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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Following the Prime Minister's announcement about a three-week lockdown, all recreational venues are now closed due to the coronavirus crisis
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Disney’s The Lion King
5th December-18th April 2020
Time: 7.30pm (matinees 2.30pm)
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Address: Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. ALL PERFORMANCES SUSPENDED UNTIL APRIL 26 Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi...
Parasites: Battle for Survival
6th December-19th April 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Address: Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE This interactive family-friendly exhibition will explore the fight to eliminate five tropical diseases and the role of...
Tyrannosaurs
23rd January-4th May 2020
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Address: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Meet the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs in this cutting-edge family-friendly exhibition. Adult £12, Over...
National Youth Choir of Scotland's Group Performance
30th-31st March 2020
Time: 7pm
Venue: Brunton Theatre
Address: Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA
THE BRUNTON IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 AND IS LOOKING TO RESCHEDULE EVENTS LATER IN THE YEAR After 11 weeks of rehearsals, children from the NYCoS singing groups in East Lothian come...
Aquadash
1st April 2020
Time: times vary
Venue: Royal Commonwealth Pool
Address: 21 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5BB
ALL EDINBURGH LEISURE VENUES ARE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 AquaDash is an inflatable playground on water where swimmers slide, climb and bounce their way through obstacles. Sessions last 50 minutes, booking...
A chocolate sensation!
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