Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 17 May 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
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!
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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
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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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
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Peter and The Wolf
Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 17th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
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
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
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
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: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
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
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
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 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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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:
Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Cupar Market
Come along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
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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Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre
Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Big Hike The Trossachs 2025
Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!
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Scottish Wild Food Festival
The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
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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