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Pop-up Opera
27th September 2020
Time: 1.30pm and 3pm
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera present outdoor performances of 25-minute versions of full operas; A Little Bit of Don Giovanni and A Little Bit of The Gondoliers. The company says both are child-friendly...
Autumn Nights at Five Sisters Zoo
9th October-15th November 2020
Time: Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday, 6pm-9pm
Venue: Five Sisters Zoo
Address: Gavieside, West Calder, West Lothian
Enchanted walkways, illuminated water fountains, and musical lighting shows. Thousands of lights illuminated the animal enclosures and gardens. Toast marshmallows around fire pits. Tickets £12.95,...
Pumpkin Festival
10th-31st October 2020
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: East Links Family Park
Address: Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1XF
From the 10th until the 31st of October all children visiting the park can choose their own free pumpkin as part of their entrance ticket. There are carving stations set up near the pumpkin field, a daily...
Secrets of the Witches' Wood
10th-31st October 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Address: Millfield Livingston EH54 7AR
Follow the winding footpaths and venture into the lost lands of the Calder Witches. In a place of old magic you will encounter some strange sights, unexplained sounds and ghastly unforgettable smells....
Pumpkin Picking
16th-31st October 2020
Time: Various pre-booked slots
Venue: Kilduff Farm
Address: Near Athelstaneford, North Berwick, East Lothian
You can pick your own pumpkin for Halloween on The Patch at Kilduff Farm. There are hot drinks and snacks available to buy, a straw bale maze, toilets and a tent for shelter. No dogs. Tickets must be booked...
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