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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 27 April 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:

Eaglesham Community Larder Mad Hatter Tea Party

Eaglesham Community Larder Mad Hatter Tea Party

27th April 2024

Join Eaglesham Community Larder on Saturday 27th April for their final community coffee morning which will be a Mad Hatter Tea Party!

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Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

27th April 2024 - 31st August 2024

Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024

Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!

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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:

Junior Conservatoire Student Concert

Junior Conservatoire Student Concert

Selected dates between 20th April 2024 - 1st June 2024

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire students perform in their regular concert series.

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour

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

Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!

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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:

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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The Canny Capercaillie: From Illustration to Interactive

The Canny Capercaillie: From Illustration to Interactive

2nd April 2024 - 15th May 2024

Enjoy this immersive exhibition based on the children's book The Canny Capercaillie by local artist, illustrator, author and storyteller Fiona MacGregor at Low Parks Museum!

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School of Rock

School of Rock

25th April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Encore Stars Academy bring the high-octane smash hit musical, School of Rock, to East Kilbride Village Theatre between the 25th and 27th April!

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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:

Paisley Comic Con

Paisley Comic Con

27th April 2024

BGCP returns to the Lagoon Leisure Centre on Saturday 27th April with the 2024 edition of the annual Paisley Comic Con!

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Fèis Bheag Kids Club - Trad Music & Gaelic

Fèis Bheag Kids Club - Trad Music & Gaelic

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 22nd June 2024

Fèis Phàislig's weekly Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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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:

Beltane Craft Fayre

Beltane Craft Fayre

27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Our Beltane Fayre is back for 2024! Join us for a weekend of holistic arts and crafts at Tir na nOg on 27th & 27th April!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!

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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

8th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre, is fun filled session for beginners, novices and anyone needing some extra help or support.

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Events in Other Areas

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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