Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in April 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Family Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date
Looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to Mandarin? Then join us every Wednesday at Little Plaza!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle
Come and visit the RSPB stand at Lauriston Castle to find out how we are giving nature a home and how you can get involved.
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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
Easter is the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on 'The Anatomist' - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!
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Easter at ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ Escape Room
This Easter, in addition to the usual mind-bending puzzles at The Deacon's Cabinet, there’s a little something extra to discover, a number of small chocolate eggs… will your team find them?
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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Conifox Easter Festival
Get ready for an eggs-traordinary Easter as Edinburgh’s Conifox Adventure Park welcomes families to its much-loved Easter Festival, running on weekends from 5th to 20th April 2025!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions this Easter at the Scottish Parliament!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet
Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time
This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter
Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!
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Easter Camps At St Georges
School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers
Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.
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Bunny Bunting
Create your very own Bunny Bunting at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter, it's perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day
Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
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EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!
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Botanics Easter Trail
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet!
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Sustainable Skies
Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
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Easter Quiz Night!
Join us in our customer restaurant on Wednesday 16th of April for our Easter quiz night with fun IKEA prizes!
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Family Sewing Class: Clothing Repair
Whether you’re a parent wanting to teach your child essential life skills or a young sewist eager to learn, this hands-on workshop will show you how to repair your clothes with confidence.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
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Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh
The Starpic Youth Project Edinburgh offers a variety of youth programmes delivered throughout the week and suitable for all ages.
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Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
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Kids Crafts with Pregnancy Counselling and Care!
Come along to our Kids colour and craft session in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh with Pregnancy Counselling & Care on 17th April!
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Pysanky With Love Workshops
Pysanky is the art of writing on blown goose eggs. Come along to Four Abercorn and decorate your own eggs, with all proceeds going to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Newhailes House and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Linlithgow Palace!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Blackness Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Craigmillar Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Dirleton Castle.
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Easter Magic Workshops at Newhailes
Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens for an amazing magic show this Easter, followed with a workshop to learn some tricks of your own!
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Easter Outdoor Fun
Enjoy some Easter outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle with an easter trail or egg hunt quiz!
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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend
From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.
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Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance 2025
The Northern Streams Festival 2025, now in it's 20th year, brings together Nordic & Scottish music, song & dance complete with Vikings & Pirates from 18th - 20th April!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Behold the Man: The Edinburgh Easter Play
Join us in West Princes Street Gardens to watch the annual passion play bringing the Easter Story to life! To mark the 20th year of the production, the play is Behold the Man!
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Breakfast With The Bunny
Come along to Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on Saturday 19th April and have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, get some egg-cellent treats, and take part in some colouring in!
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Earth Day Kids Crafts
Join us in our Swedish restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 19th & 20th April, where children can get involved in creating some Earth day inspired crafts!
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Easter Breakfast with BJORN!
Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant and enjoy breakfast with Bjorn Bear this Easter!
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Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us in the Children's section at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 19th and 20th April for activities and an Easter Trail - with prizes!
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Easter Egg Trail at Malleny Garden
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Kellie Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival
Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!
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HelloArt Easter Fusion Market
Step into a vibrant fusion of cultures this April at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall when HelloArt Easter Fusion Market brings together the rich traditions of Asia and the festive spirit of Easter!
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Mesmerising Mechanisms
Mesmerising Mechanisms is a free, hands-on exhibition on 19th April at Water of Leith Visitor Centre featuring a collection of wooden machines designed and built by Ian Graham of Colinton Clocks!
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Peter and the Wolf’s Sing-Along Easter Egg Adventure!
Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh on 19th April with an immersive musical experience designed to introduce young people to music making and it's fun for all the family!
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Spring Hoolie at The Pitt
Kick off your Easter weekend in style at The Pitt Spring Hoolie, with Scottish trad tunes, lively ceilidh dancing and good times all day long!
