Location: Glasgow change

NMS Flight - Robots Live!

Kids, Days out and "Edinburgh"

Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed / star rating. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

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 May7 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 Jun30 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 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
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 May21 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 Aug19 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 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
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 Apr28 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 May25 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 Jun30 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 May29 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 May28 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 May21 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 May23 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 Mar19 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 Apr20 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 May27 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 Apr20 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 May27 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 Jun3 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 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.
View full details
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+.
View full details
30 May1 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 May6 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 Jul27 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 Jul19 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 Jul3 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 Jun8 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 Aug27 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

Found 195 events.

Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed / star rating. Showing 25, 50, 100 per page.

RSS feed