Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in February 2026
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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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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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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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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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Holyrood Family Adventure
Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
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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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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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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Fabulous Old Town Tour
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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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.
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Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night
Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!
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Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
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Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
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Manipulate Festival: Coffee With Sugar?
Using thousands of coffee beans, flying candyfloss, biographical fragments, historical sources, video art and live music, ‘Coffee with Sugar?’ is a visually striking performance!
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Manipulate Festival: Size Matters
Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films when the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre on Saturday 7th February!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Great Grumpy Gaboon
Join the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
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Linlithgow Family Adventure
Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.
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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
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Family Yoga: Early Years
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.
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PWR Pro Wrestling
Join us for an action-packed evening as PWR Pro brings its exciting, family-friendly wrestling show back to Haddington Corn Exchange on 13th February!
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Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight - Clair de Lune
This Valentine's Day, award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel plays most romantic piano pieces ever composed in Scotland's oldest concert hall - St Cecilia's Hall.
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Valentine’s Double Bill - A Candlelight Night at the Opera
Enjoy an amazing value package of candlelight concerts - Debussy's Romantic Piano by Candlelight and Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera at St Cecilia's Hall on 14th February!
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Storytelling: Inspired by drawings
Join storyteller Claire McNicol as she explores tales inspired by drawings of the Italian Renaissance in an exciting interactive storytelling session.
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Screening of ‘Three Friend’ by Emmanuel Mouret
Catch this French romcom by Emmanuel Mouret at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Wednesday 18th February!
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!
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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella
With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Capital Sci Fi Con
Capital Sci-Fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 21st & 22nd February!
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd February.
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Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Join the Novello Orchestra at Edinburgh's Usher Hall for Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!
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Classic Trucks & Tractors
From the organisers of Truckfest comes Classic Trucks & Tractors, a brand-new show on 28th Feb & 1st March 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre.
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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:
A Big Egg
A Big Egg is coming to Eastwood Park Theatre... this gentle, interactive musical invites audiences young and old to explore the miracle of new life and the joy of discovery!
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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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:
GAMA Youth present: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
2026 marks GAMA Youth’s 20th Anniversary, join them in the magical land of Roald Dahl and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at Rothes Halls in February!
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A Big Egg
A Big Egg is coming to the Lochgelly Centre... this gentle, interactive musical invites audiences young and old to explore the miracle of new life and the joy of discovery!
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Growing Together Activity Sessions
St Andrews Botanic Garden's Growing Together programme includes free, accessible, nature events for families with children & young people with disabilities & additional support needs.
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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:
Jack and the Beanstalk
Clive Chandler returns to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a fun puppet show delighting both children and adults alike!
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Glasgow City FC v Celtic - ScottishPower Women’s Premier League
Celtic come to Petershill Park as the ScottishPower Women's Premier League season continues for Glasgow City FC on Sunday 8th February!
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LUSH Glasgow City Parent & Child Coffee Morning
Book in to Lush Glasgow City for a Coffee Morning like no other and let your little one explore the world of potion making with our bath bombs, shower slimes, and bubble bars.
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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 Little Mermaid
Minerva Juniors return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their production of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid!
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Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon
Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping – suitable for the whole family!
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Nite Lite Run Dark
North Lanarkshire's night time running event, Nite Lite Run Dark, returns for 2026 on Friday 20th February!
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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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Fairy Magic Making With Lunch
Join The Boo Crew at Lochwinnoch on Sunday 1st February for their Fairy Magic Making workshop where children will be able to create their own fairy lights, wand and lots more!
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Fèis Phàislig 10-Year Anniversary Concert
Join Fèis Phàislig at the stunning Paisley Town Hall for a special evening of music, song and celebration marking 10 years of Renfrewshire's traditional music and Gaelic arts organisation!
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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:
Cherry Little Studios - Once Upon a Time
Cherry Little Studios proudly presents Once Upon a Time — a spectacular dance, aerial, acrobatic, and musical theatre production at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!
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Youth Workshop: MTB Foundations
PEAK MTB's Youth Foundations Workshop is perfect for younger riders aged 8-11 who are new to mountain biking or looking to build solid foundations amongst their peers.
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Youth Workshop: MTB Progressions
PEAK MTB's Youth Progressions Workshop is perfect for confident young riders aged 12-16 ready to take their skills to the next level, and reach their peak performance.
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