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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in April 2024

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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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Sgeul / Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands

9th June 2023 - 20th April 2024

Sgeul / Story, at the National Library of Scotland, is an exhibition in Gaelic and English about stories and storytelling traditions.

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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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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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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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Encountering political texts: 1640 to 1770

8th December 2023 - 20th April 2024

This exhibition asks 'what makes a text political?' and follows this question through a period of great political uncertainty in Scotland and England.

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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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2024 - 31st August 2024

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 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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Kids Multi Activities Sessions

9th January 2024 - 14th April 2024
Edinburgh East

Check out these kids multi activity sessions at Little Plaza in Edinburgh city centre!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

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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Flamenco Noche

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 27th April 2024

Join the Alba Flamenca Penya for a show full of fiery intensity and joyful celebration in our beautiful and intimate ‘tablao’!

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Saturday Science Sessions with Dino

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 11th May 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 29th June 2024

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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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 7th December 2024
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

6th February 2024 - 25th July 2024
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!

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Wee Live Music Fun: violin, guitar, ukulele for 0 - 2yrs

Selected dates between 13th February 2024 - 1st May 2024

In these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.

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Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

29th February 2024 - 27th June 2024
Edinburgh South

Code Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 16th March 2024 - 22nd June 2024

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

Selected dates between 20th March 2024 - 2nd October 2024
Various Locations East Lothian

Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!

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Taylor’s Of Edinburgh Present: Dalkeith Mega Value Carnival

22nd March 2024 - 1st April 2024
Dalkeith

Taylor's Of Edinburgh return to Kings Park, Dalkeith with their Mega Value Fun Fair from Friday 22nd March to Monday 1st April!

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Conifox Easter Festival

23rd March 2024 - 7th April 2024

Join us this Spring at Conifox Adventure Park for lots of eggs-traordinary fun for the whole family to enjoy!

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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

27th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

Spring has finally sprung and it’s the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on ’The Anatomist’ - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!

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Georgian Easter Weekend

28th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Come join us at The Georgian House from Friday 29 March - Monday 01 April for an Easter trail around the house, crafts in the activity room, and chocolate of course!

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Botanics Easter Trail

29th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, inviting families to join the hunt for the Easter bunny’s golden egg.

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Easter at Dalkeith Country Park

29th March 2024 - 7th April 2024

Join us for an egg-stravaganza of family fun & events this Easter holiday at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Easter Bunny Breakfast at Dobbies Edinburgh

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Hop along to the restaurant for a tasty breakfast for the whole family before the little ones take part in some egg-cellent fun with the Easter bunny at Dobbies Edinburgh!

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Easter Bunny Breakfast at Dobbies Livingston

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Hop along to the restaurant for a tasty breakfast for the whole family before the little ones take part in some egg-cellent fun with the Easter bunny at Dobbies Livingston!

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Easter Egg Trail at House of the Binns

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Linlithgow Palace!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Blackness Castle!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Craigmillar Castle!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Dirleton Castle.

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Easter Outdoor Fun

Selected dates between 29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Enjoy some Easter outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle with an easter trail or egg hunt quiz!

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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

29th March 2024 - 15th April 2024

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!

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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

29th March 2024 - 13th April 2024

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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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth’s ‘EggStravaganza’ Trail

30th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth this Easter for an adventurous egg hunt unlike any other!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Energy Makers

30th March 2024 - 13th April 2024

Create your own turbines and test them in our awesome tunnel in this great introduction to renewable energy at the City Art Centre.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: It’s Still a Wonderful Webb

30th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

An outdoor exhibition of the latest awe-inspiring images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Our World From Space

30th March 2024 - 3rd April 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth to learn how whatever we do and wherever we go, satellites are in the background supporting us!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Snippets of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

In this indoor mini-exhibition at Dynamic Earth, take a journey through Scotland's geological past!

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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 25th May 2024
Leith

Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares on a suitably spooktacular ghost walk through Leith!

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Medical History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 13th April 2024

Delve into the darkest days of Edinburgh’s history, the Plague outbreak of 1645, and discover how the city confronted this devastating epidemic on this new tour at The Real Mary King’s Close!

