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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in April 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 2nd June 2025

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

11th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
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

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!

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Family Studio Saturdays

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 21st June 2025

Studio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.

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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
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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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

5th March 2025 - 24th September 2025
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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Say Konnichiwa! A Playful Japanese Club for Kids! (Spring term)

Selected dates between 6th March 2025 - 3rd April 2025

Calling all little language learners! Our Kids Japanese Club is a super fun, interactive way for primary-aged children (P1–P7) to discover Japanese through play, creativity, and hands-on activities.

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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date

Selected dates between 12th March 2025 - 2nd July 2025

Looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to Mandarin? Then join us every Wednesday at Little Plaza!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

Selected dates between 19th March 2025 - 27th August 2025
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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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 30th May 2025
Penicuik

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, 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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Nessie

28th March 2025 - 5th April 2025

Nessie is a captivating Scottish musical that celebrates bravery, the strength of friendship and the courage to follow one’s own heart.

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Easter Camps At ESMS School

31st March 2025 - 11th April 2025

Calling all young adventurers! Get ready for the ultimate holiday escape at ESMS Mary Erskine’s this Easter!

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April’s Follies: Concert with Héloïse Bernard, Annemarie Klein and Jan Waterfield

1st April 2025

Follies can be pleasant, painful and everything in-between. This programme at St Cecilia's Hall on Tuesday 1st April, celebrates some of these musical depictions!

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Beauty and the Beast

1st April 2025 - 5th April 2025

Step into a world of enchantment as Edinburgh Music Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast at Church Hill Theatre!

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Edinburgh South

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

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RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Come and visit the RSPB stand at Lauriston Castle to find out how we are giving nature a home and how you can get involved.

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A Minecraft Movie at ODEON Edinburgh West

4th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

ODEON Edinburgh West is screening A Minecraft Movie during the Easter break and giving away a free Minecraft in-game jet pack add-on when you book a screening of the film between 4th and 6th April!

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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

4th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Easter is 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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Easter at ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ Escape Room

4th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

This Easter, in addition to the usual mind-bending puzzles at The Deacon's Cabinet, there’s a little something extra to discover, a number of small chocolate eggs… will your team find them?

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Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 4th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

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; The Caledonian!

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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

5th April 2025 - 17th June 2025

Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.

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Childhood Reveries

5th April 2025

Join the Cianalas Duo for a program inspired by childhood and nostalgia, in St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 5th April, to raise money for The Brain Charity!

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Conifox Easter Festival

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Get ready for an eggs-traordinary Easter as Edinburgh’s Conifox Adventure Park welcomes families to its much-loved Easter Festival, running on weekends from 5th to 20th April 2025!

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Crafternoons

5th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions this Easter at the Scottish Parliament!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab

5th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Ornithopter

5th April 2025

A celebration of spectacular failure based on the myth of Icarus, this new work-in-progress is an intimate walk-through performance experience.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.

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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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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Livingston Comic Con

5th April 2025

BGCP Comic Con has announced a return to Livingston in 2025, now hosted at Inveralmond Community High School on Saturday April 5th!

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Organ recital with Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen

5th April 2025

Join the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 5th April at Greyfriars Kirk for an Organ recital with Scottish organists Caroline Cradock and John Kitchen!

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Scottish Rock Garden Club: Spring Flower Show

5th April 2025

Come and enjoy a superb display of spring bulbs, alpine and rock garden plants at the Scottish Rock Garden Club's Spring Flower Show on 5th April at Liberton Kirk!

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

5th April 2025 - 1st June 2025

Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!

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Scottish Vegan Festival

6th April 2025

The Scottish Vegan Festival is back on Sunday 6th April 2025 at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh!

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Board Game Fika!

Selected dates between 7th April 2025 - 15th April 2025

Dive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!

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Easter Camps At St Georges

7th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists

7th April 2025 - 9th April 2025

Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!

