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Events in Lanarkshire on 17 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 17 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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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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Caledonia Gladiators vs Cardiff Met Archers

17th December 2023

Caledonia Gladiators take on Cardiff Met Archers in a Scotland vs Wales Women's British Basketball League battle on Sunday 17th December!

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Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 7th May 2023 - 17th December 2023

Held weekly on Sundays Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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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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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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Cinema Live: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 12th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Cumbernauld Vineyard Church Carol Service

17th December 2023

Join Cumbernauld Vineyard Church for their annual Carol Service at the CVC Hub... everyone is very welcome and you are invited to join them for Christmas treats after the service!

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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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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 8th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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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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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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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 12th February 2023 - 17th December 2023

An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!

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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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Red Hot Chilli Pipers - CANCELLED

17th December 2023

Celebrating 21 years of touring the world, bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish accent, don't miss the Red Hot Chilli Pipers when they return to Motherwell Concert Hall!

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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 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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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Santa Dash

17th December 2023

Dust off your Santa costume and join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their Santa Dash at their National Training Centre in Cambuslang on Sunday 17th December!

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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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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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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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Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert

Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert

17th December 2023

Come along to hear some old favourites, some new music and some new settings of familiar songs at Eastwood Choir's Christmas Concert at Park Church on Sunday 17th December!

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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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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 Folk Club

Edinburgh Folk Club

6th December 2023 - 3rd July 2024

We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!

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Feel Good Comedy (Christmas Special)

Feel Good Comedy (Christmas Special)

17th December 2023

The Scottish Huntingtons Charity comedy night returns to Bar 13 with a Christmas Special on 17th December. Come join us as we aim raise as much money as possible through laughter!

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Festive Family Films

Festive Family Films

14th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Celebrate the cosy season, with IKEA Edinburgh's festive themed pop-up cinema from 14th to 17th December and enjoy some familiar festive favourite films – perfect for the whole family!

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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:

Veterans Supper Club

Veterans Supper Club

12th December 2023 - 10th December 2024

The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

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Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation

Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation

14th October 2023 - 24th February 2024

The exhibition 'Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation' showcases the work of 13 Scotland based artists exploring dual identities in their work. Catch it at St Andrews Museum!

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Santa’s Breakfast

Santa’s Breakfast

16th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Join us at The Crusoe for a fun filled morning with Santa and his Elves. As well as a story time, there will also be photo opportunity with Santa and a gift for children to take home.

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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:

Roachford

Roachford

17th December 2023

Roachford will be performing all his greatest hits as well as some of his favourite Christmas songs to get everyone in the festive mood when he brings his tour to Saint Luke's Glasgow in December!

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Art On The Exchange Festive Market

Art On The Exchange Festive Market

14th December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Art On Scotland invites you to visit their festive market, Art On the Exchange, in Royal Exchange Square between the Thursday 14th December and Christmas Eve!

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The Dockyard Social

The Dockyard Social

Selected dates between 6th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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!

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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:

Project Floyd

Project Floyd

17th December 2023

Project Floyd, one of Scotland's best Pink Floyd tribute bands, return to The Bungalow Paisley for a free gig on Sunday 17th December!

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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

30th November 2023 - 31st December 2023

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young actors don't miss PACE Theatre Company's Beauty and the Beast this Christmas!

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Cinderella

Cinderella

14th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Runway Theatre Company has returned to Paisley for the first time in over 50 years with the most popular fairytale of them all, Cinderella!

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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:

Kelpies Festive Ice Rink

Kelpies Festive Ice Rink

16th December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Glide into a fantastic ice-skating experience at The Helix, featuring the iconic Kelpies in the background. It's the ultimate winter activity for families of all ages!

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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond

Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond

24th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.

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Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale

Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 29th January 2023 - 24th December 2023

Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting.... all welcome!

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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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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 8th January 2023 - 24th December 2023

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!

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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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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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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