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Davidson’s Mains Health Walk

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 16th December 2024
Edinburgh West

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks

1st April 2024

Get inspired by geology in this creative workshop at Dynamic Earth on Monday 1st April!

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Extravagant Eggs Activity

1st April 2024 - 13th April 2024

This Easter discover the story of some very fancy eggs in the Royal Collection at The Palace of Holyroodhouse!

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Lush Edinburgh Easter Party

1st April 2024 - 10th April 2024
Edinburgh New Town

Come visit Lush Edinburgh this Easter for a fun filled Easter Party. Activities include Bath Bomb Making, Easter Egg Hunt, Party Games & More!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024
Edinburgh South

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.

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Breakfast with Bjorn and Friends!

2nd April 2024 - 11th April 2024

Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant and enjoy breakfast with Bjorn Bear and friends this Easter!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures

2nd April 2024

Have you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!

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Multisports Easter Camp at Edinburgh College

2nd April 2024 - 5th April 2024

Edinburgh College is hosting a fun Multisports Camp for kids at our Granton Campus from Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Fire & Ice

3rd April 2024 - 10th April 2024

In this outdoor family walk you’ll connect with the nature and landscape of Edinburgh’s great outdoors and explore how our local surroundings have been shaped by both fire and ice.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Have Zoo Got What it Takes?

3rd April 2024 - 4th April 2024

Meet some of the Edinburgh Zoo staff members at this fun-filled Career Fayre on 3rd & 4th April!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

3rd April 2024 - 25th September 2024
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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Spring into Easter

3rd April 2024 - 14th April 2024

This Easter, The Centre, Livingston is hosting a ‘Spring into Easter’ series of free fun activities for kids during the holidays!

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45th Anniversary Gala

4th April 2024 - 6th April 2024

This year Forth Children's Theatre are celebrating their 45th Anniversary with a Gala Concert at the Church Hill Theatre from 4th to 6th April!

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Drop-in Traditional storytelling

Selected dates between 4th April 2024 - 18th April 2024

Drop-in to our exhibition at the National Library of Scotland to hear a storyteller perform the traditional Gaelic tales collected by John Francis Campbell.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Planet Protectors

4th April 2024 - 8th April 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth and learn about different ways you can become a planet protector, make your own mini bug hotel and natural plant pot, plus lots more exciting activities!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Satellite Safari

4th April 2024

Enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the satellites that keep watch on our planet!

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Nick Cope’s Family Show

4th April 2024

Nick Cope’s live performances are legendary! If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before come and find out what you’re missing.

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Planetarium Late: What’s Up?

4th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Let Dynamic Earth’s astronomers guide you through the season’s highlights of What’s Up in the spring skies.

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Planetarium Late: You Are Here

4th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Icy Investigations

5th April 2024

In this digital family workshop, you can explore the issues of planet warming through a blend of coding and experimenting with digital technology!

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Family Storytelling with Allison Galbraith

5th April 2024

Join us at the National Library of Scotland for a fun-filled hour of traditional Scottish stories for children aged 6+ and their families on 5th April.

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Go North Jumps Raceday

5th April 2024

Join us at Musselburgh Racecourse on 5th April for four ‘Go North’ finals and let's celebrate Northern racing together!

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MC Grammar Live - Stop! It’s Grammar Time! - CANCELLED

5th April 2024

Multi Award-Winning rapping teacher, and World Book Day Ambassador, MC GRAMMAR is LIVE and in the HOUSE!

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The Three Little Pigs

5th April 2024

Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic. Get blown away in this brand-new musical adventure of The Three Little Pigs at the Howden Park Centre on Friday 5th April!

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Warhol Family Craft Morning

5th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

Enjoy a visit to Andy Warhol: The Textiles during Dovecot Studios drop-in Family Craft Mornings.

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Alice and Wonderland Afternoon Tea

6th April 2024

Step into Carberry Tower's magical, and only slightly mad, Alice and Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party on Saturday 6th April!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Brainy Brunch

Selected dates between 6th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Start your day with an exclusive pre-opening breakfast workshop with our discovery rangers at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair

6th April 2024

Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!

