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Family activities in your local area

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The Family Hub – Stay and play sessions 

A free drop-in for children who are not yet in any early learning or childcare under three years of age, and their parents and carers. An opportunity to connect with other families whilst enjoying arts, crafts and sensory play. With tea, coffee and snacks for children provided, sessions run on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11am at

The Haven Project
Craigroyston Primary School
Muirhouse Place West
EH4 4PX

For more information visit the or email Info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk

North Edinburgh Arts    

Running a programme of online and face to face activities for children and adults to enjoy in North West Edinburgh. For more information visit the or .

North Edinburgh Arts - CREATE 

Art-making experience for early years, which engages parents and carers in messy play with children, aged five years and under. CREATE provides resources, ideas and creative activities using recycled, low-cost, and easily obtainable materials. Sessions are aimed at families living in the local community areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton and Drylaw. Places are free and offered on a first come, first served basis each week.  Sessions run on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm at   

Registration is required before attending. Register at
North Edinburgh Arts
12C Macmillan Crescent
EH4 4AB

 For more information visit the or or contact

admin@northedinburgh.art.co.uk

0131 315 2151

Stepping Stones - Steps to grow toddlers 

These sessions are for families and children under five years in North Edinburgh. An opportunity to meet and socialise with other local families while taking part in play and learning opportunities for your children. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11am at

Granton Community Garden
10 Wardieburn Road
EH5 1LY

For more information visit the or   or contact

 Info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk

0131 551 1632

Family gardening club 

Sessions are open to all, and children should attend with a responsible adult. Help look after the community garden and grow food for themselves and the community. Includes a free community lunch. The gardening club runs on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm at

Granton Community Garden
10 Wardieburn Road
EH5 1LY

For more information contact

tom@grantoncommunitygardeners.org or lisa@grantoncommunitygardeners.org

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