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Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 May–25 May
10.00am, 11.45am & 2.00		 We Dance, Wee Groove! Get down and funky with the Imaginate DJ - a theatrical, Scottish, dancing extravaganza for clubbers age 0-4, and their grown-ups. 'Part of the Bank…
29 May–1 Jun
10.15am & 2.00		 Glouglou A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of…
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May
Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00		 Lion of Kabul Mixed media children's show about Marjan the lion, who survived the world's most dangerous zoo. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate…
Cammo Estate, Cammo Visitor Centre Cammo Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul
2.00–3.30		 Art in the Park 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.
16 Oct
2.00–3.30		 Autumn Art 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…
King's Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 Oct–25 Oct
2.00 & 6.30		 Horrid Henry The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009
(Times vary)		 Aladdin 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…
Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
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		 The Flea Pit 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…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 Jun–22 Jun
Fri 2.00; Sat 10.00am & 1.00; Sun 11.00am & 2.00		 Scottish Opera: The Undersea World of Bubble McBea Join wacky inventor Barnacle McBea under da sea for a magical interactive opera. The performance takes place backstage on floor cushions. Ticket…
Four Winds Inspiration Centre, The Pavilion Inverleith Park Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 May
10.30am–3.00		 Making Mosaics Make mosaics from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
31 May
10.30am–3.00		 Working with Leather A leathercraft workshop for parent and child led by Simon Potts. Booking essential.
5 Jul
10.30am–3.00		 Willow Weaving Projects Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
2 Aug
10.30am–3.00		 Working with Leather A leathercraft workshop for parent and child led by Simon Potts. Booking essential.
6 Sep
10.30am–3.00		 Willow Weaving Projects Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
14 Sep
10.30am–3.00		 Traditional Standing Puppet Making Participate in all the aspects of tabletop puppetry at this parent and child workshop led by Swantje Siebke. Booking essential.
20 Sep
10.30am–3.00		 Toy Making Make traditional toys from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
29 Nov
10.30am–3.00		 Willow Weaving Projects Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, 69 Braid Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Oct
1.00–3.00		 Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy…
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Sep
11.00am–3.00		 Holyrood Archaeology Day Experience the life of the folks who lived in Holyrood park during the Iron Age, with lots of activities for all the family.
Inverleith Park, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
14 Jun–15 Jun
10.00am–5.00		 Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket Returning bigger and better than ever before, this two day festival offers displays, demonstrations, crafts, activities, games, entertainments…
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
Date Event
19 May
10.30am–3.00		 Weird and Wonderful Bird Houses Margaret Findlay leads a workshop in creating a des res for your birdy friends. Ages 6+.
20 May
10.30am–1.00		 Beasties Under Our Feet Find out about the miniscule world of minibeasts then make a collage to take home. Ages 5+.
Leith Community Education Centre, New Kirkgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 May
11.00am–12.00		 Lari Don Lari pops in to read from her first book, 'First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts', and explain some of the traditional myths and legends…
31 May
3.00–4.30		 Leith Festival Children's Writing Competition 2008 Prize-giving In spring the budding literary talents of Primary Five pupils in Leith put pen to paper under the tutelage of author Lari Don. Listen to the winning…
31 May
4.00		 Toto Tales Presents Koko The Crocodile African folktales brought to life with sing-alongs, surprises and mask-making. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Date Event
14 Jun–15 Jun
11.00am–4.30		 Miniatura Dolls House Show International show of dolls houses and miniatures featuring model houses and miniatures, collectables and support materials.
National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 May
2.00–4.00		 Doodles and Tales Artist Juliana Capes and storytellers Senga Munro and Fergus McNicol bring the paintings and sculptures to life with stories and art activities.
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 May
2.30–4.30		 Create Your Own Comics 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.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45		 Connect: Super Science Shows A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays
11.00am–1.00 & 2.00–4.00		 Hands on History Take a closer look at the history of, well, us with real and replica objects from the handling collections.
18 May
11.45am, 12.45 & 2.45		 The Antonine Guard Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI Victrix, as they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. All ages.
25 May
12.45, 1.45 & 2.45		 The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
8 Jun
12.45, 1.45, 2.45 & 3.45		 Traditional Games Put down the Sony PSP and indulge in some old-time fun with the kind of outdoor games your grandparents would have played way back when.
