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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 08 September 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

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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‘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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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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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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Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour

Selected dates between 21st July 2024 - 27th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!

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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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Edinburgh Memory Walk

8th September 2024

Scotland's Memory Walk is all about celebrating the people we love while raising vital funds for dementia, join Alzheimer Scotland for their Edinburgh Memory Walk on Sunday 8th September.

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Exclusive Outlander Locations Guided Tour of Hopetoun House

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 20th September 2024

Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House (incl ticket to Midhope Castle)!

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German Board Games Meetup

8th September 2024

Calling all German speakers in Edinburgh! You are warmly invited to join us for the next board games meet-up at the German Church in Edinburgh on Sunday 8th September!

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Green Explorers

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 8th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green 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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Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind

Selected dates between 18th August 2024 - 29th December 2024

Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!

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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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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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Scotland’s Music with the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra

8th September 2024

Join the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra who will be telling a Scottish story with music from north to south at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th September!

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Scottish Geology Festival

1st September 2024 - 6th October 2024
Nationwide

Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!

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Siege on the Forth

7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Siege on the Forth takes place at Blackness Castle from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Escape The Past
Great Run Company
Kevin Quantum
St Mary's Music School
Makers Market The Lothians

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:

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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Busby Arts Festival

Busby Arts Festival

6th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Busby Arts Festival will bring the community of Busby together with a weekend-long celebration of the visual and performing arts!

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Cycle September in East Renfrewshire

Cycle September in East Renfrewshire

1st September 2024 - 30th September 2024

Cycle September is a fun, free, and friendly biking challenge for you, your friends and co-workers... you can ride anywhere, anytime in September to participate!

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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:

Fife Fest

Fife Fest

7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Enjoy a great weekend of music and entertainment from some of the Top Tribute Bands in the UK along with some of local talent at Fife Fest this September!

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Dysart Townhouse Museum - Sunday Opening

Dysart Townhouse Museum - Sunday Opening

Selected dates between 30th June 2024 - 15th September 2024

Dysart Townhouse Museum will be open every Sunday afternoon from June 30th until September 15th so come along and explore the history of Dysart and Kirkcaldy!

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Central Fife Artists Collective Open Studios

Central Fife Artists Collective Open Studios

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

CFAC's Open Studios returns in September. This year's event is the biggest to date, featuring 42 artists, craftspeople, designers, and makers based throughout central Fife!

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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:

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!

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Discover! Weekend Sessions

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 29th December 2024

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

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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:

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

31st August 2024 - 15th September 2024

The Scarecrow Festival returns for 2024 with two weeks packed full of fun things to do and see all over Bothwell!

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Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

19th August 2024 - 14th September 2024

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners' Exhibition, celebrating nature, wildlife & landscape photography and filmmaking in Scotland, comes to The Tolbooth, Lanark!

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Hansel, Gretal (She’s Taller) and You... Who?

Hansel, Gretal (She’s Taller) and You... Who?

8th September 2024

Booster Cushion Theatre return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 8th September with Hansel, Gretal (She's Taller) and You... Who?

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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:

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Try Bowls For Kids

Try Bowls For Kids

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 6th October 2024

Bowls is a great sport open to girls and boys aged 8 and upwards that gets them out in the fresh air and is fully inclusive, why not join Ralston Bowling Club for one of their free Try Bowls sessions!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2024 - 30th September 2024

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!

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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:

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

29th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Canoe and Cliff Jumping

Canoe and Cliff Jumping

7th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

This is not for the faint hearted. Travel to the cliff by Canoe, explore the Buchanan Castle Cliffs on the loch and then take a deep breath and leap into the unknown!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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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

ACME Comic Con
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
National Trust
Edinburgh Dungeons

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

Movies on the Lawn
Join us for an outdoor cinema experience at Marine North Berwick, featuring matinee and evening showings in the hotel’s garden.
Pixies
American alternative rock band Pixies return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th May!
Creative Play: Wonder Studio for 2 - 5 year olds
Join us at the Fruitmarket on 28th September for a multi-sensory, loose-parts play experience for children aged 2–5 years & their parents/carers, delivered by Katy & Kerry the Wonder Studio artists!
An Autumn Equinox Event for Families and Children
Bring your family along for a magical day of stories, crafts, and nature exploration. It's a wonderful chance for parents and children to bond, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the season together!
Close Up Magic With Cameron Gibson
Join us at Wonder & Co on 28th September for an unforgettable evening of Close-Up Magic with Cameron Gibson, a member of the renowned Magic Circle!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall