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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Family Drop In Drawing Challenge
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Create your own masterpiece by experimenting with different media with the help of artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
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16 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Father's Day Card Making
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Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Father's Day
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Treat Dad on Fathers Day with a special trip to the zoo. Meet animal dads, enjoy a BBQ lunch and take part in some fun activities together.
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17 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Fathers' Day Network
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A day of interactive storytelling and workshops on storytelling for children and dads, and art works and poems celebrating parental bonds.
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16 Jun 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Free Jubilee Fun
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Face painting and crafts to celebrate the Queen.
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2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3pm Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
Friday Afternoon Activities
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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
G-Code Music and Dance Project
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A collaboration between Muirhouse Youth Development Project and Edinburgh Mela teaching urban dance and music. Ages 10+.
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9 May–20 Jun Wed 6–8pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Get Creative: Nests
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Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
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21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

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