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Meadows Festival
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Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Plu Edinburgh
Date Location
Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, 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
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4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Queen's Jubilee Activities
Date Location
Celebrate the Jubilee with some crafty activities – you can make a card for Her Majesty or decorate your own crown.
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5 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, 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.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Urban Arts Outreach
Date Location
Drop-in art club for teenagers with Muirhouse Youth Development Group. Ages 10+.
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3 Apr–8 Jun Tue & Fri 6–7.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, 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 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Friday Afternoon Activities
Date Location
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 May–28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
Date Location
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 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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
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 Mar–19 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm Cardonald Library, Glasgow
Doodle and Splat
Date Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
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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
Gorgie City Farm Annual Fun Day
Date Location
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
Lyceum Youth Theatre: Discover
Date Location
The Lyceum's creative learning team lead a fun drama session for ages 8–12.
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23 May–27 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
29 May–31 Jul Tue 4–5.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
On Yer Bike! Leith Family Day Trip
Date Location
A day trip for parents and children organised by the Leith YMCA, with canoeing and cycling fun taking place at a location outside of Edinburgh. Departs from the Acorn Centre. All bikes and equipment included. Booking is essential.
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17 Jul 10am The Acorn Centre, Edinburgh
Rock Around Joppa!
Date Location
Explore the rocky shores of Joppa and see what watery wildlife you can learn about. Suitable for under 8s. Dress for the weather and wear wellies. Meeting details available upon booking.
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5 Jul To be confirmed Joppa Rocks, Edinburgh
Shared Territories Youth Arts Cafe
Date Location
Visual and performing arts sessions in connection with Muirhouse Youth Development Project. Ages 12+.
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3 May–21 Jun Thu 6.30–8.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Toddler's Story Time
Date Location
Are you sitting comfortably? Then it's time for a storytelling session for little ones, with a different theme each time.
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5 Jun 2pm
This week Tracks of a Panda. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
12 Jun 2pm
This week Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
16 Jun 1.30pm
This time enjoy The Story of Peppa Pig. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
19 Jun 2pm
This week Harry and the Jaggedy Dragon. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
26 Jun 2pm
This week Otto the Book Bear. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
3 Jul 2pm
This week Hairy Hettie. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Arthur's Adventure
Date Location
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
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.
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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 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Blackwell Children's Book Group
Date Location
An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
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18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm 		Blackwells, 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 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
Doodle and Splat
Date Location
Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
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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

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