Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in September 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Loanhead Indoor Market
Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
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: Stobshiel House
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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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Abbey Strand Art Club
Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
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BMX Lessons
The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song
The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History
Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.
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Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour
Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers
This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.
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LEGO Creativity Workshops
Calling all young creators... delve into the world of imagination on a free Creativity Workshops at LEGO® Toy Shop in the St James Quarter!
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Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind
Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!
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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7
Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!
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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Scotland v Australia - Men’s T20 International Series
Don't miss a rare chance to watch one of the best international teams in world cricket play on Scottish soil when Scotland's male cricketers host Australia this September!
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On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.
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Groovy Geology Walk
Join us for a scenic ranger-led walk along the Hopetoun foreshore as part of the Scottish Geology Festival on Saturday 7th September!
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Kids Japanese Sessions
Little PLaza are excited to announce their new series of Japanese language sessions for children, running from September to October!
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Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair
Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!
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Siege on the Forth
Siege on the Forth takes place at Blackness Castle from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.
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Edinburgh Memory Walk
Scotland's Memory Walk is all about celebrating the people we love while raising vital funds for dementia, join Alzheimer Scotland for their Edinburgh Memory Walk on Sunday 8th September.
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Exclusive Outlander Locations Guided Tour of Hopetoun House
Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House (incl ticket to Midhope Castle)!
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German Board Games Meetup
Calling all German speakers in Edinburgh! You are warmly invited to join us for the next board games meet-up at the German Church in Edinburgh on Sunday 8th September!
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Green Explorers
Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!
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Scotland’s Music with the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra
Join the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra who will be telling a Scottish story with music from north to south at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th September!
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Parents Co-working Day
Looking for a productive environment where you can work while your little ones play nearby? Join Little Plaza for a special Parents Co-Working Day!
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Flamenco Dance for kids
Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!
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Little Explorers - Arty Class for Toddlers
Does your little one love to paint and splat, squish and stick? Then come along to Little Explorers for lots of arty and creative fun on Fridays at Marchmont St Giles' Church.
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
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Doors Open Days Midlothian
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Midlothian! This year's event will be held 14th September!
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Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 14th & 15th September!
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Illustration Sessions with Trista
Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!
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Pick of the Pops!
Join the Corstorphine Trust on 14th September for a fun evening of entertainment and enjoy medleys of 60s and 70s favourites together with mega-mixes from the 80s and 90s.
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Poppyscotland presents Sounds of Scotland
Scotland’s best-known military band has launched a series of concerts, “Sounds of Scotland”, to raise funds for the nation’s best-known Armed Forces charity this autumn.
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Queensferry Folk Festival
Queensferry's Annual Folk Festival returns on Saturday 14th September with a fantastic line up... don't miss it!
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Symphonic Praise
Enjoy a concert of praise and worship in the stunning surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, one of Scotland's most beautiful churches, led by the Origin Scotland Orchestra and Choir.
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Artie’s Singing Kettle – Greatest Hits
Artie is bringing the original Singing Kettles packed full of clues to his Greatest Hits show to Church Hill Theatre on 15th September!
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk
The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea
Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 15th September.
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Family Stories with Kate & Ailie
Join artist/illustrator Kate Leiper and storyteller Ailie Finlay for some sensory stories and art to celebrate the turn of the seasons at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th September!
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Bedtime stories with Bjorn!
Listen to the perfect bedtime stories being read aloud in store at IKEA Edinburgh on 16th September in our cosy corner in our Restaurant!
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Full Moon Herb Walk & Tea Tasting
Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op for the forth in a new series of herbal workshops on and around the 100 acre Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North West Edinburgh on Thursday 19th September.
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Edinburgh Art Fair
The annual Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this September. Come along and immerse yourself in a world where art becomes a way of life!
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Be a hero in purple and join thousands of others for Alzheimer Scotland's Memory Walk this September!
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An Autumn Equinox Event for Families and Children
Bring your family along for a magical day of stories, crafts, and nature exploration. It's a wonderful chance for parents and children to bond, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the season together!
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Book Event: Doro Globus: I am an Artist
Join author Doro Globus in the Fruitmarket as she reads her book 'I am an Artist', geared towards children aged 4–8 years, followed by an opportunity for the children to make their own art!
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CBeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast
The CBeebies Panto returns to Festival Theatre featuring a host of CBeebies’ stars - and some new faces too with lots of singing, dancing and laughs for all the family!
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Chamberlain & Haywood Duo Concert
Performing their unique take on world music, Paul Chamberlain and Michael Haywood return to Ratho Church Hall on Saturday 21st September with another thrilling, virtuosic musical journey!
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Dance Scottish! Dance Classes for Children (P1+) on Saturday mornings
The RSCDS Edinburgh young dancers classes offer children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment. Book a free trial now!
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Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club 65th All Breed Championship Show
Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club are holding their 65th All Breed Championship Cat Show with pedigree and household pets competing for Best in Show on Saturday, 21st September.
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Movies on the Lawn
Join us for an outdoor cinema experience at Marine North Berwick, featuring matinee and evening showings in the hotel’s garden.
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Pup Up Cafe: Edinburgh
Looking to get social with your dog? Then come along to the Pup Up Cafe at Coffee Saints on Saturday 21st September!
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Queer Voices in Music: Concert with Lauren Bianchi
Join us on 21st September for a concert by Lauren Bianchi, a Scottish storyteller, as she weaves storytelling and musical elements to explore Scottish culture, feminist themes, and queer narrative!
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Shiver Me Timbers
Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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Spanish Playgroup ‘Canta y Aprende’
Get Talking Spanish is offering an immersive and engaging experience in Spanish for children aged 0 - 2 at LifeCare Edinburgh on Saturdays.
