Summer Holiday events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Summer Holiday events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Dandelion Festival - Free For Alls
Dandelion Festival's Free for Alls are travelling Scotland this summer, giving away thousands of free plant plugs to anyone who fancies having a grow!
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Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’ is an outdoor adventure for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling, theatre and puppetry, suitable for all ages.
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Edinburgh Colour Bomb Carnival
Taylor’s of Edinburgh return to Sighthill Public Park with their popular annual Edinburgh Colour Bomb Carnival between Friday 24th June and Saturday 9th July!
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Summertime Discoveries at Almond Valley
Throughout the school summer holiday, there's even more going on Almond Valley as our programme of Summer Discoveries unfolds!
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AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
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The Nickelodeon Experience
Nickleodeon Experience announces a nationwide outdoor adventure tour bringing fans' favourites shows to life this summer, kicking off in Saughton Park, Edinburgh from 1st to 14th July!
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Deep Sea Discovery
Take a deep breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean with our Deep Sea Discovery family drop-in activities this summer at Dynamic Earth!
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Jurassic Encounter
Jurassic Encounter is coming to Newhailes Newhailes House and Gardens this summer with an interactive installation of 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs!
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AK’s Magic Music Summer Course
Come along to AK's Magic Music week long summer music camp from 4th-8th July located in the heart of Stockbridge at the Life Care Centre!
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Big Kid Circus: Bonnyrigg
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show MAYHEM! Catch them at King George V Park, Bonnyrigg between the 5th and 10th July!
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Circus Vegas: Livingston
Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK in 2022 and comes to Howden Park Centre, Livingston from 5th to 7th July!
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Linlithgow Holiday Club
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gifford Bank
Gifford Bank is a Georgian house set in 4 acres on the edge of the village and is taking part on Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden on 8th & 9th July.
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Summer Childrens Events at Hopetoun House
Enjoy a mix of activities including bushcraft, pond dipping and story making in the woods over 6 Fridays this summer within the Grounds at Hopetoun House!
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The Gruffalo
Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that's toured Britain and the world!
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Zog and the Flying Doctors
The roar-some crew are back at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh for a brand new adventure.
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Piano Summer Party
Edinburgh School of Music's Summer Piano Party is a fun introduction to the world of music and playing the piano for 4 - 8 year olds.
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Summer Funhouse at IKEA Edinburgh
IKEA Edinburgh has a whole summer of entertainment lined up for you. From arts and crafts to quests and competitions, some special offers and clever solutions for play at home!
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Big Kid Circus: Dunbar
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show MAYHEM! Catch them at Winterfield Park, Dunbar between on 12th and 13th July!
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Polar Bears Go, Go, Go
The Polar Bears Go, Go, Go is a very funny and beguiling show without words for children aged between 2 and 5 years. Catch it at the Howden Park Centre on 15th July!
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Edinburgh Festival Carnival
The Edinburgh Festival Carnival returns with music, dance, costumes, circus acrobatics and puppetry from all over the world on 17th July as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival.
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Cinderella
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for best loved of all fairytales as they perform Cinderella against the backdrop of Edinburgh Zoo’s beautiful Mansion House on 19th July!
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Flower Pressing Workshop - Bon Tot
Bon Tot is running a Flower Pressing Workshop on 20th July where kids can learn about the art of flower pressing and receive their own wooden flower press to keep.
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Make a masterpiece: Family workshop
Visit The Queen’s Gallery and hear stories about some of the masterpieces on display, then return to the historic Abbey Strand building to create your own masterpiece to take home!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 9 Braid Farm Road
9 Braid Farm Road is an interesting and quirky organic garden of different styles and areas.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pentland Crescent Gardens
Pentland Crescent Gardens include three neighbouring gardens (two of which are new for 2022). They are all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.
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Learn To Code Week
Blast off with ComputerXplorers this summer as we head to Edinburgh Academy and delve into the world of coding and game design!
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Moving Music and Human Anatomy
Want to learn the bones of the human body? Moving Music offers fun and therapeutic musical experiences through the use of mixed percussion instruments.
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Pride and Prejudice
Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Zoo’s beautiful Mansion House, Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring the beautiful story of Pride and Prejudice to life!
