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Edinburgh· Kids' events

What's on in Edinburgh for kids.

75 kids' & family events coming up in Edinburgh — galas, holiday clubs, workshops, theatre and days out. browse places to go →

On now · until 14 Sept

Giants Exhibition

at National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

An immersive family-friendly exhibition featuring life-sized 3D sculptures of colossal prehistoric creatures at the National Museum of Scotland.

Days out & attractionsMuseums & galleries
On now · until 1 Sept

Little Seedlings Soft Play - Great British Summer Savings

at Dobbies Soft Play, Lasswade

Dobbies soft play with a Great British Summer Savings discount running from 25 June to 1 September.

Soft play
On now · until 30 Aug

Bricktastic Beasts at Edinburgh Zoo

at Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Spot wild brick sculptures nestled around Edinburgh Zoo throughout the summer.

Zoos & aquariumsDays out & attractions
On now · until 16 May

Scotland's First Warriors Exhibition

at National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

A free exhibition revealing the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland at the National Museum of Scotland.

Days out & attractionsMuseums & galleriesFree
Weekdays

Farm Tour for School Groups

at Swanston Farm, Edinburgh

Guided 90-minute farm tour for school groups of up to 10, visiting hens, goats and Highland Cows with interactive animal encounters, available weekdays 1 May–31 August (July–August availability following May/June full booking).

Ages 5–17Farms & animalsForest & natureFree
On now · until 31 Aug

Summer Holiday Club Workshop: Step into Kitty Fairy's Secret Summer Garden

at Dobbies Soft Play, Lasswade

Little Seedlings Summer Holiday Club workshop exploring the magical world of Gabby's Dollhouse through nature, stepping into Kitty Fairy's secret summer garden.

Arts & craftsHoliday clubForest & nature
Weekdays

Indoor Bouldering at Alien Bloc

at alien bloc, Edinburgh

Drop-in indoor bouldering wall in Edinburgh open to all abilities including children aged 8 and over when supervised by an adult.

Ages 8+Outdoor & adventureFree activities
Weekdays

Outdoor Learning Day for Schools

at Swanston Farm, Edinburgh

Full or half-day outdoor learning sessions for school groups of up to 35, covering wildlife, biodiversity, quizzes and exercise at Swanston Farm, available weekdays 1 May–31 August.

Ages 5–17Outdoor & adventureForest & natureFree
Weekdays

Wellbeing and Nurture Outdoor Sessions for Children with Additional Needs

at Swanston Farm, Edinburgh

Bespoke outdoor wellbeing and nurture sessions for children with special educational needs and adults benefiting from respite outdoors, incorporating exercise, learning and animal interactions, available weekdays 1 May–31 August.

Outdoor & adventureSensory playForest & natureFree
On now · until 31 Aug

Crafternoons

at Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Crafternoons — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Monday Makes and Hands on History

at Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Monday Makes and Hands on History — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Butterfly Explorer Trail and Wildlife on the Move Trail

at RSPB loch LEven, Kinross

Butterfly Explorer Trail and Wildlife on the Move Trail — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Monument-al Treasure Hunt

at Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Monument-al Treasure Hunt — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Family Art Basket (F.A.B) Sessions

at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, Edinburgh

Family Art Basket (F.A.B) Sessions — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Summer Youth Programme 2026

at WHALE Arts Agency, Edinburgh

Summer Youth Programme 2026 — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Champions of the Wild Trail and Summer Family Films

at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Champions of the Wild Trail and Summer Family Films — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
Weekdays

Tactile Farm Tour for Visitors with Vision Impairment

at Swanston Farm, Edinburgh

Guided 90-minute tactile farm tour for groups with vision impairment, led by a trained Sighted Guide, visiting hens, goats and Highland Cows, available weekdays 1 May–31 August.

Farms & animalsForest & natureFree
On now · until 31 Aug

Bricktastic Beasts and Summer Explorers

at Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Bricktastic Beasts and Summer Explorers — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 31 Aug

Summer Family Trail

at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Summer Family Trail — part of the summer holidays programme. See the venue for full details and booking.

Ages 0–16
On now · until 27 Sept

Arthur's Amble Free Guided Walk

at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

A free, gentle ranger-led guided walk around Holyrood Park covering geology, wildlife, archaeology and history.

Free activitiesForest & natureFree
On now · until 29 Sept

Arthur's Secrets Ranger-Led Walk

at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

A ranger-led walk exploring the secrets of Holyrood Park, covering geology, wildlife, archaeology and history.

Outdoor & adventureForest & nature