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All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
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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.
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3 May–7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Animal Olympics
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Find out which of your favourite animals is best suited to which sport in this quirky tale. Ages 3–7. Part of Plu Festival.
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1 Jun 4pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Archaeology Day
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A day of short guided walks and fun activities based around Iron Age life in Holyrood Park. Booking is essential.
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9 Sep 11am Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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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 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
The Artist's Book Day
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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.
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17 Aug 9.45am Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Autumn Riches
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Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant.
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15 Oct 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Baby Loves Disco
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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…
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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
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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.
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31 May–21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm Calton 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
Bang on Time
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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.
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Barrow Band
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Fun music and songs for little ones. Ages 4+. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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3 Jun Noon Leith Links, Edinburgh
Begonia
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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 Big Toddle
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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.
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13 Jun 10.30am Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Blackwell Children's Book Group
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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
Bookbug Session
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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
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Breakdance for Kids
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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
Breakdance Skills
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Learn power moves, freezes, spins, drills and more in these breakdance skill classes for ages 12–16. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers.
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19 Apr–28 Jun Thu 5–6pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' and Hip Hop
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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.
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7 May–25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Busy Servants and VIP Guests
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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.
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1 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts
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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.
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5 Jul 11am Newhailes, Musselburgh
Castle Dreams
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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.
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19 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Castles, Knights and Dragons
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Be inspired by the Knights of old and create a coat of arms, sword, shield and helmet, ready to take on anything!
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23 Jul 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Children's Drop-in Workshops
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Stimulating activities afternoon for kids to engage with sculpture and get creative. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 2–4pm Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston
Cinderella
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Johnny McKnight has written this new version of the the fairy tale for this year's Royal Lyceum Christmas show, promising a modern twist on the story with a good sprinkling of magic and slapstick to keep families happy.
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29 Nov–29 Dec To be confirmed Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
CircuSkool
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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.
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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
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Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle.
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11 Jul 11am
5 Aug 11am 		Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
Create
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Drop-in crafts and messy play for children under five years old and their guardians.
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26 May–28 Jul Sat 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Create: play@home
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Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians.
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10 May–21 Jun Thu 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Creative Dance
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Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5.
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5 May–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Dance Base, Edinburgh
Croquet Tea Party
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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).
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9 Jun 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
D of E Open Award Group
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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
Dance 'n' Play 1
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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!
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18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'N' Play 1 (Drop In)
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Fun movement, music and dance drop-in sessions encouraging creative play. For toddlers and their parents.
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2 May–27 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play 2
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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!
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18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 11.30am–12.15pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play Course
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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!
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2 May–27 Jun Wed 11.45am–12.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
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 Jun–3 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 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
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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
Dragonflies from Scratch
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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
Driftwood Treasure Box
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An artist is on hand to help kids create their own little treasure chest, perfect for storing summer memories.
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3 Jul Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Lauriston Castle, 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
Early Years – Play Time
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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.
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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
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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.
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23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s
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Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions.
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17 Jul–19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s
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A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week.
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30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Brunton Theatre, 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 Jun–8 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

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