What's On in Edinburgh & The Lothians

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk/monkeys

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,...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Highland Wildlife Park

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Explore the wonders of nature with The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Highland Wildlife Park this summer! From 28 June - 31 August, immerse yourself in Eric Carle's delightful world. Enjoy interactive activities,...

Summer School

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature. All this learning happens through a range of fun activities such as zoo trails, games,...

Family Friday Tours

Venue: Trinity House

Address: 99 Kirkgate, Leith

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/trinity-house

Relaxed tour of the house at 11am with activities to suit younger visitors. Discover animals that sailors might meet on their travels and take part in the activity trail. Visit the sixteenth centuries...

Kids Multi- Art, Craft and STEM Activities

Venue: Little Plaza

Website: www.little-plaza.classforkids.io

Let your child’s imagination soar at this Summer Creative Camp, designed for curious minds and budding artists aged 6–10. From watercolour painting and hands-on clay sculpting to robotics play and...

Second World War Puzzle Room

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Problem solving skills and the ability to work out codes were essential skills for people working in the RAF during the Second World War. Work together as a family in the puzzle room and see if you can...

Second World War Satchels

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Pick up one of the summer activity satchels and delve deeper into the history of the Second World War. Families can use their satchel to explore what it was like for young people to join the RAF during...

Summer Outdoor Club

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk

Join the Dynamic Earth team for a packed programme of outdoor discovery and adventure this summer. Become the next generation of planet protectors and global guardians through a week long programme of...

Bikeability Scotland

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.cycling.scot/bikeability-scotland

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...

Border Berries

Venue: Rutherford Farm, Kelso, Roxburghshire

Website: www.borderberries.co.uk

Visit the beautiful Scottish Borders for a great foraging adventure in the countryside. They’re a friendly, family-run fruit farm with loads of fresh, juicy strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, tayberries,...

Celebrating Carnival: Collective Costume Making

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk/events/celebrating-carnival-collective-costume-making

Visit the Grand Gallery and help create a Carnival costume from donated and recycled material. Discover some of the history behind the colourful Carnival costumes. This event is part of a week celebrating...

Crafternoons

Venue: Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament

Website: www.parliament.scot

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...

Doodles Ceramics

Venue: Doodles Ceramics

Website: www.doodlesscotland.co.uk

Doodles Ceramics are very excited to be celebrating 25 years of business in 2025. Visit the Doodles Ceramics workshop in Edinburgh with your little one or with a school or community group. They have hundreds...

Edinburgh Bus Tours

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.edinburghtour.com

Keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays with Edinburgh Bus Tours, one of Scotland's most popular paid-for visitor attractions. Experience unforgettable adventures on the CitySightseeing Tour...

Family Robotics Play

Venue: Little Plaza

Website: www.littleplaza.co.uk/kidsrobotics

Introduce your child to the world of robotics through hands-on exploration of robotics parts. It's a chance for them to engage in creative learning while allowing the expert instructor to assess if they...

First Class Learning

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk

FCL Centres offer Maths, English, and science tuition, fully aligned with the national curriculum. Each child benefits from a personalised study plan, closely monitoring progress to ensure they achieve...

George Heriot's School

Venue: George Heriot's School

Website: www.george-heriots.com

Heriot’s is Scotland’s leading independent school. Pupils aged 4 to 18 learn side by side, as part of one big Heriot’s family. Visit the website to see the open morning films 2021 which will give...

Inverleith Junior Parkrun

Venue: Inverleith Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/inverleith-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9.30am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...

Join Cub Club

Venue: Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website: www.scottishspca.org/cub-club

Join Cub Club - the new kids membership at the Scottish SPCA! Every Cub Club member gets a super welcome pack with cuddly toy, activities and more! Little animal-lovers are in for a treat when they become...

Lyceum Youth Theatre

Venue: The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Website: www.lyceum.org.uk/take-part/young-people/lyt

Lyceum Youth Theatre offer classes a range of classes; Play (ages 5-7), Mini's (ages 8-10), Juniors (ages 11-13) and Seniors (ages 14-18). Each session challenges members to become strong performers whilst...

Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Venue: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Website: www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200281/snowsports_centre

Head to Midlothian Snowsports Centre - Scotland’s hub of high-energy fun for all ages (4+). It’s the perfect activity for competitive family fun and unforgettable memories.Summer ski and snowboard...

Nature Quest

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Nature Quest—your all-in-one outdoor exploration kit. Perfect for families and groups, this adventure in a bag lets you team up, choose your nature scientist...

STOCKBRIDGE - A Summer Exploration

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Join Water of Leith Visitor Centre in Stockbridge to explore a different stretch of the river and see who lives in the water and woods. £7 per child, accompanying adult free. 1.30pm to 3.30pm, suitable...

Stockbridge! – A Summer Exploration for 5 to 10 year olds

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Follow a bingo trail and join in games and activities to find out more about who lives in the river and woods around Stockbridge. Bring your wellies! Meet at the entrance to the walkway on Arboretum Avenue:...

Summer Holiday Crafternoons

Venue: Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Website: www.museumofscottishfireheritage.org

Visit the gallery on Tuesday afternoons for drop-in craft activities during the schools holiday. 1.30-3.30pm. Free.

Summer Holiday Sports Camps and Coaching

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

Round up the whole family for a fantastic array of exciting activities, from soft play to Clip n Climb, AquaDash, and more. Plus, the summer coaching lessons are perfect for trying out something new before...

The Meadows Junior Parkrun

Venue: The Meadows

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/themeadows-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9.30am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...

Words of the Wild Competition

Venue: Scotland wide

Website: www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is inviting people of all ages to tell their stories about Scotland’s wildlife and wild waters. Submissions can be in English, Scots or Gaelic and an adult and junior winner...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

The Three Inch Fools are back at the Castle to celebrate their 10th anniversary! Join them at this Lauriston Castle performance and prepare for a riotous summer adventure fit for all the family. Pre-booking...

Bushcraft for 5 to 10 year olds

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Learn the secrets of survival and build a den for a woodland creature. Fun afternoon in the woods suitable for 5 to 10 year olds, accompanying adult free of charge, book only for the child / children.Please...

Bushcraft 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Learn the secrets of survival and build you own den, £7 per child, accompanying adult free 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Suitable for 5 to 10 year olds.

Splat!

Venue: Corn Exchange

Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk

Splat! is a physical comedy about art and creativity from OftheJackel. The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go. The show features no language and is accessible...

Freestyle Football Workshop

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Action-packed session featuring freestyle footballer, Ross Brown! Enjoy an electrifying live freestyle show, then sharpen your skills in a hands-on workshop. Sessions run at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Suitable...

Minibeasts and Insects / A Bug's Life

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Spend a morning learning about the tiny animals around us and their importance to our world. This family workshop includes a bug hunt and a pond dipping session. All pre-booked family craft workshops are...

Autism Friendly Film Screening – Paddington in Peru

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Join this ASN-friendly screening of Paddington in Peru in the cosy Black Diamond Theatre – a relaxed way to enjoy the magic of the movies together as a family! With the lights turned low (not off) and...

Summer Family Fun

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk/events/summer-family-fun

Join National Museum of Scotland on Mondays and Fridays for a range of exciting, drop-in activities for the whole family. Each week explore a new theme - from Scottish stories to around-the-world adventures,...

Summer Family Fun

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Website: www.nms.ac.uk/events/summer-family-fun

Visit on Mondays and Fridays for a range of exciting, drop-in activities for the whole family. Each week explore a new theme - from Scottish stories to around-the-world adventures, there will always be...

Summer Holiday Clubs

Venue: Wardie Church Halls and Fairmilehead Church Centre

Website: www.thedramastudio.com/summer/summer-holiday-club

Summer holiday club drama, art and craft activities plus puppets, filming, song and dance, dressing up, soft ball and parachute games. Please note that afternoon activities are different each day. Students...

