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Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh in July 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Edinburgh Summer Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College

30th June 2025 - 11th July 2025

Miniversity Holiday Camps are returning to George Watson’s College this Summer and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!

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RZSS Summer School

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Summer CAT

30th June 2025 - 25th July 2025

Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

4th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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The McDougalls: Magic Castle

4th July 2025

Packed with singalong songs, musical mayhem and bucket loads of audience participation, this five star family show from The McDougalls is the perfect summer show for your little ones!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Papple Steading

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Haddington

Come and visit the gardens of Papple Steading, the paddock and a short walk away is Papple Wood and Wildflower Meadow, possibly the largest meadow of its kind in the county!

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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!

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Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

9th July 2025

The Three Inch Fools are back at Lauriston Castle on 9th July with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to celebrate their 10th anniversary!

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Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets In Concert with the RSNO

13th July 2025

Edinburgh Castle Concerts presents a unique and immersive experience that combines Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets with the power of live music from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

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Summer Family Fun

14th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.

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The Dinosaur That Pooped

24th July 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 24th July!

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The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre is fun-filled event for all the family, offering entertainment and activities for both children and adults!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

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

NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

19th July 2025

The NMTF will bring their Young Traders Market to Scotland for the very first time to Barrhead on Saturday 19th July!

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

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

Milkshake Live: On Holiday

Milkshake Live: On Holiday

20th July 2025

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Sunday 20th July!

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Aberdour Festival

Aberdour Festival

25th July 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!

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Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

17th July 2025

Balloonatic is an exciting and fun family show with balloons, games, prizes, and mindblowing magic live on stage. Catch it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Thursday 17th July!

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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow

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

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Terrible Tudors!

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Discover! Weekend Sessions

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

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

Calderglen Family Run of Colour

Calderglen Family Run of Colour

27th July 2025

Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through some of the beautiful grounds of Calderglen Country Park at the Family Run of Colour on Sunday 27th July!

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The Lost Kingdom

The Lost Kingdom

28th June 2025 - 13th July 2025

Enjoy a unique and spectacular edutainment experience at The Lost Kingdom! Experience the Jurassic Era with over 50 animatronic dinosaurs... it's the perfect day out for families to enjoy.

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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

27th July 2025

Join Fireman Sam at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th July as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

13th July 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th July!

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Fèis Week: Traditional Music & Gaelic Summer Week

Fèis Week: Traditional Music & Gaelic Summer Week

15th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Week is an opportunity for young people, between 5 and 18, to come together and develop skills in the Gaelic arts – song, dance, drama, traditional music and more!

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Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

18th July 2025

Magic Gareth, one of the UK's TOP Family Entertainers comes to Paisley Arts Centre, and this time he is bringing his balloons!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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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!
Edinburgh Tradfest: Storytelling for Musicians
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Beautiful Crazy - The Luke Combs Collection
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that conversations event Edinburgh #5
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Forth 50 - Live! - CANCELLED
Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!

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