Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 25 November 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
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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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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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!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room
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
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
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
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
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Crafts for Christmas
Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - WaterAid!
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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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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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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Family Ice Experience
Step into The Ice Queen's Castle during our family-friendly sessions at The Polar Ice Bar.
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
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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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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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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Jubilate Children’s Choir
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
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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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.
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
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
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
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 Christ Church, Morningside!
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Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas
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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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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Tang Soo Do
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 Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird
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
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
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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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:
Cinderella
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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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:
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
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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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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Small Business Market
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!
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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:
Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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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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Tiny Academy - Climbing For Under 5s
Whether you're a regular climber or new to the sport, Tiny Academy is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.
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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:
Baltic
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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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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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:
Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow
Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Braehead, and this year it's even more magical!
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Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events
Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 21st and 29th!
READ MOREFamily 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:
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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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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