Families Edinburgh summer DIGITAL issue

THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE

Underbelly — George Square

2nd — 28th August

(not 14th, 21st) 14:15

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises!

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CHEVALIERHOBBYHORSE

CIRCUS

Assembly George Square Studios, Studio One 03-27 Aug | 12:00

Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus is an irresistibly charming homage to the circus horses and the silent movie era. Inspired by the history of traditional horse circuses, the skillful ringmaster performs acrobatics and juggling with a magnificent cast of hobby horses.

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MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY CABARET

Assembly George Square GardensPalais du Variete 8 - 11, 15 - 18 and 22 - 25 August 10.40am

Join Monski Mouse and her super talented friends, for a live musical singa-long cabaret of nursery classics, song, puppetry and bonkers fun for 0-5s and their parents.

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FAILFAILFAILFAILWIN

Assembly Checkpoint

03-15 Aug 13:20

Family comic theatre and circus show... for humans. Mark and Loz are circus performers. But circus is really hard. FailFailFailFailWin is about not hiding all the “try”s you did that didn’t work.

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fringe for kids

TALES FROM A HAUNTED BOOKSHOP

Gilded Balloon - Teviot

2 - 20 August (not 16) 11am

The Haunted Bookshop has a story for everyone. Everyone, that is, with an appetite for the ghastly, the ghostly and the down right grizzly. A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults.

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MADAME CHANDELIER’S OPERA PARTY FOR KIDS

Pleasance Courtyard - The Green

2 - 15 August 2.30pm

Experience opera’s greatest hits and learn about the characters, in this interactive introduction with Madame Chandelier. Will you meet an evil queen who sings way too high, a princess who can’t stop crying, or a priestess who’s always on fire? Anything could happen at the opera party and you’re invited.

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WHO STOLE MY HAMMER?

Underbelly Bristo Square

2 - 28 August (not 14) 11.30am

Who were the vikings? Where did they come from? And most importantly… what stories did they like at bedtime?

Explore the wacky and wonderful world of viking legends in this storytelling adventure! CLICK HERE

SCIENCE ADVENTURES: DEEP SEA

Pleasance Courtyard - The Green

2 - 15 August 2.30pm

Join Professor Flotsam and Dr Wright in their brand new submarine as they look for the strangest creatures in the deep, learn about looking after the oceans and hear some of their favourite sea stories! The show explores the importance of protecting our coast and oceans through puppetry, animation and storytelling whilst fostering a love of science and literature. CLICK HERE

MARCEL LUCONT: LES ENFANTS

TERRIBLES - A GAMESHOW FOR AWFUL CHILDREN

Assembly George Square - Piccolo

Tent. Aug 2 - 21, 14:55

The wild interactive game show returns, where kids get to be pests, politicians and petomanes to be crowned the most awful child. See what happens when international insouciance meets infantile exuberance. CLICK HERE

MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY DISCO DANCE HALL

Assembly George Square GardensPalais du Variete 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 1920 and 26 - 27 August 10.40am

Why toddle when you can dance? Join DJ Monski Mouse and her dancers for this multi award-nominated, epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes.

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PG HITS

Laughing Horse - Bar 50 Garden Room 3 - 27 August

The perfect way to bring the whole family together at the Fringe! PG Hits is a professional stand-up comedy club that has entertained audiences in Edinburgh Fringe, the Australian comedy festivals, and the Brighton Fringe to rave reviews.

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THE GREATEST MAGIC SHOW

Assembly George Square GardensPalais du Variete 2 - 28 August (not 16 or 21) 14.30

This multi-award-winning, sell-out sensation of the past four years is headed back to Edinburgh for the Fringe this Summer - with more whimsical wonders than ever before! As an added bonus, every child who attends the show will receive a FREE MAGIC WAND on entry and have their chance to take a photo with the stars of the show after the performance! CLICK HERE

THE DARK ROOM FOR KIDS!

Gilded Balloon Teviot

02-27 August17:30

You and your family are stuck inside a live-action videogame! How will you escape?! Will you: A) Find the light switch? B) Go north? C) Explode in a shower of stinking guts?

The Dark Room for Kids is an interactive adventure, featuring terrible prizes and total mayhem! CLICK HERE

BROTIPO

Assembly George Square – Piccolo

13:30 Aug 3-13, 15-20, 22-27

Canadian “masters of slapstick” (The Scotsman) and multiple international award-winners Les Foutoukours make a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe with Brotipo. It’s a hit show packed with comedy, fabulous tricks and superb acrobatics – plus singing, dancing and bright costumes. CLICK HERE

THE PLEASANCE KIDZONE IS BACK FOR FRINGE 2023

Celebrating twelve years at the Pleasance Courtyard, with a venue specifically designed to house a huge range of exciting new shows. Plus we’ve got all the usual arts and crafts activities available in our weatherproof pods, and delicious food and drink from the Kidzone Cafe on the Green! Our Kidzone is your one-stop-shop for family entertainment on the Fringe this summer, with a whole load of brilliant kid-friendly shows to discover. Find out what else is going on at Pleasance.co.uk. Tickets on sale now!