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The Wee Sleep Coach is Here!
Unlock the Power of Sleep: A Guide for Parents at IKEA Edinburgh! Join us on Saturday 21st September and learn practical strategies to overcome bedtime battles that often plague busy families!
READ MOREArties Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits
Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.
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Family Fun Day
Join us for our fairy tale family fun day in the Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 22nd September from 12pm until 4pm.
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Carnall Peace Award. Imagining Peace: A night of poetry and music celebrating peacemakers
Join Peace & Justice for their annual Carnall Peace Award on 25th September! This year it's awarded to Cloud and Accucilia Maboudi who have been working with young people in Zimbabwe.
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Malaysian Supper Night
Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night!
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McLarens on the Corner: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning is back at McLarens! Join us for a morning filled with tea, coffee, cakes & bakes!
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Bristo Community Concert Band @ Music on the Mezzanine
Enjoy some fantastic music from Bristo Community Concert Band at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 28th September!
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Creative Play: Wonder Studio for 2 - 5 year olds
Join us at the Fruitmarket on 28th September for a multi-sensory, loose-parts play experience for children aged 2–5 years & their parents/carers, delivered by Katy & Kerry the Wonder Studio artists!
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Doors Open Day: Adam Smith’s Panmure House
Explore the historic Adam Smith's Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Day weekend in association with Scottish Civic Trust.
READ MOREDoors Open Days - East Lothian
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Lothian! This year's event will be held on 28th & 29th September!
READ MOREDoors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 28rd & 29th!
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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Doors Open Day
Discover creativity on your doorstep as Edinburgh Open Workshop invites you to step inside for Doors Open Day on 28th September!
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Forest Open Morning
Join us for a Magical Morning at The Forest Nursery and Junior School at Merchiston on Saturday 28th September!
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Free Family Arts Day
Come along to The Lyceum Theatre on 28th September as it throws open the doors for a fun-filled family day inspired by our upcoming production of The Baddies!
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Gracemount Mansion Doors Open Day
Gracemount Mansion's grounds and walled garden will be open as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Come along and enjoy a great day out!
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Merchiston Castle School Open Morning
Come and see Merchiston Castle School in action and explore our beautiful campus at our Open Morning on Saturday 28th September!
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Royal Observatory Doors Open Days
Meet scientists and engineers who work at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place there!
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Science Saturday
Join the Maths Week Scotland team in celebrating 'Math Tales' in Hawthornden Court at the National Museum of Scotland on 28th September!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Scottish Autumn Flower Show and Fair
The Scottish Rock Garden Club will be holding a new Autumn Flower Show and Fair at the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 28th September!
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Great Global Greyhound Walk
Rehoming Retired Greyhounds in Liberton is participating in the Great Global Greyhound walk. Bring along your Greyhound or Sighthound and join them on 29th September!
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LBA Studios 1st Birthday Party - Free Taster Classes
We’re very excited to be hosting a family fun day at LBA Studios on Sunday the 29th of September, to celebrate 1 whole year of our new studios at CCCHub!
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Mabon Holistic Market
Welcome to the Mabon Holistic Market! Join us at One Dalkeith on 29th September for a day filled with holistic delights.
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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Edinburgh
The Little Children's Market Scotland returns to Edinburgh on Sunday 29th September. Join us at Queen Margaret University as we bring you 1000’s of incredible baby & children’s bargains!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers
The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.
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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:
Build A Bat A Home
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on Saturday 21st September and build your very own bat box to help our hibernating heroes stay snug over winter.
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!
READ MOREFamily And Kids Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Autumn Fair 2024
Join St Andrews Heritage Museum at 46 South Street, an impressive and historic Town Garden, for the annual Autumn Fair on Sunday 22nd September!
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Da-Vinci Michelangelo Experience
Now in its 9th season, The Davinci Michelangelo Experience is an off-Broadway experience unlike any other. Catch it at the Adam Smith Theatre on 21st September!
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Small Business Market
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!
READ MOREFamily 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:
Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Pierrot Lunaire
Poet, jester, and muse. Much-loved GCF artists Hebrides Ensemble and Stephanie Lamprea unite for this brilliant performance of nightmares and dreams, exploring ideas of Pierrot Lunaire new and old.
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Sauchiehall Street’s Storytelling Sunday
Join Waterstones Sauchiehall Street every Sunday for a perfect family reading adventure as their booksellers will take you through one of their picture books!
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Kami Bear’s Teddy Trail
Join Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's very own Kami Bear on his Teddy Trail across Glasgow this September!
READ MOREFamily And Kids Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Beat The Street East Kilbride
Beat the Street is a fun, free game that will see the town of East Kilbride transformed into a giant game! See how far you can walk, cycle and run in just six weeks!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
Every Tuesday between September 3rd and November 19th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Airdrie Leisure Centre.
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Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes Annual Concert
Join Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes for their 42nd annual concert at Carluke Leisure Centre on Saturday 14th September!
READ MOREFamily And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Sma’ Shot Cottages
The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!
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Little Movers
Spend some quality, fun time together as a family at right2dance's new Little Movers classes at Paisley Arts Centre!
READ MOREFamily 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:
Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond
Join Emma from Curious In Nature for a half day of woodland and hedgerow foraging instruction at Beautiful Cashel Forest on east Loch Lomond.
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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 21st and 22nd September as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!
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Fèis Fhoirt Weekly Traditional Music Classes
Fèis Fhoirt are holding traditional music classes for young people aged 8-18 of all abilities, from complete beginner to advanced performers, on Saturday mornings at the Tolbooth Stirling.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!
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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its third festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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Picnic in the Park
Join Kilwinning Community Events on Monday 23rd September for Picnic in the Park featuring free activities for all the family!
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