Events in Lanarkshire on 17 October 2021
View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 17 October 2021 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Active@Home North Lanarkshire
If you are over the age of 65 and live in the North Lanarkshire area The Fair Play Foundation's Active@Home programme is the one for you!
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American Football For Under 16s
The East Kilbride Pirates and Hamilton Buccaneers offer weekly American Football sessions on Sunday mornings for under 16s!
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Anarchy Maze and Darktober
Don't miss Anarchy, a terrifyingly unforgettable experience where terror rules and your fate can change with every turn, at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park!
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Beat The Street Cambuslang and Rutherglen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Beat The Street North Lanarkshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of North Lanarkshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Autumn Term Short Courses
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes to help keep you busy this Autumn!
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Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail
Explore the walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire's historic buildings, enjoying local heritage, whilst benefitting your health and wellbeing!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 15th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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Halloween Bath Bomb Experience
Join the team at Lerah in Condorrat, Cumbernauld in October for their Halloween Bath Bomb Making Experience!
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Halloween Pony Event
Turlood Equestrian Centre in Lesmahagow are holding spooktacular 'Ride & Play' sessions during October!
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Jurassic Encounter
An interactive installation of 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods is coming to Cuningar Loop this October!
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 2pm!
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Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank
Hugh MacDiarmid's Brownsbank brings together portraits by Alexander Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach at Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum!
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New Lanark Markets
New Lanark's regular indoor and outdoor market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Friday 1st and Sunday 24th October!
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Singing I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim 2
Scotland's favourite bigots are back in this hilarious new sequel to Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim! Catch it at Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld on 17th October!
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Street Art Exhibition
Stretching the full length of Biggar High Street with more than 50 shops participating the Biggar Little Street Art Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local talent!
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Sunday & Wednesday Worship Services
St Andrew's Parish Church and Livingstone Memorial Parish Church in Blantyre invite you to join them on Sundays and Wednesdays for their live stream worship services.
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The Dolls: A Rerr Terr
Comedy stars Louise McCarthy and Gayle Telfer Stevens are 'back in the overalls' as Scotland's favourite cleaners 'The Dolls' return with a brand new show, catch it at Motherwell Concert Hall!
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The Gruffalo Trail
Join the Scottish Equestrian Hotel for a woodland adventure exploring their Gruffalo Trail on the ponies!
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Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Choose How U Move East Ren
Choose How U Move East Ren is running between the 17th May and 31st October 2021! Join the programme today, get active & earn fantastic rewards to support your local community!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Giffnock Soccer Centre Ladies Walking Football Sessions
Grab your trainers, get into your football gear and join Giffnock Soccer Centre's Ladies Walking Football section!
Giffnock Soccer Centre Walking Football Sessions
Dust down the boots and training shoes, slip or squeeze into your football gear and join Giffnock Soccer Centre's Walking Football section!
Scarecrow Trail
After the huge success of last year's event the Netherlee Primary and PTA Scarecrow Trail is back for October Half Term!
The Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival
All About Barrhead have announced that their Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival is making a return for 2021 and they're inviting all residents and businesses within the town to take part!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
1:1 Textile Printing Session
Perfect for creatives looking to materialise a project, students wishing to expand their portfolio, beginners for gaining knowledge or anyone wanting to try learn something different!
Air and Space Exhibition
Air and Space is an online exhibition of recent paintings from artist Jill Ashforth featuring the beautiful collection Air and Space and her lyrical video poem Joy with the music of Max Richter.
Anything Goes - CANCELLED
This major new production of Cole Porter and P. G. Wodehouse’s classic golden age musical comes to Edinburgh, direct from London’s Barbican Theatre and is set to be the musical of 2021.
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Discover Edinburgh’s Gruesome History
Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well then, this is the tour for your!
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Edinburgh Cocktail Week is returning in October 2021 and has been extended to two full weeks, Monday 11th - Sunday 24th October!
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival returns in 2021 with a Hybrid Programme starting on October 1st, with both In person and Online events!
Edinburgh Zoo Spooktacular
This Halloween, Edinburgh Zoo is opening its gates after dark to invite you on a family friendly spooktacular trail through the zoo!
Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting one of artist Ellie Harrison’s four Early Warning Signs.
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
Holyrood Herbs
This October half term join us on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to discover how herbs have been used for centuries at the Palace of HolyroodHouse.
