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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 31 August 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

360 Fest

31st August 2024

Go full circle at our brand new big event at the National Museum of Flight. It's a whole day of family fun for all ages!

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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7

Selected dates between 30th August 2024 - 26th October 2024

Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Arthur’s Secrets

16th April 2024 - 26th September 2024

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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‘Come & Try It’ Orienteering

Selected dates between 3rd August 2024 - 31st August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Pop along to these City parks in August between 1pm -3pm and try some free, fun, family-friendly orienteering with Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club.

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‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers

5th August 2024 - 15th September 2024

This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.

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BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

28th June 2024 - 5th October 2024

The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2024 - 31st August 2024

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!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History

Selected dates between 19th July 2024 - 26th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Enjoy kid’s breakfast for free at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

12th August 2024 - 31st August 2024

This August, families can make the most of the festival fun and enjoy a kid’s breakfast for free at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Edinburgh!

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Inflatable 5K Edinburgh

31st August 2024

The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 32 massive obstacles, returns to Hopetoun Estate on Saturday 31st August!

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Lego Masterbuild at Newhailes

31st August 2024 - 1st September 2024

Come and help recreate a model of Newhailes House in LEGO® bricks with Warren Elsmore, an artist in LEGO® brick, and his team!

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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition

27th June 2024 - 24th October 2024

This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.

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Pedal 4 Poverty

1st August 2024 - 31st October 2024
Nationwide

Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Play With Plants

15th June 2024 - 1st September 2024

This summer experience the joy of the botanical world at Play with Plants, RBGE’s hands-on play experience at the John Hope Gateway.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024
Edinburgh South

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

3rd April 2024 - 25th September 2024
Various Locations East Lothian

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

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The Greenhouse

Selected dates between 20th July 2024 - 21st December 2024

The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.

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Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Escape The Past
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Makers Market The Lothians
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play

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:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Community Coffee Morning

Community Coffee Morning

31st August 2024

Join Eaglesham & Waterfoot Community Larder for a warm and welcoming coffee morning in the Montgomerie Hall on Saturday 31st August!

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Children’s Library Summer Events

Children’s Library Summer Events

22nd June 2024 - 31st August 2024

The East Renfrewshire Libraries team have a whole summer of events for kids planned including family fun days, storytime, arts and crafts and not forgetting the annual Summer Reading Challenge!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blanerne

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blanerne

1st June 2024 - 31st August 2024

Blanerne is a South-facing hidden village garden with lots of paths to follow and many places to sit, both sunny and shaded.

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Dalgety Bay Market

Dalgety Bay Market

Selected dates between 31st August 2024 - 30th November 2024

Come along to Dalgety Bay Market, with its independent producers and creatives, at That Place in the Bay!

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W3L Wrestling - Rothes Halls Rumble

W3L Wrestling - Rothes Halls Rumble

31st August 2024

The stars of the World Wide Wrestling League return to Rothes Halls, Glenrothes on Saturday 31st August! Great fun for all the family.

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

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

Go Swim Loch Lomond

Go Swim Loch Lomond

31st August 2024

Go Swim Loch Lomond, on Saturday 31st August, is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

27th August 2024 - 8th September 2024

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, flies into the King's Theatre Glasgow for two weeks only in 2024!

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

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

Reece Clarke Homecoming Show

Reece Clarke Homecoming Show

31st August 2024

Scottish ballet dancer Reece Clarke and his friends at the Royal Ballet are performing two very special shows in his hometown of Airdrie this summer!

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Time Quest

Time Quest

5th July 2024 - 1st September 2024

This summer, embark on an unforgettable adventure with your family and friends on New Lanark's interactive Heritage trail, Time Quest!

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Strathclyde Farmers Market

Strathclyde Farmers Market

Selected dates between 22nd June 2024 - 21st December 2024

Don't miss Strathclyde Country Park Farmers Market, showcasing a selection of local producers, fortnightly on Saturdays!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

The Great Gnome Hunt

The Great Gnome Hunt

1st August 2024 - 31st August 2024

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Great Gnome Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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Big Art Show

Big Art Show

30th August 2024 - 16th November 2024

Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Friday 30th August and Saturday 16th November!

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Browns Lane Market

Browns Lane Market

Selected dates between 13th July 2024 - 14th December 2024

Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!

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Family 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:

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

8th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre, is fun filled session for beginners, novices and anyone needing some extra help or support.

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Spanish Gourmet Night

Spanish Gourmet Night

31st August 2024

Join us here at Inglewood on 31st August and treat your taste buds to our delicious 3 course Spanish Tapas Gourmet Menu, designed especially for the occasion by our head chef!

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

31st August 2024 - 8th September 2024
Largs

The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!

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Sponsored Links

Wonder & Co
Kevin Quantum
ACME Comic Con
Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass

Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Escape The Past
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Makers Market The Lothians
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Wonder & Co
Kevin Quantum
ACME Comic Con
Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass

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Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland
This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
Author Talk- Philip Caveney (AKA Danny Weston)
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