Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

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

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and on selected Saturdays through the year.

Bookbug at Summerlee

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!

Chatelherault Market

Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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.

Low Parks LEGO Club

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, held on the first and third Saturdays of each month between February and October!

Wild Heart of Nature - Showcase of Zaneta Threlfall

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

Makers & Merchants Monthly Market

Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2026 season on Saturday 4th April and will run every weekend until the end of September!

New Lanark Sensory Storytime and Craft Sessions

Step into the history of New Lanark through playful, interactive storytelling and crafting sessions designed especially for children aged 1–6!

Lanark Town Centre Market

From bespoke gifts, gorgeous craft, beautiful art, unique decorations, fresh produce and delicious home baked delights, the Lanark Town Centre Market is an event not to be missed!

Falls of Clyde Badger Cubs - Wildlife Watch Group

Join the Badger Cubs wildlife watch group at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre - perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years who love exploring nature and having outdoor adventures!

High School Musical 2

Performed by the talented young performers of Encore Stars Academy, this feel-good musical promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages!

Hop Into Spring

Hop into Spring and join Kerry Berry for this EGG-citing party at the 3rd Scout Hall, East Kilbride featuring lots of fun activities to welcome the sunshine!

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!

Premier British Wrestling: 20th Anniversary

Action packed with a few laughs thrown in for good measure, Premier British Wrestling returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!

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.

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!

Cumbernauld Comic Con

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for another full day of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 2nd May!

Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh

Spring is here and the songbirds of Baron's Haugh are in full voice! Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve on Saturday 2nd May!

Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

Inspired Events: Tiny Treasures Market

Inspired Events invites you to their Tiny Treasures Market at Calderglen Country Park on Sunday 3rd May, with pre-loved childrens clothing, toys, accessories and lots of fun for the kids!

Island

Join Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte for ISLAND, a new multisensory show created especially for babies where they can tumble, fall and experience the joys of being caught and cared for!

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!

Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour

The Number 1 live wrestling experience for families is heading to Lanark with it's BIGGEST tour to date as Megaslam presents: 2026 Live & Loaded Tour!

Not-Quite-Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh

Spring is here and the songbirds are in voice, if getting out of bed for a 5am dawn isn't your preferred way to spend a Saturday morning, join the rangers for a more relaxed walk around Baron's Haugh!

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!

Spotlight: An Evening of the Some of the Greatest Music in History

Don't miss a truly spectacular showcase, celebrating iconic songs from across the world of musical theatre and beyond, when Hamilton ODC bring their annual May concert to St John's Parish Church!

Spring Concert for Christian Aid: Melodies of May

Join Bellshill Central Parish Church for a wonderful evening of music and fellowship as they welcome the Cantabile Ensemble along for this Spring Charity Fundraiser Concert!

Keep It Stonehouse Market

Don't miss the monthly Keep It Stonehouse Market, organised by Stonehouse Business Association for the people of Stonehouse and beyond, featuring a fantastic range of local stallholders!

The Jack & Jill Market - Motherwell

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money when the Jack and Jill Market Motherwell returns to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility on Saturday 16th May!

Big Kid Circus: Cumbernauld

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Cumbernauld's Antonine Shopping Centre between Wednesday 20th and Monday 25th May!

A Wickedly Inspired Prosecco Afternoon Tea

Join us for another Prosecco afternoon tea here at Lanark Memorial Hall... this time in homage to the wonderful world of Wicked!

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!

Frozen Jr

Folksy Youth Theatre are absolutely delighted to be performing Frozen Jr, one of Disney's most magical fairy tales, at Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 29th May!

Hays Travel Hamilton Lanarkshire Sponsored Walk For Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust

Join the team at Hays Travel Hamilton Lanarkshire on Sunday 7th June at Strathclyde Country Park for their Sponsored Walk in aid of local charity Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust!

K-Pop Trio

Sing and dance along to all your favourite K-POP tracks - and even meet Rumi, Zoey, and Mira in person at Rutherglen Town Hall's very own Huntrix Tribute Concert!

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Smithycroft House

Come visit Smithycroft House, a garden where the wildlife is given as much space as the glorious mass of nectar-rich perennials!

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!

K-Pop Forever!

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Sunday 14th June!

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!

Into The Woods Jr

Step into the woods with the talented cast from Folksy Youth Theatre as they bring their magical retelling of Into the Woods Jr. to Rutherglen Town Hall!

Scotland Match Day Village

Scotland Match Day Village is a brand-new 1600-capacity fanzone for Scotland's World Cup games, bringing a festival-style event to East Kilbride for an unforgettable matchday experience!

Rutherglen Comic Con

Excelsior Events return to Rutherglen Town Hall with their new comic focused event dedicated in featuring comic guests, comic dealers with some of Scotland's very best artists and comic writers!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The House beside the Rowan

Come visit The House beside the Rowan and enjoy a wander through the varied plantings with something different around every corner as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Sleepout For Kilbryde Hospice

For the very first time ever, the home of Motherwell FC is hosting a Sleepout... and it's all in celebration of 25 years of Kilbryde Hospice and 140 years of Motherwell FC!

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!

K-Pop Trio

Get ready for a spectacular celebration of K-Pop's biggest hits, the songs kids (and grown-ups!) know and love when The Ultimate K-Pop Trio comes to the AlonA Hotel on Sunday 28th June!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Walled Garden, Shieldhill

Explore the redesigned and planted 200-year-old walled garden at Quothquan as part of this year's Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens

Explore a selection of Gardens in Lanark as part of Scotland’s Gardens, the easily walked route provides an eclectic mix including a miniature orchard and an extensive rock garden!

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!

A Home for Hamish

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This summer, join Folksy Theatre at Chatelherault Country Park for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Ministry Of Science LIVE

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!

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!

Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at Airdrie Town Hall is perfect for all budding pirates!

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 Amazing Bubble Man

Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles... don't miss The Amazing Bubble Man at Lanternhouse!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 7th August!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 8th August!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Transform_No10

Come visit this small family garden in Airdrie as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It's a lovely, plant-filled garden that shows that you can have a beautiful garden in the midst of family life!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Cumbernauld Theatre on 23rd 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!

Science Museum Live

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta

Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Glasgow Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 29th August!

Millennium Link 25th Anniversary Flotilla

Scottish Canals invites all skippers and boating communities to gather at Auchinstarry Marina for a relaxed boater's gathering before embarking on the Millennium Link 25th Anniversary Flotilla!

My First Concert

Perfect for ages 2–7, My First Concert is a heart-warming, high-energy experience which shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place!

Brilliant Bats at Baron’s Haugh

Join the reserve warden for a twilight walk to track down the bats around RSPB Baron's Haugh, and find out all about these illusive nocturnal creatures!

The Eras Experience

Fans of Taylor Swift can look forward to a spectacular live tribute show when The Eras Experience returns to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 14th November!

Aladdie

Packed with original catchy songs, jokes, dances, thrills, laughter and soapy slapstick, Aladdie is a fast, hysterically funny and big-hearted interactive festive panto for the whole family!

Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland

Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2026 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

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!

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly St Andrew's Market in South Street which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

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!

Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!

Whether you are a witchy beginner or a master of magic there is something for everyone at The Witches Cove Market at BAaD!

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!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!

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

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Enjoy a perfect treat for the whole family as Immersion Theatre bring their trademark energy to Culzean Country Park with a wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

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!

Get ready to tickle your taste buds at one of the biggest outdoor food and drink festivals around when the Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April!

Held on selected dates through the year at McLaren High School, Callander Toy Fair is a must visit event for any collector of toys and models!

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.