June
Free or low-cost activities and support for families during the holidays. If you know of any other running activities, please let us know.
wholefamilywellbeing@edinburgh.gov.uk
The Wee Hub’s June Programme
The Wee Hub are offering a range of free activities throughout June.
- Raksha’s art and crafts children activity – on Wednesdays from 12pm to 1pm
- Crochet and chat with Haifa – on Wednesdays from 12pm to 1pm
- Morning activity and reminiscence group – On Thursdays from 11am to 12pm
- Squidz fun time with Lola the puppet – Join Lola and her human Mas for stories, songs, games and bubble boogie on Thursday’s from 1pm
- Solo Dance Performance – On Fridays from 11.20am to 1pm
- Children's art & craft activity – On Fridays from 12pm to 1pm
- Children's art and craft activity – On Saturday 6, 12 and 27 of June from 12pm to 1pm
All activities will run at
To find out more visit The Wee Hub Facebook.
Nature walk – Learning flowering plants
Learn more of the wonderful flowers of the park with expert Patrick Chaney on Friday 26 June from 2pm to 3.30pm at
For more information email emily@elgt.org.uk.
Culture Connect Festival
Enjoy food, live music performances, football tournaments from teams around the country and a range of family activities run by Passion 4 Fusion on Saturday 27 June from 10am to 6pm at Saughton Park.
To register a place to attend visit the Culture Connect Festival website.
Bridgend summer party
Enjoy family bike rides, face painting, circus skills, food, Lego, storytelling and games at the summer party on Saturday 27 June from 11am to 3pm at
Edinburgh climate festival
A family friendly day filled with free performances, workshops, talks and art installations, all celebrating climate action in our communities. Participate in one of the many wellbeing and climate related activities, enjoy the atmosphere or explore the stalls to meet new projects and organisations working with our communities for a more sustainable future. There will be food stalls and various children’s activities. The festival will be held on Saturday 27 June between 12pm to 7pm at
For more information visit the Edinburgh Climate Festival Eventbrite website.
Unicorn Tails, Nature Trails & Magic Spells at the House of the Binns
Enjoy meeting some very special unicorns, a whimsical wizard, playing games and a fun filled nature trail. Learn about the peacocks that live on the grounds and the daring Dalyell’s and enjoy outdoor games. Tickets cost £6.00 per child and free for each accompanying adult. The event is on Sunday 28 June from 10am to 2pm at
For more information or to book tickets visit The House of the Binns Eventbrite website.
Family Circus Workshop
Drop in for free sessions from Think Circus. Designed for families to have fun, be creative and play together on Sunday 28 June from 12pm to 2pm at
Make a train, meet a train
Join for hands on loco-themed fun. Build your very own coal locomotive using card with easy step by step instructions. Afterwards, visit the two full size locomotives on site. Tickets cost £5 per child and there is a 30p booking fee. The event is running on Tuesday 30 June from 10.30am to 12pm at
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
Midlothian
EH22 4QN.
For more information and to book visit National Mining Museum website.
Wild Fungi
Join Mycobee Mushrooms for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating world of wild fungi. You’ll learn to identify common edible and toxic mushrooms, along with essential principles for safe and responsible foraging. This event is for young people aged 14 and above. This event requires online sign up with a minimum donation of £1. The session is on Tuesday 30 June from 1pm to 3pm at
To find out more visit the Granton Castle Walled Garden website.