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Romeo and Juliet
Returning this summer, Edinburgh Zoo will host the wonderful Chapterhouse Theatre Company who are bringing their new production of Romeo and Juliet!
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Groovy Geology
Enjoy your Bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a Ranger-led stroll along the foreshore exploring the best of West Lothian's geological resource!
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School of Animation Summer Camp
Delve into the world of animation this summer with ComputerXplorers at Edinburgh Academy!
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A Ladder To The Stars
Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!
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A Secret Show by Cameron Young
Cameron Young is one of the hottest names in modern magic. Secret Show is a brand new show that Cameron will be debuting at the Edinburgh fringe.
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Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show
Come join in the mayhem as Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family!
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Fruit Flies Like a Banana: Kids!
The multi-talented musicians of The Fourth Wall play while dancing a tango, riding hoverboards and even hanging upside down! Music leaps off the stage in this fan favourite from North America.
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Magic Roman’s Summer Holiday
Join Magic Roman on the most epic holiday ever. Expect adventure, laughter, chaos and... magic! This unforgettable show promises some jaw-dropping moments, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Gameshow For Awful Children
The UK's favourite Frenchman channels his acerbic humour and quick-fire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child.
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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson is a regular at the Fringe and he's bringing back his show with some of the favourites plus some new experiments to delight the audience.
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Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman
A unique, hilarious and unmissable one-man show from the worlds most critically acclaimed variety artist - Mat Ricardo.
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Paw Patrol Live
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the Edinburgh Playhouse stage for an action packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
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Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters
If you're brave, come along and watch 'Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters'. A family show filled with singing, dancing, comedy and even a sea monster...
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Tales from a Haunted Bookshop
A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults.
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The Dark Room (For Kids!)
The Dark Room (For Kids!) is an interactive adventure featuring terrible prizes and total mayhem! Recommended for 11+ but younger kids are welcome.
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The Improv Musical
Now in our 10th year! Smash-hit production, The Improv Musical returns to take the Fringe by storm.
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Will Tell and The Big Bad Baron
Enjoy madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers.
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Amazing Bubble Man
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
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Attenborough and His Animals
Two hapless fools recreate wonderful scenes of the natural world. Clownfish return to Edinburgh with an updated version of their hit show!
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Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Join Peppa Pig at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert!
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Prehysterical - Headfirst Acrobats
Prehysterical is a hilarious circus show for children and parents of all ages, following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh natural world.
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The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid with Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson and a cast of four return with a brand-new show based on her much-loved books including The Smartest Giant in Town, The Singing Mermaid, The Highway Rat, and The Gruffalo.
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music is returns to Inverleith Park, Edinburgh in August!
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Pauline Holmes Goes To The Dogs
A must see for anyone who believes that if we are open to it, the dogs who share our lives have the capacity to be more than just pets; they're our teachers, friends and guides!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Following a two-year hiatus, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 5th to 27th August!
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The Tartan Titan
The Tartan Titan inflatable assault course, the next blockbuster addition to Conifox Adventure Park, arrives this Summer!
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Royal Rhyme Time: Kings and keys
200 years ago a king called George made an important visit to the Palace. Join us to hear the story of a special ceremony of the keys with some rhymes and music along the way!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
MACS Summer Holiday Club
If you're looking for quality, nurturing childcare where children can enjoy a fun, energetic and enjoyable experience then look no further than MACS Summer Holiday Club!
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Summer Camps
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are running their popular All-Stars camps 5 days a week throughout the Summer Holidays!
Kids Summer Golf Camps
Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy throughout the summer for their Kids Summer Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!
Off Grid Summer Camp
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running their outdoor camps for primary school children!
Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club
The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties summer holiday club will return for 2022 and booking are now being taken!
Wimbledon: The Finals!
Witness all the Wimbledon Finals action at Greenbank Garden on the 9th and 10th of July! Relax in the gorgeous Below Canvas Tipi and watch the matches on the 12ft LED screen!
The Gunpowder Plot... Outdoor Theatre!
Enjoy an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history at Greenbank Garden!
Big Butterfly Count
Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Greenbank Garden's relaxed and elegant surroundings, whilst helping Mother Nature at the same time!
Pride and Prejudice
Join family and friends for what promises to be one of the most splendid evenings of the summer when Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring Pride and Prejudice to Greenbank Garden!
