Christmas events in Lanarkshire
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Events in Lanarkshire
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!
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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Festive Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!
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Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
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BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market
The BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!
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Christmas at New Lanark
Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!
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M&D’s On Ice
M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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Little Red Riding Hood
This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!
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Broadlees Christmas Grotto
Wrap up warm and join Broadlees Golf on a magical journey into a festive world when their popular Christmas Grotto returns!
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Believe In Santa
A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'Believe in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!
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Christmas Party Nights
Celebrate the festive season in style with friends, family, or colleagues. New Lanark Mill Hotel's Christmas Party Nights are the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable!
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Father Christmas at Summerlee
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit to Summerlee Museum every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, including Christmas Eve!
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Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
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Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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Santa’s Grotto
The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday 6th December!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
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Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park
Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!
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Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto for ages 5 to 95, which follows the adventures of Jackie, a loveable country lassie, and her best friend Buttercup the cow!
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Abba-Merry Christmas
It's time to 'Take a Chance' on a night filled with all your favourite ABBA hits when the stars of Thank You For The Music bring ABBA-Merry Christmas to The Town House Hamilton!
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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Get ready to 'rock around the Christmas tree' with a singalong twist – 'Christmas Choir-aoke with the NL Community Choir' is your perfect excuse to sleigh into the season with style!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Chris Forbes, Jack Traynor and Scott Forbes at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 20th December!
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The Snowman
Lanark Memorial Hall will host a special screening of the classic animated film The Snowman with live musical accompaniment from Kirkintilloch Brass Band on Saturday 20th December!
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Carols By Candlelight
Join Hamilton Baptist Church on Sunday 21st December for an evening of both contemporary and traditional carols, all performed in the soft glow of candlelight.
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A Magical Christmas with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre, ready to share enchanting tales from the North Pole, sprinkle joy on little hearts, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family!
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd December!
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Elf Training School at Falls of Clyde
Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre for Elf School... a calm, cosy festive workshop designed for families who prefer a gentler start to Christmas week!
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Christmas Eve Service
Join New Life Christian Centre for lots of singing, Nativity play from their kids ministry and much more Christmas themed fun this Christmas Eve!
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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight
Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!
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The McDougall’s Winter Wonderland!
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights
Kick start your holiday season in style with friends, family or colleagues at one of Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Christmas Party Nights this December!
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Giving Santa
Santa will arrive at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Sunday 30th November and will be in centre every Sunday until Christmas!
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Breakfast With Santa
Join Santa for a tasty breakfast at The Bubsy Hotel ahead of his busy Christmas schedule on Sunday 14th or Sunday 21st December!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
It’s a Wonderful Life Screening + Tea & Festive Cake
Enjoy It’s a Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic, along with an extra treat! All tickets include a trio of mini desserts and a mulled wine to cosy up with at Cameo Picturehouse.
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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G4 Christmas
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2025 with their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour. Catch them at the Usher Hall in Sunday 28th December!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Aladdin: Panto 2025
Step into a world of festive wishes, wits, and a whole lot of whoops at this brand-new version of Aladdin at the Adam Smith Theatre!
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Cupar Market
Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!
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Beauty & The Beast
We’re delighted to announce Beauty and the Beast, our 2026 pantomime at the Adam Smith Theatre — a tale as old as Fife.
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Wicked’s K-Pop Demon Hunta’z Tribute Show - CANCELLED
The sensational K-pop phenomena is coming to Glasgow on Saturday 20th December with a special tribute performance, Demon Hunta'z at Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green!
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Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
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Soul On Sunday Christmas Party
Soul On Sunday's Christmas Party at BAaD is the perfect opportunity to get you into the Christmas spirit with friends... so enjoy the festive celebrations on the dance floor!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall
Settle in for a wonderfully festive and family friendly film screening at Paisley Town Hall this December!
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Paisley’s Christmas Movies
Paisley First and The Bungalow on Shuttle Street have partnered to bring you a selection of enchanting festive films that will put you in the holiday mood!
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Ultrabeat Live 90s Christmas Party Night
Ultrabeat bring their iconic sound and high-energy anthems across two epic evenings of 90s classics that'll keep you dancing all night long!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Storytelling with Santa at the Monument
Join us this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa at The National Wallace Monument!
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto and help raise vital funds for Strathcarron Hospice!
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Weans in the Wood
Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Christmas Wonderland
This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!
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