Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MORECome 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!
READ MOREFollow 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, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
READ MOREBJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
READ MOREBIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
READ MOREDiscover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!
READ MORESummer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!
READ MOREThese week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
READ MOREDiscover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
READ MORECome join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
READ MOREFor the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
READ MOREDive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
READ MOREThis workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!
READ MOREJoin us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!
READ MOREJoin the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!
READ MOREDive into an array of board games here at IKEA Edinburgh! Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, bonding and unforgettable memories!
READ MOREStep into a Jurassic world of fun this summer at Livingston Designer Outlet where guests can enjoy a host of dinosaur-themed events, making it the ultimate day out to remember!
READ MORELittle 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!
READ MOREThis summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
READ MORELittle Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!
READ MOREDynamic 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!
READ MOREDiscover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
READ MORECome along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 13th July for a family session of welcoming stories, songs and crafts with storyteller Beth Cross!
READ MOREEdinburgh 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.
READ MOREDue to high demand, Wee Joys Japanese Language has created a one-of-a-kind summer camp designed exclusively for young language enthusiasts and fans of Japanese culture aged 7-12!
READ MOREDrop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
READ MORECome join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
READ MOREThis workshop, run by Polymorphics, is a great introduction to this trendy resin art whether you are a craft newbie or an experienced maker, Eco-resin is fun and completely safe to work with!
READ MOREJoin our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!
READ MOREJoin us in our Customer Restaurant, where children can craft colourful Summer Creations on Thursday 17th July!
READ MOREDiscover a wealth of dragons from around the world in this fun family workshop at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 19th July!
READ MOREArtisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (afternoons) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!
READ MOREArtisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (mornings) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!I
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREAdapted 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!
READ MOREDiscover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MORESt Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.
READ MOREJoin All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!
READ MOREMartin 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!
READ MOREDoo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons Hall Museums and Artist Hannah Kelly for this playful exploration of the world of portraiture on Thursday 31st July!
READ MOREJoin us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!
READ MOREFoodies 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!
READ MOREFringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
READ MOREThis visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
READ MOREThe Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
READ MOREThis family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
READ MOREGet a sneaky look behind the curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perform yourself at Dave Reubens - All Out Magic show!
READ MOREJoin us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
READ MORESuitable for children and their grown-ups, we invite curious minds discover the magic of classical music in this joyful concert at the Usher Hall.
READ MORECalling 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 Reconnect Howden Park!
READ MOREStep into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic - Disney's Beauty and The Beast at the Corn Exchange Haddington this August!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MORELearn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
READ MOREAre 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.
READ MOREExplore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
READ MOREMoonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!
READ MOREJoin us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
READ MOREExplore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
READ MORE8 to 16 year olds are invited to join artist Rosi Nyamakanga for a Summer Art School at Newton Mearns Parish Church's Old Hall!
READ MOREJoin Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!
READ MOREJoin the team at the Avenue for a summer full of free fun every Thursday throughout July!
READ MOREWhile on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
READ MOREWe searched high and low for this treasure this summer. A delicious cast for this Aardman animated treat, with Hugh Grant in his first voice role in an animated film.
READ MOREForgan Arts Centre and Big Rock Records join forces again for the Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival in the centre’s lush grounds and gardens on Saturday 2nd August.
READ MORECome and explore 500 years of history at Provan Hall with their free weekend drop in activities for all the family to enjoy!
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!
READ MOREReady for a truly un-bee-lievable experience? Step into the world of beekeeping and get hands-on with Britain’s busiest little workers - the honeybees at Skypark!
READ MORELet the kids show off their skills and discover new ones at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's CamGlen's Got Talent Camp this summer break!
READ MOREView badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
READ MOREThis summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with Gary Dunn to bring you an amazing magic show that will keep all ages laughing and captivated!
READ MORELegendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts Centre!
READ MOREAfter three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!
READ MORECalling 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!
READ MOREBannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
READ MORECome along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!
READ MOREJoin us at the Creative Stirling venue (upstairs in Made in Stirling) for a family-friendly screening of Fantastic Mr Fox on Wednesday, July 23rd!
READ MOREThis summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!
READ MORERoll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!
READ MOREJoin The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!
READ MOREStep into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
READ MOREAdventure 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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