Kids, Edinburgh

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Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem as Albert the Clown returns to the Botanic Gardens. Suitable for all ages. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'. More details…
16 Aug–23 Aug 1.00–1.45 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
All Creatures Great and Small
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Go on an exciting creature-finding expedition with Lauriston's Ranger and then make a mini collage with a variety of materials to take home. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
13 Jul 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Amazing Bird Feeders
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As autumn takes hold, learn all about the animals preparing for hibernation, then make your own mobile with special parts to feed the birds. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
19 Oct 10.00am–12.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Animation for Kids
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Introductory workshop to basic animation skills and techniques suitable for those with some computer experience. Each participant will take away their own DVD. Ages 11-14 or 14-16. More details…
15 Jul 1.00–4.00 Stills, Edinburgh
Holyrood Park Archaeology Day
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Come and find out more about life in the Iron Age. Let the Druid guide you around the parks, meeting other characters from the past along the way, then try your hand at skills from the period. More details…
27 Sep 11.00am–3.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Are Trees our Best Friends?
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Follow a tree trail through the woods, with a fact sheet and quiz, to find out how important the leafy ones are to us, their many uses and history. Ages 5+. More details…
3 Aug–8 Aug 1.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Decorative Harps
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Be like the Greek hero Orpheus - join Alchemy Arts to create your own decorative harp out of scrap materials. More details…
5 Jul 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: World Tree Flags
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Discover the trees that are special to the land and people that they come from, from the Scots Pine to the Dragonsblood tree, and create a colourful silk flag. More details…
2 Aug 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Baby Loves Disco
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Baby Loves Disco is for kids aged 6 months-7 years and their parents and offers bubble machines, a chill-out area and healthy snacks. Tickets from www.babylovesdisco.co.uk More details…
16 Aug, 23 Aug, 18 Oct, 29 Nov 2.00–5.00 Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of fun activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs. Ages 3-12. More details…
19 Jul, 16 Aug 2.00–4.00 Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Beads, Baubles and Bracelets
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A collection of workshops to help you make necklaces, charm bracelets, watches and rings. Ages 10+. More details…
13 Jul–17 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Bedroom Decor
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Give your bedroom a new look with a week of workshops making accessories such as cushions and lampshades. Ages 6+. More details…
20 Jul–24 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Blossoms and Blooms
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Make beautiful, colourful paper flowers and twist them into a wall decoration or wreath. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
20 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Bountiful Birds
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Create a beautiful bird feeder for your garden, out of willow and other natural materials collection from Lauriston's woods. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
21 Oct 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Brass Rubbing in a 15th Century Church
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Make rubbings of Celtic designs, medieval knights and roaring lions at this family activity More details…
2 Jun–31 Jul, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Brass Rubbing Centre, Edinburgh
Castle Creatures Kit Bags and Furry Bug Pencil Cases
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Decorate a handy cotton kit bag to use when you're at school or out and about. Use fabric paints to cover it in colourful animal pictures. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
10 Aug 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Changing Masked Creatures
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Many animals can change their appearance - and so can you, by creating a clever mask from willow, tissue and natural materials. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
10 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Children's Activities
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Take the kids to see history come alive this summer - at the Georgian House they can write with a quill, try on costumes or handle the collection of objects from the past. More details…
26 Jun–6 Sep (1 Sep–6 Sep 10.00am–5.00) (1 Jul–31 Aug 10.00am–6.00) Georgian House, Edinburgh
The Christmas Wishing Tree
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Make a magical wishing tree and cover it with sparkly decorations and Christmas wishes. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
5 Dec 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
The Circle of Life
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Learn about the food chain with Lauriston's Ranger, and afterwards make a mobile of what you've learned. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
4 Aug 10.20am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Cookery Camp for Kids
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Learn to cook (and eat) your way around the world. Practical, hands-on cookery classes for ages 7 to 15. Dates and times are age dependent. More details…
29 Jun–21 Aug 9.00am–4.00 Cookingmania, Edinburgh
Crazy Creatures
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Learn all about our native woodland creatures on a guided walk through Lauriston's gardens, then make a busy collage with all different textures and colours. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
15 Aug 10.00am–12.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Dancing Birds
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Learn all about our native birds on a guided woodland walk, then make fabric bunting to hang in your room, illustrating the birds you've learned about. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
12 Sep 10.00am–12.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Drifting Dragonflies
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Join staff on a walk through the magical Japanese Garden and learn some related folklore and legends, then make a piece of art to put in your own garden. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
7 Jul 10.00am–12.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Mela Festival
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This year's festival is set to bring a variety of acts to Pilrig Park, including a family friendly programme and a selection of stalls and performances. More details…
7 Aug–9 Aug Pilrig Park, Edinburgh

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