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Events in Lanarkshire on 05 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 05 December 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Lanarkshire

A Ladder To The Stars

2nd December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!

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AI for your Tourism Business - Networking Event

5th December 2023

Learn what ChatGPT is and how you can use it in your Tourism business to become more efficient and productive. Plus, network and grow your business connections.

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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Selected dates between 21st November 2023 - 6th February 2024

Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!

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Aladdin

29th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Book your magic carpet ride to Old Peking for Studio32's magical family pantomime Aladdin... it's pure Genie-us!

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Befriending Project

1st September 2023 - 31st March 2024
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.

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Believe In Santa

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'BELIEVE in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Chipperfield Christmas Circus: Santa Saves Christmas

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Destination Christmas at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park presents Chipperfield Christmas Circus with their jam packed show Santa Saves Christmas!

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Christmas at New Lanark

24th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

The New Lanark Christmas Experience is back and bigger than ever featuring Santa's Grotto, Christmas Markets and their brand new outdoor ice rink!

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Cinderella

30th November 2023 - 7th December 2023

Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!

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Circle Of The Earth

Selected dates between 7th February 2023 - 5th December 2023

Join Flourish for the Circle Of The Earth, a monthly gathering exploring the folklore and magikal uses of herbs, working and communing with plant allies.

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Clarkston Primary & Nursery Christmas Fayre

5th December 2023

Clarkston Primary School PTA are hosting a Christmas Fayre in Clarkston Primary, Airdrie on Tuesday 5th December!

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Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

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East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Pop In And Play

15th May 2023 - 31st December 2023

Fancy a free game of table tennis? Played before and don't know how to get back into it? Want to try it for the first time? Join East Kilbride Table Tennis Club for a Pop In & Play session!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Guided Nature Walks in Coatbridge

Selected dates between 21st November 2023 - 19th December 2023
Coatbridge

As part of their Wild Ways Well North Lanarkshire project TCV Scotland offer a weekly session in Coatbridge and the surrounding area.

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Jack And The Beanstalk

17th November 2023 - 7th January 2024

Motherwell Theatre have teamed up again with Spillers Pantomimes to bring Jack And The Beanstalk to the venue this festive season!

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M&D’s On Ice

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Back by popular demand for 2023, skate under the stars at our open-air ice rink at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park... the perfect festive family day out!

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National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

10th June 2023 - 29th February 2024

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Sandyholm for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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Sparkle’s Singing Festive Train Ride

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

All aboard Santa's Magical Land Train, and join Elf Sparkle for some festive tunes and fun at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park this Christmas!

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UGLY! A Cinderella Story

25th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

An unforgettable spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, step into the magical world of Wondernauld for a festive treat that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles!

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Valley View Winter Wonderland

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual magical Christmas experience for all the family!

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Wild Ways Well Health Walks

Selected dates between 31st October 2023 - 28th May 2024
Coatbridge

Join Wild Ways Well each week for their Health Walk as they walk, talk, learn and connect with each other and nature!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 3rd October 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? Come along to The Market Place Newton Mearns on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday for their Knit ‘n’ Chat group!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 5th September 2023 - 19th December 2023

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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Wee Joys pop-up in John Lewis

Wee Joys pop-up in John Lewis

4th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Looking for unique yet stylish gifts this Christmas? Come to Level 4 of John Lewis Edinburgh to meet us, Wee Joys, an award-winning* accessory brand based in Edinburgh.

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 10th January 2023 - 5th December 2023

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Arab Strap

Arab Strap

5th December 2023

Arab Strap play PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Tuesday 5th December as part of their Philophobia Undressed tour!

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Know your nature

Know your nature

25th August 2023 - 31st December 2023

Explore the Garden, investigate the wildlife that lives here and earn your Know Your Nature badge!

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Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

11th November 2023 - 18th March 2024

This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!

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The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles

5th December 2023

The world's most acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles, return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this December!

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Flora & Fauna

Flora & Fauna

11th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Featuring nature-themed artworks from artists across their three main programmes; Create, Aspire and ReConnect, Project Ability's Flora & Fauna exhibition will run from 11th November – 23rd December

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Braehead for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies

Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies

Selected dates between 5th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Active Communities run a series of weekly, recreational jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire... if you want to get fit, have fun and make some new friends then they want to hear from you!

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Santa’s Grotto and Carnival

Santa’s Grotto and Carnival

11th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Print Your Own Wrapping Paper

Print Your Own Wrapping Paper

5th December 2023

Join us for a fun filled winter printing party with master printmaker Karene Wederkind, learning all the skills you need to print your very own festive wrapping paper.

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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!

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Aladdin

Aladdin

1st December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!

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Events in Other Areas

Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!

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Popular Events

Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 4th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
Cinderella
Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!

Popular Venues

Airdrie Town Hall East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Rutherglen Town Hall The Town House Hamilton