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Learning Events in Edinburgh in October 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

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

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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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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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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Kids Japanese Sessions

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Little PLaza are excited to announce their new series of Japanese language sessions for children, running from September to October!

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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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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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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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Flamenco Dance for kids

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th December 2024

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Illustration Sessions with Trista

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!

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Spanish Playgroup ‘Canta y Aprende’

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Get Talking Spanish is offering an immersive and engaging experience in Spanish for children aged 0 - 2 at LifeCare Edinburgh on Saturdays.

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October Holidays On Board

1st October 2024 - 31st October 2024

There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.

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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

4th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 8th October 2024 - 10th December 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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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 13th October 2024 - 9th February 2025

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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5 Week Salsa Beginners Course with OnOne Salsa

14th October 2024

Join OnOne Salsa for this 5 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 14th October at The Mash House!

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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!

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Manual Cinema: October Camp

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Enrol Your Children in a magical October Camp at the Edinburgh Steiner School, tailored for children ages 7-10!

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Autumn Explorers

15th October 2024 - 17th October 2024

Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!

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Dance N Play Preschool Dance Class

Selected dates between 16th October 2024 - 4th December 2024

Bring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).

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Rug Tufting Experience Day

Selected dates between 19th October 2024 - 6th December 2024

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

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Intro to Navigation: Pentland Hills

20th October 2024
Edinburgh South

Enjoy a moderate hill walk over the Pentland Hills on Sunday 20th October with frequent stops for navigation legs!

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The Future of Education: Crisis

21st October 2024

This is the first conversation in the series 'The Future of Education' and will focus on education through the crises of war, emergency, unrest and exclusion.

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The Festival of Social Science comes to IKEA

25th October 2024

Join us in IKEA Edinburgh's customer restaurant to explore the fascinating world of digital communication and online interactions on Friday 25th October!

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Jewellery Class - Make a sterling silver bangle

Selected dates between 27th October 2024

Learn how to make a medium weight sterling silver bangle in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Vocal Taster Day

27th October 2024

Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-18, with a passion for classical voice? Then join us at St Marys Music School for our Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 27th October!

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The Future of Education: Utopia

29th October 2024

The second in the series 'The Future of Education' brings together a group of high-profile academics, activists and creatives to debate what kind of alternative education futures are desirable.

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Edinburgh Zoo
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St Mary's Music School
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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Restart A Heart Training

Restart A Heart Training

22nd October 2024

Restart a Heart returns this October, join the Community Action Team on Tuesday 22nd October for one of their free CPR training sessions.

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Learning Events in Fife

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

Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual Harassment Training

23rd October 2024

Come join us at The HR Booth on 23rd October for an informative session on sexual harassment training.

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Art in Nature - 3-day art course

Art in Nature - 3-day art course

28th October 2024

Join us at Kinkell Studios for this 3-day art course to further drawing & painting skills, while experimenting with different materials & techniques from printing to collage!

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Learning Events in Glasgow

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

Beginners Hand Embroidery

Beginners Hand Embroidery

20th October 2024

Looking for a craft to make you feel ZEN and happy and creative, without having to set up the sewing machine? This hand embroidery class with Sew Confident is for you!

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Beginners Sewing 2 Day Course

Beginners Sewing 2 Day Course

Selected dates between 13th October 2024 - 10th November 2024

Always wanted to try your hand at sewing? Now is your chance! Sew Confident's beginners class will teach you all the basics to take your new hobby to fashion school, or just crafty home projects!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

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

Lanarkshire: Intergenerational Training For Trainers And Practitioners

Lanarkshire: Intergenerational Training For Trainers And Practitioners

31st October 2024

Join Generation Working Togther for their Intergenerational Training For Trainers And Practitioners at New College Lanarkshire's Motherwell Campus from Thursday 31st October.

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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Learning Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Slow Fashion : Upcycling With Embellishments

Slow Fashion : Upcycling With Embellishments

31st October 2024

Embrace the slow fashion movement with a glamorous twist with stitcher to the stars, Chloe Patience, by learning how to upcycle your clothes using embroidered embellishments.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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French Link Stitch Bookbinding

French Link Stitch Bookbinding

15th October 2024

Join Cass at Central Scotland School of Craft on 15th October to create a hardback book with exposed French Link Stitch Bookbinding!

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Events in Other Areas

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Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
ATG
Rabbies
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Edinburgh Zoo
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Tea Green
St Mary's Music School
Hilton Glasgow
Mowgli
Support The Makers
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
ATG
Rabbies
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust

Popular Events

Robbie Williams
The 'Robbie Williams Live 2025' tour will open in Edinburgh at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 31st May!
The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Glasgow Phoenix Choir: The Glory of Christmas
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing once more in the Freemasons Hall Edinburgh with their annual Christmas concert on Sunday 8th December!
Roger Daltrey
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will bring his special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 30th April!

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