Don't miss the Edinburgh Vegan Festival, taking place on Sunday 22nd November at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Livingston for an exciting festive experience at Father Christmas’ Grotto!
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Bring It On The Musical - CANCELLED
Amber Davies and Louis Smith are ready to BRING IT ON as the smash hit Broadway Musical back flips into the UK.
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The Snow Queen - RESCHEDULED TO CHRISTMAS 2021 - DATES TBC
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas.
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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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Aladdin - CANCELLED
Christmas wouldn't be the same without a trip to The Brunton for their fabulous traditional panto and this year it's Aladdin!
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening of stunning classical music by candlelight performed by spectacular British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith!
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St Andrews Ceilidh in Lauriston Hall
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invite you to their St Andrews Ceilidhs on 27th November in Lauriston Hall.
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Santa’s Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park
Santa and his elves are coming to Dalkeith Country Park to give your kids an unforgettably magical experience this Christmas.
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Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
The Five Sisters Zoo's ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on 1st December until 23rd December every night from 5pm – 9pm.
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Beecraigs Festive Forest
Following last year’s debut event, Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2020, bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
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Spectacle of Light
Don't miss Dalkeith Country Park’s winter festive light experience 'Spectacle of Light' when it returns in 2020! It's a magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: The Night Before Christmas - CANCELLED
CCC's Owen Gunnell has left the festive preparations to the last minute, with the help of his friends from the RSNO, will he make it a happy Christmas to all and to all a good night?
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Family Wreath Making - POSTPONED
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some wood cookie ornaments to hang on your tree.
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Dunedin Consort - Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in the Dunedin Consort's interactive 45-minute concert specifically devised for children!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party - CANCELLED
There's a reason why Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party is world renowned... it's THE place to be on New Year's Eve.
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Heathers The Musical
Following two smash hit record breaking London West End seasons, Heathers The Musical embarks on its first national tour and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in January 2021.
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Burns Ceilidh 2021
Come along and enjoy a Burns Ceilidh with Edinburgh Ceilidhs on 23rd January at Lauriston Hall!
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only from 25th to 30th January 2021. Don't miss it!
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Gangsta Granny
From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.
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Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show when it comes to the King's Theatre Edinburgh, packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!
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SCO Family Festival 2021 – Stan and Mabel
This highly interactive concert by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will captivate young children with its mix of music and audience participation.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Direct from London, the acclaimed production of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is coming to the King's Theatre Edinburgh in February!
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The Story of Guitar Heroes
The Story of Guitar Heroes - If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show at The Brunton Theatre on 11th February!
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Ballet West - The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker 2021 Ballet West’s Touring Company is proud to present the ever-popular ballet 'The Nutcracker' at venues across Scotland, including the Festival Theatre Edinburgh!
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Counterfeit Seventies Show
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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Family Craft: Make Your Drawings Move - Animation Sessions
In this session we will create a 2D hand-drawn whiteboard animation and an ‘old school’ flip-book animated sequence inspired by the Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures exhibition.
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9 To 5 The Musical
Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical in March!
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The Addams Family
Everyone's favourite kooky and spooky family are back in this spectacular and hilarious musical comedy.
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The Lauriston Horror Tour
Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city with your professional tour guide.
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School of Rock - The Musical
School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, award-winning West End show, is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2021!
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Singin’ in the Rain
Jonathan Church’s critically acclaimed production of Singin’ in the Rain is back to make a splash. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in March 2021!
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Shrek The Musical
The Bohemians present Shrek the Musical, bringing all the beloved characters you know from the film to life and proving there's more to the story than meets the ears!
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Edinburgh Comic Con
Edinburgh Comic Con returns to the EICC in September and once more, it will be a weekend of madness from the world of film and TV, comic books, gaming, cosplay and much more.
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Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake
Lose yourself in the raw intensity of Swan Lake, this sleek and unmissable ballet, returning to Edinburgh in April!
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Remembering The Oscars
Get ready to celebrate the Oscar-winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly's favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette!
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Sister Act
Brace yourselves Sisters! The Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act is coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 2021!
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Diversity - Connected 2021
After nine sell out UK tours, Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date including two nights at The Usher Hall.
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Sing-a-Long-a Bohemian Rhapsody
Celebrate Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury at the smash hit film as you have never experienced it before!
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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
The 'greatest kid's band ever' singing about aliens, dinosaurs rapping robots and groovy hoovers comes to Church Hill Theatre on 1st May.
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Creepy Crawly Bug Hunt
Hunt the grounds of Lauriston for creepy crawlies in their natural habitat, then make a giant version of your favourite bug at Lauriston Castle!
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Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! - POSTPONED
Nurcracker, the sweetest of all Matthew Bourne’s treats returns to the Festival Theatre for one week only!
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RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle
Come along to Lauriston Castle to hear about your local feathered friends and to get a chance to do a quick art activity with the RSPB.
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Burn the Floor
Kevin Clifton is back with the sensational worldwide Ballroom dance company 'Burn the Floor' in 2021!
