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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 23 November 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Castle Of Light

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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!

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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!

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Christmas at the Botanics

20th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

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Christmas at The Chocolatarium

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with indulgent, chocolate-filled fun and hands-on festive chocolate making at The Chocolatarium!

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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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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 2025 - 31st December 2026
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 Macmillan Art Show

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating

20th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Edinburgh New Town

Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Santa’s Stories

21st November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa is back at Edinburgh's Christmas this year! Make your little one's day and bring them along to our Santa Experience in West Princes Street Gardens!

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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas

23rd November 2025

The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.

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Elf School

Selected dates between 8th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

This November, Elf School is coming to The Centre, Livingston – a magical (and slightly mischievous) experience where kids become honorary elves-in-training, with help from Santa’s own helpers.

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Family Ice Experience

22nd November 2025 - 21st December 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Step into The Ice Queen's Castle during our family-friendly sessions at The Polar Ice Bar.

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

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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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 23rd November 2025 - 13th December 2025

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

21st November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!

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Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k

23rd November 2025

Join Blast Running for the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K on Sunday 23rd November. We’ll be hitting the prom together and celebrating at the finish line with a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm you up!

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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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Jubilate Children’s Choir

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

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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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Light Night Concert

23rd November 2025

Celebrate the beginning of the Ross Bandstand’s festive programme with a joyful afternoon of music and magical entertainment!

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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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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!

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Saturday Music Classes

4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Is your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!

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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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

6th September 2025 - 6th December 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 Christ Church, Morningside!

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Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas

23rd November 2025 - 31st December 2025

This Christmas, Six by Nico - West End presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!

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Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas

23rd November 2025 - 31st December 2025

This Christmas, Six by Nico Edinburgh in Hanover Street presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!

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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.

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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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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November!

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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Edinburgh

23rd November 2025

The Little Children's Market Scotland is delighted to be making its West Edinburgh debut in Oriam, Heriot-Watt University on Sunday 23rd November!

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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird

21st November 2025 - 28th December 2025

This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.

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Try an Outdoor Escape Room this Christmas

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

This Christmas, wrap up warm and 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 adventure!

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Winter Family Trail

15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Open Pass Scotland
Wonder & Co
WST

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:

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

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

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Cinderella

Cinderella

21st November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!

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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:

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!

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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!

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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:

Kirkintilloch Christmas Market & Funfair

Kirkintilloch Christmas Market & Funfair

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Get ready to step into a winter wonderland at the annual Kirkintilloch Christmas Market & Funfair, being held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November!

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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

6th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!

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Gothic Glasgow

Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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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:

Baltic

Baltic

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Packed with cool tunes, snowballing laughs and plenty of chances to shout out, Baltic is a heartwarming festive adventure for the whole family at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Valley View Winter Wonderland

Valley View Winter Wonderland

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!

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Wylde Thistle Winter Artisan Market

Wylde Thistle Winter Artisan Market

23rd November 2025

Featuring a selection of local makers, bakers and creators, get into the festive feeling, at Wylde Thistle's Winter Artisan Market at the David Livingston Birthplace on Sunday 23rd November!

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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:

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!

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The Big Christmas Skate

The Big Christmas Skate

10th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready to glide into the festive season as The Big Christmas Skate returns to Braehead Ice Centre this November and December!

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Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

21st November 2025 - 29th November 2025

Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 21st and 29th!

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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:

BIG Christmas Market Weekend & Exhibition

BIG Christmas Market Weekend & Exhibition

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Step into a festive wonderland filled with art, craftsmanship, and Christmas magic at the Big Christmas Market Weekend & Exhibition taking place in Greengallery Buchlyvie!

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

30th April 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Tim Kliphuis Trio at Music in Dollar

Tim Kliphuis Trio at Music in Dollar

23rd November 2025

The Tim Kliphuis Trio is one of the world’s top string groups. Don't miss them when they play Gibson Hall in Dollar on Sunday 23rd November!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Sponsored Links

Local Motive Markets
The Chocolatarium
Fayre Play
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Open Pass Scotland
Wonder & Co
WST
Local Motive Markets
The Chocolatarium
Fayre Play
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
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!
Leith Toy Hospital & Picture to Puppet’s Christmas Open Day
Leith Toy Hospital & Picture to Puppet’s are holding a Christmas Open Day on 20th December in their new toy making and repair workshop in Musselburgh and would love to celebrate with local families!
Wes Banderson
Wes Banderson will be performing a selection of the original score music and deep-cut needle-drops from the films of Wes Anderson at The Mash House on Saturday 28th March!

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