Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in October 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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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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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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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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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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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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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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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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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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A Spoonful of Vintage
A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
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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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A Trail of Burke & Hare
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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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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The Paper Dolls
When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden.
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!
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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show
Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
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Autumn Explorers
Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue
Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!
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Children’s Classic Concerts: Fright at the Museum
Join Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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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:
Doggie’s Day Out
Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Giffnock Run Club
Come and join Giffnock Run Club for a 5k run or jog around Giffnock and surrounding areas every Wednesday night!
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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:
Princess Proms
Calling all Princesses & Princes, the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline invites you to an enchanting concert singing the magical themes from your favourite Princess movies!
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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage.
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Grease
Get ready to rock 'n' roll as Limelight Productions bring the electrifying world of Rydell High to life at The Alhambra Theatre with this year's production of Grease!
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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:
Holistic, Craft & Psychic Fayre
A Holistic, Craft & Psychic Fayre, with over 100 stalls featuring tarot, healers, hand crafted items and more, is held at Bellahouston Sports Centre throughout the year!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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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:
The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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A Squash and a Squeeze
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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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:
The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th October!
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Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
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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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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