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Borders Books, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Oct
2.30		 Chris Bradford The author of 'Young Samurai' will be instore for a reading, signing and to answer questions. He's a martial arts expert, mind, so be polite.
30 Oct
10.00am		 Vivian French Vivian French, author of dark fairytale 'The Robe of Skulls', brews up some Hallowe'en tales followed by a Q&A session.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
15 Oct
11.00am & 2.00		 Alice & The White Rabbit Indigo Moon Theatre present a shadow puppet Wonderland complete with the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and March Hare.
24 Oct
7.30		 Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds Hannah and her Dad are having trouble seeing eye to eye but help eventually arrives in the form of a big rabbit shaped package. Suitable for ages 10+.
Cammo Estate, Cammo Visitor Centre Cammo Road, Cammo Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
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…
Cooking Mania, 75a Main Street Davidsons Mains, Edinburgh
Date Event
Saturdays
10.00am–12.00		 Hallowe'en Cookery Workshops Hubble bubble. What's that brewing? It's something devilishly delicious, no doubt at these cookery and baking workshops for kids. Ages 7-11.
Cramond Island, Cramond Public Car Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Cramond Island Photography A photography outing to Cramond Island - you'll even get to keep a disc of the results. Cameras provided. Please bring waterproof clothing, warm…
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…
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Oct–19 Oct
10.00am–4.00		 Imagination Workshop Use your imagination (see what they did there?) to create a paper mache model animal. Workshop prices from £2.50.
31 Oct
7.00–9.00		 Boo at the Zoo Those cuddly critters at the zoo might not seem so friendly after you hear some of the myths and legends about them. For brave souls aged 12+.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
Fridays–Sundays
(Times vary)		 Scottish Youth Theatre Weekly Drama Class Scottish Youth Theatre put their expertise where their mouth is with 10-week courses of drama classes for ages 3-25. Taught by professional tutors…
Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Oct
1.00–4.30		 Storylab: Legends and Life of the Inuit Craft a story with inspiration from the film 'Legends and Life of the Inuit' in a workshop led by Michael Williams. Ages 9-12. 'Part of the Scottish…
Four Winds Inspiration Centre, The Pavilion Inverleith Park Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
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.
Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
6 Oct–26 Oct
10.00am–5.00		 Children's Activities & The Big Draw October break activities for children, with costumes, quill pen writing, collection handling and a chance to participate in the Big Draw.
6 Oct–26 Oct
10.00am–5.00		 Wanted: Budding Georgian Artist Draw a portrait of yourself or one of your family or friends, or design your own dinner service and be the new Wedgwood.
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…
Imagination Workshop, 136 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
Tuesdays
4.00–5.00		 After School Craft Club Tie-dye, felt-making, decopatching, origami and puppet-making are among the activities on offer at this after school special. Ages 5+.
Mondays, Fridays
Mon 2.00–3.00; Fri 10.00–11.00am		 Toddler Craft Club Get'em started young to mould a fully-fledged artistic adult in the future. Different activities every week. Booking required. Ages 2-5.
20 Oct–24 Oct
10.00–11.00am		 October Beadtastic Holiday Week Spend the holiday week making spectacular jewellery from all kinds of beads: felt, paper or fimo. Ages 7+.
28 Oct–29 Oct
5.00		 Hallowe'en Spookiness You'll need a mask for Hallowe'en. Make one at this workshop. Ages 5+.
Inveresk Lodge Garden, Inveresk near Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Oct
2.00–3.30		 Fungi Fun Play some games and bust some fungi myths.
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Nov
10.30am–1.00		 Christmas Animals Join Lauriston's ranger on a frosty environmental walk and learn all about the animals that hibernate, store food, migrate and change colour during…
6 Dec
10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.30		 A Green Christmas Make your own personal Christmas decorations and help the environment at the same time. Artist Stephanie Walker will be on hand to help use all…
14 Dec
10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.30		 Yule Logs and Christmas Crackers Come along and make your own snow-covered Yule log as a centrepiece for your Christmas table, complete with fresh greenery and a festive robin, and…
20 Dec
10.00am–12.30; 1.00–3.30		 Handmade Felt Decorations Artist Stephanie Walker will help you make your own Christmas decorations or stocking. You will even make your own felt from scratch using brightly…
21 Dec
11.00am–3.00		 A Family Christmas A special Christmas day out for families with children aged 6+. Come to Lauriston Castle kitchen and work together on a variety of Christmas…
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Oct
2.00		 Felt Story: Northlands Hear stories from Claire Hewitt, then it's your turn to create a picture from felt and fabric. Booking essential. Ages 7+. 'Part of the Scottish…
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
20 Oct–24 Oct
10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–4.00		 Scrapheap Challenge The museum challenges you to build something that flies out of scrap. Are you brave enough to have a go?
26 Oct
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.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Oct–25 Oct, not Mondays
(Times vary)		 Pheonix Festival NEAC is back with a week of celebratory events: dance classes, sculpture and other crafty activities leading up to a spectacular finale on Sat 25 Oct.
4 Dec–6 Dec
Thu & Fri 10.00am & 11.30am; Sat 10.00am, 11.30am & 2.00		 Little Light Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, 30-36 Dalmeny Street Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Oct
2.00–4.00		 Afterschool Arts This week the after school art club led by Julie Dawson focuses on Picasso's use of colour to make mood paintings. Ages 7+. Email jbdawson@me.uk to…
18 Oct
11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00		 First Impressions: Picasso Create your own 'mood painting' inspired by Picasso's Blue and Rose periods at this workshop with Julie Dawson. The first workshop is for 3-6 years…
20 Oct–24 Oct
10.00am–12.00		 Mexican Craft Week Join Julie Dawson to help make a Day of the Dead-style altar for the Drill Hall over five morning sessions. Com on, are you a Mexican or a…
21 Oct–24 Oct, not Thursdays
9.00am–12.00 & 12.30–3.30		 Red Kite Workshops Virtually save the planet in a 2-D workshop in animation. The classes cover developing an idea, making characters then filming with computers and…
25 Oct
11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00		 First Impressions: Guatmalan Kites Create some Guatemalan folk art for the Day of the Dead (or Hallowe'en). First workshop is for 3-6 years (under 5s must be accompanied) and the…
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Oct–28 Oct
12.00–3.00		 Big Draw: Palaces in the Past and future Get a taste of royal living in this drawing event.
Queen's Hall, 87-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Oct
3.00		 Children's Classic Concerts: Time Travellers Adventure through a musical time vortex with Alasdair Malloy.
Ravelston Woods Local Nature Reserve, Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Bushcraft Builders Test your survival skills by setting up a woodland workshop then using natural materials to build shelters, hides, chairs, beds and loads more.
22 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Campfires & carving Cave man fun: try traditional firemaking techniques, light a campfire, carve and weave cooking implements and then cook up some tasty treats with…
23 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Wildlife Detectives Take part in animal spotting, eco-system games and setting out traps to check on the Friday. Please bring waterproof clothing, warm clothes…
24 Oct
9.00am–5.00		 Stone Age Olympics Go 'really' old school with some stone age activities: making tribal costumes, spear throwing, obstacle courses, camouflage and cave painting.
Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Nov
12.00–3.00		 Shadow Puppet Tales with Art-Tastic and Hazek Darwin Edwards Discover the history of storytelling through puppetry across the world. Explore pi-xing, the 'theatre of the lantern shadows' which originated in…
8 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Bark Rubbing Book Get creative with bark rubbing at the Botanics, and make your own log book with the help of the Garden Rangers. No booking required. Ages 7+.
9 Nov
12.00–3.00		 Botanical Illustration Learn about some of the techniques scientists use when using illustrations to identify newly discovered plants.
16 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
22 Nov
12.00–3.00		 Real Life Science: Leaves Leaves harness energy, regulate water loss and deter herbivores, so it's no wonder they come in a variety of weird and wonderful shapes. Learn about…
Royal Botanic Garden (Temperate Palm House), Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice Come to the glasshouses to learn all about the plants that give us coffee, chocolate, ginger and other delicious foods. Ages 10+.
Royal Botanic Garden, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
19 Oct
2.00–3.00		 Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
1 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Legend of Trees There was a time when trees were believed to have magical properties and mysterious powers. Find out about the mythology and folklore associated…
30 Nov
2.00–3.00		 Preparing for Winter Why do some animals hibernate while others do not? Walk around the Gardens with the Rangers looking for signs of animals preparing for winter and…
National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
Sundays
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…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Oct
1.00–4.00		 Big Draw: North Wendy Woolfson leads a family workshop in creating art from live stories and northern tales.
20 Oct–23 Oct
10.00am–3.00		 Gamemaker Workshop Use the latest software to explore storytelling in computer gaming and create your own game. Places are limited so advance booking is recommended.
21 Oct
11.00am		 Tiny Tales Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. With Michael Kerins. Ages 6mnths-3 yrs.
21 Oct
2.30		 Peach and the Pirates Robert Howat writes and performs this storytelling adventure about fearless Peach, who sneaks aboard a pirate ship. By Slinky Productions.
24 Oct
2.30		 Tell-a-story Day Warm Up The actual Tell-a-story day is on 31 Oct. Warm up the vocal chords and add fuel to the imagination at this family storytelling session. Ages 6+.
26 Oct
2.30		 Northern Lights Judy Paterson hosts a session of Finnish and Scottish storytelling with Heli Aaltonen and Claire Hewitt. Ages 7-10. 'Part of the Scottish…
Various venues, Edinburgh
Date Event
6 Apr 2009–18 Apr 2009
(Times vary)		 Edinburgh International Science Festival An amazing public programme of shows, exhibitions, hands-on workshops, talks, tours and events to inspire, excite, challenge, amuse and entertain…
Waterstone's, 98/9 Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Oct
1.00–2.00		 Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book, 'Tallulah and the Teenstars'

Found 61 events at 29 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.