Days Out events in Lanarkshire

Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life

Join the National Museum of Rural Life for their monthly Relaxed Afternoons, suitable for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

Easter At Summerlee

Families can enjoy a wide range of exciting events at Summerlee this Easter, their programme runs from Friday 3rd April to Friday 17th April, with activities taking place daily from 11am - 4pm!

The Gingerbread Man

Come join the fun as Stagecraft Entertainment return to Valley View this Easter with another brilliant show, The Gingerbread Man, starring Jamie Mac and Louise Andree Douglas!

Brewers, Bites & Beats

Brought to you by Makers and Merchants Markets, Brewers, Bites & Beats is a family-friendly foodie festival coming to Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 18th April!

Family Fun Day

Families across South Lanarkshire are invited to come along to a free Fun Day taking place at Springhall Community Centre on Saturday 18th April!

National Brick Events - Motherwell

National Brick Events comes to Motherwell! Book your tickets now for the ultimate LEGO experience featuring rare sets, minifigures galore, and a LEGO play area for the kids!

Lanark Medieval Celebration

On Saturday 25th April, Lanark town centre will step back in time as Lanark Medieval Celebration returns with a lively programme of demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities for all ages!

Ship Ahoy!

Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique event from Scottish Maritime Heritage including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.

Stereofunk Festival

Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2026 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!

K-Pop Universe

Get ready to dance as the incredible K-Pop Universe tribute brings high-energy hits, VIP meet-and-greets, and non-stop fun to Blantyre's Castle Park on Sunday 26th April!

Princess Afternoon Tea

Come dressed as your favourite Princess to the AlonA Hotel where you can meet Princess Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Elsa at this Princess Afternoon Tea event!

Summerlee Classic Car Show

Get ready for a day full of fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 26th April, perfect for families and car enthusiasts alike!

Big Kid Circus: Motherwell

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Motherwell Shopping Centre between Wednesday 29th April and Monday 4th May!

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival returns to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd May for the ultimate start to the summer!

90’s Boujee Brunch

This time with a 90's theme, Boujee Brunch returns to Rocca Hamilton, enjoy two courses, some fizz on arrival and live music!

Robbie Williams & George Michael Tribute

Alan Walker will perform an electric live tribute to Robbie Williams and George Michael at Blantyre's Castle Park on Sunday 3rd May!

St Andrew’s Hospice It’s A Knockout Challenge

Get ready to slip, slide and bounce your way through a laugh‑out‑loud day at St Andrew's Hospice's It's A Knockout Challenge, featuring enormous inflatables and fun‑filled team challenges!

ASN Family Festival

Following the incredible success of their first event, M&D's are delighted to welcome families back for the ASN Family Festival at Scotland's Theme Park on Saturday 10th May!

Woolly Weekend

Celebrate all things woolly with a weekend of family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life... see woolly farm friends up close and take part in wool-themed crafts, storytelling and activities!

Wacky Science Show

Join Dr Zob at Valley View at Gouldings for a high-energy science show filled with fire, smoke, magical moments, bubbles and spectacular experiments that will wow the whole family!

Lanark Lanimer Week

A fantastic week of celebrations are planned between the 7th and 13th of June 2026 for the annual Lanark Lanimer Week... one of Scotland's oldest traditions!

Rutherglen 900: The Big Lunch Buzzfest

Part of Rutherglen 900 and the Eden Project's nationwide celebration, spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with neighbours at The Big Lunch Buzzfest on Sunday 7th June!

Carluke & District Gala Day

The 2026 Carluke & District Gala Day is being held on Saturday 13th June, featuring the annual procession, crowning of the queen and much-loved street party, it's a great day out for all the family!

Classics In The Glen

Lanarkshire Classic Car Club will bring over 150 classic and vintage cars to Calderglen Country Park on Saturday 13th June for the annual Classics In The Glen event!

Espresso & Heartbreak

Espresso & Heartbreak comes to Valley View at Gouldings on Saturday 13th June for an exciting, high-energy tribute show celebrating the music of Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter!

Rutherglen 900: Striding the Streets

Get ready for Rutherglen 900: Striding the Streets, a brilliant community parade joining the historic Landemer Day to celebrate 900 years of the town with local art and performances along the way!

