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Events in Lanarkshire on 16 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 16 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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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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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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Broadlees Christmas Grotto

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

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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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 Clyde Valley Family Park

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!

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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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Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Join Functions R Us for one of their fantastic annual Christmas Party Nights this December in the New Town Hall Cumbernauld!

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Cinderella

10th December 2023 - 23rd 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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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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Father Christmas at Summerlee

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

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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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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Glasgow Phoenix Choir at Christmas

16th December 2023

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be revisiting one of their favourite venues, East Kilbride's Moncreiff Church on Saturday 16th December!

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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 18th November 2023 - 16th December 2023
Hamilton

Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

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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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MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival

Selected dates between 4th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 4th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!

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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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ORA Bar @ Rocca Presents

Selected dates between 29th September 2023 - 31st December 2023

Come down and join us for our amazing end of year entertainment with brilliant DJs and live singers every week at ORA!

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Outdoor Ice Rink

Selected dates between 24th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

From Friday 24th November, you'll be able to skate through the festive season at New Lanark World Heritage Site's brand new Outdoor Ice Rink!

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Pop Up Play Village at Christmas

Selected dates between 4th December 2023 - 16th December 2023
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Step into a Christmas wonderland with 75 minutes of role-playing fun for the whole family at Pop Up Play Village this festive season!

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Psychic Night and 80s & 90s Disco

16th December 2023

Rich from Radio Lanarkshire is hosting a Psychic Night followed by a 80s & 90s Disco at The Barleycorn in Hamilton on Saturday 16th December!

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Santa at Chatelherault

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!

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Santa at the Museum

16th December 2023

Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming to Biggar Museum! Come along for some festive fun and meet Santa, the man in the big red suit himself on Saturday 16th December!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Santa Visits Calderglen

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Sandyholm

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Make it a Christmas to remember and see your child's eyes light up as they tuck into breakfast with Santa at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Santa’s Grotto

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday 2nd December!

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Santa’s Grotto at Crow Wood

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa is coming to Crow Wood this Christmas! Meet Santa, stock up on that important magical reindeer food then design your own magical key so that Santa can drop off your pressies!

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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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Sleeping Senga

15th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Insideout Theatre Productions return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!

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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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Strathaven Comedy Club: Connor Burns

16th December 2023

Strathaven Comedy Club returns to the Town Mill on Saturday 16th December with a headline slot from Connor Burns!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 30th December 2023

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

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The Crafters Roadshow - East Kilbride

Selected dates between 23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers at The Crafters Roadshow at EK, East Kilbride!

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The Snowman

16th December 2023

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 16th December!

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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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Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium

12th December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Step into a winter wonderland where admission is free, and every path leads to something wonderful at the Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium!

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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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Greenbank House & Garden Outdoor Christmas Market

Greenbank House & Garden Outdoor Christmas Market

16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Come visit the very first outdoor Christmas market at Greenbank House & Garden in Clarkston on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December!

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Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights

Dalmeny Park Hotel Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Last Christmas

Last Christmas

15th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Enjoy a Sci-Fi Christmas farce with a heart for home, performed by Strange Town at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 15th & 16th December!

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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Livingston

Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Livingston

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join us at Dobbies Livingston and enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

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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:

Bay City Rollers

Bay City Rollers

16th December 2023

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70s when Scotland’s original boy band ruled the charts!

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Cinderella

Cinderella

30th November 2023 - 31st December 2023

Byre Theatre and Bard in the Botanics present the 2023 St Andrews panto 'Cinderella'. Expect lots of fun and laughter for you, your family and all your friends!

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Together Levenmouth Escape Room

Together Levenmouth Escape Room

5th September 2022 - 31st December 2023

Your gang have a job to do. It’s extremely high security, but you have insider knowledge... Come and try the Escape Room at Levenmouth Together Hub!

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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:

Quarriers Festival of Choirs - Princes Square

Quarriers Festival of Choirs - Princes Square

11th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Local school children and community choirs will be performing a classic selection of carols at Princes Square in aid of Quarriers every day between Monday 11th and Saturday 23rd December!

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Puppy Yoga Loves Glasgow

Puppy Yoga Loves Glasgow

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 16th December 2023

A perfect combination of yoga and lots of puppy cuddles will leave you feeling physically and psychologically destressed and refreshed on a Puppy Yoga class!

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Ashanti Harris Exhibition: A Carnival of Overlapping Histories

Ashanti Harris Exhibition: A Carnival of Overlapping Histories

9th September 2023 - 23rd December 2023

A Carnival of Overlapping Histories celebrates the cultures and family histories of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia - and explores how these have entangled with Scotland's own.

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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:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 5th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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

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Paisley’s Christmas Angels and Elves Trail

Paisley’s Christmas Angels and Elves Trail

30th November 2023 - 7th January 2024

Ten Angels and Elves have left the North Pole to spread Christmas magic across Paisley town centre but now Santa is looking for them, can you find them all?

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Paisley Table Top Sale

Paisley Table Top Sale

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 16th December 2023

The Glasgow Table Top Sale is expanding to Paisley! Find them at The Paisley Centre on selected weekends in the run up to Christmas!

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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:

Storytelling with Santa at the Monument

Storytelling with Santa at the Monument

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Join us at the Monument this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa Claus! He will be sharing a very special Christmas tale about a young boy named William in The Keeper's Lodge.

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The Great Christmas Escape - Stirling Old Town Jail

The Great Christmas Escape - Stirling Old Town Jail

2nd December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Enjoy a festive delight that brings laughter and joy to all ages as Father Christmas defends his chimney heists in a rib-tickling immersive performance experience at Stirling Old Town Jail!

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Christmas Wreath / Door Ring / Table Decoration Workshop

Christmas Wreath / Door Ring / Table Decoration Workshop

Selected dates between 30th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Learn how to and make your own Christmas wreath, door ring or table decoration to take home and show off to your family and friends at Benview Garden Centre!

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Events in Other Areas

A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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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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Festive Guest Chef Dinner with Sagar Massey

Festive Guest Chef Dinner with Sagar Massey

16th December 2023

Chef Massey returns to The Rabbit restaurant at Marine Troon for an exciting festive dining event on Saturday 16th December!

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FREE Loch Lomond Whiskies Tasting

FREE Loch Lomond Whiskies Tasting

16th December 2023

Rich in whisky making history, Loch Lomond Group has a fabulous drinks offering. This free in-store tasting is the excellent opportunity to sample some of their award-winning drams!

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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 18th February 2023 - 16th December 2023

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 4th March 2023 - 23rd December 2023

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

8th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Get into the festive spirit and learn how to make your own festive wreath at Culzean using materials collected from around the Country Park!

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Popular Events

Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 10th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
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!
Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2023 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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!
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!

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