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Afterschool Arts
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A pilot after school club with an arty theme! Learn about African masks then make one with paper maché and the assistance of Julie Dawson. Ages 7+.Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
23 May 2.00–4.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
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Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Antonine Guard
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Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI Victrix, as they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. All ages.
18 May 11.45am, 12.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Art in the Park
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Chinese Fans
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Make and decorate a fan out of recycled materials. Suitable for all ages.
1 Jun 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Recycled Asian Kites
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Use scrap materials to make a kite based on Asian nature designs. Suitable for all ages.
6 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Autumn Art
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection, and create your own artwork. Ages 3-12.
18 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
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An Edinburgh-based theatre festival for children and young people. With 15 productions for a whole range of ages from toddlers to teenagers the festival will feature plays such as 'Aesop's Fables' by Scamp Theatre and 'Yellow Moon' by TAG Theatre Company.
24 May–2 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Beasties Under Our Feet
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Find out about the miniscule world of minibeasts then make a collage to take home. Ages 5+.
20 May 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Beuysband
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Highly visual musical about a band in search of fame. Ages 12+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–31 May Thu 2.00 & 7.00; Fri 10.15am; Sat 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Big and Little Yoga
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Weekly yoga session specially designed for adults and children to enjoy together.
Tuesdays 9.30–10.30am The Yoga Room, Edinburgh
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Create Your Own Comics
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Metaphrog (Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers), creators of the 'Louis' graphic novel series show you how to bring stories to 2D life. Ages 8-12.
23 May 2.30–4.30 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage
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Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a Hallowe'en costume. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Oct 1.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Doodles and Tales
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Artist Juliana Capes and storytellers Senga Munro and Fergus McNicol bring the paintings and sculptures to life with stories and art activities. Meet at the main entrance. Ages 5-9.
25 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket
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Returning bigger and better than ever before, this two day festival offers displays, demonstrations, crafts, activities, games, entertainments & refreshments for young and old alike.
14 Jun–15 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art!
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Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
14 Jun 10.30am–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Family Story Circle
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A new event for families: gather around Bea Ferguson for tales and songs. Ages 4+.
14 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
First Impressions: Henri Rousseau
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Julie Dawson continues her series of fun art-history workshops for kids, this time using the work of Henri Rousseau as inspiration for making jungle pictures using a combination of prints and drawings. The first workshop is for 3-6 years and the second is for ages 7+
17 May 11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
The Flea Pit
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With a horsebox turned into a travelling theatre, Belfast-based children's company Cahoots NI are taking their flea circus on the road and audience numbers are limited - a very small show for very small people! Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–1 Jun Sat 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00; Sun 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 & 3.30 Festival Square, Edinburgh
Freshwater Mini-beasts
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Root around in ponds and streams to uncover the wildlife lurking beneath. Ages 5+
17 May 1.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Glouglou
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A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

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