Neilston Indie Market & Car Boot Sale
Come and support your local indie businesses at the Neilston Indie Market & Car Boot Sale being held at The Bank on Sunday 31st July!
Maxwell Mearns Castle Summer Holiday Club
Keep the kids amused by registering them for the annual Summer Holiday Club at Maxwell Mearns Castle Church!
Orchardhill Summer Week Goes to the Movies
Orchardhill Church's Summer Club for primary children takes a trip to the movies - with songs, crafts and games relating to some of our favourite films!
Summer Yoga Hub
Kids can spend a yogatastic fun-filled couple of hours with Audrey and Lucie at The Moon Rooms' Summer Yoga Hub!
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music is coming to Rouken Glen Park in August!
Events in Fife
Burntisland Fairground
Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out.
Froglife: Fife Living Waters - July events
Check out all the events taking place in July at Froglife: Fife Living Waters in Cowdenbeath!
The Big Inflatable Takeover - Pitreavie Athletics Centre
World of Parties joins Fife Sports and Leisure Trust for an inflatable fun day at Pitreavie Athletics Centre.
Planet Botanic Holiday Club
St Andrews Botanic Garden has lots of exciting activities planned for the school holidays, including planting, pond dipping, wildlife walks, fruit picking and campfires!
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever!
Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh
Take an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village and explore its many beautiful gardens.
Summer Camp 2022
Sign up for The Ecology Centre's outdoor, fun-filled, nature-based Summer Camps. They are packed with activities and education suitable for Primary School Aged Children.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coul House
Come and visit Coul House Gardens, a hidden gem lying within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse which dates back to circa 1875.
Burntisland Highland Games
Burntisland Highland Games, the second-oldest highland games in the world, will take place on Monday 18th July 2022 from 10am.
Salt Dough Sea Creatures
Join us for our first event of the summer holidays, where we will be making our favourite (real or imaginary) sea creatures out of salt dough! Suitable for ages 8+.
The Big Inflatable Takeover
Get the kids jumping for joy as World of Parties joins Fife Sports and Leisure Trust offer an inflatable fun day at Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre!
Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
RSCDS Junior Summer School
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Junior Summer School is a great opportunity for young people to engage in fun, fitness and friendship through Scottish country dancing.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 29a Low Road
While only about a third of an acre in size, 29a Low Road it is laid out with a spacious lawn and has several secluded areas to sit, enjoy the peace and listen to the birdsong.
Milkshake! Live - CANCELLED
Don't miss all your favourites friends when Milkshake! Live returns to Rothes Halls on Friday 19th August 2022!
Events in Glasgow
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join in the biggest adventure yet!
School Holiday Adventure Camps
West End Adventure are running their award-winning School Holiday Adventure Camps during the Easter and Summer holidays!
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
Children’s Potions & Science Class
Join The Root of Magic for a magically awesome time in their weekly potions and science workshop, held on Saturdays and Sundays!
FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films including The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction and Big Trouble in Little China!
Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for their 2022 Summer Season with 'Antic Fables & Fairy Toys'!
Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Sailing Summer School
Start sailing or improve your skills at Clyde Cruising Club's dinghy training centre at Bardowie Loch, near Milngavie, where children and adults have been learning for over 80 years!
Junior Tennis Camps
SWA Tennis Camps are directed by some of the most respected coaches and tennis professionals, they'll be running Junior Camps for 5 to 17 year olds across the summer at Hillhead Tennis Club!
Summer In The City School Holiday Camps
Summer In The City return to four venues across Glasgow with their popular Summer Camps for 4 to 12 year olds!
121 Football Coaching Camp - Summer
121 Sports Coaching are running their hugely popular football camps for four weeks during the summer holidays at Goals Glasgow South!
Children’s Potions & Science Class - Summer Sessions
Join The Root of Magic for a magically awesome time in their midweek potions and science workshop, held on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays during the Summer holidays!
Kelvingrove Bandstand Open Week
Glasgow Life will throw open the doors of the beautiful Kelvingrove Bandstand for a fantastic week-long FREE programme of children and family events!
Sea Monsters!
The Sea Monsters! exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine is a fantastical and fun celebration of Scottish legends and maritime mythology showcasing artists from across Scotland and beyond!
