Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
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
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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
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
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
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
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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Family Studio Saturdays
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
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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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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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date
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
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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German Messy Church for Kids
Once a month during term time, the German Church in Edinburgh invites families with children of pre-school and primary school age to sing, play, craft and pray!
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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
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
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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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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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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RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle
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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Edinburgh Magic
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
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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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
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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Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh
The Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh offers a variety of youth programmes delivered throughout the week and suitable for all ages.
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Friday Friends
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
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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Crafternoons
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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Arthur’s Amble
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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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
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: Newliston
Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh
Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!
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High Speed Seafari Adventure
Experience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Yotties’ Week
Step aboard this Yotties’ Week, Monday 12th to Thursday 15th May, to see the former Royal Yachtsmen don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre in May!
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Barrowland Ballet: Wee Man
Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning choreographer, Natasha Gilmore. Catch it at The Studio Edinburgh on 16th & 17th May!
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Concert - Duke Ellington and Leonard Bernstein
Jubilo will be performing Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and West Side Story Suite, and Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 17th May!
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Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’
Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna with your little ones at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 17th May!
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
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Peter and The Wolf
Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 17th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
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Colinton Orchestra Spring Concert - CANCELLED
Join Colinton Orchestra for their Spring Concert at Polwarth Parish Church on Sunday 18th May!
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Myanmar Earthquake Fundraiser
Come along to The Crannie on 18th May and support this fundraising Burmese Food and Arts & Crafts Auction in aid of the victims of the recent earthquake disaster!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Temple Village Gardens
Temple Village is one of Midlothian's most attractive and historic conservation villages and a number of village gardens will be open.
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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle
Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
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Kids Brunch Club: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Tumble down the rabbit hole and join us at Brewhemia for a topsy-turvy morning of curious characters, marvellous mischief and brilliant brunching at our Kids Brunch Club – Mad Hatter's Tea Party!
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Shrek The Musical
The Livingston Players present Shrek The Musical at the Howden Park Centre in May, it's irreverently fun for the whole family!
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Wee One Wednesdays
IKEA Edinburgh is inviting all parents, carers and wee ones to our customer restaurant for our weekly Wednesday morning meetups.
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Campfire Country Music Festival
Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!
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Chorister Pre-Audition Afternoon
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral and St Mary’s Music School invite children currently in P4 and P5 to attend a Chorister Pre-Audition Afternoon.
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Singaporean Supper Night
New for 2025! Ruzita returns after the sell-out Malaysian Supper Night to bring you authentic Singaporean cuisine!
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Come and Try Orienteering at Dalkeith Country Park
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 24th May at Dalkeith Country Park.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns on the weekend of 24th and 25th May 2025.
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Woof! The Dog Show
Morningside Gallery is hosting a new exhibition of work from some of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, celebrating the joy, loyalty and character of dogs.
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RSPB Birdwatching cruise
Join Maid of the Forth for a 3-hour cruise, led by our team of expert RSPB staff, for a birdwatching adventure like no other!
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We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival
Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!
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Farndale Avenue Comedy
Join The St Serf's Players at Inverleith St Serfs Church Centre for this comedy production taking place from 29th to 31st May!
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A PhD Research Project: Non-linear interactive picturebook reading workshop
Huiling Chen, a PhD researcher at Edinburgh College of Art, is seeking participants for a research study on Nonlinear Interactive Picturebooks.
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An Evening Of Wonder: A Close-Up Magic Show
Join magician Cameron Gibson at Wonder & Co for 'An Evening Of Wonder', with magic as it’s meant to be seen: up-close, personal, and impossible to forget!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington on 31st May!
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Craigies Farmfest
Join us at Craigies Farmfest on Saturday 31st May, where farming meets full-throttle fun. It's a day out the whole family will love!
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Free Fun Morning at Loretto
Come and experience the magic of The Wild Outdoors camps in a special free event designed for primary-aged kids on Saturday 31st May at Loretto School!
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Star Harmoneez MTS presents: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at the Howden Park Centre on 31st May & 1st June!
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WOOF! Children’s Exhibition
Morningside Gallery will exhibit work from some of the city’s youngest artists, showcasing the entries from a dog-themed drawing and painting competition.
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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:
Giffnock’s Summer Jamboree
Giffnock's Summer Jamboree, on Saturday 31st May, is set to be a summer celebration, blending the charm of a traditional Scottish gala day with the buzz of a summer fête!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
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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Big Kid Circus: Newton Mearns
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at The Avenue Shopping Centre between Thursday 22nd May and Sunday 1st June!
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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: Dawson’s Garden
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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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings
Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
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Ladama: Beauty & The Beast
Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association invite you to join them and step into the enchanted world of Disney’s modern classic, Beauty & The Beast, at the Lochgelly Centre!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Family Baking Session: Bake Fruit Scones with Jaz Spears
In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head of Pastry, Jazmine Spears, will teach you and your family how to bake fruit scones!
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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove
Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanark Spring Market
Discover Lanark is delighted to welcome a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Spring Market on Saturday 24th May!
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Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Saturday Saints
St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Saturday Saints programme focuses on skill development for footballers aged 7-13 through fun activities, matches and mini-tournaments.
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The Arkleston Singers Summer Concert
The Arkleston Singers return to Paisley South Church for their summer concert featuring a selection of songs which promise something for everyone and all ages!
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IKEA Funland at IKEA Glasgow
Looking for some family-friendly fun this bank holiday weekend? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of activities.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
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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Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 31st May 2025. Come along for another great family day out!
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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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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The Great Kelburn Quest - Launch Event
Join the team at Kelburn between the 23rd and 26th May for the launch of The Great Kelburn Quest a self-led adventure trail where you will discover the legends of Kelburn Castle!
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