INSIDE THE ROBOT

3 - 13, 15 - 20 August

Just the Tonic at The Caves

The stunning visual effects and immersive interactive technology mean kids aged 5 to 95 will be enthralled in this thrilling, educational and hilarious spectacular. Back with new challenges and a new story for 2023.

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TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS

Mix-Up.qxp

Summer Holiday

A week of drama workshops & theatre trips

Ages 5-6

Ages 5-16

Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August

Mornings / Afternoons / Full Days

Tel: 07720 861796

Email: info@mixuptheatre.com www.mixuptheatre.com

Summer camps, classes and workshops

FORTH SCHOOL OF MUSIC

We are excited to be offering a range of summer clubs throughout July which will take place in our studio.

These include Disney, pop music and musical theatre themed singing clubs, piano parties and our Solfa classes.

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YOUNG ENGINEERS

Young Engineers is a Lego club specialising in making STEM education fun.

Young Engineer summer camps take place throughout Edinburgh & West Lothian in July and August.

Venues: Cramond, Meggetland, Edinburgh Academy, Musselburgh and Juniper Green.

Running from 9am - 3pm, MondayFriday. The camps are suited for children aged 6-9 years old. CLICK HERE

WHIZZKIDS

This summer, Whizzkids will be offering its four favourite computer courses for children: Touch-typing, Computer Art, Scratch coding and Raspberry Pi (Python coding). These fun and educational computer courses will run from the week commencing 3rd July to the week commencing 31st July inclusive.

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HOUSE OF JACK HOLIDAY DAY CAMPS

Ocean Terminal Centre, Leith

A fun-filled way to spend some of the summer holidays. Budding dancers and artists will explore and expand their creativity with our highly qualified teachers - with two sessions per day devoted to each of dance and art, plus plenty of games. CLICK HERE

Summer camps, classes and workshops

MIGHTY OAKS HOLIDAY CLUBS AT THE BOTANICS

Will your child be going into Primary 4, 5, 6 or 7 in August 2023? If so, then prepare them for a week with nature like they’ve never experienced before!

Five action packed days exploring the world of plants through trails, challenges, games, crafts and other activities. CLICK HERE

MIX UP THEATRE

Mix Up Theatre provides an amazing opportunity for children and young people to have a packed week of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival experience.

A weeklong adventure of drama skills workshops from clowning, comedy, dancing, puppetry, circus and acting!

CLICK HERE

EDINBURGH DANCE ACADEMY

The Edinburgh Dance Academy

Summer School will run from Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August 2023 from 9.00am - 2.00pm daily.

EDA Summer Schools have been running for over 13 years and 2022 was just fantastic with over 100 dancers in attendance. CLICK HERE

DOODLES

July workshops at Doodles 3pm till 5pm. 8+ need participating adult, 12+ can stay alone.

Monday 3rd pinched plant pot £30pp.

Friday 7th round mirror £30 pp

Monday 10th coil pot £30pp

Friday 14th pinched mug £30

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Whizzkids Computer Learning Centre

Summer Computer Courses

Summer Holiday Computer Courses

Touch-typing Scratch coding

Computer Art Raspberry Pi

Dates: 3-7 July, 10-14 July, 17-21 July

24-28 July, 31 July-4 August.

19 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh 0131 447 5893

www.whizzkids.uk.com

gillian@whizzkids.uk.com

call us on 0131 229 1399 to book your painting session today

pottery painting fun birthday parties unique gifts for all occasions baby hand & footprints clay imprints take home kits vouchers 100s of colours to choose from

NEW EXPANDED PREMISES

www.doodlescotland.co.uk

27-29 Marchmont Cres EH9 £20 deposit required when booking

Summer camps, classes and workshops

RUGBY TOTS

Rugby Tots Summer Camps are now available to book at our website

CLICK HERE

Trinity Scout Hall - July 3rd to 7th and North Merchiston Club, PolwarthAugust 7th to 11th

10.00am until 2.00pm with drop off from 9.45am and pick up no later than 2.15pm. sandra@rugbytots.co.uk

DANCE FOR ALL

Dance For All’s popular Summer School is a fun-packed week of dance and musical theatre.

“DFA has helped my daughter’s selfconfidence enormously.” – Sophie, mum to 11yr old pupil.

Dance For All, nurtures pupils aged 318yrs to enjoy and excel in the finest dance genres, including RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, ISTD Modern, SDS Flamenco, Jazz, Contemporary and Acrobatic dance. CLICK HERE

DN DANCE SUMMER

HOLIDAY CLUBS

Welcoming boys and girls from 5-12 years old, our Summer Holiday Clubs at DN Studios in South Gyle and South Queensferry are inspired by Descendants the Movie and Mary Poppins the Musical.

Running from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, our holiday club weeks are filled with acting, singing, craft, dance and games. CLICK HERE

DRAMA STUDIO SUMMER CLUBS

At our popular Summer Clubs students will meet new friends doing drama, art and craft, puppets, performing, costumes, ball and parachute games, and outside activities.

