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Summer Holiday events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Spectacular Jousting

28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 28th and 29th June!

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Edinburgh Summer Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College

30th June 2025 - 11th July 2025

Miniversity Holiday Camps are returning to George Watson’s College this Summer and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!

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RZSS Summer School

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Summer CAT

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

4th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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The McDougalls: Magic Castle

4th July 2025

Packed with singalong songs, musical mayhem and bucket loads of audience participation, this five star family show from The McDougalls is the perfect summer show for your little ones!

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50th Anniversary Free Weekend

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

To celebrate the National Museum of Flight’s 50th birthday, they are offering free entry for the whole weekend. Explore their incredible collections and learn about the historic airfield!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Papple Steading

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Haddington

Come and visit the gardens of Papple Steading, the paddock and a short walk away is Papple Wood and Wildflower Meadow, possibly the largest meadow of its kind in the county!

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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!

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Multi Activities - Summer Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!

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Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!

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Folded Memories: Family Photo Origami Wreath Workshop

8th July 2025

Join Makiko, a certified Japanese instructor, for this refreshing summer creative event at Little Plaza on Tuesday 8th July!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

9th July 2025

The Three Inch Fools are back at Lauriston Castle on 9th July with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to celebrate their 10th anniversary!

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Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO

13th July 2025

Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

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Summer Family Fun

14th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.

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Kids’ Summer Sewing Camp (Afternoons)

21st July 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (afternoons) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!

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Kids’ Summer Sewing Camp (Mornings)

21st July 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (mornings) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!I

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Teens’ Dressmaking Course

24th July 2025 - 25th July 2025

This Teen's Dressmaking Course, run by Artisan Stitch, will teach your child how to use commercial paper patterns to make his/her own clothes. They'll also be able to improve their sewing techniques.

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The Dinosaur That Pooped

24th July 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 24th July!

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The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre is fun-filled event for all the family, offering entertainment and activities for both children and adults!

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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

27th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.

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Foodies Festival Edinburgh

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!

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Fringe by the Sea

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.

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Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025

1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025

This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

1st August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.

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Foxfest

2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Foxfest is back at Conifox Adventure Park for summer 2025, bringing kids and adults together for a weekend packed to the brim with fun and entertainment!

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Edinburgh International Festival: NYO2: Family Concert

4th August 2025

Suitable for children and their grown-ups, we invite curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert at the Usher Hall.

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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

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Summer School: Music Improvisation

8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Are you aged 10 to 18 and looking for a fun and imaginative music activity during the Summer Holiday? St Mary's Music School is hosting a Music Improvisation Short Course in August.

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The Joy of Stitch: Adventures in Free-Motion Embroidery

13th August 2025

Explore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.

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Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf

Selected dates between 14th August 2025 - 19th August 2025

Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!

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St Mary's Music School
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Napier Uni
St Mary's Music School

Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Summer Art School Week 8-16yrs

Summer Art School Week 8-16yrs

28th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

8 to 16 year olds are invited to join artist Rosi Nyamakanga for a Summer Art School at Newton Mearns Parish Church's Old Hall!

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Cooking With Fire

Cooking With Fire

10th August 2025

Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

6th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

10th August 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Take an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village and explore its many beautiful gardens.

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Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

17th July 2025

Balloonatic is an exciting and fun family show with balloons, games, prizes, and mindblowing magic live on stage. Catch it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Thursday 17th July!

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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Mosaic Mirror

Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Mosaic Mirror

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5 + Mini Manoeuvers

Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5 + Mini Manoeuvers

6th July 2025

Oran Mor are delighted to welcome Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 back as part of the Venue's 21 years of music celebrations!

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Paw Patrol Live!

Paw Patrol Live!

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The most popular rescue dogs on the planet are returning to Glasgow! Catch Paw Patrol Live - The Great Pirate Adventure at the SEC Armadillo in August!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Milkshake! - Live On Holiday

Milkshake! - Live On Holiday

19th July 2025

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!

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The Lion King Sing-A-Long

The Lion King Sing-A-Long

20th July 2025

Sing-a-Long Season at Cumbernauld Theatre continues on Sunday 20th July with a special screening of family favourite The Lion King!

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Calderglen Family Run of Colour

Calderglen Family Run of Colour

27th July 2025

Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through some of the beautiful grounds of Calderglen Country Park at the Family Run of Colour on Sunday 27th July!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

A Squash and A Squeeze

A Squash and A Squeeze

22nd July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash - CANCELLED

Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash - CANCELLED

5th July 2025

Don't miss an all star wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th July!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

8th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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Sponsored Links

Breakthrough T1D
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Cancer Research UK
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Franciscan Publishing Company
St Mary's Music School
Wonder & Co
Kevin Quantum
MNB
Napier Uni
St Mary's Music School
Breakthrough T1D
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Cancer Research UK
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

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Iced Coffee Tumbler Printing Workshop
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After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!

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