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!
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Hamilton
28th February-27th April 2024
Venue: Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Website: www.capitaltheatres.com
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi-award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK for the very first time in and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9-week season. The score blends hip-hop,...
Dino's: Dinosaur Detectives
20th April 2024
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Join the Saturday Science Sessions with Dino’s (Ages 6-12) and enjoy a variety of hands on activities and a take home craft! This week step into the shoes of a Palaeontologist investigating the dinosaurs...
Madagascar The Musical
25th-27th April 2024
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the...
DynaMites: Jurassic Fantastic
26th April 2024
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Travel back in time for a DynaMites session all about our prehistoric pals, including the chance to get your hands on Triceratops teeth and real-life dinosaur poo! With stories, crafting and sensory play...
Dino's: Energy For The Future
27th April 2024
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Join the Saturday Science Sessions with Dino’s (Ages 6-12). This week investigate the different sources of renewable energy used in Scotland and how they can help protect our planet. Build wind powered...
Dreamcoat Stars - Matinee
4th May 2024
Venue: Howden Park Centre
Website: www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk
Dreamcoat Stars is back due to high demand, for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this...
Unicorn Activity Day
6th May 2024
Venue: Palace of Holyroodhouse
Website: www.rct.uk
The national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace. Discover the tale of the unicorn and make your own unicorn inspired hat to wear as you explore the Palace. Collect your copy of the special...
Loretto Junior School Open Afternoon
10th May 2024
Venue: Loretto Junior School
Website: www.loretto.com
Loretto Junior School has a tangible warmth and a friendly atmosphere that welcomes everyone. They would love to meet you for a bespoke visit and tour, or you can join their next Open Afternoon on Friday...
Dino's: Rainforest Guardians
11th May 2024
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Join the Saturday Science Sessions with Dino’s (Ages 6-12). This week uncover how our lives are connected to the rainforest and what we can do to help protect the people and animals that call them home....
Edward Scissorhands
14th May-18th April 2024
Venue: Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Website: www.capitaltheatres.com
Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an...
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
18th May 2024
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Website: www.atgtickets.com
This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour...
Tortoise and the Hare
26th May 2024
Venue: Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Website: www.capitaltheatres.com
When a cheeky Hare won't stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race.The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be...
Shō and the Demons of the Deep
27th-30th May 2024
Venue: Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Website: www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
Shō and the Demons of the Deep is a visual adventure story about overcoming fear, climate crisis and how the actions of one generation can affect the next. Inspired by the picture book of the same name....
Game On
29th June-3rd November 2024
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Address: Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games. From Sonic the Hedgehog to Mario, explore gaming's rich history through over 100 playable games from...
Alpaca Trekking
Venue: Love Georgie Farm
Website: www.lovegorgiefarm.org.uk
Enjoy a lovely tour around the farm with an alpaca in tow, seeing some of our animals as you walk by. Each slot is for one person and anyone over the age of 3 can do the alpaca walk, children and adults...
Bike Trails at Lochore Meadows
Venue: Lochore Meadows Country Park
Website: www.active.fife.scot
They have a range of adaptive bikes available for hire including recumbent and upright trikes, adaptive wheelchair bikes and tandems. Groups with carers or families can come along together to experience...
Birthday Parties
Venue: The Water of Leith Visitor Centre
Website: www.waterofleith.org.uk/birthday-parties/
Outdoor environmental themed birthday parties for 5-11 year olds. Each Party lasts a total of 2 hours with the final 15 – 20 minutes of the session allocated for the party snack. For more information...
Curious about Edinburgh
Venue: Various locations in Edinburgh
Website: www.curiousabout.co.uk/edinburgh.html
Explore Edinburgh city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Edinburgh's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends! Download a booklet...
Dinosaurs! at Edinburgh Zoo
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/dinosaurs/
Immerse yourself in a walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you. The exhibition features moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs...
Discover the Deep
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk/event/discover-the-deep
Dive into the depths of the sea and witness incredible habitats and denizens of the deep including Scotland’s very own cold-water reefs. Meet the scientists of today and explore the equipment they use...
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Travel through the Time Vortex Corridor, discover Sonic Screwdrivers, teleportation technology and much more in a TARDIS Tech room, and get up close with some of the series' weird and wonderful creatures...
Doodle Ceramics Parties
Venue: Doodles Ceramics Workshop
Website: www.doodlesscotland.co.uk
Doodles now has a separate party room that can be booked for a range of ages or events. The best age for a pottery painting party is 8+ with a maximum of 14 kids, but family visits for younger children...
Dots and Lines
Venue: Online
Address: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Website: www.sco.org.uk
Dots and Lines is an interactive, multi-sensory programme for children aged 4 - 8. In this online version you will find 14 short films (2-10 minutes each), a musical playlist for use during screen-free...
Eye Spy Edinburgh
Venue: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Address: The Royal Mile
Website: www.camera-obscura.co.uk/attractions/eye-spy
See Edinburgh from a different vantage point. Discover Victorian and 3D cityscapes alongside the viewcams, powerful modern cameras showcasing the city in real time.
Inverleith Junior Parkrun
Venue: Inverleith Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/inverleith-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9.30am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...
Little Farmers
Venue: Craigies
Address: South Queensferry
Website: www.craigies.co.uk/events-activities/
Budding farmers can enjoy fields of homegrown fun down at Craigies Farm. There’s so much to do! You can meet the animals, get busy with indoor and outdoor play, enjoy the country air and good farm-fresh...
Little Farmers at Craigies
Venue: Craigies
Website: www.craigies.co.uk/events-activities/
Family-friendly attraction where your budding little farmers can meet and feed the animals, get busy with indoor and outdoor play and enjoy the country air and good farm-fresh food! 11am Animal Feed &...
Little Farmers Birthday Parties
Venue: Craigies
Website: www.craigies.co.uk
Kids can enjoy a day of farm-filled fun with a tasty selection of healthy yet delicious food and snacks from Craigies Farm, meet-and-greet with the resident farm animals not to mention exploring our epic...
Moving Music - Sound and Fury
Venue: Online
Address: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Website: www.sco.org.uk
Moving Music is ideal for children in Primary ages 7 -10 to learn about music through movement. Visit the website to see five short Moving Music films, background videos and downloadable guidance notes....
Play Rangers
Venue: Muirhouse and West Pilton Park
Website: www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/play-rangers/
Go along to free outdoor interactive play sessions taking place in local parks in North Edinburgh. No need to book – just turn up on the day! Sessions suitable for children ages 5-12 years. Visit the...
Ryze Edinburgh
Venue: Ryze
Website: www.ryze.co.uk
Fun for the whole family with facilities for individuals aged 2 and up. Experience the excitement of flight when you soar around on the awesome interconnected field of trampolines, get upside down when...
The Meadows Junior Parkrun
Venue: The Meadows
Address: Melville Drive
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/themeadows-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9.30am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...
The Tour of Chocolate
Venue: The Choclatarium
Website: www.chocolatarium.co.uk
The original 90-minute, fully-guided Tour of Chocolate. Create your very own dream chocolate bar to take away, discover the magic of where chocolate comes from, see and smell how chocolate is made and...