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Young Artists Easter Course for 9-12 Year Olds

7th April 2025

Leith School of Art is running a Young Artists Easter Course, suitable for 9-12 Year Olds, from 7th to 11th April.

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Andy and the Odd Socks

8th April 2025

Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures

8th April 2025

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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Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers

8th April 2025 - 17th April 2025

Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.

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Kid’s Easter Wreath Making!

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter half term and get crafting, creating an Easter bunny or Easter Egg wreath!

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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

8th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!

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Splat! Kids Art Classes Edinburgh

8th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

Bring the kids along to Splat Edinburgh this Easter and unleash their creativity in in a safe, nurturing environment!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Wildlife Adventurers

9th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

Discover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo and participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities!

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Hotel Chocolat Easter Experience

9th April 2025

Celebrate the countdown to Easter at this exclusive, family-friendly event at Hotel Chocolat Fort Kinnaird and taste some of their chocolatiers' imaginative Easter creations!

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The Sorcerer

9th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

A magical chance to experience one of Gilbert & Sullivan's lesser-known gems, "The Sorcerer" is sure to conjure up enjoyment for all the family!

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The Sound of Music - Forth Children’s Theatre

9th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Forth Children's Theatre proudly present the youth production of the timeless musical 'The Sound of Music' at Broughton High School in April.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers

10th April 2025

Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Planet Power

10th April 2025

If you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!

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Bunny Bunting

Selected dates between 11th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Create your very own Bunny Bunting at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter, it's perfect for little hands and big imaginations!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day

11th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!

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National Youth Orchestras of Scotland – Spring Concert

11th April 2025

The NYOS Orchestra will take to the stage at Usher Hall on 11 April 2025 inviting audiences to an exploration of some of classical music’s most exciting responses to great literary works.

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The Wee Mermaid

11th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

Join us under the sea at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate this April as we present “The Wee Mermaid” written by Sam Stuart Fraser!

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Chocolate Café

12th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

Watch as our IKEA food team show us some family-friendly Easter dessert using our signature IKEA products – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

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Come and Try Orienteering

12th April 2025

Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family friendly Come and Try Orienteering afternoon on 12th April at Lauriston Castle and Cramond Foreshore.

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EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park

12th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability

12th April 2025

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.

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Egg Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop

12th April 2025

Join Polymorphics for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!

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Heure du conte spécial Pâques

12th April 2025

Come to celebrate Easter with stories, crafts, and an exciting Egg Hunt at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 12th April!

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Record Store Day 2025 with VoxBox Music

12th April 2025

Welcome to VoxBox Music's annual Record Store Day event on Saturday 12th April in St Vincent's Chapel and also the main shop!

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The Lothians Model Railway Show

12th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

Join Pentland Model Railway Group for their 3rd annual model railway exhibition on 12th & 13th April in The Students Union, Heriot-Watt University!

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Wesley Hua + Ciaran McKinven @ Music on the Mezzanine

12th April 2025

Join us at Edinburgh Central Library on 12th April and hear classical guitarists Wesley Hua and Ciaran McKinven as part of Music on the Mezzanine!

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Botanics Easter Trail

14th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet!

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Sustainable Skies

14th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.

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Easter Quiz Night!

16th April 2025

Join us in our customer restaurant on Wednesday 16th of April for our Easter quiz night with fun IKEA prizes!

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Family Sewing Class: Clothing Repair

16th April 2025

Whether you’re a parent wanting to teach your child essential life skills or a young sewist eager to learn, this hands-on workshop will show you how to repair your clothes with confidence.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood

Selected dates between 16th April 2025 - 11th June 2025
Various Locations East Lothian

Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.

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Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh

16th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

The Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh offers a variety of youth programmes delivered throughout the week and suitable for all ages.

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Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron

17th April 2025

This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.

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Kids Crafts with Pregnancy Counselling and Care!

17th April 2025

Come along to our Kids colour and craft session in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh with Pregnancy Counselling & Care on 17th April!