Giffnock North Summer Athletics Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
Girls Golf Hub
Bearsden Golf Club in association with Scottish Golf present their Girls Golf Hub 2022 featuring five days of coaching and golfing fun for girls!
Hillhead Summer Arts Academy - Juniors
Interested in drama, music, art and performance? Join Halo Arts for a week long summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6-8!
Hillhead Summer Arts Academy - Seniors
Interested in drama, music, art and performance? Join Halo Arts for a week long summer holiday arts project for young people aged 9-12!
Song Writing Workshop For 9-15yrs
Singer/Songwriter Scott Nicol is coming to CentreStage this Summer to deliver some fun and engaging song writing workshops for young people aged 9-15 years!
Baltic Street Adventure Playground Summer Holiday Programme
Baltic Street Adventure Playground is running a holiday programme until 13th of August, Tuesday to Saturday. It's free to attend and has lots for the kids to do!
Rhythm Academy Summer Stage School (Primary 1 to Primary 3)
5-star rated Performing Arts school Rhythm Academy is running a Summer Stage School in the heart of Lenzie! Come and learn showpieces in a fun, friendly environment!
Doggy Day
Fun for all the family awaits at the annual Doggy Day in Castlemilk Park on Wednesday 6th July!
Kids Crafts
Bring the kids along to Pollok House for one of their craft sessions where will enjoy an hour of craft activities while accompanying adults will be offered tea or coffee, and are welcome to join in!
Village Storytelling Festival: Beware The Beasts - A Safety Performance
Scotland was once full of magical beasts, absolutely full of them; bog goblins, dragons, naughty fairies, brownies, bony-backed-horsemen... all sorts!
Village Storytelling Festival: Paper Rainbows
Paper Rainbows, told through beautiful shadow puppetry and magical soundscapes, is a story of friendship and connection, exploring the transformative power of seeing things through different eyes.
Village Storytelling Festival: The Boy With The Moon on His Forehead
Join international storyteller Sita Brand as you enter the world of enchantment. You will be transported to ancient India for a story of love, disguise and betrayal.
Wellie Planting With Peppa Pig
Join Whirly Gig at Dumbreck Outdoor Playbarn on the 6th July and meet Peppa Pig who will help you recycle an old welly into a colourful plant pot!
Scone Making at Pollok House
A fun-filled activity for all the family! Bake your own scones at Pollok House, then enjoy these tasty treats fresh from the oven!
Circus Vegas: Ayr
Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK and will stop off at Ayr's Low Green between the 9th and 12th July with the ultimate show to remember!
Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!
Join the very lovable but slightly hapless Polar Bears at Platform Glasgow as they set off on their holiday adventures... what could go wrong?
Village Storytelling Festival: Feast of Fools
Join storyteller Daniel Serridge at his dinner table of foolishness as you choose the tales he regales you with from a menu that includes disgusting banquets, salubrious suppers and measly meals.
Carmunnock And Castlemilk Summer Arts Academy
Interested in drama, music, art and performance? Join Halo Arts for a week long summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6-12!
Govan Summer Arts Academy
Join Halo Arts at the Pearce Institute for a week-long summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6 to 12!
Improv Ensemble Summer Intensives
Embedded Musician, Calum Huggan, will be leading two exciting summer programmes, the 'Improv Ensemble' for young musicians aged 16-23!
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show when it comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow, packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!
Under The Sea Rainbow Wonderland
This Summer join Rainbow Twisters for their fantastic Under The Sea Rainbow Wonderland event... a totally unique, fun and memorable experience for kids who love Balloons, Bubbles and Fun!
Clyde Island Presents Summer Beach Festival
Clyde Island is an urban beach in Glasgow City Centre with artisan food and drink, fully licensed bar, large beach and rides and attractions for the whole family!
Kids Ceramics: Handbuilding with Clay
A handbuilding class for children age 8+ where we will learn the basics of slab building with clay and make our own cups with jungle-themed handles!
Glasgow Encanto Sing-A-Long with Meet & Greet, Soft Play, Lunch & Party!
The original & best magical & fantastical Encanto Sing-A-Long event will be returning to Go Wild Glasgow on 18th July!
Outdoor Summer Drama Week
What Happens Now? are excited to announce that they'll be running an Outdoor Summer Drama Week of workshops for kids and young people ages 3-16!