Ultimate Survival for 8-12 year olds

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk

Learn the skills to survive the apocalypse – build a camp, decide what you dare eat, seek fresh water. An adventurous afternoon of survival in the woods, suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. Drop off event...

Ultimate Survival 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Adventurous survival skills activities, drop off event, £7 per child. 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds.

Summer Explorers

Venue: Edinburgh Zoo

Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

These 3 hour Summer Explorer sessions are a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife. This active programme includes visiting the amazing animals, playing themed...

COALIE PARK – Art in the Park

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Join Water of Leith at Coalie Park for an artistic exploration of a different stretch of the river, creating an artist’s book inspired by the life we find there. £7 per child, accompanying adult free....

Festival Players Theatre: As You Like It

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

This has all the ingredients for another engaging Shakespeare performance from Festival Players International, the UK’s prime all-male touring company. Enjoy this open air performance in the beautiful...

How To Train Your Dragon (PG)

Venue: Corn Exchange

Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk

As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species...

The Lauriston Castle Teddy Bear's Picnic

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Join Lauriston Castle for an afternoon of teddy bear-themed fun including stories, games and art. Remember to bring a picnic. They will also provide some teddy approved snacks over the afternoon. It is...

Magic Gareth: Balloonatic

Venue: Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre

Website: www.eastgatearts.com

Balloonatic is an exciting and fun family show with balloons, games, prizes, and mindblowing magic live on stage. Every show is totally different and unique… but only this one features the Biggest Balloon...

Butterflies and Bugs 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Discover the fascinating world of butterflies and the bugs below your feet , £7 per child, accompanying adult free. 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Suitable for 5 to 10 year olds. Also 7 August.

Luca's Ice Cream Family Raceday

Venue: Musselburgh Racecourse

Website: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Experience seven exciting flat races plus the dedicated kid’s Clip Clop zone featuring fairground rides for all ages. Includes a kids disco which will take place in-between the racing throughout the...

Extreme River Dipping 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Adventurous river dipping going deeper and further than our other events, drop off event, £7 per child. 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds.

Tutankhamun Glasgow: An Immersive Experience

Venue: SEC Centre

Website: www.tutankhamunexperience.com/glasgow

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...

Brilliant Bats: Guided Walk

Venue: RSPB Loch Leven

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Guided walk to listen out for and spot the bats that can be found at RSPB Loch Leven. Up to five species of these fascinating nocturnal creatures could be spotted. Explore the reserve using bat detectors...

Characters from Nature

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Family Folklore Workshop. The aim of the workshop is to make folktale characters that represent either helpful or hindering aspects of nature such as tree sprites, storm-monsters and magical animals. You...

The Garden Party

Venue: Royal Highland Centre

Website: www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

Rooted in fun, exploration, and togetherness, The Garden Party is a feast of the senses. From enchanting magicians and dynamic dance sessions to hands-on crafting and storytelling, every corner of our...

Summer Club

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk

Each day has been specially developed around an exciting theme and will be packed with awesome activities. Whether you’re a budding scientist, a creative critter or a wildlife whizz you’re sure to...

Fairy Folk 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Discover all about the ‘wee folk’ who love to cause mischief on the river, £7 per child, accompanying adult free.1.30pm to 3.30pm. Suitable for 4 to 8 year olds. 

A.L.Ex and the ImproBots: How to Train Your Robot

Venue: Nip at Gilded Balloon Patter House

Address: 3 Chambers St

Website: www.edfringe.com

Hilarious, fast-paced science theatre for the whole family with real robots, games and storytelling. Join the ImproBots in a comically absurd attempt to train their feisty robot A.L.Ex to be the funniest...

Assembly Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com/venues

Assembly Festival returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this August with a programme of 220+ shows featuring circus, theatre, magic, children's shows and much more.

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller – A Musical

Venue: Ermintrude at Underbelly, Bristo Square

Address: Teviot Place,

Website: www.edfringe.com

Perfect for the whole family, this exciting musical retelling of a fairy tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music and theatrical magic that will capture your heart...

