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Jack and Jill Market
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An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.
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19 Feb 10.30am
18 Mar 10.30am
15 Apr 10.30am 		Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Puss in Boots
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(4 stars) Puss (Banderas) and Humpty Dumpty (Galifianakis) attempt to steal magic beans from Jack and Jill, with Hayek as feline accomplice Kitty Softpaws. Given the slackening quality of the Shrek franchise, the surprise is that this imaginative romp was one of the 2011's best animated family films.
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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
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
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
Eco Week
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Practical and fun activities for kids aimed at raising awareness of ways to help the environment. Activities include building a recycled zoo and making a garden bird feeder.
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13 Feb–19 Feb Mon–Sun 11am–3.30pm Edinburgh Zoo, 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
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
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
Make Your Face Famous
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Draw a self-portrait, which will be part of Face Britain’s world record attempt to make the world’s biggest online gallery of self-portraits. The self-portraits will then become part of a special picture of Her Majesty The Queen, which will be projected on to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic games. Ages 4–16.
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14 Feb–17 Feb Tue–Fri 11am–3pm Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Meadows Festival
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Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly fun fair. Samba bands, fire performers, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
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
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
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
Greyfriars Bobby
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Poppy Brown tells the story of the loyal wee dug, with the help of a few puppets. Ages 4–8.
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16 Feb 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
The Singing Kettle: Shake, Rattle and Roll
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Join Cilla, Archie, Gary and Kevin to make a right old racket – bang on a homemade instrument to accompany all the old favourites like ' Music Man' and 'Ants Went Marching'.
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3 Jun Sun noon & 3pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Through the Eyes of Lister
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Microscope workshops suitable for all ages to tie in with the current exhibition about the pioneering scientist Joseph Lister.
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13 Feb–17 Feb Mon, Wed & Fri 1–4pm Surgeons' Hall Museum, 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
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
Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt
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Join Peppa, Goerge and Danny Dog in a treasure hunt on Grandad Dog's boat. This brand new show features puppets, songs and a brand new story.
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4 Jul–5 Jul Wed & Thu 10am & 1pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Youth Music Theatre UK National Auditions
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A workshop in musical theatre led by three staff from Youth Music Theatre UK, who will be picking out promising youngsters to star in a range of new productions.
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15 Feb Wed 9.30am & 12.15pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
LGBT Families Day: Storytelling for Children
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An event open to all children (not just those from LGBT families) aged 5–8, with stories exploring the diverse types of LGBT family in a child-friendly way. Part of LGBT History Month.
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18 Feb 2pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
The Lion King
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(3 stars) The first Disney animated feature to be based on an original story rather than a traditional folk or fairy tale, The Lion King retains all of the studio's markers: impeccable animation, jolly songs, colourful characters and a strong moral guideline. Solid family fare.
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Mrs Doig's City of Genius
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Mrs Doig open the lid on the dirty laundry of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, and tells you how to conduct yourself around philosophers.
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18 Feb Sat 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm Portrait Gallery at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Political Campaign Materials
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Workshop for all ages on the different aspects of campaigning, with the chance to make badges, rosettes and banners.
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18 Feb Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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