Kids Sewing Class
Art Space G41 are hosting a fun, creative class suitable for children aged 8+ to learn the basics of how a sewing machine works and how to use it safely!
YDance: Project Y Evolution
Project Y Evolution is an aspirational and ambitious performance programme that allows young dancers aged 13 – 25 an insight into professional life as a dancer in a performing company.
Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park
Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park between the 21st and 31st July 2022 with their 'Big Top' tour!
Glasgow Science Centre Summer Birthday Party
Glasgow Science Centre is celebrating its 21st Birthday and you're invited to join in the festivities at their Summer Birthday Party on Friday 22nd July!
Pantomonium!
Mammoth musical show Pantomonium! is packed with musical hits, side-splitting comedy and features a cast of Glasgow's bright, young talent!
Alexandra Park Festival Day
After a two year break, Platform's annual family Festival Day and carnival parade at Alexandra Park returns for 2022 on Saturday 23rd July!
Making Waves Festival
Scotland's new seaside festival - Making Waves - will take place on the 23rd and 24th July at Irvine Beach Park and Harbourside!
Plant Power!
Join the Dams to Darnley Countryside Ranger on a guided tour of the Country Park's fascinating plants and learn about their medicinal, practical and culinary uses!
Sufi Festival
The annual Sufi Festival is a cultural experience of Islamic art, culture and heritage in the heart of Scotland's most diverse and multicultural community in Glasgow's Southside!
Drama Summer School at Websters Theatre
McBeth School of Speech and Drama are running a Drama Summer School at Websters Theatre perfect for children aged 8 to 12 years old who would like to create their own play in a week!
Cassiltoun Family Forest Fun Day: Fairies & Goblins of Castlemilk Park
Head along to Castlemilk Park on Wednesday 27th July for the annual Cassiltoun Family Forest Fun Day, this year's theme is Fairies & Goblins!
ButeFest
ButeFest, the much-loved boutique west coast music festival, returns this summer after a two-year pause, bringing live pop and folk music to the island from Friday 29th - Sunday 31st July!
Circus Extreme
This year a death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK! Don't miss Circus Extreme at Silverburn between the 29th July and 14th August!
Paw Patrol Live!
The most popular rescue dogs on the planet are returning to Glasgow! Catch Paw Patrol live at the SEC Armadillo on 29th July 2022!
BGCP Comic Con: Dunoon
BGCP Comic Con has made the decision to cross over to Dunoon on Saturday 30th July to present Dunoon's first ever Comic Con in the newly refurbished Queen's Hall!
BGCP Comic Con: Loch Lomond
BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 30th & 31st July with a family-friendly event suitable for heroes of all ages!
Litter Pick and Pizza
Join Castlemilk Park Project for a community litter pick in an area of the woodland to protect its wildlife, biodiversity and make it a lovely place for all.
Summer Fete
Knightswood Congregational Church will host their annual Summer Fete on Saturday 30th July... come along to enjoy a great afternoon of family fun!
The Bridge Family Festival Day
Come along and join in the summer festivities when the big Family Festival Day returns to The Bridge, Easterhouse on Saturday 30th July!
Wrestling Experience Scotland: Family Wrestling Megashow
Wrestling Experience Scotland are bringing their Family Wrestling Megashow, featuring Grado, Jack Jester and many more, to O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 30th July!
Piping Live!
Piping Live! Glasgow's International Piping Festival will return this summer with a calendar of in-person and virtual events from Saturday 6th - Sunday 14th August!
Tree-tastic Tips and ID
Learn how to identify what trees have the best conkers for challenges, pine-cones for art, holly for decorating, and loads more at Castlemilk Park!
World Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 12th and 13th August!
Glasgow Card Show
Do you love trading cards? Well then this event is for you! Don't miss the first Glasgow Card Show at Box Hub on Saturday 13th August!
Bubble Rush
Run, hop, dance, walk or push a pram around this bubble-tastic course to raise funds for the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice!
Events in Lanarkshire
Bird Bingo
Come and play Bird Bingo at the National Museum of Rural Life! Can you find all the birds hiding around the museum?
BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Cumbernauld
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they return with their popular Comic & Toy Market to the Cumbernauld Centre!
Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2022 season in April and will run every Saturday until the end of September!
Crafts at David Livingstone
It's time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! Aimed at children aged 5-11, each month's session is a different craft activity!
Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde
View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
The Moon - Discover Our Nearest Neighbour
Humans have gazed up at the Moon for millennia - now you can come a little closer to our nearest neighbour with this stunning exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre!
Hang On Summer Climbing Courses
Over the summer holidays Hang On are running beginner climbing technique lessons for 7 - 16 year olds!
Jurassic Lanark
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
Pirate Adventures at Scotland’s Theme Park
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are being invited to Set Sail this summer for some swashbuckling pirate themed fun weekends!
Nature Track Packs
Explore more at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with their new Nature Track Packs!
Storytime At The Museum
Join the David Livingstone Birthplace team for one their regular storytime sessions for families with younger children!
Summer Holiday Activities at Low Parks Museum
Low Parks Museum are running a variety of Egyptian themed activities for children throughout the summer holidays!
Craft Tuesdays
It's time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! This summer sees the return of their popular weekly craft sessions!
Summer Holiday Nature Club
Over the summer RSPB Baron's Haugh will be hosting four Nature Club sessions giving budding young naturalists the opportunity to find out more about their local wildlife!
Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
Uddingston Sport Camps - Summer
Uddingston Sport Camps are back for the Summer Holidays with five weeks of multi sport camps between the 4th July and 5th August!
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, The Gruffalo, at Lanark Memorial Hall!
BioBlitz
Join The Conservation Volunteers in a BioBlitz at David Livingstone Birthplace! With over 11 acres of grounds it's the perfect place to explore!
Scotia Cat Fanciers Cat Show
Scotia Cat Fanciers will be holding their annual Championship Cat Show at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 9th July!
Creative Art Class for Teens at Tempo Community
Tempo Community brings you their weekly Creative Art Class for Teens, open to young people of all ability levels.
Den Building
The Conservation Volunteers are back at David Livingstone Birthplace and this time they’re here to help you build a den!
Revive Festival
Don't miss a fun filled weekend when the Revive Festival comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre on the 15th - 17th July!
Carluke Summer Fayres
Carluke's Market Square will be taken over by some of the finest local traders and fun activities for all the family when the Summer Fayres return to the town!
Milkshake! Live - Milkshake Monkey’s Musical
Don't miss all your favourites including Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals when Milkshake! Live returns to Motherwell Concert Hall!
Hedgehog Habitats
Learn all about hedgehogs in this special workshop with the Conservation Volunteers at David Livingstone Birthplace on 20th July!
Youth Open Day
David Livingstone Birthplace will host its first ever Youth Open Day on Friday 22nd July featuring food and refreshments, live music, workshops and more!
Deeply Dippy
Join the North Lanarkshire Countryside Rangers at Strathclyde Park and discover what lurks below the surface of the wildlife pond!
Fireman Sam Saves the Circus
Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show when Fireman Sam Saves the Circus comes to Motherwell Concert Hall in July!
Junk Art Session
Make sculptures out of recycled materials and turn trash into art at David Livingstone Birthplace's Junk Art Workshop!
Bushcraft Sessions
Join the Conservation Volunteers outside in David Livingstone Birthplace's parkland for an interactive bushcraft session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild.
Play Time!
To celebrate Play Day 2022, David Livingston Birthplace are teaming up with Operation Play Outdoors to bring a day of fun activities for everyone to get involved in!
The McDougalls Big Splash!
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, return to Motherwell Concert Hall with a brand new live musical show for all the family!
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Dinosaur Adventure Live, the greatest prehistoric show on Earth, is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall this Summer!
The McDougalls Big Splash!
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with a brand new live musical show for all the family!
The Big Family Festival
The BIG Family Festival, at Strathclyde Country Park, is new for 2022 and invites families to end their summer with a bang on 6th & 7th August!
Scottish Tiktokers Charity Football Match
Watch your favourite Scottish Tiktokers going head to head in this football match in aid of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity!
Pop Princesses
Pop Princesses at Motherwell Concert Hall is a musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing!
Artie’s Singing Kettle
The Singing Kettle's founder, Artie, performs a generation's favourite kids' songs when he comes to Motherwell Concert Hall on 11th August!
