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Spring 2025: 12 Enriching Events For Kids in Edinburgh

Laura Vida

Sat 15th March, 3pm

Classical Concert: Out Of This World
Out Of This World poster
Classical Concert: Out Of This World

Age: 4-12

What? An orchestral odyssey into outer space. Meet some instrument-playing aliens en route. 

Where? Usher Hall

Cost: £11-£16 per person

To book: Here

 

Sun 23rd March, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

Northern Ballet: Hansel & Gretel
Northern Ballet: Hansel & Gretel
Northern Ballet: Hansel & Gretel

Age: 3+

Where? Festival Theatre

Cost: From £20.25 per person

To book: Here

 

Sun 23rd March, 2pm-3pm or 3.15pm-4.15pm

March Family Ceilidhs
March Family Ceilidhs
Ceilidh Kids

Age: 3-9+ ideal with parents/carers, but everyone welcome. 

What? A chance to learn some very simple dances together!

Where? Reid Memorial Church, EH9 3HY

Cost: £5 by donation 

To book: Email: ceilidhkids@ceilidhkids.com 

 

Fri 28th March, 2pm

Recitals For Wrigglers Concert
Recitals For Wrigglers Concert
Recitals For Wrigglers Concert

Age: Babies & Toddlers plus parents/ carersWhere? Stockbridge Church, EH3 5BN

Cost: £8 per adult/child

To book: here

 

Fri 28th March to Sat 5th April, Various times

Nessie
Nessie Musical Poster
Nessie

What? A Scottish musical that celebrates bravery, friendship and courage

Age: 8+

Where? The Studio at Festival Theatre

Cost: From £18.50 per person

To book: here


 

Tue 8th April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

River Dipping Event
Children River Dipping
River Dipping

Age: 4-11

What? A kids’ Event at Water of Leith Conservation Trust. Explore the river and find out what lives in the water.

Where? Water of Leith Visitor Centre, EH14 1TQ

Cost: £7 (accompanying adult free)

To book: here

 

Wed 9th April, 10am

Space Day -  Into Infinity and Beyond
Launch a rocket space
Lauriston Castle family workshop - Launch a rocket

Age: 7+ (Not listed on website)

What? A Lauriston Castle family workshop - Launch a rocket! 

Where: Lauriston Castle

Cost: £5 per person (light snack included) 

To book: here

 

Tue 15th April, 1.30pm to 3.30pm 

Spring Discover Session
Nature walk
Spring Discover Session

Age: 4-11

What? Search the woods and river for signs of spring. Where? Water of Leith Visitor Centre, EH14 1TQ

Cost: £7 per child. Accompanying Adult Free.

To book: here

 

Fri 18th, 19th, 21st April, 11am-4pm

Easter Outdoor Fun at Lauriston Castle
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Outdoor Fun at Lauriston Castle

Age: Not specified 

What? Drop-in events all day. Collect an easter trail or egg hunt quiz from the front of the castle.

Where? Lauriston Castle

Cost: Free

More info: here

 

Sun 20th Apr, 1-4pm 

Easter Day Eggstravaganza!
Easter Day Eggstravaganza!
Easter Day Eggstravaganza!

What? Easter Trail, quiz, & more! 

Where? Lauriston Castle Special Family Events

Cost: £7 

To book: here

 

Saturday 27th April, 10am-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm 

April Family Ceilidhs
Family Ceilidhs
Family Ceilidhs

Age: 3-9 plus parents/carers

Learn some simple Scottish dances! 

Where? The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD 

Cost: £5 by donation 

 

Tue 13 to Sat 17 May, Evenings 7.30pm | Matinees 2.30pm

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 

What? The acclaimed West End production comes to Edinburgh! Step through the wardrobe into Narnia! 

Age: 6+Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including one interval

Where? Festival Theatre

Cost: From £25

To book: here

 

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