Things to do with kids in Edinburgh
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Saturday 31 Oct
Wednesday 4 Nov
Wednesday outdoor art with Portobello Art School — 2026-11-04
Outdoor art specialist Helen Leigh leads a mix of arts, crafts and games in nature.
Thursday 5 Nov
Thursday P6/P7 art with Portobello Art School — 2026-11-05
This after-school studio course is for P6/P7 pupils developing arts and crafts skills, movements and media, with room for personal exploration. Children make their own way to the East Brighton Crescent studio.
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Children’s craft at Portobello Library
Edinburgh.gov.uk
Nearby: Portobello
A fortnightly chance to make something at the library.
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Full programme detailsThursday P6/P7 art with Portobello Art School
Flying Sycamores
Nearby: Portobello
P6/P7
Develop art and craft skills with time for personal projects.
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Full programme detailsWednesday outdoor art with Portobello Art School
Flying Sycamores
Nearby: Portobello
P1–P7
Arts, crafts and games outdoors, with a Portobello studio base.
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Full programme detailsBaby & toddler play
Busy Bees parent, carer and toddler group
Bellfield.scot
Nearby: Portobello
Babies–5 years
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Chatterbooks at Portobello Library
Edinburgh.gov.uk
Nearby: Portobello
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Full programme detailsChildren’s Storytime at Portobello Library
Edinburgh.gov.uk
Nearby: Portobello
Stories for children at the local library.
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Bellfield community hub
Nearby: Portobello
A community venue for playgroups, children’s classes and local events.
Portobello Art School studio
Nearby: Portobello
A local art studio for children’s after-school making and creative projects.
Portobello Beach and promenade
Nearby: Portobello
Sandcastle space and a seaside promenade in Edinburgh’s Portobello.
Portobello Library
Nearby: Portobello
Browse children’s books or join a local reading and creative group.
Portobello Town Hall
Nearby: Portobello
A High Street hall for markets, family theatre and live events.
Towerbank Play Park
Nearby: Portobello
Swings, slides, climbing frames and balance beams near Portobello’s seafront.
Addresses for your route
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- Bellfield community hub
Bellfield, Bellfield Street, Portobello, Edinburgh
- Portobello Art School studio
7A Basement Studio, East Brighton Crescent, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1LR
- Portobello Beach and promenade
Portobello Beach and promenade, Edinburgh
- Portobello Library
Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue, Edinburgh EH15 1AU
- Portobello Town Hall
Portobello Town Hall, 147–149 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1AF
- Towerbank Play Park
Towerbank Play Park, Portobello, Edinburgh
Guides & inspiration
Portobello, Edinburgh with kids: seaside, books, art and theatre
Plan a family outing in Portobello, Edinburgh with the beach, Towerbank Play Park, library groups, Bellfield theatre, art courses and actual local events.