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Archaeology Day
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A day of short guided walks and fun activities based around Iron Age life in Holyrood Park. Booking is essential.
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9 Sep 11am Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Arthur's Amble
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Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch
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4 Jun30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
The Artist's Book Day
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As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals and books on anatomy to create some drawings and prints which you'll fashion into a book of your own. Family friendly, suitable for ages 10+. Booking is essential.
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17 Aug 9.45am Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Autumn Riches
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Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant.
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15 Oct 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Baby Loves Disco
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Baby Loves Disco UK Ltd. Fringe sell-out 2009/2010/2011! The original and coolest dance party for kids and parents returns to Edinburgh's funkiest nightclub. Real club DJs spinning disco classics guaranteed to get little booties moving and grooving. Plus free face painting, dressing-up corner, chill-out zone with tents, books and puzzles, kids' activity taster sessions, full spread of healthy snacks and juice boxes, nappy changing stations, licensed cash bar for mum and dad, and dancing…
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4 Aug5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Preview performance.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
11 Aug26 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
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17 Jun 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Bang on Time
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The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth.
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
The Big Toddle
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It's that time again: the little 'uns take to the streets to do their bit as Barnardo's Big Toddle returns for its annual short sponsored walk. Visit the website to register.
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13 Jun 10.30am Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Breakdance Skills
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Learn power moves, freezes, spins, drills and more in these breakdance skill classes for ages 12–16. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers.
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19 Apr28 Jun Thu 5–6pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' and Hip Hop
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Learn the foundations of hip hop including poppin' & locking and basic footwork, allowing you to put your own stamp on your technique. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. Ages 8–9 from 4pm and ages 10–12 from 5pm.
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7 May25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Busy Servants and VIP Guests
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A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming into Lord or Lady of the manor and touring the upstairs rooms.
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1 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Castle Dreams
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What would you do if you owned Lauriston Castle? How would you redecorate? Sketch some ideas of the perfect castle, then create and paint your own design.
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19 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Castles, Knights and Dragons
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Be inspired by the Knights of old and create a coat of arms, sword, shield and helmet, ready to take on anything!
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23 Jul 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Children's Drop-in Workshops
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Stimulating activities afternoon for kids to engage with sculpture and get creative. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun30 Jun Sat 2–4pm Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston
CircuSkool
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Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under 16s welcomed if accompanied by an adult.
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13 May29 Jul Sun 6–9pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Create
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Drop-in crafts and messy play for children under five years old and their guardians.
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26 May28 Jul Sat 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Create: play@home
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Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians.
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10 May21 Jun Thu 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Croquet Tea Party
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An Alice in Wonderland -inspired morning of cakes and biscuits at a tea party in the glasshouse before a game of croquet on the lawn (with real mallets, not flamingos).
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9 Jun 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
D of E Open Award Group
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Teens who are interested in taking on the Duke of Edinburgh Award can go along to helpful session that'll get them started and guide them through the experience. Ages 12–17.
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13 Mar19 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm Cardonald Library, Glasgow
Dance 'N' Play 1 (Drop In)
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Fun movement, music and dance drop-in sessions encouraging creative play. For toddlers and their parents.
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2 May27 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play Course
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Weekly session for toddlers and their parents to explore music and movement together, having fun and developing coordination skills. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Shoes and socks are forbidden!
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2 May27 Jun Wed 11.45am–12.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Demos and Sports at Plu
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While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Driftwood Treasure Box
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An artist is on hand to help kids create their own little treasure chest, perfect for storing summer memories.
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3 Jul Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Drop in Drawing Sessions
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Visitor Assistant Ruby Tulloch talks about the current exhibition, A Parliament of Lines, then families are encouraged to get creative in the activity area.
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9 Jun 1pm
23 Jun 2pm
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Early Years – Play Time
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Drama-based play for kids aged 2–4 and their parents/carers to get involved in together, stimulating creativity and language development as well as building confidence and social skills.
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16 May6 Jun Wed 10.30–11.30am
Block 6 (four weeks).
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Eco Arts
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Arts and crafts session to see what can be created from recycled materials and learn about what can be done to save the environment. Ages 9–16 from 2pm; ages 6–9 from 3pm.
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1 Jun8 Jun Fri 2–3pm & 3–4pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
Eco Arts: Mini Group
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Fun arts and crafts for wee ones, all made from recycled materials. Ages 0–5.
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15 Jun 10am WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
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Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, as well a seed bomb workshop and wild food cooking demonstrations. Get inspired to use nature in a new way, all while feasting on complimentary breakfast rolls and wild herb muffins. Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas.
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13 Jun 7.30am Demonstration Garden at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Family Drop In Drawing Challenge
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Create your own masterpiece by experimenting with different media with the help of artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
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16 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Family Mosaic Garden Projects
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Be inspired by sunnier climes by working as a family to create some pieces for the garden with some Mexican mosaic tiles.
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27 Jul 11am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Family Mosaic Panels
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A family workshop to create a beautiful panel to take pride of place in your garden.
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26 Jul 11am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Fantasy Castles
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Discover the hidden rooms of the castle and learn a bit more about the sorts of people who've lived there over the years. Then get arty and create a 3D castle.
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16 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Farmers Helpers Workshops
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Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential.
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2 Jul10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Father's Day Card Making
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Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Father's Day
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Treat Dad on Fathers Day with a special trip to the zoo. Meet animal dads, enjoy a BBQ lunch and take part in some fun activities together.
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17 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Feet Foxes
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Movement and dance for pre-schoolers and parents/carers, encouraging little ones to explore their creativity.
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3 May26 Jul Thu 10–11am Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Foundation Performance Course
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Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via the website. Ages 12–15.
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23 Jul4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Free Jubilee Fun
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Face painting and crafts to celebrate the Queen.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3pm Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
Friday Afternoon Activities
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Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object handling, but check the information screens on the day for details.
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18 May28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fun With Felt
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Sketch some ideas from what you can see in the castle grounds, then create some flowers, birds and bees from bright merino wool.
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7 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Furry Foxes and Fluffy Rabbits
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Learn about the wilder residents of Lauriston, then create animal hand and finger puppets.
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1 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
G-Code Music and Dance Project
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A collaboration between Muirhouse Youth Development Project and Edinburgh Mela teaching urban dance and music. Ages 10+.
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9 May20 Jun Wed 6–8pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Get Creative: SW Asia
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An Iranian artist will help you make a piece of visual art that then transforms into a scented treasure box.
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25 Aug26 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Ghastly Ghostly Castle
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Creepy Hallowe'en fun at the castle with spooky stories, a scary treasure hunt and the chance to make some terrifyingly tasty food in the old kitchen.
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27 Oct28 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–12.30pm Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Glistening Christmas Mosaic Decorations
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Create some sparkly decorations to take pride of place on the Christmas tree.
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21 Dec Fri 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Go Wild in the Creepy Old Woods for Hallowe'en
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Follow the Forest School Ranger into the deep, dark woods – if you dare! Once there, build a shelter from natural materials to keep you safe from anything spooky lurking around.
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20 Oct 10am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Go Wild in the Woods
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Get to grips with nature with the Forest School Ranger and learn how to create a shelter from what you find lying in the woods.
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23 Jun 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Gorgie City Farm Annual Fun Day
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Hobnob with the staff and animals of Gorgie City Farm and learn more about the everyday running of the farm, browse stalls and enjoy the BBQ and live music from Stan the Discoman.
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29 Jul 11am Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
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Learn the history behind Bonfire Night and make your own Guy Fawkes.
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3 Nov 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

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