Things to do with kids in Edinburgh & The Lothians

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Giants

31st January-14th September 2026

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive,...

Theatre & Cinema

The Letterman

8th June-31st August 2026

Venue: Billiard Room at Gilded Balloon Teviot

Award-winning clown Bryce Flint-Somerville (Blue Man Group, Barroz) will have you in hysterics as he battles, cajoles and pleads his way to getting his letters in line. Combining clown, puppetry and audience...

Border Berries

15th June 2026

Venue: Rutherford Farm Roxburghshire

Fabulously sweet and juicy Scottish strawberries, raspberries and more, ready for pick your own or to order ready-picked. Visit the website for hours and more details.

Edinburgh Leisure Summer Camps and Coaching

15th June 2026

Venue: Various venues

Edinburgh Leisure Summer Camps are packed with fun, including aquatics, climbing, gymnastics, tennis, and high-energy multi-sport sessions—perfect for kids who love variety. Flexible booking options,...

Find Out Fridays

15th June 2026

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons with the Learning team. Find out fascinating facts and hear surprising stories about the collections and get hands on with some of our favourite...

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Name Dynamic Earth's new robot

Name Dynamic Earth's new robot

Submit a name suggestion this summer for a chance to win a family day out!

Wild days out are so back!

Wild days out are so back!

Discover adorable new arrivals, brick trails and summer family fun at Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Fringe for all the family

Edinburgh Fringe for all the family

Assembly Festival is back for the summer with a whole host of children’s shows perfect for all ages!

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