Term classes are at Fairmilehead, Liberton, Bruntsfield, Wardie and Stockbridge for creative students who love to express themselves. CLICK HERE

SUMMER CAMPS AT LORETTO

Rock and roll or pop ‘til you drop in our Rock and Pop Camp or, let those creative minds run free at our Junior School Art Studio.

For children who love sport, join our Hockey Camp led by former Scotland player Rory Kerr. Alternatively, kickstart the rugby season at our highly rated rugby camp. All are welcome. CLICK HERE

BOOKING NOW Summer Holiday Clubs

SUMMER OUTDOOR CLUB AT DYNAMIC EARTH

Does your child love to be outdoors, exploring the natural world? Then they’ll love the jam-packed programme of adventure, learning and games at the Summer Outdoor Club at Dynamic Earth.

Children will explore Holyrood Park with our team of scientists, with an exciting programme of activities designed for ages 7 to 12. CLICK HERE

Inspired by the Descendants 24 July – 28 July 2023

DN Studios, South Gyle, EH12 9EB

Inspired by Mary Poppins 31 July – 4 August 2023

DN Studios, South Gyle, EH12 9EB

Inspired by Mary Poppins 31 July – 4 August 2023

Dalmeny Church Centre, EH30 9TT

DN Studios, Gyle @ 9b South Gyle Cres, Edinburgh EH12 9EB South Queensferry @ St Cuthberts Church Hall, Dalmeny, EH30 9TT

BORDER BERRIES

Let your kids run rampant this summer in the bountiful fields of Border Berries.

A family-run PYO farm full of fresh, juicy Scottish strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, tayberries, red and blackcurrants which are naturally ripened in the open air. No entry charges, just get picking! We are open from early July until midAugust. CLICK HERE

IT’S TIME TO SAY A GIANT FAREWELL TO THE UK’S ONLY GIANT PANDAS!

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo were thrilled to extend Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s stay until 2023. There is still plenty of time to plan a visit to Yang Guang and Tian Tian before their return to China! Each visit to Edinburgh Zoo helps create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. CLICK HERE

ENJOY DALKEITH DAYS THIS SUMMER – YOUR WAY!

Little adventurers will love to explore Fort Douglas, the most magical adventure playground.

Bigger kids will love Go Ape offering 3 treetop rope courses and a brand-new family logic-game, Stumped. Fancy a less adrenalin filled day? Nature lovers can take to our waymarked trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the historic Park at a more leisurely pace.

Summer Camping

Book your pitch at the perfect family campsite near Edinburgh. Dog friendly & car-free summer campsite. Open from 14 July .CLICK HERE

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Taking place from 12-28 August 2023.

Programme will be available from 14 June. CLICK HERE

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

4 - 28 August

One of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet! For three weeks Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe.

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LAURISTON CASTLE HAS A SUMMER OF AMAZING EVENTS PLANNED!

Make sure you book ahead.

All pre-booked family craft workshops are family learning experiences and designed around the whole family working together.

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VISIT DYNAMIC EARTH, EDINBURGH’S WORLD CLASS SCIENCE CENTRE AND PLANETARIUM

Explore a series of interactive exhibits and activities via state-ofthe-art technology where you will feel the ground shudder, face the chill of the polar ice, and fly across the globe before crash landing in a tropical rainforest.

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F.A.B: FAMILY ART BASKETS

Wee creators at the ready! Let their imaginations roam free this summer in the inspiring grounds of the Modern.

We’ve got everything your little artists will need for a F.A.B day full of art. Explore, play, and make using a Family Art Basket which are FREE to use every afternoon during the school holidays.

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2023

Ready, Set, Read

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children ages 4 to 11 to read six library books during the long summer holiday and collect rewards, such as stickers, on their way to receiving their challenge certificate and medal.

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TAKE NATURE'S PULSE - JOIN THE BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT

The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed which helps to assess the health of our environment by counting the amount and type of butterflies we see.

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FAMILY BONUS BOXES!

National Museum of Scotland, 10:00-16:30pm

Free, drop-in

New sensory and play boxes to add to the family experience in some of our galleries. Visit the Grand Gallery on the day for more information on where to find them.

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GABBY ON THE GO: a cat-tastic Gabby’s Dollhouse experience

Grab your Cat Passport and join Gabby on an a-meow-zing adventure with GABBY ON THE GO, a new cat-tastic experience full of fun FREE activities inspired by the popular animated television series, now streaming on Netflix.

Travelling to six different locations across the UK every Saturday and Sunday from 13 May until 18 June, GABBY ON THE GO brings DreamWorks Animation’s beloved series to life, inviting fans to jump inside Gabby’s fantastical, animated world filled with adorable cat characters. Board DJ Catnip’s Music Bus and grab a photo at the bubble blowing SS Mercat as you take part in an array of creative and interactive activities, collecting stamps in your Cat Passport as you move through the experience. Suitable for ages 3+.

Don’t miss your chance to join GABBY ON THE GO when it comes to Kent! Full location and times available HERE.