June 2025
Free or low-cost activities and support for families in the lead up to and during the holidays. If you know of other activities that are running, please let us know at wholefamilywellbeing@edinburgh.gov.uk
Keep an eye out for new activities as we get closer to the summer holidays.
The big CHAS shop
Thrift, craft and have fun at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. General admission tickets cost £1.65 per person. Please note some of the specialist workshops require booking and include a further fee. The session will run on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June from 11am to 5pm at
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange
EH3 8EE
To book visit the Big CHAS shop Eventbrite
Summer Reading Challenge – Story telling launch event
Central Children's Library will be launching this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with a storytelling event for children aged five to 11 years. Drop in for free stories and songs followed by the chance to plant a lovely sunflower to take home. The event will be held on Saturday 28 June at 1.30pm at
Edinburgh Central Library
7-9 George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Latin Dance Inclusive
Vibrant Dance sessions offer a joyful and inclusive experience, blending gentle Latin American choreographies tailored for young disabled dancers and their parents or carers. Get ready to move, connect, and celebrate in a fun-filled, supportive environment. Sessions are for those aged from 10 to 25 years with a disability. The session will run on Saturday 28 June from 10.15am to 11.40am at
The HUB Queensferry
Dundas Avenue
South Queensferry
EH30 9JN
To book your free ticket visit the Latin Dance Inclusive Eventbrite webpage
Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh jubilee picnic
Join families from across the Archdiocese for a Jubilee Year picnic in the garden. There will be spiritual talks on the theme of Hope as well as talks and games for children. The event includes Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto and concludes with Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel. There is the chance to walk to the Jubilee Cross at St Mary's Cathedral (optional). Childcare is provided. The Jubilee is taking place on Saturday 28 June from 11am to 4pm at
Gillis Centre
100 Strathearn Road
EH9 1BB
To book visit the St Andrews & Edinburgh Eventbrite webpage
The Edinburgh Climate Festival
A family-friendly day filled with free performances, workshops, talks & art installations, all celebrating climate action in our communities. Come along to participate in one of the many well-being 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 28 June between 12pm to 7pm at
The Meadows
Melville Drive
EH9 1ND
To find out more and to book a free ticket visit the Edinburgh Climate Festival Eventbrite webpage
Summer Fair at Bridgend Farmhouse
Games and activities, a silent disco, family bike rides, stalls with handmade goods, food and drink, music, a hill race and more. Entry is by donation, children go free, however, booking is essential. The fair will be held on Saturday 28 June from 11am to 3pm at
Bridgend Farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
To book visit the Bridgend Farmhouse Eventbrite webpage