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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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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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Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

27th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Festival Theatre stage in 2025!

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Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!

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MAMMA MIA!

9th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

Don't miss MAMMA MIA! at the Edinburgh Playhouse from December 2025! Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.

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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

13th December 2025 - 11th January 2026

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!

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Preserving for Christmas

13th December 2025

Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.

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Step Into Christmas

17th December 2025

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!

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G4 Christmas

28th December 2025

Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

30th December 2025

Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!

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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:

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 29th December 2025

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!

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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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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead

Selected dates between 9th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!

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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:

Snow White

Snow White

6th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

This year, The Alhambra Theatre is thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

9th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Don’t miss Jack and the Beanstalk at the Lochgelly Centre as the biggest panto in the land returns from Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th December!

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Aladdin: Panto 2025

Aladdin: Panto 2025

5th December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Step into a world of festive wishes, wits, and a whole lot of whoops at this brand-new version of Aladdin at the Adam Smith Theatre!

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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:

All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

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

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!

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TrySkating: Indoor Skating

TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!

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Victoria Junior Parkrun

Victoria Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

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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:

Bookbug at Summerlee

Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

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North Pole Express

North Pole Express

15th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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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:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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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:

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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Weans in the Wood

Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Sponsored Links

Children's Classic Concerts
Fayre Play
Support The Makers
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Cancer Research UK
St Mary's Music School
RSPB
Children's Classic Concerts
Fayre Play
Support The Makers
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in March 2025.
Mercury Rev
Catch American rock band Mercury Rev when they play La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday 29 August!
Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
STAGED. Live! Presents Non Applicable
Catch West Lothian based 4-piece rock band 'Non Applicable' when they play The Mash House on Saturday 19th April.
Ellen Beth Abdi
Catch Ellen Beth Abdi, a fearless and boundary-pushing artist, seamlessly blending analogue and digital sounds, at The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 29 May!

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