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Livingston Comic Con

6th April 2024 - 7th April 2024

BGCP Comic Con is finally coming to The Centre, Livingston on 6th & 7th April and we’re pushing the boat out for this first one!

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Spring Flower Show and Plant Fair

6th April 2024

Come and see a wonderful display of spring bulbs, rock garden and woodland plants, held annually by the Scottish Rock Garden Club on Saturday 6th April at Fairmilehead Parish Church!

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The Lothians Model Railway Show 2024

6th April 2024 - 7th April 2024
Kirknewton

Join Pentland Model Railway Group for their 2nd annual model railway exhibition on 6th & 7th April in St Mary’s Church Hall, Dalmahoy!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 7th April 2024 - 1st December 2024

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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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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Conservation in action at The Georgian House

8th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Join us at The Georgian House as we prepare three ornate wood, gesso and gilt 18th century frames for our upcoming Allan Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion Exhibition!

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Kids’ Coding Easter Camp

8th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

Join Code Cadets at George Heriot’s School for their Active Easter Coding Camp, for ages 8 to 14+, between the 8th and 12th April!

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Who was George Heriot? A tour behind the gates

8th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

For 5 days only this Spring, George Heriot’s will open its famous gates for a guided tour of the historic School building.

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Beginner’s Sewing Class for Teenagers

9th April 2024

This sewing class in Edinburgh, aimed at teens, will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing and help you build your confidence using a domestic sewing machine.

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The Addams Family: The Musical

9th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Edinburgh Music Theatre presents 'The Addams Family: The Musical' at Church Hill Theatre in April. It's sure to be a fantastic night for all the family!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Wild Learning

10th April 2024 - 11th April 2024

Join us at Edinburgh Zoo for nature inspired fun and games, crafts, STEM activities and outdoor free play for children of all ages to enjoy.

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Abigail Osborne: ‘Come back to me’

12th April 2024 - 18th April 2024

This is the second gallery show from collage artist Abigail Osborne, showing at Whitespace from 12th to 18th April.

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Paddington In Concert

12th April 2024

Enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film Paddington on a giant HD screen, accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra at the Usher Hall on Friday 12th April!

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Panmure House Doors Open Day: A Celebration of Smith’s Library

12th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Explore Panmure House this April as we celebrate Smith's first major published work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and invite you to explore our recently unveiled Smith Library Restoration.

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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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W.O.R.M.S Appreciation Day

13th April 2024

Join Edinburgh Agroecology Coop for W.O.R.M.S Appreciation Day - A celebration of compost and worms with activities and performances on Saturday 13th April at Lauriston Farm!

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Easy Sundays: Turntable

14th April 2024

Turntable is a pop-up music installation, which invites you to select and play a record from our collection and share the story of your choice in a one-to-one chat.

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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

14th April 2024

Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle

14th April 2024

Enjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!

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Arthur’s Secrets

16th April 2024 - 26th September 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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Seinnidh Sinn

16th April 2024 - 25th June 2024

Air Dimàirtean bho seo a mach bhith seisean ‘Seinnidh Sinn’ a’ tòiseachadh aig Leith Depot bho 5-6 uairean feasgar. (Seinnidh Sinn is a Gaelic Singing Circle)

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Family Story Ceilidh with Kirsty MacDonald and friends

18th April 2024

Celebrate Gaelic story and song with our Gaidhlig Storymaker Kirsty MacDonald and friends at this family-friendly event at the National Library of Scotland on 18th April!

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Be a Chorister Day

19th April 2024

If your child is in P3 to P5 and loves to sing, then join St Mary's Music School for this special afternoon, as we aim to give children and parents an insight into what life is like as a chorister!

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Cultural Evening - Celebrating the Bengali New Year!

20th April 2024
Edinburgh South

Enjoy an unforgettable Cultural Evening, celebrating the Bengali New Year at Life Church on Saturday 20th April!

