Upcoming Events & Activities
Craigies Farm Events
We have lots of events taking place throughout the year, from Pick Your Own, Jam Classes, Halloween to Santa at Christmas time!
Scroll down for further information on dates, tickets and upcoming events.
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Events
Pumpkin Festival
October 2024
Join us for Edinburgh’s best Halloween event of the year!
Family friendly pumpkin festival by day, spook-tacular frights on the farm by night! We’ve got tricks, treats and a lineup of activities you don’t want to miss including target paintball shooting, a haunted harvest maze, barrel ghost train and lots more.
A memory making family day out or a date night for the brave – you decide.
For more ticket info & bookings, click the link below.
Pick Your Own
June – October 2024
Pick Your Own season is BACK!
We have a wide variety of freshly grown fruit and veg available to pick, from red juicy Strawberries, cherries to pumpkins for the spooky season…
Crop updates can be found on our PYO page – Click Here
Book your picking slots quick and get your punnets ready!
Apple Juice Service
September 1st – November 3rd
The process: Book drop off slot > drop off apples > wait 7 – 10 working days to collect > collect apple juice (pay remainder if apple juice is greater than 12 bottles) > take home and enjoy!
Minimum orders are 20kg (roughly 12 bottles), orders greater than this will be £3.75 per bottle & all orders MUST be collected no later than November 15th
Drop off slots: Monday to Sunday | 10am to 3pm
Pony Pamper
May – September 2024
Pamper a pony!
Meet one of our ponies, groom, dress up and go for a lovely assisted walk around the farm.
To finish your experience head back to Little Farmers to enjoy a delicious lunch box. This hands on experience is for our Little Farmers and you have to be 5+ years and accompanied by an adult.
Don’t forget your wellies! – as these experiences are partially outdoors.
Clydesdale Experience
May – September 2024
Meet Wendy, groom, feed her and go for a lovely walk around the farm. While Wendy has a well deserved rest, you can head to our café for a hot drink and breakfast roll on us – you’ve earned it!
You’ll receive your very own Teddy to take home with you – a great way to remember your day. *teddies are subject to availability
Don’t forget your wellies! – as these experiences are partially outdoors.
Little Farmers Playbarn
January – December 2024
Little Farmers is Scotland’s new indoor & outdoor adventure farm park!
Here, budding farmers can enjoy fields of homegrown fun down at Craigies Farm.
Ticket gain you access to meet the animals at the Little Farmers animal shed AND check out thrilling animal shows. 11am – Farm Talk | 1.30 & 3pm – animal handling
We welcome walk-ins but advise booking in advance for weekends and during school holidays
Boogie Beats
August – October 2024
Boogie Beat is a unique children’s group with music, singing & dancing based on traditional stories. Our regular structure helps children feel safe and helps them to regulate themselves.
It is suitable for children from age 1 to 5 years old and siblings under 1 come along for free.
Our singing and dancing and imaginative stories support your child’s literacy and speech whilst boasting their confidence and self-esteem all whilst have lots of fun with Giggles the Boogie Beat Monkey.
Little Farmers Birthday Parties
January – December 2024
Are you looking for a birthday party venue that has the wow factor?
Celebrate your birthday at Little Farmers and get access to our epic playbarn as well as a private meet and greet with our resident farm animals!
We’ve got a variety of farm-tastic add ons, from piggy cake, party bags & adult catering.
Use code WEEK20 to get 20% off any mid-week party bookings.
Mummy Yoga & Play
July 15th & August 6th
This class is a chance for mums & dads to bring your wee ones along to play with toys and socialise with other children, giving yourself some me-time to focus on your body and mind.
Tickets includes entry into the playbarn so once the class has concluded, you’re welcome stay for a chat & coffee whilst your children play!
(One ticket includes 1 x adult & add number of children you will be bringing to the class which is no extra cost)
Classes run from 11am – 12pm
Unique Venue Hire
January – December 2024
Fancy a unique location for your next meeting, private lunch, family gatherings or conferences!
The snug offers various layouts to suit your requirements & caters up to a maximum of 30! It’s kitted out with a TV which can be connected to laptops etc.
We offer a half day rate & a full day rate, feel free to pop in to check it out to make sure it’s the perfect place for you!
Get in touch with our team for further information.
Afternoon Teas
January – December 2024
What better way to enjoy an afternoon tea than with a picturesque view of the countryside!
Indulge in a delicious afternoon tea filled with homemade sweet & savoury treats, with refillable tea & filter coffee.
Our kitchen team require 48 hr notice for bookings
If there are any dietary requirements, please inform the team when booking.
Visit our online shop to order an afternoon tea for delivery or collection!
'Sunflowers' Watercolour Painting
September 26th
Take time to relax and reconnect with your creative self through exploring the wonders of watercolour painting inspired by Craigies Sunflower fields. Discover how creativity enhances wellbeing, build confidence learning new creative skills, and experience the joy of bringing your own unique watercolour painting into the world.
Time: 10am – 1pm
All materials, equipment, and refreshments included.
'Harvest Bounty' Fabric Printing
October 31st
Take some time to yourself to experience the soothing effects of repeat pattern printing in our ‘Harvest Bounty’ themed session inspired by Craigies Pumpkin fields and Apple Harvest. Discover how creativity enhances wellbeing, build your confidence learning new creative skills, and experience the joy of carving, inking and printing your own unique repeat pattern printed tea towel to take home.
Time: 10am – 1pm
All materials, equipment, and refreshments included.
'Scandi Christmas' Wreath Making
November 28th
Take a moment to start the festive season well with a wreath making workshop that will delight your senses and get you in festive mood. Discover how creativity enhances wellbeing, build your confidence learning new creative skills, and experience the joy of making your own unique Scandi inspired Wreath to adorn your front door.
Time: 10am – 1pm
All materials, equipment, and refreshments included.