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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 30 August 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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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

28th June 2025 - 30th August 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 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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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 Multicultural Festival

30th August 2025

From family cultural experiences, to fun-filled circus, to a unique blend of music genres and stories, together we will create memories!

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Inflatable 5K Edinburgh

30th August 2025

The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 32 massive obstacles, returns on Saturday 30th August!

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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!

27th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

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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Let’s Forget

14th June 2025 - 30th August 2025

Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.

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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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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books

1st May 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail

30th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

1st May 2025 - 31st August 2025
Edinburgh South

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: 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: Quinn Garden

30th August 2025
Edinburgh South

In just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.

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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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Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland

4th August 2025 - 26th September 2025

Join us at the National Records of Scotland and find out how tourism in Scotland was transformed by the birth of the railways during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).

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Tang Soo Do

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!

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The Fun and Funny Old Town Tour

27th August 2025 - 27th September 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!

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The Meadows Tour

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 27th September 2025

Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.

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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go

30th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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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:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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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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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025

Glassmount House has a densely planted walled garden with new areas of naturalistic planting blending the boundary between the surrounding fields and the woodland.

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Rewind Classic Festival

Rewind Classic Festival

30th August 2025 - 31st August 2025

Whether you're a fan or a racer, there's something thrilling happening every moment at the Rewind Classic Festival on 30th & 31st August!

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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:

Citizens Theatre Homecoming Festival

Citizens Theatre Homecoming Festival

23rd August 2025 - 5th September 2025

After years of transformation, the Citizens Theatre are throwing their doors open once more with Homecoming – a two-week celebration of creativity, community, and connection!

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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

Selected dates between 15th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

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

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Jamaica Food Celebration

Jamaica Food Celebration

30th August 2025

Welcome to the Jamaican Food Community Summer Event! Join us at Free Wheel North - Coffee on the Green Community Cafe for a day filled with delicious Jamaican cuisine, music, and fun!

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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:

Too Good To Throw Market

Too Good To Throw Market

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 22nd November 2025

The Too Good To Throw Market is back with a Preloved, Vintage & More Special, join them for a day filled with unique treasures, vintage gems, and so much more at Wishaw Sports Centre!

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Nature Track Packs

Nature Track Packs

28th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.

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Lanark Summer Market

Lanark Summer Market

30th August 2025

Discover Lanark is delighted to be welcoming a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Summer Market on Saturday 30th August!

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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:

Morar Bridge of Weir Care Home Summer Fete

Morar Bridge of Weir Care Home Summer Fete

30th August 2025

Join Morar Bridge of Weir Care Home on Saturday 30th August for their annual Summer Fete, there's lots of fun to be had for all the family to enjoy!

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Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage

Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage

30th August 2025

Big Feed are taking over Paisley Town Hall for the third edition of Vinyl & Vintage, their unique market concept fusing street food and cocktail bars with local, independent market traders!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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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:

Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden

15th June 2025 - 15th October 2025

The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

30th August 2025 - 7th September 2025
Largs

The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!

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Escape The Past
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Popular Events

Doors 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 27th & 28th!
Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
Barbie Beach Bash
Are you full of Kenergy? Then join Patchwork Bear Events on Sunday 28th September for this Barbie Beach Bash!
Coastal Spain Wine Tasting!
Spain's Coastline gives us many wonderful wines + foods! Join Slonk Wines at The Port of Leith Distillery on Sunday 21st September to dive into the different regions + flavors!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall