Things to do with kids in Edinburgh & The Lothians

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Giants

31st January-14th September 2026

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive,...

Theatre & Cinema

The Letterman

8th June-31st August 2026

Venue: Billiard Room at Gilded Balloon Teviot

Award-winning clown Bryce Flint-Somerville (Blue Man Group, Barroz) will have you in hysterics as he battles, cajoles and pleads his way to getting his letters in line. Combining clown, puppetry and audience...

Live Actor Performances

17th June-15th August 2026

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Gather outside The National Wallace Monument this summer and watch history come to life during live actor performances of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’. Learn about the man who inspired a nation –...

Theatre & Cinema

Bluey's Big Play

18th-21st June 2026

Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Edinburgh for the live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s...

The Royal Highland Show

18th-21st June 2026

Venue: Royal Highland Centre

There's truly something for everyone at the Royal Highland Show with a surprise at every corner. With over 6,000 animals, towering machinery, thrilling competitions and activities for all the family you...

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Name Dynamic Earth's new robot

Name Dynamic Earth's new robot

Submit a name suggestion this summer for a chance to win a family day out!

Wild days out are so back!

Wild days out are so back!

Discover adorable new arrivals, brick trails and summer family fun at Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Fringe for all the family

Edinburgh Fringe for all the family

Assembly Festival is back for the summer with a whole host of children’s shows perfect for all ages!

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