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With the kids in Edinburgh

Family-friendly events and things to do in Edinburgh this week.

6 picks · updated 13 November

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant LanternsFri 13 November, 4:45pm · Edinburgh Zoo · From £14Around the World Star FlyerSat 14 November, 12pm · East Princes Street Gardens · From £15.5LNER Big WheelSat 14 November · East Princes Street Gardens · From £12Christmas at the BotanicsThu 19 November · Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghSanta's StoriesFri 20 November, 3pm · West Princes Street Gardens · From £14.3Edinburgh ZooCorstorphine
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Family in Edinburgh, answered

What are the best family picks in Edinburgh?

Right now: Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns, Around the World Star Flyer, LNER Big Wheel and Christmas at the Botanics. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Edinburgh and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Edinburgh, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.