Circus The Show

Venue: Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular – perfect for the entire family!...

Escape from the Bubble Tub

Venue: main house at C ARTS

Address: 28 Lauriston Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

A fun, engaging show featuring puppets and bubbles. Our hero, Bubbles, leaves the mundane bubble tub behind to embark on an exciting adventure across the globe!You will see a bubble volcano, a tornado...

Fast Fringe: Family Edition

Venue: 140 Orchard at Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower

Address: 11 Crichton Street, Newington

Website: www.edfringe.com

So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hosted by the best MCs around...

House of Oz and The Sonicrats

Venue: Pleasance Courtyard

Website: www.edfringe.com

A magical, musical science experiment that turns people into instruments! Two scientists take kids on a wild ride where movement becomes music, turning anything and everything into musical instruments....

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show

Venue: Gilded Balloon at the Museum

Website: www.edfringe.com

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark's Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant's toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling...

The Listies: Make Some Noise

Venue: Assembly George Square Studios

Website: www.edfringe.com

Make Some Noise! is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family!

The Mequetrefo

Venue: Friesian at Underbelly

Website: www.edfringe.com

In this family-friendly show created by Parlapatões, a renowned Brazilian theatre and circus company, four clowns, called 'Dias' (Portuguese for 'days'), embark on a journey through the day, filled with...

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

Venue: Laughing Horse@ West Nic Records

Website: www.edfringe.com

Children are invited on stage to play instruments and sing in an instant percussion band while writing an all-new song together. The show is led by international opera singer Steph DePrez, who began her...

Abracadadbod!

Venue: Just The Fancy Room at Just the Tonic at The Caves

Address: 253 Cowgate

Website: www.edfringe.com

Frostie and his puppet pal The Cheese Monster make their Edinburgh debut with Abracadadbod!, a wild whirlwind of cartoon capers, mind-blowing magic, hilarious ventriloquism and parody songs. It's a feel-good...

Amazing Bubble Man

Venue: McEwan Hall at Underbelly, Bristo Square

Address: Teviot Place

Website: www.edfringe.com

Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. The Amazing Bubble Man...

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

Venue: Main Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records

Address: 32b W Nicolson St

Website: www.edfringe.com

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns with a high energy interactive extravaganza of a show. Expect jokes galore, plenty of prizes, music, games, routines and much more. Join children's entertainer and...

Bugs 

Venue: Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/whats-on/ to book

Hunt for bugs and beasties in the woods and meadows, £5 per child, accompanying adult free. 1.30pm to 3pm. Suitable for 3 to 6 year olds.

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (Ballroom)

Website: www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/ceilidhkids-at-the-fringe

Ceilidh for families with children aged 3-7, but all welcome. Skip, clap and march to traditional Scottish music, enjoying simplified dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish dance. See them...

Children Are Stinky

Venue: Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

High calibre circus, a rocking soundtrack and genuine belly laughs have thrilled audiences all over the globe. Expect daredevil stunts, incredible aerials, lightning-fast acrobatics, loads of laughs and...

Mr Sleepybum's Dream Machine

Venue: Upstairs at Assembly Roxy

Website: www.edfringe.com

Mr Sleepybum is back with a new show: a zany, high-energy kids' comedy about a man unable to dream. He constructs a wacky dream machine that creates outrageous, hilarious dreams. Chaos ensues as wild dreams...

Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show – New Improved Recipe

Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

Website: www.edfringe.com

After last year’s sell-out run, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. Expect drawing, jokes and maybe a poo on a pogo stick!

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

Website: www.edfringe.com

Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges designed to assemble the greatest superhero team! Join...

Sports Day

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

As we count down to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, why not have a go at some very special Lauriston Sports! You will even get the chance to make your own medal to take home. All pre-booked...

The Bubble Show

Venue: Piccolo Tent at Assembly George Square Gardens

Website: www.edfringe.com

This is an original, interactive adventure, where the fusion of magic, storytelling and science converge in a breathtaking display of bubble artistry. Whether you're a wide-eyed child or a child at heart,...

