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Shrek The Musical

21st May 2025

Venue: Howden Park Centre

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess...

Edinburgh International Children's Festival

24th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Various venues

The Festival celebrates the best of children’s theatre and dance from around the world, showcasing high quality, distinctive Scottish and international performances to an audience of children, their...

Teddy Bear Adventure

24th May 2025

Venue: The Edinburgh Academy

Visit for a morning of fun, adventure, and creativity at their annual Teddy Bear Adventure with activities designed for children aged 2–7 years. No matter what sparks your child’s imagination, this...

Theatre & Cinema

Artie's Singing Kettle - Scotland

31st May 2025

Venue: Corn Exchange, Haddington

Experience the magic of Artie's Singing Kettle and enjoy much loved songs like Aiken Drum, Three Craws, and The Train to Glasgow. Relive the original repertoire that made the show famous. And as a special...

Dizzy Dinosaurs

7th June 2025

Venue: Lauriston Castle

Join Dizzy the Dinosaur to find out how we know so much about creatures who roamed our lands more than 65 million years ago. What are fossils and how are they made? What finally killed all the dinosaurs,...

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Enjoy every muddy, magical moment!

Enjoy every muddy, magical moment!

Primary Times puts together some hacks and tips for families as festival season approaches…

Dig out your gardening gloves

Dig out your gardening gloves

Primary Times explores petals, pollinators and plants for National Children’s Gardening Week.

Teach road safety with Brake

Teach road safety with Brake

Join schools up and down the country taking part in a walk for road safety.

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