Days Out Events in Lanarkshire in August 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
How To Train Your Velociraptor
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows!
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Summerfest Hamilton
The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
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Community Day
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!
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Gig In The Grounds
The popular weekend family music festival, Gig In The Grounds, is set to return in August with a whole host of live bands, solo artists, kids entertainment and activities for all the family!
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Charity Family Fun Day in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer
Don't miss the Charity Family Fun Day at Trinity Parish Church in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd August, it's going to be a fun event for the whole family!
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New Lanark Duck Festival
The New Lanark Duck Festival is back this summer! Dive into a fun-filled day out, perfect for kids and families, with exciting activities, great prizes, and non-stop entertainment.
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Pride South Lanarkshire
Returning for 2025, Pride South Lanarkshire will be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture taking place in Hamilton Town Centre on Saturday 2nd August!
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National Play Day
Join Summerlee Museum in celebrating children's right to play with a fun filled day including stories, face painting, outdoor games, arts and crafts and all the usual Summerlee fun!
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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair
Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!
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Slainte Strathaven Beer, Rum and Gin Festival
Join Strathaven & District Round Table for their Slainte Strathaven Beer, Rum and Gin Festival at Strathaven Scout and Guide Hall on Saturday 9th August!
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Stonehouse Whisky Festival
Off the back of the success of the inaugural event last year, Stonehouse Whisky Club are delighted to announce the return of the Stonehouse Whisky Festival on Saturday 9th August!
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Pride Cumbernauld
Whether you're part of the Pride community or an ally who believes LOVE IS LOVE, come and celebrate at Pride Cumbernauld on Saturday 16th August in Palacerigg Country Park!
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Biggar Rally
The Albion Trust's Biggar Rally becomes more popular each year and 2025 will be no exception, make sure you don't miss the 50th edition on Sunday 17th August!
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Strathaven Balloon Festival
The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2025 taking place on the weekend of August 22nd to 24th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!
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Hamilton Rugby Club Family Festival
Bring the whole family along to Hamilton Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August for a fun-filled day packed with excitement and entertainment!
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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:
Auchenback Active Limited Community Safety Family Fun Day
Auchenback Active are holding their fantastic annual Community Safety Event on Thursday 7th August at Auchenback Resource Centre, Barrhead!
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Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Quinn Garden
In just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.
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South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall on 16th August for our first ever South Asian Heritage Month Community Day!
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Costume at court: Family dressing up
Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House
Glassmount House has a densely planted walled garden with new areas of naturalistic planting blending the boundary between the surrounding fields and the woodland.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blanerne
Blanerne is a South-facing hidden village garden with lots of paths to follow and many places to sit, both sunny and shaded.
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Pittenweem Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for 2nd to 9th August and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art at the Pittenweem Arts Festival!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Bute Highland Games
Bute Highland Games return on Saturday 23rd August with another packed programme of events for all the family to enjoy!
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Go Swim Loch Lomond
Go Swim Loch Lomond, on Saturday 30th August, is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!
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FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley’s Antiques Roadshow
Do you have hidden treasures at home? Now's your chance to discover their true value at Paisley's Antiques Roadshow on Saturday 2nd August!
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Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage
Big Feed are taking over Paisley Town Hall for the third edition of Vinyl & Vintage, their unique market concept fusing street food and cocktail bars with local, independent market traders!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden
Braehead Community Garden is an 11,000 square metre outdoor space, enjoying a direct view of Stirling Castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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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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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!
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Brodick Highland Games
The 2025 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 9th August, they're a great day out for all the family!
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a seventh year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August!
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