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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 05 May 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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B’s Vintage Market

5th May 2024

Scotland’s biggest and best vintage market is back with a Summer Bonanza event on Sunday 5th May at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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Breath of Life Concert

5th May 2024

Join us on Sunday 5th May, when four choirs perform in Inverleith St Serfs Church to help raise awareness and funds for singing for lung health!

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Brick Fest Live

4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
Edinburgh West

For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring at the Royal Highland Centre!

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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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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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Dawn Chorus

5th May 2024

Take an early-morning stroll with one of our rangers to experience one of nature's finest musical perfomances as Holyrood Park's bird-life bursts into song!

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Doddie Duck Race

5th May 2024

Keep the springtime fun going at Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 5th May and join us for a quacking charity duck race, raising funds for our charity partner My Name’5 Doddie Foundation!

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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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Family Beltane - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

This delightful Beltane Fire Society tradition allows parents to share in the magic of the Beltane story with their little ones through storytelling, face painting and arts & crafts.

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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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May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.

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Mini Mummers Parade Prep - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

Join us at Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th May for a fun morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade!

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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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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
Edinburgh East

Wander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

5th May 2024
Edinburgh South

Greentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.

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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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Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament

3rd May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Come along to Ball Hockey UK's inaugural Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament at Murrayfield Ice Rink from 3rd to 5th May!

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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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St Mary’s Music School Vocal Taster Day

5th May 2024

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 5th May!

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The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - Edinburgh

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

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The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

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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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Greenbank Garden Market

Greenbank Garden Market

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 1st December 2024

Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

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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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Family Days Out in in Fife

Family Days Out in in Fife

30th November 2023 - 31st May 2024

Come along to St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre and enjoy a great family golf day out!

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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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:

Sensation

Sensation

27th April 2024 - 1st June 2024

The Project Ability Sensation exhibition features work by Young Scottish Artists, aged 30 and under, who are currently working in their Aspire studios.

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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 1st December 2024

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!

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Boat Trips Helensburgh

Boat Trips Helensburgh

30th March 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!

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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:

Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2024 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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ArtyKids Club

ArtyKids Club

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Calling all dabbers, splatterers, painters, sketchers and make and menders! ArtyKiDs Club meets every Sunday morning to share ideas and get creative!

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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:

Try Bowls For Kids

Try Bowls For Kids

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 6th October 2024

Bowls is a great sport open to girls and boys aged 8 and upwards that gets them out in the fresh air and is fully inclusive, why not join Ralston Bowling Club for one of their free Try Bowls sessions!

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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Paisley Sinfonia Diamond Jubilee Concert

Paisley Sinfonia Diamond Jubilee Concert

5th May 2024

Paisley Sinfonia, Paisley's original and only symphony orchestra, will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee Concert at Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 5th May!

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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:

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

29th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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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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Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

31st December 2023 - 31st December 2024

Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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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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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!

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Sci-Fire: A Creative Writing Workshop
Join us on 15th June at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage for this writing workshop where you’ll think creatively and playfully to imagine new tales about the future of firefighting!
Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral
Don't miss the very first makers market in the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh on 30th and 31st May!
The Holiday - Film with Live Orchestra
The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will return to the Usher Hall this festive season, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra!
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