Family events near Edinburgh 2026
Everything on within 20 miles of Edinburgh, grouped by type. 6 events listed, 1 of them free. Each one shows dates, times, prices and tips, and we check them against the organisers' websites.
Santa and Christmas experiences (2)
- Edinburgh's Christmas
14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 · Usually 10am-10pm; closed 25 Dec
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh · under 1 mile · Free - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Edinburgh Waverley
29 Nov 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Edinburgh Waverley station (Platform 2) · under 1 mile · See event website
Christmas light trails (2)
- Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo
13 Nov 2026 to 21 Feb 2027 · Entry from 4.45pm in 15-minute slots, last entry 8pm, finishes 9pm (earliest slot 5.30pm in February)
Edinburgh Zoo · 3 miles · Adult £22 · Child £16.50 · Family £74 - Christmas at the Botanics
19 Nov 2026 to 30 Dec 2026
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh · 1 miles · Adult £26
New Year's Eve events (2)
- Edinburgh's Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
29 Dec 2026 · 6.30pm
The Meadows, Edinburgh · under 1 mile · Adult £5.75 - Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party and midnight fireworks
31 Dec 2026 · Street Party from 8pm
Princes Street, Edinburgh · under 1 mile · See event website
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