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
Jockstrap
Jockstrap are going on tour in 2021 and will be playing Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Sunday 17th October!
Making Nuno: Visionary Japanese Textiles by Sudō Reiko
This autumn, world-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot brings the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko to Scotland with an innovative exhibition.
Meander Apparel Sunday Socials
Meander Apparel Sunday Socials are free weekly bike rides leaving from the George Street store, providing the chance for any casual cyclists to meet new people with common interests.
Melisa Kelly (Acoustic) with Support From Richard O’Donnell
Melisa Kelly is joined by Smokin’ Crow Jenny Douglas for this performance at Leith Dockers Club on October 17th with support from Richard O’Donnell!
Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
Peace Cranes: An Exhibition
A monumental contemporary public art exhibition of peace, people and planet by Janis Hart, taking place in St Johns Episcopal Church.
Pick Your Own Pumpkin and Halloween Hunt
Conifox Adventure Park’s Annual Halloween Pumpkin Haunted Field is back and better than ever, plus there’s even more fun to be had this year with our Halloween Hunt!
Potted Pathology: The Complete Collection
The Surgeons Hall Museums popular Potted Pathology collection in now available to enjoy at your leisure as a complete series!
Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!
The Pitt Market
The home of award winning street food, craft beer brewed in Edinburgh, wine, desserts & live music.
The Scottish Gallery celebrate 150th anniversary of Samuel John Peploe
The Scottish Gallery will be celebrating the life and works of Samuel John Peploe (1871 – 1935) with a major exhibition of his paintings and drawings to coincide with his 150th anniversary.
The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour
Our squib guide will show you Edinburgh's must-see landmarks and key locations from the Harry Potter book and film series. What are you waiting for? Potterheads assemble!
Tim Minchin: Back Encore 2021
Tim Minchin, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, is back on tour this autumn and you can catch him at the Festival Theatre on 17th October!
Upcycling and Sustainable Living Classes
Learn how to upcycle, become zero waste, reduce your plastic use and explore sustainable living with EcoArt's classes, courses and workshops!
Events in Fife
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
Blooming Marvellous
Everything in the garden’s lovely as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition!
Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
Loss + Resilience
This exhibition is a study in photography and film of the human stories underpinning Hull’s distant water trawling industry, its demise and legacy, by photographer and filmmaker Simon Sharp.
St Andrews Voices
St Andrews Voices is Scotland's only festival of vocal and choral music. This year's festival is taking place from 14th - 17th October 2021.
The Dunfermline Tapestry
An incredible large-scale tapestry, created by a Dunfermline community weaving project, has gone on show at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
Events in Glasgow
30 Minute Meditation Lunchtime Classes
Take half an hour out to cultivate inner peace and enjoy the rest of the day with an inspired and positive mind on one of Kadampa Meditaion Centre's Lunchtime Classes!
A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 17th October!
Alex Dordoy: The Weather Channel
Alex Dordoy presents 'The Weather Channel' a new solo exhibition at The Modern Institute focussing primarily on landscapes!
Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
Barrie-James
Barrie-James will launch his third album with a special hometown show at Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 17th October!
Celebrating Joan Eardley
This beautiful exhibition features thirteen works by Joan Eardley one of Scotland's most remarkable artists working in the post-war period!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
CULT
Kelburn Estate's Haunted Forest team presents CULT, an immersive horror experience, new for Halloween 2021!
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Daily Potions Cocktail Making Session 18+
Be immersed in a world of magic making your very own potions cocktail at The Root Of Magic!
Dance International Glasgow
Dance International Glasgow returns this October, taking over the city's streets, galleries, arts spaces, parks and moving vehicles with a dynamic, future-proof programme of events!
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Dr John Cooper Clarke will bring his 2021 tour to Glasgow's City Halls on 17th October... it's a chance to witness a living legend at the top of his game!
Flair Gymnastics Club Gymnastics Classes
Flair Gymnastics Club have just opened a new facility within The Pitches in the Southside of Glasgow and have a range of new classes available for kids 5+!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore Play Crazy Golf is the ultimate destination offering fun for grown-ups! They've got everything from bespoke, locally-inspired crazy golf to delicious drinks and the finest street food offerings!
Frankie Boyle: Work In Progress
Come and join Frankie Boyle for several Work In Progress shows at the Stand Glasgow where he'll be trying out new material!
Glasgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair
Find something perfect to compliment your home, collection or wardrobe at the monthly Glasgow Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair in Bellahouston Leisure Centre!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Glasgow Photo Journey: 1978 by Jos Treen
Taken over the span of one year, 'Glasgow Photo Journey:1978' perfectly encapsulates the hardships, resilience and humour of the people living in our city at the time.
Goan Dogs
Catch Goan Dogs when they stop off at The Poetry Club Glasgow on Sunday 17th October as part of their UK tour!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
HRVY
Rising pop superstar HRVY is a headline force to be reckoned with! Catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 17th October 2021!
Loch Lomond Scary Faerie Trail
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Faerie Trail!
Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
Online Horror Walk - Escape the Ghouls
Join Mr Dark as he makes his way cautiously through 'The City of the Dead telling tales of death, disease, bodysnatching, witches and witchcraft!
Parliamo
One of Scotland's most exciting young prospects, Perth six-piece Parliamo will play King Tut's Glasgow on 17th October!
Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
Pottery Handbuilding Workshop
Join Spin for a two hour pottery workshop and create at your own socially distanced table with staff on hand to help bring your vision to life!
Pup Up Cafe: Dachshund Edition
Pup Up Cafe are returning to Revolution Mitchell Street for a special Dachshund Edition featuring all new props, treats, photo opportunities, competitions, prizes and much more!
R-CADE Retro Gaming Sessions
It's time to get your game on! R-CADE is back open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all your retro gaming needs!
Scottish Opera: The Gondoliers
Sunny, funny and with more 'tra la la las' per square inch than any other opera in the canon, The Gondoliers, from Scottish Opera at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, is a joy from start to finish!
Slow Pulp
Chicago based rock quartet Slow Pulp will be performing live at The Hug and Pint on Sunday 17th October!
Spooktacular
Things are about to get spoooooky at Silverburn this Halloween, dare you enter the Spooktacular?
Stephen Buchanan: New Jokes
Stephen Buchanan, winner of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award and Scottish Comedian of the Year 2018 tries out some new jokes at the Stand Glasgow!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
The Art Of Beatrix Whistler
This display is dedicated to the art of Beatrix Whistler (1857–96) and features a small selection of her oil paintings and sketches.
The Barras Market
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
The Creative Craft Show / Crafts for Christmas
Two events for the price of one! The Creative Craft Show and Crafts for Christmas at the SEC Glasgow in October is the ultimate day out for hobbyists and crafters!
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days every Sunday!
The Princes Square Collective
Every weekend in October until Christmas, Princes Square are showcasing a number of local traders from start-ups to larger independent brands to give you something different each week!
Turin Brakes
Indie rockers Turin Brakes celebrate 20 years of The Optimist LP with a UK tour including a night at the Barrowlands on 17th October 2021!
Whistler: Art And Legacy
This critically acclaimed major exhibition explores the development of Whistler's artistic practice, showcasing the strengths and richness of the Hunterian's collection and features major works!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Big Kid Circus: Renfrew
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show GOLD! Catch them at XSite Braehead for 13 days between the 12th and 24th October!
DMA’s
Australian three-piece rock band DMA's bring their 'The Glow' tour to Greenock Town Hall on Sunday 17th October!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday... all welcome!
Halloween at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Pumpkin picking, giant spider bales, fire pits and a trick or treat trail! Our fantastic ‘Halloween at Blair Drummond’ is back from 8th - 31st October!
Roaches Coaches
Join Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society for Roaches Coaches, a radio comedy set in a small-town bus depot, in a magical time before COVID-19 was invented!
S4C Weekly Lunch Club
The S4C Weekly Lunch Club provides a light lunch plus entertainment or a fun activity. Come along and meet friends both old and new!
Semiconductor
Another stunning exhibition comes to the Tolbooth Gallery. 'Semiconductor' is part of Stirling Science Festival and is open from 5th - 28th October.
Stirling Car Boot
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Car Boot is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
The Perfect Foil by Robert Mach
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum is delighted to welcome a major exhibition of works by Robert Mach.
W3L Wrestling Showdown – Grangemouth
The World Wide Wrestling League is bringing an action packed wrestling event for all the family to Grangemouth in October!
Watercolour Classes - Painting Seasonal Flowers
Join Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall, Bridge of Allan!
Events in Other Areas
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