A Weekend of Wonder: Little Plaza’s Family Zone at St James Quarter Seafood Festival
- Little Plaza
- May 9
- 3 min read
Updated: May 13
Over the May bank holiday weekend, families from across Edinburgh poured into St James Quarter for a celebration like no other — and at the heart of it all was the Little Plaza Family Kids Zone. Nestled on Level 3, this vibrant space became a buzzing hub of creativity, joy, and connection during the Seafood Festival (3rd-5th, May).
You’ve just stumbled into a kids' creativity paradise – and your little ones don’t want to leave. From the moment families arrived, they were greeted with colour, laughter, and the sound of kids diving into paint pots and craft supplies. The atmosphere was alive with excitement — the kind that only happens when little hands are busy creating, and big imaginations are running wild.
What Made the Magic?
Free Family Magic Shows Every afternoon, crowds gathered as the Little Plaza stage came to life. Kids sat wide-eyed as magicians and performers wowed them with fun, surprises, and a sprinkle of circus magic. It wasn’t just a show — it was an experience that sparked wonder across all ages.
Free Face Painting & Creative Crafts. Our art and craft tables were always full — families bonding over glue sticks, colours, and shapes!
Little Engineers at Work! Our Kids Robotics table was a massive hit at the St James Quarter Seafood Festival! Curious young minds gathered around to explore coding, circuits, and creativity — and they didn’t want to leave! Kids Robotics session by Be a scholar tution. -https://beascholartuition.co.uk
Families got a hands-on preview of what’s coming next:👉 7 Saturdays of Kids Robotics Workshops this May–June!
Perfect for ages 5–7, these sessions are designed to spark curiosity and boost confidence in STEM through playful learning and real robot-building fun.
Find out more and join here!
If you are intested to know more about next pop up robotics workshop, please fill the easy form here.
Family Space with Heart- The Family Kids Zone was more than just activities — it was a warm, welcoming space for connection. Whether it was toddlers playing side by side, mums swapping stories, or families making memories, Little Plaza brought the community together through joyful, screen-free moments.
💬 What Parents Said:
“We came for an hour and stayed all afternoon — it was brilliant!”
“So refreshing to find a FREE, family-friendly space like this in the city.”“
The magic show was a highlight! My kids can’t stop talking about it.”
[Mindful Folding Fun! ]
Our Origami Workshop was a heartwarming highlight at the St James Quarter Seafood Festival! Families and kids came together to fold sea creatures like crabs, fish, and whales, and the smiles as paper turned into art were simply magical. It was wonderful to see the Little Plaza’s concept of spending precious family time together come to life at the origami table, where calm, focus, and joy were share with all age.
Fold with Makiko- there are two upcoming workshops at Little Plaza .
1) Fold & Frame: Father's Day Origami Workshop: Sat, 7th June, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2) Folded Memories: Family Photo Origami Wreath Workshop Tue, 8th July, 13:00 PM – 14:30 PM
The photos were for the advert of my upcoming two workshops.
1) June Father’s Day are the Constantina photo frame
2) July is circle photo frame for the family
The Charisma Cafe art - their upcoming art classes here, Be a scholar tuition- kids robotics sessions here, and Tim Licata magic show !
As the festival wrapped up, we couldn’t help but smile at the joy we witnessed. Little Plaza Family Zone proved once again that when you combine creativity, community, and a bit of magic, you get unforgettable family moments.
Missed it? Don’t worry — Little Plaza has more exciting events coming soon.
Follow @little.plaza on IG or sign up this form to be the first one to know next free family activities and workshops!
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