Spring 2025: 12 Enriching Events For Kids in Edinburgh
- Laura Vida, Feature Writer
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
Sat 15th March, 3pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
To book: Email: ceilidhkids@ceilidhkids.com
Tue 13 to Sat 17 May, Evenings 7.30pm | Matinees 2.30pm
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
By Laura Vida
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