CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 08 October 2025

Scroll down to view the events taking place in Edinburgh on the 08 October 2025, or use the filters to narrow down the results.

Events in Edinburgh

A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025

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!

READ MORE

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!

READ MORE

Big Fish

8th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman whose incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him, don't miss Shotts St Patrick's Amateur Opera Group production!

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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!

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Link
Open Pass Scotland
Red String Agency
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
Arc Inspirations

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 Run Club

Giffnock Run Club

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 17th December 2025

Come and join Giffnock Run Club for a 5k run or jog around Giffnock and surrounding areas every Wednesday night!

READ MORE
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!

READ MORE
Theatre Guild Glasgow: Legally Blonde

Theatre Guild Glasgow: Legally Blonde

7th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

OMG you guys! Theatre Guild Glasgow proudly presents the musical spectacular Legally Blonde, coming to Eastwood Park Theatre in October!

READ MORE

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:

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

READ MORE
Small Business Market

Small Business Market

28th March 2025 - 24th December 2025

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

6th January 2025 - 31st October 2025

Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.

READ MORE

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:

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

READ MORE
Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

13th June 2025 - 21st December 2025

To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!

READ MORE
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

READ MORE

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:

Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

4th October 2025 - 30th October 2025

Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!

READ MORE
Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s

Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s

4th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!

READ MORE

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:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

READ MORE
Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

READ MORE
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!

READ MORE

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:

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

NA

READ MORE
Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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!

READ MORE
Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

READ MORE

Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

The Ivy
Fayre Play
Great Run Company
Paisley First
Tea Green
Cancer Research UK
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Link
Open Pass Scotland
Red String Agency
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
Arc Inspirations
The Ivy
Fayre Play
Great Run Company
Paisley First
Tea Green
Cancer Research UK
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Inverleith Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy show
The internationally acclaimed Jive Aces, renowned for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibes, are bringing their sensational new show, "Feelin' Happy” to The Edinburgh Fringe!
Circus Vegas
Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK 2025 and comes to King's Park, Dalkeith from 14th to 17th August!

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