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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 08 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

ArtSpace in the City Art Centre

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

5th April 2025 - 17th June 2025

Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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 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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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, 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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Friday Friends

25th April 2025 - 20th June 2025

Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.

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Galactic Carnival Edinburgh

2nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books

1st May 2025 - 7th September 2025

Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

1st May 2025 - 31st August 2025
Edinburgh South

101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.

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

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
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: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Newliston

1st May 2025 - 4th June 2025
Edinburgh West

Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

5th March 2025 - 24th September 2025
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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

11th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

5th April 2025 - 1st June 2025

Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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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:

Muddy Monsters Club

Muddy Monsters Club

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers held every month between March and December!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

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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:

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour

25th January 2025 - 18th May 2025

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour was created by local P6 school children and explores the history of Buckhaven Harbour which was built in 1838.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 46 South Street

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 46 South Street

1st April 2025 - 31st July 2025

This garden is an historic and unique feature in St Andrews, but also a wonderfully planted space where different styles of planting complement the range of plants used.

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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:

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn

21st March 2025 - 21st September 2025

Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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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:

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 31st December 2025

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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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:

School of Rock

School of Rock

7th May 2025 - 8th May 2025

The Theatre School of Scotland is thrilled to present the electrifying musical 'School of Rock' at Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Arndean

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Arndean

6th May 2025 - 7th June 2025

Opening for more than 40 years, Arndean has a beautiful mature garden extending to 15 acres including the woodland walk and tree house for children.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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Popular Events

Botanics Easter Trail
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet!
Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
Three Nights of CALM - Tom Walker & Nina Nesbitt
Enjoy an intimate night of music from Tom Walker & Nina Nesbitt at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on Friday 2nd May in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend
From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.
Calamity Jane
The whip crackin' musical classic Calamity Jane is coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 2025, starring multi-award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher!

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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