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Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Cameron House Youth Theatre
A theatre workshop for ages 12–18.
Cameron House, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Mon 3 Jun
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Mon 10 Jun
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Creative Electric
Rehearsals/workshops in theatre, for young people and by young people.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Tue 28 May
0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 4 Jun
0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 11 Jun
0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Hallmarking, Heraldry and Hammermen
Once upon a time, Edinburgh and the Canongate were two different towns with separate silver hallmarkings. Make your own hallmark using traditional symbols or perhaps something more contemporary.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Making Jewellery and Medals
A workshop to make your own medals and jewellery using various techniques. Tools and materials supplied. Suitable for the whole family (children ages 5+).
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 13:00 – 15:00
Art Workshop for Children
A fine artist leads kids through a fun and messy art-filled afternoon.
Victoria, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 555 1638
- 13:00 – 14:00
Sat 6 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 555 1638
- 13:00 – 14:00
Mon 15 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 555 1638
For this week-long summer block of workshops, Julie Dawson takes the reigns.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Belly Babies (course)
Belly Babies is an innovative class for mums and babies, which explores music and dance from around the world. Connect with your baby and other new mums while engaging mind and body and strengthening core muscles which are often affected during pregnancy and birth. Please bring a sling to attach your baby onto your…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Wed 5 Jun
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Wed 12 Jun
£46 for the full course, £4 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 14:30
Break Free S1 - S3
Take the next step in your breakin’ adventure! B-boying or b-girling (formerly called break dancing) was one of the first styles that developed under the umbrella of hip hop dance, and it is still one of the best known today. In this class we will further develop the skills you’ve learned in Break Free P4-P7…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Thu 30 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Mon 3 Jun
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:30 – 17:30
Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Scotland
The largest Capoeira group in the UK puts on lessons so you too can train your body and mind in the context of a friendly, welcoming group
Morningside Braid Church, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
Tue 28 May
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
Mon 3 Jun
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
North Merchiston Club, Edinburgh (2.5 miles)
Thu 30 May
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 6 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 13 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Creative Dance
This class uses learning through play to help the children develop their co-ordination, balance, and awareness.Working together also encourages confidence and builds social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 1 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 8 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Crowns and Coronets
Make your own royal headgear from craft materials and explore the symbols of Scotland's royal heritage.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 7 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
A Cup of Friendship
Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Dance 'n' Play 1 (course)
We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:45 – 11:30
Wed 5 Jun
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:45 – 11:30
Wed 12 Jun
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:45 – 11:30
Dance 'n' Play 2 (course)
We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:45 – 12:30
Wed 5 Jun
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:45 – 12:30
Wed 12 Jun
£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:45 – 12:30
Famous People Collage
Cut out pictures of your favourite famous folk or characters from TV and film and make a collage for your bedroom wall.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Flamenco Classes for Kids
Kids can get into the flamenco spirit with classes that'll teach them rhythm, dance and performance, with live flamenco accompaniment.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Mon 27 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Wed 29 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Thu 30 May
£4 / 0131 667 3600
- 15:45 – 14:45
Frame the Stars
Take along a picture of your favourite celebrity and make a silver photo frame so you can worship them on your wall.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Glistening Goblets
Make your own goblet and adorn it with metallic paints and precious jewels.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
I HEART SCOTLAND: Costume Workshop
Learn about Scottish history with a little help from artist Rachel Maclean and a dress-up workshop full of arts and crafts activities. Booking is essential.
Edinburgh Printmakers (1.1 miles)
Wed 7 Aug
£12 per child + adult / 0131 557 2479
- 14:00 – 16:30
Jurassic June
Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 12:00 – 16:00
Magic School
A magic school for kids aged 7–10, with a choice of either morning or afternoon sessions. Booking is essential.
Trinity Apse Church Nave, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
£15 / 0131 473 2000
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Sun 30 Jun
£15 / 0131 473 2000
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Mon 1 Jul
£85 / 0131 473 2000
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Magical Midsummer Mobiles
Make a mobile using natural and recycled materials. All ages.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
Mini Dance Academy P1-P3
It’s all here, a world of dance in little easy-to-learn chunks! The first half-term will focus on the basics of contemporary and ballet, whilst the second half teaches jazz and tap, involving rhythmic games and an understanding of percussion. With a start like this, mini dancers will be ready for anything! Wear…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:00 – 17:00
Wed 5 Jun
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:00 – 17:00
Wed 12 Jun
£46 for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 16:00 – 17:00
Mini French
Nurture your wee one's esprit with fun French lessons, focusing on songs and nursery rhymes to help them pick up the language. Ages 0–4.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Thu 30 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 661 0880
- 10:00
Thu 6 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 661 0880
- 10:00
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Wed 29 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
Wed 5 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
Wed 12 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
St Mark's Church, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Sat 1 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Sat 8 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Also on at:
- St James' Episcopal Church, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
- Colinton Mains Parish Church, Edinburgh (3.7 miles)
On Your Marks, Get Set, Read
Take inspiration from the patterns of objects in the silver gallery to make your own bookmark.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
