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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire in December 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

Christmas at New Lanark

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!

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Believe In Santa

5th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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Lanark Christmas Pop-Up Market

6th December 2025
Lanark

Join Discover Lanark in Lanark town centre for their annual pop-up Christmas Market featuring an over 25 traditional market stalls selling a range of goods from local makers and producers!

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National Museum of Rural Life’s Festive Weekend

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun and storytelling at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Santa Dash & Family Day

6th December 2025

Dust off your Santa costume and join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their Santa Dash and Family Day at the National Training Centre in Cambuslang on Saturday 6th December!

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St Andrew’s Hospice Santa Dash

7th December 2025

The Santa Dash at Strathclyde Park on Sunday 7th December is your chance to celebrate the holiday season with fun, adventure, and lots of Christmas cheer in support of St. Andrew's Hospice!

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Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025
Strathaven

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Festive Drag Brunch

Festive Drag Brunch

6th December 2025

Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 6th December!

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The Soul On Sunday Experience

The Soul On Sunday Experience

27th December 2025

Don't miss the biggest celebration of the year when The Soul On Sunday Experience comes to Parklands Hotel on Saturday 27th December!

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Festive Ladies Day

Festive Ladies Day

7th December 2025

Enjoy ultimate festive fun with the girls at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Ladies Day on Sunday 7th December!

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Days Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

The Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash

The Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash

19th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Join us at The Tarbet on Friday 19th December for our Big Christmas Mad Friday Bash – all day long!

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Porty Panto - Beauty and the Beast

Porty Panto - Beauty and the Beast

5th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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Fun orienteering at St Mark’s Park, Edinburgh

Fun orienteering at St Mark’s Park, Edinburgh

13th December 2025

Online entries are open for Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club's last fun local event of 2025 at St Mark's Park on Saturday 13th December.

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Days Out Events in Fife

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

Santa Special Train Ride

Santa Special Train Ride

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Santa is coming to Fife Heritage Railway in Leven. Come and visit us on 6th & 7th December, enjoy a trip on our train and also receive a present from Santa!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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Days Out Events in Glasgow

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

Christmas Glitter Ball Sunday Session

Christmas Glitter Ball Sunday Session

14th December 2025

Rewind the clock and sparkle at BIG IN THE 90s, a high‑energy festive Sunday lunch party featuring 90s icons Ben from Phats & Small and special guest Shane Lynch, hosted by Clyde 1's Garry Spence!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 6th March 2026

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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Seventy Three Presents: ABBA Christmas Boozy Brunch

Seventy Three Presents: ABBA Christmas Boozy Brunch

6th December 2025

Kick off December in true disco style at Seventy Three's ABBA Christmas Boozy Brunch on Saturday 6th!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Vinyl & Vintage Christmas Market

Vinyl & Vintage Christmas Market

6th December 2025

Whether you're after a perfect gift, festive tipple, or just soaking up the nostalgic vibes, Vinyl & Vintage Christmas Market is the ultimate alternative Christmas shopping day out!

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Big Shiny Christmas Brunch

Big Shiny Christmas Brunch

7th December 2025

Expect a dazzling afternoon of music, entertainment, and festive vibes like no other when the Big Shiny Christmas Brunch comes to Paisley Town Hall!

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The Big Christmas Skate

The Big Christmas Skate

10th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready to glide into the festive season as The Big Christmas Skate returns to Braehead Ice Centre this November and December!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

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

A Blair Drummond Christmas

A Blair Drummond Christmas

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

From the 29th of November to the 23rd of December, enjoy a full safari day out with all the animals you love – plus a sprinkle of festive magic at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park!

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Christmas Party Brunch

Christmas Party Brunch

20th December 2025

Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a festive fun filled afternoon of daytime dancing, delicious brunching, and Christmas Cocktails!

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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

4th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Christmas Wonderland

Christmas Wonderland

1st December 2025 - 24th December 2025

This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!

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Christmas At Culzean

Christmas At Culzean

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!

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Christmas Tales With Santa

Christmas Tales With Santa

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!

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Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Glasgow Science Centre
Media Shop
The Ivy
Ashley Rawson
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ATG

Popular Events

Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
Hen Night Horror
Thrilling, terrifying, hilarious... Hen Night Horror at Airdrie Town Hall is an original musical comedy that promises to put the willies right up ye!
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!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton