Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Things to do with kids in Edinburgh & The Lothians
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
28th June-30th November 2025
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
This exhibition explores the remarkable lives of our primate relatives and demonstrates how they have adapted to survive in different habitats. The exhibition brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens,...
Autumn at Doodles
23rd September-16th November 2025
Venue: 27-29 Marchmont Cres
Fancy doing something fun and creative with the kids? Head along to Doodles for some pottery painting fun. They have all different shapes of pottery, from mugs and bowls, to figurines and plant pots. Dozens...
Bikeability Scotland
23rd September-16th November 2025
Venue: Various venues
Free, in-school programme that is supported by a network of qualified instructors, who are often teachers, parents, and members of the local community. You can check to see if your child’s school currently...
Crafternoons
23rd September-16th November 2025
Venue: Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament
Looking for something fun to do with the kids on the weekend? Crafternoons offer a range of activities for all ages. There's no need to book, just walk in and join the sessions taking place between 11am...
Edinburgh Leisure Sports Coaching
23rd September-16th November 2025
Venue: Various Edinburgh Leisure venues
Edinburgh Leisure offers fun, active sessions for all ages and abilities, from climbing and diving to tennis, gymnastics, swimming, and more. With certificates and exciting events throughout the year,...
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Take a look at what's on this year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas returns to fill the city centre with festive fun for all the family.
Winter just got a GLOW up!
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns will light up the night, bringing a spectacular new theme to the zoo.
Christmas under the stars
Experience Christmas classics under a dazzling dome of stars at Dynamic Earth’s spectacular Planetarium!