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Family & Kids in Edinburgh

Looking for something to do with the family in Edinburgh? There's plenty on offer, from shows at the Alhambra Theatre to outdoor fun at Calderglen Country Park. With 60 upcoming events listed here, you'll find activities for kids of all ages across the city.

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Performances in Edinburgh - Children's Theatre
Family

Performances in Edinburgh - Children's Theatre

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 19:30From €15
Spirituality and Nonsense
Family

Spirituality and Nonsense

Wed 11 Nov 2026 · 18:30From €1
Dr Bell's November 2026 - Weaning Workshop with ECF
Family

Dr Bell's November 2026 - Weaning Workshop with ECF

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 09:45
Kin Works
Family

Kin Works

Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 18:00
Family

Pet/Canine Practical First Aid Course Edinburgh

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 09:30From €25
Pet First Aid For Pet Professionals Course Edinburgh
Family

Pet First Aid For Pet Professionals Course Edinburgh

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 09:30From €109.05
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
Family

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 16:45From €5
Children’s Learn To Hand Sew Workshop With Kyra Suki Ho Studio
Family

Children’s Learn To Hand Sew Workshop With Kyra Suki Ho Studio

Sun 15 Nov 2026
Cinderella
Family

Cinderella

Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 16:00From €18
Tipsy presents
Family

Tipsy presents

Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 23:00From €10
Supporting Emotion Regulation In Children And Adolescents Workshop
Family

Supporting Emotion Regulation In Children And Adolescents Workshop

Tue 17 Nov 2026
Introduction to Autism
Family

Introduction to Autism

Tue 17 Nov 2026 · 20:00Free entry
Performances in Edinburgh - Children's Theatre
Family

Performances in Edinburgh - Children's Theatre

Wed 18 Nov 2026 · 19:30From €20
Family

Captain David Seath Memorial Fund Quiz

Fri 20 Nov 2026
Six Long Legs by Hopeful Monster
Family

Six Long Legs by Hopeful Monster

Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 11:30From €6
Christmas Craft Fair
Family

Christmas Craft Fair

Sun 22 Nov 2026
Family Circus Workshop
Family

Family Circus Workshop

Sun 22 Nov 2026Free entry
Family

Aladdie

Thu 26 Nov 2026
Family

Pantomime

Thu 26 Nov 2026
Winter Wonderland Edinburgh
Family

Winter Wonderland Edinburgh

Fri 27 Nov 2026Free entry
Goal Getters
Family

Goal Getters

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 17:30
Jack and the Beanstalk | Family Pantomime
Family

Jack and the Beanstalk | Family Pantomime

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 17:45From €15
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Family

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Sat 28 Nov 2026 · 11:00From €2
Scrooge
Family

Scrooge

Sun 29 Nov 2026 · 20:00
Cycling Group
Family

Cycling Group

Wed 2 Dec 2026 · 10:00
Aladdin
Family

Aladdin

Thu 3 Dec 2026
Home Alone - Christmas Drive In - Friday 6pm
Family

Home Alone - Christmas Drive In - Friday 6pm

Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 18:00From €32.5
Elf - Christmas Drive In - Friday 9pm
Family

Elf - Christmas Drive In - Friday 9pm

Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 21:00From €32.5
Santa Visits Calderglen
Family

Santa Visits Calderglen

Sat 5 Dec 2026
Saturday Arts & Dance
Family

Saturday Arts & Dance

Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 10:30
Arthur Christmas - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 3pm
Family

Arthur Christmas - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 3pm

Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 15:00From €32.5
Elf - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 6pm
Family

Elf - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 6pm

Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 18:00From €32.5
The Grinch - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 9pm
Family

The Grinch - Christmas Drive In - Saturday 9pm

Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 21:00From €32.5
Winter Wonderland Edinburgh - Ice Skating
Family

Winter Wonderland Edinburgh - Ice Skating

Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 11:00From €7.5
2026 Santa's Steam Train Trip for adoptive families
Family

2026 Santa's Steam Train Trip for adoptive families

Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 14:30From €15.19
Polar Express - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 3pm
Family

Polar Express - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 3pm

Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 15:00From €32.5
Elf - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 6pm
Family

Elf - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 6pm

Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 18:00From €32.5
Love Actually - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 9pm
Family

Love Actually - Christmas Drive In - Sunday 9pm

Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 21:00From €32.5
Santa LIVE- Family Christmas Sing-Along
Family

Santa LIVE- Family Christmas Sing-Along

Mon 7 Dec 2026 · 17:00From €6
Portobello Panto for Adoptive Families
Family

Portobello Panto for Adoptive Families

Tue 8 Dec 2026 · 19:00
Family

Pantomime

Thu 10 Dec 2026
Dunfermline Panto for Adoptive Families
Family

Dunfermline Panto for Adoptive Families

Thu 10 Dec 2026 · 18:30
Christmas BASH for CASH 2026!
Family

Christmas BASH for CASH 2026!

Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 18:00From €5
Children's Classic Concerts: Elf Academy
Family

Children's Classic Concerts: Elf Academy

Sun 13 Dec 2026 · 15:00
Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall
Family

Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall

Sun 20 Dec 2026
Kids Christmas Party
Family

Kids Christmas Party

Sun 20 Dec 2026 · 10:00From €5
Winter Solstice Walk
Family

Winter Solstice Walk

Mon 21 Dec 2026 · 08:30
Child Details
Family

Child Details

Thu 24 Dec 2026 · 09:00
Cinders!
Family

Cinders!

Thu 24 Dec 2026 · 11:00From €10
W3L Wrestling - Old Years Fight - Kinghorn
Family

W3L Wrestling - Old Years Fight - Kinghorn

Mon 28 Dec 2026 · 18:15From €13