Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Things to do with kids in Edinburgh & The Lothians
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
28th June-30th November 2025
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
This exhibition explores the remarkable lives of our primate relatives and demonstrates how they have adapted to survive in different habitats. The exhibition brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens,...
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
14th November-22nd February 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
For the first time since 2019, the spectacular outdoor lantern trail is making a comeback – this time with an underwater twist! From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, get ready to explore a...
Castle of Light: Fire and Ice
21st November-4th January 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
Castle of Light returns for its sixth year. Prepare to be mesmerised by the enchanting forces of fire and Ice as these two powerful elements intertwine throughout the castle to create unmissable immersive...
Edinburgh's Magical Christmas
23rd November 2025
Venue: Lauriston Castle
Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting. This show has sold out in previous years, so book early to avoid...
The Snow Queen
27th November-7th December 2025
Venue: Festival Theatre
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror....
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Take a look at what's on this year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas returns to fill the city centre with festive fun for all the family.
Winter just got a GLOW up!
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns will light up the night, bringing a spectacular new theme to the zoo.
Christmas under the stars
Experience Christmas classics under a dazzling dome of stars at Dynamic Earth’s spectacular Planetarium!