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3 women dancing on a brightly lit stage.
Girly Pop Icons
11th October
Get ready for an afternoon of glitter, friendship, and iconic pop anthems at Girly Pop Icons!
Poster image, with various medical objects, as well as 2 paintbrushes.
Physicians’ Gallery Drop-in Activities
13th October - 14th October
Take part in a free drop-in session for kids that explores different areas of medicine.
A group of people dressed in old fashioned dress, against a grassy hill.
Big Living History Week
10th October - 18th October
The Living History characters are back at Edinburgh Castle, Blackness Castle and Craigmillar Castle.
Pink and blue poster image for Kids Breakfast Klub: Kpop Demon Hunters at Brewhemia.
Kids Breakfast Klub: Kpop Demon Hunters
18th October
Enter the world of KPop Demon Hunters at Brewhemia, and enjoy a morning of immersive performances and music.
Cartoon image of 5 large and 1 small yak, all of whom are wearing woolly hats.
The Littlest Yak
17th October - 18th October
Suitable for ages 3 years+, award-winning children's picture book The Littlest Yak comes to Studio Theatre this October.
2 young girl, one seated and reading a book, the other standing behind.
Coppélia
23rd October - 24th October
Edinburgh Ballet Theatre present the classic ballet, Coppélia.
A woman singing into a microphone with a guitar
Comic Con Scotland
24th October - 25th October
Scotland's foremost comic book and film fan convention arrives at the Royal Highland Centre this October.
3 people, each holding a small booklet, walking in a line, with donkeys and sheep behind them.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
21st October - 31st October
Enjoy myths, folklore and stories through the theme of Bird and Beast at the world’s largest annual celebration of storytelling - the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
a Fire thrower taking part at the Samhuinn fire Festival
Samhuinn Fire Festival
31st October
Expect fiery performances, music and dance with the immersive Samhuinn Fire Festival.
6 children sitting on bales of hale, holding pumpkins in front of their faces.
Halloween Happenings
10th October - 1st November
From a spooky family trail, to an after-dark outdoor cinema, there's plenty of frightful fun to be had at Dalkeith Country Park this October.
A group of 5 people: 2 are dressed in traditional Scottish dress, and 3 in traditional Indian dress.
Edinburgh Diwali
15th November
Music, dance and cultural performances – join in the celebrations as Edinburgh Diwali marks its 11th anniversary.
An orchestra performing on stage within a church setting, surrounded by candles.
Candlelight®: Disney Love Songs
27th November
Rediscover some of Disney's most iconic melodies in an unforgettable candlelit setting.
Adventure-Planet-at-the-National-Museum-of-Scotland
Curiosity Club
29th March - 29th November
Leave your grown-ups at the door and get inspired with Curiosity Club sessions at the National Museum of Scotland.
Close-up of dandelion heads in a person's hand.
Easy Sundays
13th September - 29th November
The Scottish Storytelling Centre host Easy Sundays, fortnightly sessions of stories, music, community and friendship.
Table set up with a variety of breads, cheeses, meat and cheese platters.
The Long Italian Lunch
30th August - 29th November
Inspired by Italy’s great family gatherings, enjoy abundant antipasti, showpiece dishes and indulgent sweets at a leisurely lunch.
A girl with ear defenders looks at a sensory map in front of the Giant Kaleidosphere exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Sensory Sunday
5th July - 6th December
Join Camera Obscura for Sensory Sunday, a sensory adapted morning open to any visitors who prefer a calmer environment to explore.
A man wearing old fashioned clothing, holding up a test-tube filled with liquid.
Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
3rd January - 26th December
Delve into the strange and surprisingly scientific world of 17th century medicine at The Real Mary King’s Close.
A young girl looking in awe at brightly lit illuminations.
Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns
13th November 2026 - 21st February 2027
Prepare for lift off, as Edinburgh Zoo’s spectacular outdoor lantern trail is back - this time with a space safari theme.

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