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Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham are two of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians and have become a national institution with their incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion.
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Dancercise CIC - New Beginnings
Dancercise Community School for Performing Arts in conjunction with LCDC Fitness & Dance bring you a show full of Dance, Drama & Fun!
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Family Craft: It’s a Bird’s Life
Learn about some of our feathered friends and explore a variety of projects celebrating the resident Lauriston Castle birds!
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Family Craft: Fantasy Castles
Explore the secret and hidden rooms of Lauriston Castle then create your own 3D Castle using special papers and paints!
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend will take place on 29th and 30th May 2021 and promises to be the best one yet!
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Family Craft: Celebrate World Oceans Day
Come along to a family class and make a variety of projects celebrating the magic of the sea!
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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 with performances from 9th to 26 June 2021.
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Funbox present Jungle Party
It's time to stop 'lion' around, pack up your 'trunks', be a 'snappy dresser' and get up to some 'monkey business' because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY in Edinburgh - and you're all invited!
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Royal Highland Show 2021
One of Scotland's most iconic events 'The Royal Highland Show' returns to the Royal Highland Centre from 17th June!
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Let’s Rock Scotland
Let's Rock Scotland, the Ultimate 80's Festival, returns to Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 19th June 2021 with a fantastic lineup of artists bringing you the very best of the 80’s!
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Family Craft: Pirate Treasure Hunt
Ahoy me hearties! Have our pirate hat, cutlass and parrot at the ready then out into the woods with a secret map to guide you through the grounds to find hidden treasure.
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Here Come The Boys
Here Come the Boys returns with three Strictly dance superstars, a brand-new cast and a brand-new dazzling production in 2021.
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Anton and Giovanni - Him and Me Tour
BBC Strictly professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice bring their first ever tour together to the Festival Theatre in June!
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BGCP Comic Con: Bathgate
BGCP Comic Con is coming to Bathgate for the first time, with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
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Paw Patrol Live
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the Edinburgh Playhouse stage for an action packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
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Painting with Light
Come along to this family drop in session with artist Claudia Miller and create your own faux stained-glass picture to hang in the window at home!
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Family Craft: Croquet Tea Party!
Inspired by 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland' enjoy a game of 'Queen of Hearts' croquet on the lawns of Lauriston then decorate some spectacular cakes and biscuits for a special tea party!
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How to be a Psychic Conman
Roll up! Roll up! Gather ye round the traveling caravan as Snake Oil Salesman, Ash Pryce, demonstrates the miraculous curative abilities of psychic surgery.
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Treasure Island with Quantum Theatre
It’s pirates, ships and buried treasure for Summer 2021 at Quantum Theatre’s adaptation of Robert Louis- Stevenson’s classic adventure, Treasure Island!
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Scottish Festival of Motoring
Brand new 'Scottish Festival of Motoring' is coming to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 18th July 2021, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Edinburgh Food Festival
Celebrate all things great in food & drink when the Edinburgh Food Festival returns to George Square Gardens IN 2021!
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Funbox Presents Jungle Party
It's time to stop 'lion' around, pack up your 'trunks', be a 'snappy dresser' and get up to some 'monkey business' because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY at Howden Park Centre and you're invited!
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Summer Magic Workshop with Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Learn, create and perform your own magic in this workshop at Lauriston Castle this summer for Ages 7 - 11!
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Family Craft: Pond life - Pond Dipping
Discover what lives in our wonderful pond in the Japanese Garden and like a scientist record what you have found in a special little book.
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Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 6th, 7th and 8th August 2021!
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Party at the Palace
The award winning Party at The Palace will return in 2021, taking place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August.
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MagicFest at the Fringe - The Secret Room
What mysteries does Lauriston Castle conceal? Come along and explore untold mysteries in the Secret Room!
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George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry. Come along and tap your toes at The Queen's Hall!
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Flags Ahoy
Come along to these structured family drop-in sessions where you will make some little flags inspired by maritime themes in our Ian Hamilton Finlay exhibition!
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Push the Boat Out
Join writer Katy Hastie at a family friendly drop-in poetry session to make nautical collage poems that fold into origami boats to sail the seven seas - just bring your imagination!
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Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show
Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2021, immersing you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance!
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Halloween Wand Making Workshop
Join us at Lauriston Castle in a magical crafting class just in time for Halloween and create your own unique magic wand!
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Scottish Ballet’s The Scandal at Mayerling
Reimagined and redesigned by Scottish Ballet, this dramatic world premiere will be the first time MacMillan’s iconic ballet is produced in the UK outside of London.
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The Terror Trail
The Edinburgh Horror Festival have created an all new interactive morning adventure for families at Lauriston Castle.
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King’s Panto: Sleeping Beauty
Rise and shine! Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, Grant Stott and Jordan Young return in the pantomime of your dreams!
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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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Enchanted Christmas Pictures
Create a Christmas themed 3-dimensional framed picture that will light up like an enchanted magical forest in this workshop with Lauriston Castle staff!
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Strictly Ballroom
With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be foxtrotting into Edinburgh in March 2022.
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