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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 funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
West End Festival
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One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions .
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1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary West End, Glasgow
Demos and Sports at Plu
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While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Kick Start Summer School
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Week-long summer school exploring a host of dance styles with games and activities to keep you on your toes. Ages 5–16.
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2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–3pm 		Dance HQ, Glasgow
Pittenweem Arts Festival
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As part of the art festival's 30th year, over 100 artists from around Britain will be dotted around the village of Pittenweem. Workshops for all ages will cover various artistic skills, while appearances from John Byrne and David Mackay Cook, and Jake Harvey's stone sculptures, which will be presented on the pier, promise to be particular highlights.
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28 Jul–5 Aug Times vary Pittenween (Various Venues), Pittenween
CircuSkool
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Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under 16s welcomed if accompanied by an adult.
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13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Parkour
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A chance for youngsters to get (safely) free running with Scotland's only youth-focused parkour course, with instructors from Glasgow Parkour. Ages 8–11 from 1.30pm and 12–18 from 3pm.
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5 May–7 Jul Sat 1.30–3pm & 3–5pm Tramway, Glasgow
Puppet Workshop
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A puppet making workshop with face painting and a fancy dress box to explore. Part of the West End Festival.
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17 Jun 1pm The Grosvenor Café, Glasgow
Tiny Twisters
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Dance classes for tots from Scottish Youth Theatre, promoting confidence and communication through creative play. Ages 2 1/2–4.
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21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Dragonflies from Scratch
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Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+.
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30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Friday Afternoon Activities
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Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object handling, but check the information screens on the day for details.
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18 May–28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Junior Skint Knees Drama Classes
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Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens. Classes for 3–4 years are 11am on Sat and 12.30pm on Sun; 5–7 years are welcome at 12.15pm on Sat and noon on Sun.
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21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon & 12.15–1.45pm; Sun noon–1pm & 12.30–1.30pm Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
The Rock Project
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Tutors and engineers are around to help young people interested in music to create, record and perform their own songs, with a showcase evening at the end of June. Ages 16–19. Booking is essential.
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16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10am–1pm Glasgow Music Studios, Glasgow
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm 		Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Centre Stage Theatre Group
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Drama classes for ages 7–11, building towards a production. Booking is essential.
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19 Jan–21 Jun Thu 4–5pm The Village Centre, East Kilbride
Children's Art Class: Festival of the Guild
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Four weeks of art classes where kids get to work on a project to be part of a final exhibition. Ages 5–8 from 11.30am; ages 9–12 from 1.30pm.
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2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 11.30am–1pm & 1.30–3pm Greenock Arts Guild, Greenock
Christmas Crafts
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Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
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15 Dec 1.30pm Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Creative Writing Workshop with Cathy Forde
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Get to grips with creative writing with a little help from Cathy Forde, playwright and author of teen book Fat Boy Swim. Suitable for P7–S2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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7 Jun Thu 10.15am & 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Dance 'n' Play 1
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With Gemma Williams Toddlers We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working in pairs with parents and as a group builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, while developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! 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 in!
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18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Doodle and Splat
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Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
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20 Apr–15 Jun Fri 10.30–11.15am Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr–13 Jun Mon–Sun 1.30–2.15pm Duloch Library, Dunfermline
24 Apr–12 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr–14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am & 1.15–2pm Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy
Junior Jumpers
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Get your young ones bouncing around with these weekly dance classes. Ages 5–7.
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21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Lyceum Youth Theatre: Discover
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The Lyceum's creative learning team lead a fun drama session for ages 8–12.
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23 May–27 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
29 May–31 Jul Tue 4–5.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Magic School One-Day Workshop
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A one-off Magic School workshop, for those who don't want to end the five-day Magic School. Ages 7–10. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10am & 1.30pm Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh
Pin it On Art: Badge and Brooch Making
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Using a variety of materials including found objects, plastic and felt, create a statement badge or brooch.
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11 Jun–18 Jun Mon 6–8pm Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Rugrat Rumpus
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Music, props and movement at these sessions to get little dancers moving. For toddlers and their parents.
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5 May–23 Jun Sat 10–11am Dance Base, Edinburgh

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