World Cup Fun Fest

Join Valley View Adventure Park for their World Cup Fun Fest... a two-day football extravaganza packed with non-stop action, entertainment and family fun!

Biggar Django Festival

Biggar Django Festival will bring three days of live sets, workshops, film, dance, and jam sessions to Biggar in June in celebration of Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz!

Barrio Fiesta Glasgow

Barrio Fiesta Glasgow, a vibrant, family-friendly, cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage of the Philippines, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 27th June!

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with another selection of incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!

Archaeology Weekend

Discover Scotland's hidden treasure at the National Museum of Rural Life's Archaeology Weekend, featuring the latest finds, hands-on metal detecting, and free sessions to assess your own treasures!

East Kilbride Farm Show

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Excelsior Comic & Card Show East Kilbride

Get ready for an action-packed day of comics, retro gaming, and cosplay when Excelsior Events' Comic & Card Show comes to Playsport East Kilbride on Saturday 25th July!

Taylor Vibes

Get ready for a feel-good pop celebration the whole family can enjoy when Taylor Vibes, a high-energy tribute show celebrating the music of Taylor Swift comes to Valley View this Summer!

The Jersey Notes

Get ready to take to the dancefloor as Scotland's top Frankie Valli tribute, The Jersey Notes, bring a high-energy afternoon of classic hits to Castle Park, Blantyre on Sunday 2nd August!

North Lanarkshire Half Marathon Event

RUN NL are delighted to be once again hosting the North Lanarkshire Half Marathon sponsored by Albert Bartlett at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility on Sunday 23rd August!

Get ready for the BIGGEST family party of the summer when Include Me 2 Club return to Barrhead's Cowan Park on Saturday 13th June with their Family Festival!

The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!

Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day returns for Summer 2026 on Saturday 20th June!

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Northern Toy Fair returns to Musselburgh Sports Centre in 2026 with their huge Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair featuring a fantastic selection of vintage, retro & new toys, models & collectables!

K-Pop Live celebrates your favourite K-pop hits, packed with high-energy performances and next-level choreography inspired by K-pop’s most energetic stage shows.

Mark the arrival of summer with family activities, outdoor workshops and creative happenings as Forgan Arts Centre celebrates Beltane 2026 with their annual festival!

Town and gown unite each April for the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession - a joyful, costumed celebration of St Andrews' rich tapestry, with over 150 symbols of local and global heritage!

The famous Kirkcaldy Links Market, Europe's Longest Street Fair and Scotland's oldest, will return to the Esplanade for 2026 between Wednesday 15th and Monday 20th April!

Clydeside Easter Funland is coming to Glasgow's West End this Easter, expect a brand new family-first Easter experience packed with rides, inflatables and live entertainment!

DAY FEVER RETURNS TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD in 2026!

Girlypop Live, the ultimate pop party returns to SWG3, expect epic tribute acts, glitter makeovers, confetti, and nonstop pop magic at this ultimate day out for mums, daughters, and besties!

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!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

The Boswell Children's Festival returns to Dumfries House! Authors, illustrators and mischief makers will be back, with a programme of fun filled activities for young readers and their families!

Kick off the Dundonald Highland Games with a welcoming family day at Dundonald Castle where you can explore the grounds, enjoy light activities and take in the views from Castle Hill!

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

Keep curious kids entertained at Culzean Castle and Country Park's Nature Nippers sessions exploring the natural world through games, crafts and play!

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

Enjoy non-stop R&B, hip-hop and throwback anthems... from No Scrubs to Yeah!, Big Poppa to Family Affair when Ingliston Country Club hosts R&B Behaviour: Bank Holiday Beatz on Sunday 3rd May!

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards' annual Paisley Takeover is back for 2026 with two days of live music, panel discussions and workshops on April 24th & 25th!

Get ready for a cracking all-dayer of live music at Larbert's wonderful Dobbie Hall on Saturday 18th April, featuring Helicon, Duke Duncan & The Hurricanes, Jasmin Jet and more!

Stirling Whisky Festival returns for 2026, welcoming distilleries from all over the country to celebrate with over 100+ drams to sample, it's a whisky connoisseur dream!

Dr. Seuss' beloved Cat in the Hat turns a rainy day into an amazing adventure at Macrobert Arts Centre that's the perfect first theatre trip for little ones!