The Rudest Science Show for Kids

Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Website: www.edfringe.com

The man behind Science Magic is back with a brand new science show looking at the gross side of biology. Multi award-winning comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan talks about all the bits nobody else wants...

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join Hoglets Theatre for a deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious creatures, original songs and audience interaction. A heartwarming show about friendship, difference and the beauty...

Aladdin

Venue: Lower Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St

Address: Niddry Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Let the magic of the Arabian Nights come alive through colourful costumes, backdrop, inventive story-telling and original songs that will have you singing long after you have left the theatre. Watch Aladdin’s...

Chinese Stories on Stage – Lantern Boy

Venue: Forest Theatre at Greenside @ George Street

Address: 22-26 George Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Lantern Boy follows the Wu family across ancient and modern Shenzhen, China through the stories of two boys. Featuring traditional Chinese music, dynamic dance and vibrant lantern puppetry, the show is...

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Venue: Edinbugh - Various venues

Website: www.edfringe.com

For three weeks in August, Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. Artists and performers present shows that span many genres including cabaret, children's shows, comedy,...

Family Magic

Venue: Theatre 3 at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Address: Nicolson Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

The legendary magician The Great Baldini tells the story of his and Baldwin the magical dog’s life from their first tricks to the height of their careers: attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. The...

Foodies Festival

Venue: Inverleith Park

Website: www.foodiesfestival.com

The Kids Cookery theatre gives children a chance to taste new flavours and learn basic cooking skills. Kids can try out cooking with specialist teachers who make learning fun! Free sessions will introduce...

Pleasance Kidzone

Venue: 60 Pleasance

Website: www.pleasance.co.uk

The Pleasance's family-friendly Kidzone is back at the Pleasance Courtyard this Fringe, with all the usual arts and crafts activities available in their weather-proof pods. Stop by to enjoy a designated...

The Caterpillar and the Blackbird

Time: 12.10

Venue: TheSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Gran Theatre

Website: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-caterpillar-and-the-blackbird#venues www.narradance.com

Making its premier appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is this colourful jukebox musical for kids and families of all ages. August 1 – 9 at the Grand Theatre: Surgeons Hall, it’s...

A Christmas Carol: A One-Woman Family Christmas Panto – in August!

Venue: Upstairs Bar at PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Doghouse Hotel

Address: 5 New Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

A hilarious, energetic pantomime based on Dickens’ favourite Christmas tale. With audience participation, cracker jokes, puppetry and familiar Christmas cheer – Yes! In August! Oh yes it is! Come to...

Abracadabra Family-Friendly Magic Show

Venue: LAB at PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms

Address: 23-24 Greenside Place

Website: www.edfringe.com

Returning for his fifth year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an all-new, children's magic show. Get ready for laughter and fun in an interactive show that will have the whole family having an amazing...

All Star Circus

Venue: The Beauty at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows

Address: The Meadows

Website: www.edfringe.com

Experience world-class circus talent performing extraordinary feats right before your eyes! Amazing backflips, one-arm handstands, incredible human pyramids, graceful aerialists and more inspiring acts...

Family Fun Day

Venue: National Mining Museum

Website: www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Take the whole family for a jam-packed day full of activities, entertainment, history and hands-on fun — all set within the unique backdrop of this historic colliery. Includes Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle,...

Trash Test Dummies Circus

Venue: Circus Hub on the Meadows

Website: www.edfringe.com

Everyone put your rubbish out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty! This award-winning, side-splitting, slapstick comedy, circus routine retakes the household wheelie bin to new...

Truckfest Scotland 2025

Venue: Royal Highland Centre

Website: www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk

Truckfest Scotland is one of our biggest and best shows, bringing all the epic action up North. You can come and visit for the day, browsing the stunning truck entries and spectating all the thrilling...

A Magic Morning!

Venue: Little Plaza at PBH's Free Fringe @ Little Plaza

Address: 24 Haddington Place

Website: www.edfringe.com

Looking for family fun during the Fringe? This is it! Madcap magical mischief and great fun with one of Edinburgh’s most entertaining magicians. Tim Licata astounds audiences throughout Scotland with...

