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Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, 1a Mayfield Road, Edinburgh
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25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Edinburgh
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17 Jun 10.30am Jack and Jill Market An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the…
16 Jun Noon The Sick Kids Foundation Teddy Toddle and Summer Fair 2012 A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your…
The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh
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2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary Meadows Festival Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from…
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick
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17 Jun 10am Robots Live! If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a…
28 Jul 10am Scotland's National Airshow Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and…
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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18 May–28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm Friday Afternoon Activities Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object…
16 May–26 Sep Wed 10.30–10.50am Magic Carpet All aboard the magic carpet for fun activities, stories and songs in a different part of the museum each week. Sign up on the day at the Information…
Newhailes, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh
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5 Jul 11am Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts Discover the different species of butterflies on the grounds, and later take part in some winged inspired arts and crafts. Children must be…
12 Jul 11am Minibeast Safari Learn all you've ever wanted to know about spiders, bees and bugs on a walk with the ranger and the chance to get up close to the insects…
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh
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26 May–28 Jul Sat 10am–noon Create Drop-in crafts and messy play for children under five years old and their guardians.
10 May–21 Jun Thu 10am–noon Create: play@home Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians.
9 May–20 Jun Wed 6–8pm G-Code Music and Dance Project A collaboration between Muirhouse Youth Development Project and Edinburgh Mela teaching urban dance and music. Ages 10+.
29 May–31 Jul Tue 4–5.30pm Lyceum Youth Theatre: Discover The Lyceum's creative learning team lead a fun drama session for ages 8–12.
5 May–23 Jun Sat 10am–noon Saturday Arts Fun arts and crafts sessions, including painting, drawing and creating, for ages 8–12.
5 May–23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am Saturday Dance Hip hop, pop and contemporary dance sessions for ages 8–12.
3 May–21 Jun Thu 6.30–8.30pm Shared Territories Youth Arts Cafe Visual and performing arts sessions in connection with Muirhouse Youth Development Project. Ages 12+.
3 Apr–8 Jun Tue & Fri 6–7.30pm Urban Arts Outreach Drop-in art club for teenagers with Muirhouse Youth Development Group. Ages 10+.
5 May–23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am Wee Arts Arts and crafts for ages 5–8 where they can paint, draw and create.
5 May–23 Jun Sat 11–11.30am Wee Dance Little ones can take part in dance lessons that incorporate hip hop, pop and contemporary styles. Ages 5–8.
9 May–20 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm Zoo Arts Art club for kids aged 8–14 who want to get stuck into a range of creative activities, including sculpture, painting, drawing and crafts.
Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh
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19 Aug 8.30am Tour de Forth The Classic is a 70-mile route starting at Ocean Terminal, crossing the Forth Bridge into Fife and heading west to the Clackmannanshire Bridge…
19 Aug 8.30am Tour de Forth The Sportive route is for experienced and professional cyclists and is timed – it begins before all other routes to ensure a clear run. The route is…
19 Aug 8.30am Tour de Forth The Demi route measures 35 miles and is for experience and leisure cyclists looking for a less demanding challenge. The route can be completed from…
19 Aug 8.30am Tour de Forth The Family ride is a leisurely 22-mile route and is the only route open to under 16s. It's a circular route beginning and ending at Ocean Terminal…
Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
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2 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm Life in Space Learn what it's like to be an astronaut and how to keep from getting bored while spending months floating around in space. Followed by a rocket…
16 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm Physical Matters An interesting look at how everyday items are constructed, such as CDs and metal objects. Then there's a plastic picture workshop. To book visit the…
9 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm Wonderful World of Plants Learn about the clever ways plants have evolved to protect themselves from predators. To book visit the website and fill in the application form.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, Edinburgh
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3 May–7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children 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…
13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm CircuSkool Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under…
3 May–26 Jul Thu 10–11am Feet Foxes Movement and dance for pre-schoolers and parents/carers, encouraging little ones to explore their creativity.
23 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10–10.40am Sing and Sign Signing and singing with babies to aid their communication development using fun songs and themes familiar to your little one. Ages 6–18 months.
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5–7pm
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 3.30–5.30pm 		Strange Town Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
24 Apr–19 Jun Tue 6–8pm Strange Town Theatre class for ages 14–18 incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 2–3.30pm Strange Town Theatre class for ages 8–10, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Summer with StrangeTown Work with actors, directors, writers, dancers and musicians to explore your creativity and create a play in just five days. A performance for family…
2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Summer with StrangeTown Work with actors, directors, writers, dancers and musicians to explore your creativity and create a play in just five days. A performance for family…
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a family trail based on Her Majesty's time at Holyroodhouse, try on some right royal clothing and design…
Pilrig St Paul's Church, Pilrig Street, Leith Walk, Edinburgh
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17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 9.45–10.20am
17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 10.40–11.20am 		Music Bugs Suitable for ages 0–4. Interactive sensory music and singing classes for little ones with lots of props to keep them engaged and fun songs to learn…
Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
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John Hope Gateway Centre
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		Begonia Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
13 Jun 10.30am The Big Toddle 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.
Real Life Science Studio
30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm 		Dragonflies from Scratch Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various…
Demonstration Garden
13 Jun 7.30am 		Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are…
Real Life Science Studio
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		Get Creative: Nests Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
Real Life Science Studio
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		Get Creative: SW Asia An Iranian artist will help you make a piece of visual art that then transforms into a scented treasure box.
