What's on during the school holidays
Summer Family Learning Events
Midlothian Council's Parental Employability Team are offering the following FREE family fun sessions over the summer.
If you have any questions about the activities, please contact:
Adventures in Newbattle Abbey - Wednesday 1 July
Join us for a family walk to Newbattle Abbey and learn more about its history.
Please bring sturdy shoes and clothes for the weather, as we will be walking in the woods.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 10.30am-12.30pm
- Meet at The War Memorial, King's Park, Dalkeith
- Book by email or phone:
- cll@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 270 8900
Craft a Jellyfish Dream Catcher - Wednesday 8 July
Enjoy a creative craft session, making bright patchwork jellyfish decorations to hang in the window.
This is a family friendly activity where children and adults can create together.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 10.30am-12.30pm
- Loanhead Primary School, 34 Edgefield Road, Loanhead, EH20 9DY
- Book by email or phone:
- cll@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 270 8900
Summer Family Drone Session - Wednesday 15 July
Parents and children aged 8+ will have the opportunity to interact in a free fun drone session and work with expert advisors from Skills Development Scotland. Families will have practical experience of flying a drone and learn something new and have lots of fun!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 10.30am-11.30am
- Gorebridge Primary School, 2C Barleyknowe Loan, Gorebridge EH22 4XA
- Book by email or phone:
- cll@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 270 8900
Rock Painting - Wednesday 22 July
Join us in Croft Street Gardens in Dalkeith and get creative by painting rocks outdoors.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 10.30am-12.30pm
- Croft Street Garden, 18 Croft Street, Dalkeith, EH22 3BA
- Book by email or phone:
- cll@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 270 8900
Witchy, Wizard Walk in the Woods - Wednesday 29 July
Come and meet the Parental Employability Team as we go for a walk around Penicuik Woods. You will learn which trees make the best wands and for you to take home. You will also be able to make and taste your own magical brew and take home a special wellbeing crystal.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to wear appropriate clothing for walking in the woods.
- 10.30am-12.30pm
- Penicuik Town Hall
- Book by email or phone:
- cll@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 270 8900