Summer’s here! We are thrilled to be teaming up with Muirhouse Library and friends to bring the Macmillan Hub to life with a programme packed full of free fun for local children and families! From 29 June to 8 August, we’ll be running creative drop-in activities all summer long.
Whether it’s a free breakfast and a catch-up with friends, getting creative with paint and craft, singing along at Bookbug, or settling in for a film and some popcorn, there’s something on nearly every day of the week.
So grab the kids, pop down to MacMillan Hub, and join in the fun this summer!
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
29 June – 8 August
BREAKFAST CLUB
10am – 12pm, Monday – Saturday
For local children and families*
NEA / MUIRHOUSE LIBRARY
Pop by Macmillan Hub for free breakfast, hang out with your friends, and play games. We will have cereal, fruit, pastries, breakfast bars and refreshments.
SUMMER FILM CLUB
2pm – 4pm, Wednesdays
For local children and families*
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Every Wednesday during the summer holidays, join us for a free family-friendly feature film at North Edinburgh Arts. Children can collect points each week by taking part in activities and exchange them for snacks like popcorn, pizza, and a drink!
MAKE & PLAY WITH NEA!
Monday & Tuesday, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Ages 5-12* | NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Art-making, creative movement and games led by NEA artists!
CRAFT AFTERNOONS
Monday to Friday, 1.30pm – 2pm
Ages 5-12* | MUIRHOUSE LIBRARY
Daily crafting drop-ins in the library – try out something new or bring your favourite crafts to share!
BOOKBUG IN THE NEA GARDEN
Tuesday & Friday, 10.30am – 11am
Ages 0-4 with parent/carer
Bookbug is heading to the peaceful NEA Community Garden for our weekly song & rhymes sessions. On rainy days, we’ll be in the library.
ART BUDS IN THE NEA GARDEN
Thursday, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Ages 5-12*
Join our pals Art Buds Collective to explore and get creative in the NEA Community Garden!
SPECIAL EVENTS
ART IN THE SQUARE!
Monday 13 July & Monday 3 August
12pm – 4pm, drop-in
For local children and families*
Join artist Alice Betts and the Art for Grown Ups group for two fun, family-friendly paste-up and spray paint sessions, decorating the hoardings in Macmillan Square!
*Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent/carer, or relative aged 12+ years.
READING CHALLENGE
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is “Read to the Beat” a music-themed initiative exploring the connection between stories, sound, and rhythm. Visit Muirhouse Library to find out more and register your child.