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Pysanky With Love Workshops

17th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

Pysanky is the art of writing on blown goose eggs. Come along to Four Abercorn and decorate your own eggs, with all proceeds going to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund!

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Easter Egg Trail at House of the Binns

18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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 Egg Trail at Newhailes House and Gardens

18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

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Easter Egg Trail at Preston Mill

18th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

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

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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 Magic Workshops at Newhailes

18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens for an amazing magic show this Easter, followed with a workshop to learn some tricks of your own!

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Easter Outdoor Fun

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.

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Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance 2025

18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

The Northern Streams Festival 2025, now in it's 20th year, brings together Nordic & Scottish music, song & dance complete with Vikings & Pirates from 18th - 20th April!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 25th April 2025
North Berwick

Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.

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Behold the Man: The Edinburgh Easter Play

19th April 2025

Join us in West Princes Street Gardens to watch the annual passion play bringing the Easter Story to life! To mark the 20th year of the production, the play is Behold the Man!

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Breakfast With The Bunny

19th April 2025

Come along to Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on Saturday 19th April and have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, get some egg-cellent treats, and take part in some colouring in!

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Earth Day Kids Crafts

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Join us in our Swedish restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 19th & 20th April, where children can get involved in creating some Earth day inspired crafts!

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Easter Breakfast with BJORN!

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

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Easter Egg Hunt!

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Join us in the Children's section at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 19th and 20th April for activities and an Easter Trail - with prizes!

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Easter Egg Trail at Malleny Garden

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

19th April 2025

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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HelloArt Easter Fusion Market

19th April 2025

Step into a vibrant fusion of cultures this April at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall when HelloArt Easter Fusion Market brings together the rich traditions of Asia and the festive spirit of Easter!

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Mesmerising Mechanisms

19th April 2025

Mesmerising Mechanisms is a free, hands-on exhibition on 19th April at Water of Leith Visitor Centre featuring a collection of wooden machines designed and built by Ian Graham of Colinton Clocks!

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Peter and the Wolf’s Sing-Along Easter Egg Adventure!

19th April 2025

Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh on 19th April with an immersive musical experience designed to introduce young people to music making and it's fun for all the family!

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Spring Hoolie at The Pitt

19th April 2025

Kick off your Easter weekend in style at The Pitt Spring Hoolie, with Scottish trad tunes, lively ceilidh dancing and good times all day long!

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Women’s History Tour

19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Join Roisin Kenny Caird on this unique walking tour of Edinburgh's bold and gallus women this Easter weekend!

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Easter Family Fun Day

20th April 2025

Join us at the Ghillie Dhu for an Easter Fun Day on Sunday, April 20th, filled with exciting activities for the whole family!

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Easter Sunday Family Fun at McLarens on the Corner

20th April 2025

Join us at McLarens on the Corner for a fun-filled Easter and help us support an amazing cause!

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Meadows Walking Tour - Spring Special

Selected dates between 22nd April 2025 - 6th May 2025

Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!

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Friday Friends

25th April 2025 - 20th June 2025

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience

Selected dates between 25th April 2025 - 30th May 2025

Step into the magical world of Wonder & Co. - Scotland's only magic shop - and experience an intimate evening of extraordinary close-up magic!

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Pomegranates Festival

25th April 2025 - 30th April 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland presents its fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh.

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Pop Divas Silent Disco!

25th April 2025

Get ready for the ultimate Pop Divas Silent Disco as Silent Knights return to Leith Arches on Friday 25th April!

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Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel

25th April 2025

By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.

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Batman: Riddler’s Revenge

26th April 2025

Patchwork Bear Events invites you to help Batman and Robin solve the Riddler's dastardly game in a large scavenger hunt on Saturday 26th April at Riddles Court.

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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Ed Chris White @ Music on the Mezzanine - CANCELLED

26th April 2025

Enjoy a medley of original and cross-cultural music blending African, Arabic, European and Indian elements at Central Library Edinburgh's Music on the Mezzanine!

