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All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
Date	Location
Get swinging through the air with aerial dance classes that teach cocoons, trapeze, rope and silk skills to agile young things. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm. View full details
3 May–7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Archaeology Day
Date	Location
A day of short guided walks and fun activities based around Iron Age life in Holyrood Park. Booking is essential. View full details
9 Sep 11am	Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Art Cart
Date	Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections. View full details
3 Jun 2pm 1 Jul 2pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Arthur's Adventure
Date	Location
This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
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 View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Artist's Book Day
Date	Location
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. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug 9.45am	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Autumn Riches
Date	Location
Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant. View full details
15 Oct 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Baby Loves Disco
Date	Location
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… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Preview performance.	Electric Circus, Edinburgh
11 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm	Electric Circus, Edinburgh

BabyCalm
Date	Location
Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May–21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Bags of Art
Date	Location
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. View full details
17 Jun 2pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Bang on Time
Date	Location
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. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

The Big Toddle
Date	Location
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. View full details
13 Jun 10.30am	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. View full details
8 Jun–15 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

Breakdance Skills
Date	Location
Learn power moves, freezes, spins, drills and more in these breakdance skill classes for ages 12–16. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. View full details
19 Apr–28 Jun Thu 5–6pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' and Hip Hop
Date	Location
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. View full details
7 May–25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Busy Servants and VIP Guests
Date	Location
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. View full details
1 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts
Date	Location
Discover the different species of butterflies on the grounds, and later take part in some winged inspired arts and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
5 Jul 11am	Newhailes, Musselburgh

Castle Dreams
Date	Location
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. View full details
19 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Castles, Knights and Dragons
Date	Location
Be inspired by the Knights of old and create a coat of arms, sword, shield and helmet, ready to take on anything! View full details
23 Jul 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Children's Drop-in Workshops
Date	Location
Stimulating activities afternoon for kids to engage with sculpture and get creative. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 2–4pm	Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston

CircuSkool
Date	Location
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. View full details
13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Courtly Games and Intrigues at the Court of Mary Queen of Scots
Date	Location
Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle. View full details
11 Jul 11am 5 Aug 11am	Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh

Create
Date	Location
Drop-in crafts and messy play for children under five years old and their guardians. View full details
26 May–28 Jul Sat 10am–noon	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

Create: play@home
Date	Location
Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians. View full details
10 May–21 Jun Thu 10am–noon	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

Creative Dance
Date	Location
Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5. View full details
5 May–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Croquet Tea Party
Date	Location
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). View full details
9 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, 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. View full details
13 Mar–19 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm	Cardonald Library, Glasgow

Dance 'n' Play 1
Date	Location
With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to take their shoes and socks off and join in! View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Dance 'N' Play 1 (Drop In)
Date	Location
Fun movement, music and dance drop-in sessions encouraging creative play. For toddlers and their parents. View full details
2 May–27 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Dance 'n' Play 2
Date	Location
With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to take their shoes and socks off and join in! View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 11.30am–12.15pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Dance 'n' Play Course
Date	Location
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! View full details
2 May–27 Jun Wed 11.45am–12.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Demos and Sports at Plu
Date	Location
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. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Doodle and Splat
Date	Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers. View full details
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 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. View full details
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am	Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm	St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 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+. View full details
30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Driftwood Treasure Box
Date	Location
An artist is on hand to help kids create their own little treasure chest, perfect for storing summer memories. View full details
3 Jul Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Drop in Drawing Sessions
Date	Location
Visitor Assistant Ruby Tulloch talks about the current exhibition, A Parliament of Lines, then families are encouraged to get creative in the activity area. View full details
9 Jun 1pm 23 Jun 2pm	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Early Years – Play Time
Date	Location
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. View full details
16 May–6 Jun Wed 10.30–11.30am Block 6 (four weeks).	Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 12–18s
Date	Location
A week of workshops for dramatic teens, led by site-specific theatre specialist Suzanne Lofthus from Cutting Edge Theatre. The group will work towards a performance entitled We’ve Missed the Boat, to be performed outdoors in Musselburgh at 6pm on Fri 27 Jul. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s
Date	Location
Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions. View full details
17 Jul–19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s
Date	Location
A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week. View full details
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

Eco Arts
Date	Location
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. View full details
1 Jun–8 Jun Fri 2–3pm & 3–4pm	WHALE Arts, Edinburgh

Eco Arts: Mini Group
Date	Location
Fun arts and crafts for wee ones, all made from recycled materials. Ages 0–5. View full details
15 Jun 10am	WHALE Arts, Edinburgh

Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
Date	Location
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. View full details
13 Jun 7.30am	Demonstration Garden at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Date	Location
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. View full details
3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary	Various venues, 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. View full details
16 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Family Mosaic Garden Projects
Date	Location
Be inspired by sunnier climes by working as a family to create some pieces for the garden with some Mexican mosaic tiles. View full details
27 Jul 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Family Mosaic Panels
Date	Location
A family workshop to create a beautiful panel to take pride of place in your garden. View full details
26 Jul 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Fantasy Castles
Date	Location
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. View full details
16 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

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