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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 18 April 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ‘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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:

Pro-Soccer Easter Football Camp

Pro-Soccer Easter Football Camp

7th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Pro-Soccer's Easter Football Camp offers fun and innovative classes designed to give children an enjoyable start to the nation's favourite game during the school holidays!

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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Science Workshops

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Science Workshops

7th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre are delighted to be hosting their ever-popular Science Workshops over the Easter Holidays!

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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 Egg Trail at Culross Palace

Easter Egg Trail at Culross Palace

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk

1st April 2025 - 30th June 2025

The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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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:

Easter Holidays at The Hunterian: Found Object Collaging

Easter Holidays at The Hunterian: Found Object Collaging

18th April 2025

Join the Hunterian Art Gallery this Easter Holiday for a fun, hands-on craft session and create your own collaged artworks, using found objects.

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Easter Egg Trail at Geilston Garden

Easter Egg Trail at Geilston Garden

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Easter Egg Trail at Holmwood House

Easter Egg Trail at Holmwood House

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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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:

Spring Family Fun and Easter Weekend

Spring Family Fun and Easter Weekend

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

The Summerlee Easter Egg-stravaganza over the Spring holidays guarantees a cracking day out for all the family!

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New Lanark Easter Festival

New Lanark Easter Festival

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

This Easter at New Lanark, there are a variety of exciting activities to take part in including a scavenger hunt, bonnet making and parade and the Great New Lanark Duck Race!

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Bookbug at Summerlee

Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

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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:

Lunch With The Easter Bunny At IKEA Glasgow

Lunch With The Easter Bunny At IKEA Glasgow

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

This Easter, IKEA Glasgow invite their IKEA Family members to join The Easter Bunny for lunch in their Swedish Restaurant!

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Easter Egg Trail at Weavers Cottage

Easter Egg Trail at Weavers Cottage

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Paisley’s Busy Bees Spring Trail

Paisley’s Busy Bees Spring Trail

4th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Paisley's Busy Bees Spring Trail is buzzing into town from Friday 4th to Monday 21st April, ten busy bees and brilliant blooms are soaking up the sun... can you spot them all?

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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:

Stirling’s Dinosaur Egg-stravaganza

Stirling’s Dinosaur Egg-stravaganza

7th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

This Easter, Dinosaurs are roaring into Thistles Shopping Centre for 2 weeks of interactive fun.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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Family Cinema: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Family Cinema: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

18th April 2025

Mugdock Country Park is screening Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory this Easter. It's a family classic with Charlie desperate to win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate!

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Events in Other Areas

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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