New Lanark’s Dog’s Day Out
New Lanark is hosting a Dog's Day Out on the 13th & 14th August... it's going to be a barking day out for all!
Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!
Join the very lovable but slightly hapless Polar Bears at Lanternhouse as they set off on their holiday adventures... what could go wrong?
Funbox present Jungle Party
It's time to stop 'lion' around, pack up your 'trunks', be a 'snappy dresser' and get up to some 'monkey business' because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY in Motherwell - and you're all invited!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Greenock
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they return with their popular Comic & Toy Market to the Oak Mall Greenock!
Free Face Painting at XSite Braehead
XSite Braehead, Scotland's leading indoor entertainment destination, is hosting a free in-house face painting event on the last weekend of every month this year!
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
BRICKLIVE Fantasy Kingdom
Have a great family day out in Paisley this summer with BRICKLIVE's Fantasy Kingdom running from Saturday 25th June until Sunday 14th August!
PACE Summer Fest!
Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to present their Summer Fest for 2022!
Go Wild!
RSPB Lochwinnoch have a range of wildlife themed challenges that will put your 'wild skills' to the test, have fun on this self-led activity for the whole family!
Birds of Castle Semple Loch
Castle Semple Loch is home to a broad diversity of birdlife during the summer, join one of the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for a guided bird walk and learn all about the different species in residence!
Summer Football Camps
St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Summer Football Camps are back for 2022, running for four weeks across July!
Summer Kids: Stick Boats
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 6th July they'll be building stick boats!
Masters Cup 2022
After an 11-year break from the UK, Masters Football is returning in breath taking fashion, with the 360 Sports TV Masters Cup on Friday 8th July at Braehead Arena!
BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Renfrew
The BGCP Comic & Toy Market comes to Renfrew for the first time when they take over Robertson Park on 9th July!
Bumblebee Walk
Join one of Clyde Muirshiel's rangers on a walk around Castle Semple Country Park, and learn all about the different species of bumblebees resident in the park!
Basketballpaisley Summer Camps
Basketballpaisley will be running Basketball Summer Camps at Decathlon Braehead's Courts during the holidays!
Summer Kids: Johnshill Orienteering
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 13th July they'll be doing some practical orienteering at Johnshill Meadow!
Happy Hedgehogs - Self-led Activity For Families
Come along to RSPB Lochwinnoch and take part in this fantastic self-led activity for families exploring the nature trails and finding out all about hedgehogs as you go!
Wildflower Walk
Join the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for a guided wildflower identification walk around Castle Semple Country Park and learn about the broad diversity of wildflowers that can be seen along the lochshore!
Summer Butterfly Walk
Can you tell the difference between a peacock butterfly and a small tortoishell? Why not join one of the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for this guided butterfly walk at Muirshiel Visitor Centre!
Advanced Summer Music Week (S1-S6 pupils) - Fèis Phàislig
Fèis Phàislig's Advanced Fèis Week gives intermediate / advanced players in S1-S6 the opportunity to develop their existing skills with two of Scotland's top traditional musicians!
‘Wee’ Summer Music Week (5-7years) - Fèis Phàislig
Fèis Bheag or 'Wee Fèis' offers a variety of music and arts activities for younger primary school pupils at Gleniffer High School during the Summer holidays!
Summer Music Week (8-18years) - Fèis Phàislig
Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Week is an opportunity for individuals to come together and develop skills in the Gaelic arts – song, dance, drama, traditional music and more!
Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!
Join the very lovable but slightly hapless Polar Bears at Beacon Arts Centre as they set off on their holiday adventures... what could go wrong?
Summer Kids: Den Building
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 20th July they'll be building dens!
Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum when Renfrew's Robertson Park plays proud host to its first ever pipe band competition!
Free Holiday Bible Club - Kings & Kids
Once again Albert Hall Evangelical Church in Renfrew is holding a free holiday club for children this Summer between the 25th and the 29th July!
Summer Kids: Insect Hotel Building
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 27th July they'll be building insect hotels!
Wildflower Seed Collection
Join the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for a free drop in session for all ages where they'll be collecting wildflower seeds to grow in their polytunnels!
Making Memories Childcare Ltd Open Day
Join Making Memories Childcare Ltd for their upcoming community open day full of activities aimed at all the family!
