What's on during the School Holidays

Fun activities during the October Holidays

FREE Library Events

Free Children's Activities at your local library

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FREE Countryside Ranger Service Events

Pond Dipping at Vogrie Country Park

FREE Family Activity for parents and children.
1.30pm – 3.30 pm, Wednesday 15 October.
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Den building and Kelly Kettle Tea at Vogrie Park

FREE Family Activity for parents and children.
1.30pm – 3.30pm, Thursday 16 October.
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FREE ACTIVE TRAVEL EVENT

Drop-in fun for all the family to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling
Danderhall Hub.
12pm - 4pm, Friday 17 October.
Team Rubicon stunt shows at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Led cycle ride at 2pm.
Jam sessions where you can show off your skills on your wheels.
Bike tune ups.
Fun step count challenge and family health walk.
Smoothie bike.
Cargo bike demonstration.
To register for the health walk and led ride

FREE CLLE events

Interactive Drone Sessions

Join a FREE interactive drone session for families with children aged 8 and over! Parents and children will get hands-on experience flying drones and learning new skills with expert advisors from Skills Development Scotland. It’s a great way to spend time together, try something new, and have loads of fun!

Wednesday 15 October, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Lasswade High School
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To book your place, email: cll@midlothian.gov.uk

Family Forest Fun in Dalkeith

Enjoy being outdoors and being creative? Come and join the Communities, Lifelong Learning & Employability team for some fun outdoor activities this October.