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
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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Befriending Project
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert
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
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Edinburgh Folk Club
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)
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
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Veterans Supper Club
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
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
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Roachford
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 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 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!
READ MOREEvents 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, 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
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
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Kelpies Festive Ice Rink
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
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
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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A Christmas Tale With Santa
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
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
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
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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