Easter Family Fun in Edinburgh: Top Events for 2025

With the Easter school holidays just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the top events in Edinburgh and the Lothians to help make the holidays fun and stress-free for your little ones.

Conifox Easter Festival

Located just outside Edinburgh, Conifox Adventure Park is hosting its annual Easter Festival. This event promises plenty of fun for all ages, with an Easter egg hunt, meeting the Easter Bunny, and participating in Easter-lympics games. In addition to the Easter festivities, you'll also have access to the park’s adventure play areas, so it’s a perfect day out for active little ones.

Location: Conifox Adventure Park, Kirkliston

Dates: April 5th - 20th, 2025

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions - Egg-cellent Easter Trail

For a blend of fun and educational experiences, visit Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in the heart of Edinburgh. The Easter Egg Trail will take you on an exciting journey through interactive exhibits, where you’ll search for colourful eggs hidden across the five floors of this quirky attraction.

Location: Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Dates: March 29th - April 26th, 2025

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Dalkeith Country Park - EasterFest

Dalkeith Country Park is always a fantastic destination, and this Easter, it’s offering an incredible EasterFest! The Fort Douglas Adventure Park will be hosting activities like zorbing, an Easter scavenger hunt, and face painting. Plus, you can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny or participate in the Easter Bunny Fun Run.

Location: Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith

Dates: April 12th - 21st, 2025

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Craigies Farm - Easter Egg-stravaganza

For a farm-tastic Easter experience, head to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry. The Easter celebrations at Craigies are filled with adorable animals, egg hunts, and fun crafts. Kids can cuddle with baby lambs, enjoy an Easter egg hunt, and take part in Easter-themed crafts like egg painting. There’s also the Little Farmers Adventure Farm Park, where little ones can play and interact with farm animals.

Location: Craigies Farm, South Queensferry

Dates: April 6th - 20th, 2025

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National Trust for Scotland - Easter Egg Trails

If you’re a fan of outdoor walks and nature, then you won’t want to miss the Egg Trails . There are several locations across Scotland, including House of the Binns, where families can enjoy a spring walk while solving puzzles and finding hidden eggs.

Location: Various National Trust properties, including House of the Binns, Malleny Garden, Preston Mill,

Dates: April 18th - 21st, 2025

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Edinburgh Science Festival

The Edinburgh Science Festival is a must-visit for families with curious minds! From hands-on workshops to interactive exhibitions, this annual event is perfect for children and adults alike. The festival explores everything from space science to environmental sustainability, with loads of activities designed to spark creativity and learning. You can attend talks, visit themed exhibitions, or participate in exciting science experiments.

Location: Various venues across Edinburgh

Dates: April 4th - 19th, 2025

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Lamb Feeding at Jacksons at Jedburgh

Experience the joy of bottle-feeding lambs at Jacksons at Jedburgh, a family-friendly farm offering hands-on animal encounters. Springtime brings the opportunity to feed lambs, meet Highland cows, and explore the farm's play areas.

Location: Jacksons at Jedburgh, Kersheugh, Jedburgh

Dates: April - June 2025

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Leuchie House Easter Egg Hunt

Leuchie House in North Berwick is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt. This fun-filled event includes an Easter egg hunt, games, and activities, set within the beautiful grounds of Leuchie House. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, who will be visiting during the event! It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a day of family-friendly fun, with family tickets priced at just £10 for up to five people. With five booking slots available, make sure to secure your place early.

Location: Leuchie House, North Berwick

Date: April 19th, 2025

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Easter Egg Trails at Newhailes

Newhailes offers a charming setting for an Easter Egg Trail. Explore the beautiful grounds while following a fun trail to discover hidden Easter eggs. This outdoor event encourages families to enjoy the spring weather while solving clues and searching for treats.

Location: Newhailes, Musselburgh

Dates: April 6th - 19th, 2025

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Easter Outdoor Fun at Lauriston Castle

Celebrate Easter with some outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle! This family-friendly event includes an Easter trail and an egg hunt quiz. You can pick up a trail from the front of the castle and explore its beautiful grounds, discovering new areas while hunting for hidden eggs. Best of all, it’s free to attend and drop-in, so you can come and go as you please.

Location: Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Date: April 18th, 2025

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Curiouser and Curiouser - An Easter of Excitement at Almond Valley

Step into a whimsical world this Easter at Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston. From April 4th to 22nd, 2025, Curiouser and Curiouser offers an enchanting adventure for families. Explore your very own Wonderland filled with games, surprises, and delightful characters. Join the fun on the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (April 18th - 21st), indulge in sweet treats, meet larger-than-life characters, and decorate your very own teacup.

Kids can enjoy a vintage tractor ride, meet rare animal breeds, and participate in the much-loved duck race. Daily small animal sessions give visitors the chance to meet rabbits, chickens, and more.

Location: Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston

Dates: April 4th - 22nd, 2025

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Fun Easter Weekend at Peggyslea Farm

Bring you kids to the farm to have to chance to interact with a variety of different animals.

There are different activities everyone can get involved in such as an easter egg hunt, bouncy castle, grooming the clydesdales horses, carriage rides (paid), painting, colouring in and many more activities involving different animals.

Location: Peggyslea Farm nine mile burn, Penicuik,

Dates: 18th to 21st April

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