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Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show

20th April 2024 - 21st April 2024

Edinbrick is back for 2024 at a new venue! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on the weekend of the 20th and 21st of April at McEwan Hall.

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Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 20th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Join us at Lauriston Castle over 2 weekends for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 20th/21st and 27th/28th April.

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 20th April 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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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Record Store Day 2024 with VoxBox

20th April 2024
Stockbridge and Canonmills

Come join us for for our annual Record Store Day party. After the past 3 lovely events in St Vincent's Chapel down the road, we are bringing RSD fun back to St Stephen Street.

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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

20th April 2024

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 20th April at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!

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The Wonder Studio

20th April 2024

The Wonder Studio is an interactive creative play sessions for children aged 2-5 in Fruitmarket's Learning Studio on Saturday 20th April.

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Meet The Astrophysicist: Dr. Katie Mack

22nd April 2024

The universe started with a bang — but how will it end? Join us for an evening with theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack, and journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos to find out!

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Woodland Artsparks: Home Learning / Flexi-Learning for 3-10 years

23rd April 2024

These two-hour weekly outdoor sessions, starting on 23rd April at Jupiter Artland, combine creative activities with opportunities to socialise with other home-educated learners!

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Jam Coding Club

25th April 2024

Designed for children aged 6-12, these coding and computing sessions are packed with fun activities and interactive learning experiences that will leave your child eager to learn more!

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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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Pomegranates Festival

25th April 2024 - 30th April 2024

The Scottish Storytelling Centre welcomes the return of Pomegranates, the annual springtime festival sowing the seeds of international traditional dance!

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Willow Suncatcher Craft Workshop

25th April 2024
Leith

Come and celebrate the sun by creating your very own willow suncatcher at this workshop on 25th April at Leith Community Croft!

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Brunch at The Bridge Inn

Selected dates between 27th April 2024 - 28th September 2024

Join us for our brand new ‘Brunch at The Bridge’ monthly event at The Bridge Inn, Ratho and enjoy the backdrop of live music!

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Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin

Selected dates between 27th April 2024 - 1st February 2025

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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Concert - Petits Chanteurs de Guewenheim & Accord Ladies Choir

27th April 2024

Enjoy an afternoon of uplifting choral music featuring sacred & contemporary works from Scotland, France & beyond in the historic setting of St Giles Cathedral on 27th April.

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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Family Fun Day

27th April 2024

Join the makers at Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 27th April as we threw open our doors and welcome families from across the city to our Family Fun Day.

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My Friend Selkie

27th April 2024

Developed by the cast & Dawn Hartley from an original concept by Niamh, this tale is told through dance, text and songs and has been enjoyed by children age 3+ across Scotland.

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Sharky McShark Story Time with Alison Murray

27th April 2024

Join us at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Saturday 27th of April as Alison Murray, author of Sharky McShark, joins us in-store for story time.

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Spring Concert

27th April 2024

Join Lothian Gaelic Choir for a magical evening of Gaelic music along with guest soloist Emma NicLeoid, a double Gold Medallist!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 7th July 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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Falcon Tennis & Bowling Club Open Day

28th April 2024

Falcon Tennis & Bowling Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 28th April. Come and with the kids and ‘Try tennis’ and ‘Try Bowls’ with coaching available!

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John Robertson’s The Dark Room (For Kids!)

28th April 2024

John Robertson’s terrifying, live-action videogame 'The Dark Room’ now comes with a family-friendly flavour! Part stand-up comedy show, part theatre; all interactive and insane!

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MnB Craft Market at Leith Arches

28th April 2024

Makers 'n Bakers Scotland is back in 2024 and better than ever, showcase the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers at our latest venue, Leith Arches!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

28th April 2024 - 31st July 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.

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Beltane Fire Festival

30th April 2024

Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April, bolder, brighter and fire-ier than ever before!

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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:

1st Barrhead Scouts

1st Barrhead Scouts

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 26th April 2024

1st Barrhead Scouts have places available across all sections, girls and boys are invited to join them for adventures including first aid, camping, foraging, sports, arts and craft plus much more!