Terrible Tales from the Castle!

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Website: www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

You will discover some of the less glamorous – in fact really quite gory – aspects of working in a castle in the days before modern plumbing. This event has been loosely inspired by the “Horrible...

Captain Narwhal’s Pirates vs French Dinosaurs

Venue: Studio at theSpace @ Niddry St

Website: www.edfringe.com

Captain Narwhal's happy band are at it again, stealing treasure from the local town. Only this time, they’ve taken more than they bargained for... Join them in their quest to right their wrongs whilst...

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Venue: Queen's Hall, Dunoon

Website: www.wildaboutargyll.co.uk

Join the crew of Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit and help them search the seven seas looking for the lost treasure! Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to...

Meet the Fire Dogs

Venue: Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Website: www.museumofscottishfireheritage.org

Drop in to meet Mac and Coorie – SFRS search and rescue dogs – along with their handler Gary Carroll KFSM, Crew Commander, Scottish FRS USAR Instructor and USAR Dog Handler. Join them for a display...

A Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Venue: The Live Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters

Address: 139 Cowgate

Website: www.edfringe.com

Puppet Zoo Adventure is a delightful blend of laughter and learning where animals come to life! Join Steph and Layla as they explore the zoo and the animals that need your help! This 45-minute interactive...

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Corn Exchange

Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk

A tale as old as time…The Brunton Performing Arts Network bring this much-loved Disney musical to Haddington Corn Exchange. Their talented community cast are supported by a professional production team.

FlamenKids

Venue: 111 Church at Edinburgh New Town Church

Address: 13 George Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

If your child enjoys music or dance, this is a unique chance to explore the vibrant world of Spanish culture and flamenco art. The show introduces rhythms, dance movements, clapping, guitar, singing, castanets,...

A Slow Tale

Venue: Stephenson Theatre at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Address: Nicolson Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join the adventures of Moody, the slowest snail in the forest, as he faces his fears and discovers the hidden power of his mind. Teased by others and facing life-threatening challenges, Moody’s journey...

Go!

Venue: 117 Nicolson Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

GO! is at the crossroads of contemporary dance, martial arts and digital technology. In a choreography impregnated by the martial practice of the two dancers, these universes meet and mix to create a duet...

Fantastic Mr Fox

Venue: 39 Space 2 at theSpace on the Mile

Address: 80 High Street

Website: www.edfringe.com

Join this feisty, funny, physical take on Roald Dahl's cast-iron classic fable and watch our three foul farmers get their fiendish, foxy comeuppance in intriguing new ways...A perfect treat for families...

Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Festival

Venue: Various Venues, Campbeltown

Website: www.wildaboutargyll.co.uk

An event for all the family which celebrates traditional and contemporary Scottish, Irish and Pan Celtic music. Based on the peninsula of Kintyre, the event has a great mix of free outdoor events, ticketed...

The Disco Duckling

Venue: Theatre at PASS Theatre

Address: Edinburgh College, Granton Campus

Website: www.edfringe.com

Follow the journey of a duckling who dreams of dancing but struggles to fit in with the other birds. When the disco DJ appears at the pond, it opens up a whole new world of rhythm. Perfect for the whole...

360 Fest

Venue: National Museum of Flight

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

You’ll be on a roll this September with this all round family fun event. From stunt shows and pedal-powered activities to interactive sessions and STEM science, there’s something to set everyone’s...

Hopeful Monsters

Venue: Festival Theatre

Website: www.capitaltheatres.com

Hopeful Monsters is a piece of tabletop puppetry for adults and children aged 5+ inspired by evolutionary theory. The action is set to an emotive soundtrack and is non-verbal.

Loretto Junior School Open Day

Venue: Loretto School

Website: www.loretto.com

See Junior pupils in action with a guided tour from Year 7 pupils and Head of Junior School, Mrs Catherine Beddison. All guests are invited to stay for afternoon tea. Open Days are kept purposefully small,...