15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Hard Rain: Whole Earth? 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.
20 May–24 Jun Sun 10.15–11.45am Junior Skint Knees Drama Classes Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens.
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 1–4pm Locating the Nest: Printmaking and Poems Drop In Writer Tom Pow and poet Hugh Bryden help participants interweave words and images to create a print of a nest. Ages 5+.
John Hope Gateway Centre
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		Nature's Nests A workshop encouraging you to explore the lives of birds by making your own nest. Ages 5+.
20 May–24 Jun Sun 10.15–11.15am & 11.30am–1pm Scottish Youth Theatre Summer Term: Early Years Weekly drama classes from SYT for children to explore their creativity, increase their confidence and make new friends. Ages 3–4 from 10.15am; ages…
Real Life Science Studio
7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		Sparrowhawk Weekend Exhibition and family activities focusing on these amazing raptors.
13 Jun 5.30pm Sparrowhawks at the Botanic Learn more about the little predators and their lives in the big city. Ages 8+.
John Hope Gateway Centre
17 Jun 2pm
15 Jul 2pm 		Talking Trees Storytelling Talking Trees storytelling returns to transport adults and children alike to a magical land far, far away. Suitable for anyone with an imagination…
John Hope Gateway Centre
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm 		A Treasured Paradise An Iranian artist helps you to make a piece of visual art which then transforms into a small scented treasure box. Ages 5+.
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
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16 May–6 Jun Wed 10.30–11.30am Early Years – Play Time Block 6 (four weeks). Drama-based play for kids aged 2–4 and their parents/carers to get involved in together, stimulating creativity and language…
25 May–15 Jun Fri 2–3.30pm LYT Play Drama games, arts and crafts and lively activities. Ages 5–7.
3 Jul–6 Jul To be confirmed Summer on Stage: Make a Scene A four day performance course for ages 7–10, part of the Lyceum's incredibly popular range of summer holiday workshops.
9 Jul–13 Jul To be confirmed Summer on Stage: Make it Happen – Costume and Make-up Course Week-long course for wannabe wardrobe masters and mistresses and make-up artists aged 14–18.
9 Jul–21 Jul To be confirmed Summer on Stage: Make it Happen – Technical Theatre Course Two-week course for teenagers (ages 14–18) interested in the behind-the-scenes side of making a theatre show.
9 Jul–21 Jul To be confirmed Summer on Stage: Working From a Script Two-week summer course for ages 11–13 on script-based performance.
3 Jul–21 Jul To be confirmed Summer on Stage: Working From a Script Three-week text-based performance course for drama-mad teenagers. Ages 14–18.
Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House, Trunks Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh
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2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm Magic School A five-day magic school for kids aged 7–10, with a choice of either morning or afternoon sessions. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10am & 1.30pm Magic School One-Day Workshop A one-off Magic School workshop, for those who don't want to end the five-day Magic School. Ages 7–10. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm 		Art Cart Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
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17 Jun 2pm Bags of Art 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.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
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24 Jun Sun 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm Meet the Ancestors Stories from Pakistan, with a chance to get yourself decorated with some henna hand art.
10 Jun 2pm Portrait Detectives! Do the National Galleries a favour by solving some age-old mysteries from Scottish history, the answers to which are contained within some of the…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, Edinburgh
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2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11.30am–noon & 1.30–2pm Scottish Opera: SensoryO After the success of BabyO, Scottish Opera returns with another tailor-made musical show for wee ones, this time focussing on the 18–36 months age…
1 Jul–2 Jul Mon & Sun 11.30am Street Magic Masterclass Tips and secrets behind card tricks and sleight of hand. Bring a packed lunch and a pack of cards. Ages 11–14. Part of Edinburgh International Magic…
19 Jun Tue 10–10.40am & 11.30am–12.10pm Tiny Tales Seaside stories are the order of the day at June's session, with Rona Barbour. Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 6…
Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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2 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Sun 9.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–4.30pm Seventh Annual Summer Drama Project Theatre course for kids with compulsory morning classes, then optional afternoon sessions to improve on improv, movement, mime, script-writing and…
St Stephen's Centre, St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
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18 Apr–27 Jun Wed 2–2.40pm Music Bugs Suitable for ages 0–1. Interactive sensory music and singing classes for little ones with lots of props to keep them engaged and fun songs to learn…
St Stephen's Church, East Fettes Avenue Comely Bank, Edinburgh
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25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm Doodle and Splat Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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17 Aug 9.45am The Artist's Book Day As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals…
1 Sep 1pm Paralympian Designs A day celebrating the remarkable technology (and the people that make and use it) that breaks down barriers to participation in sport. There's a…
Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, Edinburgh
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21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Street & Hip Hop P1 - P3 With Amy Fraser P1 - P3 Come join in the fun with these classes, dancing to the funkiest tunes around. Learning the coolest moves that are sure…
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 10.15–11am Wiggle & Giggle 2 With Gemma Williams Preschool Incorporating music, props and mime, Wiggle & Giggle will bring out the little dancer within! This class will…
26 May–23 Jun Sat 9.30–10.15am Wiggle & Giggle An energetic movement session to get toddlers and parent wiggling. Wear comfortable clothes.
Various venues, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Edinburgh Festival Fringe 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…

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