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All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
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Get swinging through the air with aerial dance classes that teach cocoons, trapeze, rope and silk skills to agile young things. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm.
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3 May7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
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
BabyCalm
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Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential.
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31 May21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
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18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Breakdance for Kids
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Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
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8 Jun15 Jun Fri 2–3pm Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm
P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
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 May29 Jul Sun 6–9pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Create: play@home
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Fun, messy arts sessions for under 5s and their guardians.
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10 May21 Jun Thu 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Creative Dance
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Coordination and balance skills in these playful creative dance sessions. Ages 2–5.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Dance Base, Edinburgh
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 Apr20 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance 'n' Play 2
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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 Apr20 Jun Wed 11.30am–12.15pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
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 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Doodle and Splat
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Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
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25 Apr13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, 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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25 Apr13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
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 May1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 12–18s
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A week of workshops for dramatic teens, led by site-specific theatre specialist Suzanne Lofthus from Cutting Edge Theatre. The group will work towards a performance entitled We’ve Missed the Boat, to be performed outdoors in Musselburgh at 6pm on Fri 27 Jul.
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23 Jul27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 5–7s
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Fire up young imaginations with these three-day drama workshops for 5–7-year-olds. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions.
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17 Jul19 Jul Tue–Thu 10.30am–noon & 1–2.30pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
East Lothian Youth Theatre Summer School: 8–12s
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A week of drama classes, building up to a performance on the Brunton Theatre stage at the end of the week.
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30 Jul3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Eco Arts
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Arts and crafts session to see what can be created from recycled materials and learn about what can be done to save the environment. Ages 9–16 from 2pm; ages 6–9 from 3pm.
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1 Jun8 Jun Fri 2–3pm & 3–4pm WHALE Arts, 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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2 Jul10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Foundation Performance Course
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Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via the website. Ages 12–15.
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23 Jul4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 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 May28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Get Creative: Nests
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Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
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21 Jul22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Junior Performance Course
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Kids explore their drama skills, working on movement, characterisation and storytelling, leading up to a performance on the final day of the course. Ages 8–11. Apply for a place via the website.
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2 Jul7 Jul Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 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. Separate classes are available for 3-4-year-olds and 5-7-year-olds, at 10.30am on Saturdays and 10.15am on Sundays.
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19 May23 Jun Sat 10.30am Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
20 May24 Jun Sun 10.15–11.45am Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Locating the Nest: Printmaking and Poems Drop In
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Writer Tom Pow and poet Hugh Bryden help participants interweave words and images to create a print of a nest. Ages 5+.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 1–4pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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 May27 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
29 May31 Jul Tue 4–5.30pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
LYT Play
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Drama games, arts and crafts and lively activities. Ages 5–7.
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25 May15 Jun Fri 2–3.30pm Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Magic School
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A five-day magic school for kids aged 7–10, with a choice of either morning or afternoon sessions. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival. Booking is essential.
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2 Jul6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm Scottish Book Trust, 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 Jun1 Jul Sat & Sun 10am & 1.30pm Scottish Book Trust, 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 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 Jun3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Mini French
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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.
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23 May20 Jun Wed 10–11am Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh
24 May21 Jun Thu 10.30–11.30am Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Music Makers
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Musical masterclasses for ages 9–14, where kids can develop their love for singing, playing instruments, writing songs, DJing and recording. Call to book a place. Booking is essential.
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30 May27 Jun Wed 4–5.30pm WHALE Arts, Edinburgh
Nature's Nests
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A workshop encouraging you to explore the lives of birds by making your own nest. Ages 5+.
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21 Jul22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Robots Live!
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If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop.
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17 Jun 10am National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
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 May23 Jun Sat 10–11am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Saturday Arts
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Fun arts and crafts sessions, including painting, drawing and creating, for ages 8–12.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 10am–noon North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Saturday Dance
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Hip hop, pop and contemporary dance sessions for ages 8–12.
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5 May23 Jun Sat 10–10.45am North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Saturday SYT
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Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.
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21 Apr23 Jun Sat 12.15–2.15pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scotland's National Airshow
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Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.
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28 Jul 10am National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Scottish Youth Theatre Summer Term: Early Years
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Weekly drama classes from SYT for children to explore their creativity, increase their confidence and make new friends. Ages 3–4 from 10.15am; ages 5–7 from 11.30am.
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20 May24 Jun Sun 10.15–11.15am & 11.30am–1pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Seventh Annual Summer Drama Project
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Theatre course for kids with compulsory morning classes, then optional afternoon sessions to improve on improv, movement, mime, script-writing and more. The two week course builds towards a performance on the final day. Ages 10–17.
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2 Jul13 Jul Mon–Sun 9.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–4.30pm Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh
Skint Knees Drama Classes
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Lively workshops for ages 8–10 led by experienced theatre practitioners. Includes games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training and much more to keep young thesps busy.
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21 Apr23 Jun Sat 11.45am–1.45pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sparrowhawk Weekend
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Exhibition and family activities focusing on these amazing raptors.
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7 Jul8 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sparrowhawks at the Botanic
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Learn more about the little predators and their lives in the big city. Ages 8+.
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13 Jun 5.30pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Strange Town
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Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 5–7pm
20 Apr22 Jun Fri 3.30–5.30pm
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Strange Town
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Theatre class for ages 14–18 incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
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24 Apr19 Jun Tue 6–8pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Strange Town
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Theatre class for ages 8–10, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
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20 Apr22 Jun Fri 2–3.30pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Street & Hip Hop
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Kids aged 7–12 with additional support needs can learn to pop it, lock it and bust a move. Carers are expected to join in.
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3 May21 Jun Thu 4–5pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Street & Hip Hop P1 - P3
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With Amy Fraser P1 - P3 Come join in the fun with these classes, dancing to the funkiest tunes around. Learning the coolest moves that are sure to impress your friends, this is a high energy introduction to street and hip hop. You’ll also have the opportunity to bring your own style to life! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential.
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21 Apr23 Jun Sat 11am–noon Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh
Street & Hip Hop S1-S3
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With Ashley Jack S1 - S3 These classes are a great introduction to Street Dance, with funky warm-ups and basic moves followed by street routines to hip sounds old and new. No experience needed so come and join the fun! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential.
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21 Apr23 Jun Sat 3–4pm Dance Base, Edinburgh

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