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Women’s History Tour
Join Roisin Kenny Caird on this unique walking tour of Edinburgh's bold and gallus women this Easter weekend!
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Easter Family Fun Day
Join us at the Ghillie Dhu for an Easter Fun Day on Sunday, April 20th, filled with exciting activities for the whole family!
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Easter Sunday Family Fun at McLarens on the Corner
Join us at McLarens on the Corner for a fun-filled Easter and help us support an amazing cause!
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Meadows Walking Tour - Spring Special
Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience
Step into the magical world of Wonder & Co. - Scotland's only magic shop - and experience an intimate evening of extraordinary close-up magic!
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Pomegranates Festival
The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland presents its fourth Pomegranates Festival which will run from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 at various venues across Edinburgh.
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Pop Divas Silent Disco!
Get ready for the ultimate Pop Divas Silent Disco as Silent Knights return to Leith Arches on Friday 25th April!
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Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel
By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.
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Batman: Riddler’s Revenge
Patchwork Bear Events invites you to help Batman and Robin solve the Riddler's dastardly game in a large scavenger hunt on Saturday 26th April at Riddles Court.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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Ed Chris White @ Music on the Mezzanine - CANCELLED
Enjoy a medley of original and cross-cultural music blending African, Arabic, European and Indian elements at Central Library Edinburgh's Music on the Mezzanine!
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Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat”
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th April for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats!
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Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 26th and 27th April!
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Lothian Gaelic Choir Spring Concert
Join the Lothian Gaelic Choir in their 40th anniversary year for an evening of Gaelic song along with guest soloists, the James Gilliespies' Gaelic Choir on Saturday 26 April!
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Spring Vintage Sale
The Edinburgh Salvation Army Donation Centre's Spring Vintage Sale is back on Saturday 26th April, so come along and grab yourself a vintage bargain!
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Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Cirqulation: Heritage
The show family-friendly show in all discipline circus presents new acts by established and emerging circus artists from across Scotland.
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Garden Party: Gracemount Mansion Gardens
Gracemount Mansion is holding a Garden Party in the gardens on Sunday 27th April from 11am, with a wonderful line-up of events for all ages!
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Kidz Club Party
Kidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens
Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End, and include a small children’s play area.
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Taylor Swift Effect
Scotland's top Taylor Swift tribute featuring Jamie, a self confessed ‘Swiftie’, and her amazing dancers comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre on Sunday 27th April!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Church Hill Theatre!
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Beltane Fire Festival
Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Easter Egg Trail at Greenbank Garden
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Greenbank Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!
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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Science Workshops
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre are delighted to be hosting their ever-popular Science Workshops over the Easter Holidays!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
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Easter Craft & Food Fayre
Bring the family along to Crail Community Hall on 19th & 20th April for their Easter Craft & Food Fayre, it's a great two day event for the whole family!
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Easter Egg Trail at Kellie Castle
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Kellie Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Excelsior Events: Comic and Toy Fair - St Enoch Centre
Excelsior Events are bringing their Comic and Toy Fair to Glasgow's St Enoch Centre on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April!
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World Bath Bomb Day at Lush Glasgow Fort
Celebrate Lush's 30th Birthday with exclusive bath bomb making and a trip down memory lane at Lush Glasgow Fort!
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Spring and May Holiday Activities at GoMA
Inspired by their new show 'Undoing it' by artist Ciara Phillips, join the team at GoMA and experiment with different printing techniques.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Ministry Of Science LIVE
Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!
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Uddingston Multi-Sport Easter Camps
Kids will be able to develop their sports skills and make new friends at the annual Uddingston Multi-Sport Easter Camps!
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Bookbug at Summerlee
Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny At IKEA Glasgow
This Easter, IKEA Glasgow invite their IKEA Family members to join The Easter Bunny for breakfast in their Swedish Restaurant!
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Easter Art Camp
Come create paintings, prints, sculptures, and more, at this spectacular Easter Art Camp and unleash your creativity with Art Riot Studio!
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden
The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!
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