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Litter Picking - Keep Scotland Beautiful

Litter Picking - Keep Scotland Beautiful

20th April 2024

An organised litter picking event is being held in Busby on Saturday 20th April, all equipment will be provided to those volunteering!

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Wednesday After School Sessions: Kids Craft Club

Wednesday After School Sessions: Kids Craft Club

17th April 2024

Join Sarah from Squid Ink Studio at Williamwood Parish Church for the next block of her Kids Craft Club beginning on Wednesday 17th April!

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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:

Performance of Verdi’s Requiem

Performance of Verdi’s Requiem

20th April 2024

Cupar Choral Society has joined forces with Stirling City Choir to perform this magnificent choral work at Corn Exchange Cupar on Saturday 20th April.

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Scotland Hat Walk

Scotland Hat Walk

7th April 2024

Come and join us for the first Scotland Hat Walk in Pittencrieff Park on 7th April. Bring the kids, bring the dog... only stipulation is you must wear a hat!

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Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

27th April 2024

Join Anstruther Improvements Association to hunt for buckies, dogwhelks and beach treasure on Saturday 27th April at Castle Street Beach!

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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:

Shawlands Treasure Hunt with SPOT x Kreuzberg Chocolate

Shawlands Treasure Hunt with SPOT x Kreuzberg Chocolate

3rd April 2024

Join SPOT for their Easter treasure hunt around Shawlands on Wednesday 3rd April in collaboration with Kreuzberg Chocolate!

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UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp - Cathcart

UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp - Cathcart

8th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

From football and basketball to tennis and volleyball, UTD Sports Multi Sports Camp in Cathcart introduces kids to the thrill of trying new activities!

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New Works for Guitar curated by Sean Shibe

New Works for Guitar curated by Sean Shibe

25th April 2024

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland guitar graduate and Associate Artist Sean Shibe curates an exciting programme of new compositions for his instrument.

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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:

Pop-up Play Village & ReptiZoo Encounters Easter Event

Pop-up Play Village & ReptiZoo Encounters Easter Event

3rd April 2024

Join Pop-up Play Village & ReptiZoo Encounters for an unforgettable family day during the school holidays at Hillhouse Parish Church in Hamilton!

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Little Beginners Easter Sewing Camp

Little Beginners Easter Sewing Camp

Selected dates between 2nd April 2024 - 11th April 2024

Sew You Can's Little beginners Easter sewing camp is perfect for kids aged 7-13 who want to get to grips with a sewing machine and create 3 fantastic sewing projects!

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The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer

23rd April 2024 - 24th April 2024

Encore Stars Academy bring their musical production of the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer to East Kilbride Village Theatre on April 23rd and 24th!

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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:

Autastic Club Spring Inflatable Party Exclusive For ASN

Autastic Club Spring Inflatable Party Exclusive For ASN

6th April 2024

Join Autastic Club for their Spring Inflatable Party, exclusively for kids under 11 years with Additional Support Needs and their siblings!

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The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

12th April 2024

Following the huge success of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic... The Three Little Pigs!

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Superheroes at Braehead

Superheroes at Braehead

29th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

This Easter Braehead Shopping Centre will be home to 6 lifesize replica statues of your favourite superheroes, including The Hulk, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Superman and Batman!

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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:

Misty’s Magical Adventure

Misty’s Magical Adventure

6th April 2024

Misty’s Magical Adventure is the brand-new enchanting tale of Misty the Dragon. Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre on 6th April!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2024 - 30th September 2024

Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.

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Happy Chinese Classes

Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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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 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

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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Alice In Easterland

Alice In Easterland

29th March 2024 - 14th April 2024

Come and join the team at Kelburn Castle as they transform their forests into a whimsical, dream-like Alice in Easterland world!

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Easter Egg Trail at Culzean Castle

Easter Egg Trail at Culzean Castle

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

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Easter Egg Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Easter Egg Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

29th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

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Big Kid Circus: Ayr

Big Kid Circus: Ayr

25th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Ayr United Football Stadium between Thursday 25th and Sunday 28th April!

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