The McDougalls Big Splash!
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, return to The Albany with a brand new live musical show for all the family!
Summer Kids: Pond Dipping & Mini Beasts
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 3rd August they'll be pond dipping and learning all about invertebrates!
Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!
Join the very lovable but slightly hapless Polar Bears at Johnstone Town Hall as they set off on their holiday adventures... what could go wrong?
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
This Disney classic at Beacon Arts Centre is one for all the family to enjoy! Join Ariel and her friends under the sea for an unforgettable adventure!
Summer Kids: Feed the Birds
Join Clyde Muirshiel's Summer Kids programme of events during the school holidays... on Wednesday 10th August they'll be feeding and learning about the birds at Castle Semple Loch!
Drop In: Practical Conservation (Rhododendron)
Join the Clyde Muirshiel rangers and volunteers to help control the spread of Himalayan Balsam on the Castle Semple lochshore.
Drop In: Propagating Seeds (Wildflowers)
Join the Clyde Muirshiel Rangers for a free drop in session for all ages where they'll be propogating wildflowers in their polytunnels!
Summer Butterfly Walk
Can you tell the difference between a peacock butterfly and a small tortoishell? Why not join one of the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for this guided butterfly walk at Castle Semple!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Wolf Pack Kids Club
Wolf Pack Kids Club is back at the Thistles Stirling with another year of planet saving, kindness sharing and fun purveying all centered around the Sustainable Development Goals.
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
Forest School at Mugdock
Check out the fantastic Forest Schoool events taking place at Mugdock Country Park!
Summer Holiday Club at The Peak
Join us this summer at The Peak Holiday Club, it's jam packed with plenty of fun sports and activities to suit all ages!
Exmoor Pony Trekking
The Edinburgh University Exmoor Pony Trekking Section have began the summer season of trekking out of Glendevon and take riders over the age of 4, of any and all abilities.
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Painting with Natural Materials
Using natural materials that can be found around Pathfoot, such as leaves, flowers, branches and bark, come and create art work, using different printing methods with the University Art Collection!
164th Famous Alva Games
The 164th Famous Alva Games will return on Saturday 9th July bringing you all a great family day out!
Movie Musicals Summer Holiday Workshop (6-18 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing - working towards creating a final performance at the end of the week!
Pirates and Princesses Summer Holiday Workshop (4-6 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing! A chance to make new friends, have lots of fun and create a show for family and friends.
Rubber Chicken Theatre’s Summer Activity Extravaganza
This year Rubber Chicken Theatre is putting on the biggest and most ambitious holiday programme yet... Featuring over 15 different activities, there’s something to keep everyone busy!
Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust - Summer Residential Course
SScOT’s summer residential course is a non-auditioned, six-day music course which includes outstanding music teaching, sport, art sessions, and social activities.
Summer Band Camp
Join us at Yamaha Music Point Stirling for 5 fun days of Music playing & learning from 11-15 July 2022! Suitable for ages 8-14 yrs.
Doune The Rabbit Hole 2022
Doune The Rabbit Hole, the intimate and independent music and arts festival, is back from 14th – 17th July 2022 for 4 stacked days of special events, workshops and great live music!
Superhero Summer Camp: Arts and Crafts Classes with Indie Flynn
Avengers Assemble for our Superhero Summer Camp at Made In Stirling Store in July! Come along and create your super disguise from masks, capes and even painting your very own super hero cat model.
A summer of Fun - Youth Club
A summer of fun is a youth club with a difference: it is all centered around what kids do best… play, explore, move and have fun!
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Basic Weaving
Join the Art Collection at the University of Stirling on 22nd July and try your hand at some basic weaving techniques to create mini wall hangings!
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Making Natural Sculpture
Using materials like stones, leaves, twigs and flowers, craft our own natural sculpture pieces with the University Art Collection on 29th July!
Killin Highland Games
Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2022 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 3rd August!
Artists in the Making: Arts and Crafts Classes with Indie Flynn
These workshops, run by Indie Flynn at Made In Stirling, will encourage kids to recreate their likeness or even their friend's likeness using an abundance of creative techniques!
Shrek The Musical
Rubber Chicken returns with its flagship event ‘Show in a Week’- A breathtaking musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek!
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