14 Jun
10.30am–4.00		 Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art! Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 May–25 May
12.00–3.00		 Medieval Mercenaries Smash some 'Braveheart' stereotypes and find out what 14th century soldiers were really like.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 May–2 Jun, not 1 Jun
10.00am, 11.15am & 1.30; Thu & Sat 10.00am & 3.00; Fri 10.00am & 11.15am; Mon 10.00am & 1.30		 My House Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems!
27 May–30 May
10.15am & 1.15; Fri 10.15am		 Parachutists, or On The Art of Falling An amazing physical theatre performance with dance and acrobatics which has become an international hit. Two parachutists explore flying and falling…
31 May–2 Jun
10.15am & 2.30; Mon 10.15am & 1.15		 Surprise Dance for very young children, with, as the title suggests, surprises. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, 30-36 Dalmeny Street Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 May
11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00		 First Impressions: Henri Rousseau 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…
23 May
2.00–4.00		 Afterschool Arts 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…
24 May
11.00am & 1.00		 Roman Mosaics Learn about the ancient Roman art of mosaic then have a go with Julie Dawson. 11am-noon for ages 3-6; 1-2pm for ages 7+. Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Jun–4 Jun
Tue 4.30; Wed 10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30		 Playhouse Disney Live Mickey, Pooh, Little Einsteins - the gang's all here for this sing-along, play-along live show.
23 Jun
11.00am		 The Wiggles: Live Hot Potato Show! Warm up your big red car and get ready to do the monkey dance as Anthony, Greg, Murray and Jeff, Australia's favourite children's entertainers…
Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 May
1.00–4.00		 Freshwater Mini-beasts Root around in ponds and streams to uncover the wildlife lurking beneath. Ages 5+
18 May
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
24 May
12.00–4.00		 Real Life Science: Focus on Bluebells Learn some bluebell facts from Dr Jane Squirrel in Bluebell Month. Ages 8+.
1 Jun
12.00–4.00		 Art-tastic: Chinese Fans Make and decorate a fan out of recycled materials. Suitable for all ages.
8 Jun
12.00–4.00		 Sunday Science: Mini-expedition Make like Scottish plant hunter George Forrest and take a tour of Chinese plants. Ages 5+.
15 Jun
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
21 Jun
10.00am–12.00		 Real Life Science: Moth Watch See some moths and find out how they are being monitored. Ages 8+.
6 Jul
12.00–4.00		 Art-tastic: Recycled Asian Kites Use scrap materials to make a kite based on Asian nature designs. Suitable for all ages.
13 Jul
12.00–4.00		 Sunday Science: Arran's Unique Trees Max Coleman talks about the unique species of trees on Arran. Ages 5+.
20 Jul
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
10 Aug
12.00–4.00		 Sunday Science: Insect Eaters Learn all about plants with bite. Ages 5+.
10 Aug–17 Aug
1.00–1.45		 Albert and Friends Instant Circus A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
17 Aug
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
23 Aug
12.00–4.00		 Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses Put water under the microscope and learn about all the microscopic organisms it contains with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Evans. Ages 8+.
Royal Botanic Garden, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 May
10.00am–4.00		 Homes for Wildlife Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
21 Jun
7.00–9.00		 Talking Trees: Chinese Tales at Midsummer Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (8+).
28 Jun–29 Jun
10.00am–4.00		 Homes for Wildlife Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
26 Jul
12.00–4.00		 Real Life Science: Water Birds Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the RSPB. Ages 8+.
23 Aug–24 Aug
10.00am–4.00		 Homes for Wildlife Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
15 May–17 May
7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00		 Katie Morag Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun. A play for children originally commissioned by Mull Theatre based on the writing of Mairi…
Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 May–29 May
Wed 10.45am & 1.15; Thu 10.45am		 The Wolf and the Goat A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable for ages 6+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate…
30 May–2 Jun
Fri 1.15 & 5.00; Sat 10.45am & 5.00; Sun 11.45am & 3.30; Mon 10.45am & 1.15		 Olga Volt, The Electric Fairy Olga Volt (aided by Shona Reppe Puppets) prepares to dazzle another circus audience - but her powers are fading. Does anyone have a torch . . . ?
National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 May
2.00–4.00		 Bags of Art 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…

Found 80 events at 31 places.
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