19 Nov – 30 Dec
Christmas at the Botanics 2026
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Age not given
- Outdoor
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23 Christmas events in Edinburgh
23 family Christmas events across 16 venues in Edinburgh & the Lothians, 1 of them free. The first is on Thursday 19 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 8 of them on Christmas Eve.
15 family Christmas events in Edinburgh, Queensferry, Wilkieston and 1 more, 1 of them free, running from 19 November to 3 January.
21 Nov · 10am
Christmas Fayre at Military Museum Scotland
- Military Museum Scotland, Wilkieston
- Age not given
- Indoor
- Free
27–29 Nov
Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair 2026
- Hopetoun House, Queensferry
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov – 24 Dec
Christmas Experience 2026 at Conifox
Santa's grotto
- Conifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
5 Dec · 11am
Santa's Grotto at LifeCare
Santa's grotto
- LifeCare Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Age not given
- Indoor
15 Dec · 2:15pm
Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas Concert
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
- Ages 0–4
- Indoor
19–24 Dec
Breakfast with Santa at Edinburgh Zoo
Santa's grotto
- Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
- Age not given
- Indoor
19 Dec · 10am
Christmas Activity Day at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
- Age not given
- Indoor
3 family Christmas events in Dirleton, Haddington and Musselburgh, running from 28 November to 27 December.
28 Nov – 23 Dec
The Santa Experience
Santa's grotto
- Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton
- Age not given
- Indoor
12–13 Dec
Santa Experience at Jungle Tumble Play Cafe
Santa's grotto
- Jungle Tumble Play Cafe, Musselburgh
- Age not given
- Indoor
3 family Christmas events in Polbeth, running from 20 November to 23 December.
3–23 Dec
Santa's Grotto at Five Sisters Zoo
Santa's grotto
- Five Sisters Zoo, Polbeth
- Age not given
- Outdoor
2 family Christmas events in Midlothian, running from 28 November to 4 December.
28 Nov · 12:30pm
Beauty & The Beast Panto
- National Mining Museum Scotland, Dalkeith
- Age not given
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Edinburgh & the LothiansMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa near Edinburgh?
10 Santa's grottos are listed near Edinburgh.
- The Santa ExperienceArcherfield Walled Garden, Dirleton · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Age not given
- Christmas Experience 2026 at ConifoxConifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston · 29 Nov – 24 Dec · Age not given
- Sleighbell Santa BrunchBrewhemia, Edinburgh · 29 Nov – 24 Dec · Age not given
- Santa's Grotto at Five Sisters ZooFive Sisters Zoo, Polbeth · 3–23 Dec · Age not given
- Festive Grotto at Edinburgh ZooEdinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh · 5–24 Dec · Age not given
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Edinburgh?
2 events in Edinburgh suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Winter Tales - Storytelling in the Lady ChapelRosslyn Chapel, Roslin · Fri 4 Dec · 3pm · Ages 4+
- Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas ConcertPalace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh · Tue 15 Dec · 2:15pm · Ages 0–4
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Edinburgh?
Yes — 1 event in Edinburgh is free to go to.
- Christmas Fayre at Military Museum ScotlandMilitary Museum Scotland, Wilkieston · Sat 21 Nov · 10am
What Christmas events are there for babies in Edinburgh?
1 event in Edinburgh welcomes babies under one.
- Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas ConcertPalace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh · Tue 15 Dec · 2:15pm · Ages 0–4
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Edinburgh?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 8 events in Edinburgh are on that day.
- Christmas at the Botanics 2026Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh · Thu 24 Dec · 4:15pm
- A Christmas CarolThe Lyceum, Edinburgh · Thu 24 Dec
- Christmas Experience 2026 at ConifoxConifox - Activity Centre, Kirkliston · Thu 24 Dec
- Sleighbell Santa BrunchBrewhemia, Edinburgh · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
- Peter Pans - PantoThe Brunton at Corn Exchange, Haddington · Thu 24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Edinburgh?
19 events in Edinburgh are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas Fayre at Military Museum ScotlandMilitary Museum Scotland, Wilkieston · Sat 21 Nov · 10am
- Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair 2026Hopetoun House, Queensferry · 27–29 Nov
- A Christmas CarolThe Lyceum, Edinburgh · 28 Nov – 3 Jan
- Beauty & The Beast PantoNational Mining Museum Scotland, Dalkeith · Sat 28 Nov · 12:30pm
- The Santa ExperienceArcherfield Walled Garden, Dirleton · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
