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Aerial skills for Children and Teens
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Aerial skills classes including spins, swings and climbs on trapeze, ropes and silks, in six-week blocks offering a perfect release for the energies of Edinburgh's little monkeys.
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23 Feb–29 Mar Thu 4–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
All in a Spin!
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Make a bright spinning top, inspired by the vintage designs from the museum. Best suited to ages 5 years and over.
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31 Mar Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
The Attic
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Grandma and Lucy go up to the attic where the memories are kept. Who knows what will happen once the dusty old boxes are opened? Ages 3–5.
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13 Mar 1.15pm Brunton Theatre, 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.
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19 Feb 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
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Its core market ranges from babies to teenagers, but Imaginate reaches out to anyone with a taste for world-class theatre. Bringing together the best of Scottish work for young audiences and the most ground-breaking productions from abroad, the festival believes children deserve to be entertained as much as the rest of us. It means that instead of expecting heavy morals and laboured educational messages, you should look out for unbounded theatrical imagination.
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7 May–14 May Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Barnardo's Young Supporters' Concert
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Fundraising concert for Barnardo's featuring choirs and soloists from 13 local schools and a programme covering classical, Gaelic and pop melodies.
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23 Feb 6.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh
The Beasts Within Us
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There are tiny parasites that we can carry around inside us and which can make changes in our behaviour! They're called toxoplasma. Learn all about these cheeky wee devils, and why you should always wash your hands thoroughly after changing the cat's litter, in this interactive exhibit. Ages 5+.
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5 May–6 May Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, 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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20 Feb 5.45pm Blackwells, Edinburgh
Bug Busters
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Discover the amazing world of the immune system and find out how your body fights disease. Ages 5+.
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14 Apr–15 Apr Sat & Sun 10.30am–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
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Children's entertainment and a trail with chocolate eggs to be won at the end.
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6 Apr–9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4.30pm Georgian House, Edinburgh
6 Apr–9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun 10am–4.30pm Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
6 Apr–9 Apr Mon & Fri–Sun noon–4pm Newhailes, Musselburgh
Caddie Capers
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A fun-filled session of storytelling which takes you back to Georgian Edinburgh. Ages 5+.
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16 Feb–17 Feb Thu & Fri 11am & 2pm Portrait Gallery at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Children's Spring Flower Show
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In association with the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, a children's eco-daffodil competition is part of this flower show, featuring floral displays and lots of hands-on activities.
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24 Mar–25 Mar Sat & Sun 11am–5pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Cold War Experience
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A little light historical fun for the February holidays as the National Museum of Flight takes you back 50 years to the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis to experience daily life during the Cold War.
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11 Feb–19 Feb Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Creative Dance
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With Claricia Kruithof/Gemma Williams Preschool This class uses learning through play to help the children develop their co-ordination, balance, and awareness.Working together also encourages confidence and builds social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. 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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11 Feb–17 Mar Sat 11am–noon Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dads Rock
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Playgroup for dads and their kids aged 0–4, with games, creative bits and bobs, snacks, stories and 'rocking out'.
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11 Feb–28 Apr Sat 10–11.30am Gate 55, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play
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With Claricia Kruithof/Gemma Williams Toddlers Turn up and play! In this class we will use music and movement to develop our creative skills and awareness. The class will offer a variety of playful approaches to dance. Themes vary from week to week and group suggestions will be encouraged. Bring your parents too! 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…
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play 2
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With Claricia Kruithof or Gemma Williams Toddlers Turn up and play! In this class we will use music and movement to develop our creative skills and awareness. The class will offer a variety of playful approaches to dance. Themes vary from week to week and group suggestions will be encouraged. Bring your parents too! 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…
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 11.45am–12.30pm Dance Base, 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 John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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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.
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3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Science Festival
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The world's first celebration of science and technology has been going for 23 years, and is one of the largest science festivals in Europe. The programme seeks to bring science alive for children but also, more unusually, for adults. Hands-on activities typically include interactive exhibitions, experiments, gadgets and workshops – which last year involved magnetic nanosludge, dancing custard and other wonders. Talks for adults cover science in all its forms, as well as the points where it…
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30 Mar–13 Apr Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Farmers Helpers Workshops
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Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential.
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13 Feb–17 Feb Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm
2 Apr–6 Apr Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm
9 Apr–13 Apr Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm 		Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Fascinating Mummies: Unwrap a Mummy
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Combine ancient history with detective work and unwrap a mummy to find out how they died. Ages 7+. Half-hourly sessions lasting 45 minutes are available throughout each day.
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11 Feb–19 Feb Mon–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
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North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
Funnybones
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Puppet Lab present Janet and Allan Ahlberg's fun story of three skeletons: one big, one little and a wee dog. Ideal for children aged 3–7 years.
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24 Mar 2pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

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