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Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat”

26th April 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th April for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats!

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Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle

26th April 2025 - 27th April 2025

Join us at Lauriston Castle for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 26th and 27th April!

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Lothian Gaelic Choir Spring Concert

26th April 2025

Join the Lothian Gaelic Choir in their 40th anniversary year for an evening of Gaelic song along with guest soloists, the James Gilliespies' Gaelic Choir on Saturday 26 April!

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Spring Vintage Sale

26th April 2025

The Edinburgh Salvation Army Donation Centre's Spring Vintage Sale is back on Saturday 26th April, so come along and grab yourself a vintage bargain!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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Cirqulation: Heritage

27th April 2025

The show family-friendly show in all discipline circus presents new acts by established and emerging circus artists from across Scotland.

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Garden Party: Gracemount Mansion Gardens

27th April 2025

Gracemount Mansion is holding a Garden Party in the gardens on Sunday 27th April from 11am, with a wonderful line-up of events for all ages!

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Kidz Club Party

27th April 2025

Kidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens

27th April 2025
Edinburgh West

Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End, and include a small children’s play area.

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Taylor Swift Effect

27th April 2025

Scotland's top Taylor Swift tribute featuring Jamie, a self confessed ‘Swiftie’, and her amazing dancers comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Sunday 27th April!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

27th April 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Church Hill Theatre!

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Beltane Fire Festival

30th April 2025

Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!

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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:

National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

Selected dates between 27th February 2025 - 24th April 2025

Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Clarkston offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.

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Kids Easter Golf Camps

Kids Easter Golf Camps

7th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy over the holidays for their Kids Easter Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!

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Easter Afternoon Tea With Rapunzel

Easter Afternoon Tea With Rapunzel

20th April 2025

Join Rapunzel at Maples Brunch House for an enchanted afternoon of storytime, games, songs, and more at their Easter-themed Afternoon Tea!

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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:

Easter Eggsplorer Trails

Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Bounce

Bounce

11th April 2025

Dirliebane Theatre Company presents BOUNCE, a bilingual production in BSL and English, touring schools and venues with a date at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on 11th April!

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Bus Bundle

Bus Bundle

27th April 2025

Come along to Fife Heritage Railway for the Bus Bundle, an event created by our youth members where visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds, train and bus.

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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:

National Brick Events - Glasgow

National Brick Events - Glasgow

12th April 2025

National Brick Events comes to Glasgow! Book your tickets now for the ultimate LEGO experience featuring rare sets, minifigures galore, and a LEGO play area for the kids!

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Books at the Botanics

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 14th December 2025

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

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ARC SPRING FLING - Creating Awesome Community Spaces

ARC SPRING FLING - Creating Awesome Community Spaces

14th April 2025

In this fun session, you find out a bit more about the idea of 'place-making', which is all about people creating the best possible spaces to make them feel great.

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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:

Ship Ahoy!

Ship Ahoy!

26th April 2025

Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique Scottish Maritime Heritage Exhibition including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.

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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert

Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert

13th April 2025

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show

27th April 2025

Get ready for a day full of family fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 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:

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

6th April 2025

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Beacon Arts Centre which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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Gaming Zone - Free Fun this Easter

Gaming Zone - Free Fun this Easter

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Braehead are turning their Central Atrium into a FREE retro gaming zone... whatever your game of choice you can see if you've still got what it takes at their free gaming event this Easter!

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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:

Easter Family Fun

Easter Family Fun

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Join us at Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for some Egg-cellent free family fun this Easter!

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Elves and the Shoemaker

Elves and the Shoemaker

14th April 2025

Enjoy a fun adaption of this Grimm’s tale, retold with the help of beautiful Elf puppets, objects and of course, lots of lovely Shoes at Macrobert Arts Centre this Easter!

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Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Embark on a creative journey with Làmhan’s Parent and Child Sewing Classes on Saturdays at The Dunblane Centre!

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure

Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!

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