July 2025
U3A Ukulele Children’s Concert
Free Ukelele concert featuring children’s classics. Enjoy music with shakers, little drums, guiros, claves and lots of space to dance. The concert will be held on Tuesday 1 July from 2pm to 2.45pm at
St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music Museum
50 Niddry Street
EH1 1LG
For more information and to book a free space visit the St Cecilia's Hall Eventbrite webpage
Little Seedlings Club – Wonderful rainforests
Learn about what makes rainforests so special and important to our world, before getting to know some of the weird and wonderful creatures that live there as well as the tropical plants we can admire in our own homes. Children must be accompanied by an adult and advance booking is required. The session will run on Sunday 6 July at 10.15am and 11.30am at
Dobbie’s Garden Centre
Melville Nursery
Lasswade
Midlothian
EH18 1AZ
For more information and to book a space visit the Dobbies Garden Centre website
Holyrood family adventure
Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun, family-friendly activities for children aged five years and above. Please note the route is graded as easy but warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips are required. The event will run on Wednesday 9 July from 1pm and 3pm at
Broad Pavement Car Park
Holyrood Car Park
EH8 8AZ
To book a free space, visit the Holyrood Family Adventure Eventbrite webpage
South East Edinburgh - ASN Stay and Play Session
Monthly supported stay and play sessions with dedicated playworkers supporting children aged nought to five years with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and their parents/carers, to help them play and grow in confidence. Due to limited spaces, booking in advance for is required. The session will run from 10 am to 11.30am on Tuesday 8 July at
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
5 Moredunvale Place
EH17 7LB
To book sessions, contact 0131 661 0890
Dr Bell's Family Centre - Preparing for Baby
4-week antenatal course for expectant parents (from 16 weeks+). Topics covered include getting to know your baby and how to care for them, becoming a parent and support networks, early brain development and attachment and the fourth trimester (what do the first three months look like for you and baby. It is encouraged to bring someone with you - this can be a partner, a friend, a family member, anyone that will be supporting you. The course will run over a four-week period, starting Tuesday 8 July until Tuesday 29 July from 5.30pm to 7pm at
Dr Bells Family Centre
15 Junction Place
EH6 5JA
To book visit the Dr Bell’s Family Centre Eventbrite webpage. Participants must commit to attend all four sessions.
Inch House Summer Fair
Enjoy market stalls, children’s activities, the café, a bouncy castle and a visit from a fire engine (as long as they are not called out) on Saturday 12 July from 10.30am to 3pm at
Inch House Community Centre
225 Gilmerton Road
EH16 5UF
Community Mushroom Farming
Community Mushroom Farming with Mario is a hands-on learning experience. In these two-hour workshops, gain an understanding of the different aspects of community mushroom farming. Learn which seasonal native fungi you can grow outdoors for food and soil restoration. Sessions run on Monday 14 and Saturday 26 July from 1pm to 3pm at
Granton Castle Walled Garden
23 West Shore Rd
EH5 1QB
To book a place email info@mycobee.org
Scottish Parliament
Explores the Scottish Parliament independently or with a free guided tour. Guided tours look at the inner workings of Parliament and award-winning architecture. The tour is suitable for visitors of all ages and free to attend and is available Monday to Thursday throughout July at
Horse Wynd
EH99 1SP
To book tickets visit The Scottish Parliament website