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Art Cart
Date Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Arthur's Adventure
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This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 1pm
20 Jun 1pm
4 Jul 1pm
18 Jul 1pm
Holyrood Park Education Centre, 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
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
Begonia
Date Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
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18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Breakdance for Kids
Date Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
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8 Jun15 Jun Fri 2–3pm Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm
P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
D of E Open Award Group
Date Location
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
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
Doodle and Splat
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Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
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25 Apr13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
Doodle and Splat
Date Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
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25 Apr13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
Dragonflies from Scratch
Date Location
Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+.
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30 May1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, 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
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
Family Drop In Drawing Challenge
Date Location
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
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
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
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: Nests
Date Location
Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
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21 Jul22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Get Creative: SW Asia
Date Location
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
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
Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
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Inspired by the lyrics of a Bob Dylan song, the exhibition looks at what's being done throughout the world to improve the state of the planet. There's a chance to visit the Tibetan tent and leave your views as well.
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15 May1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

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