Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire
View all the upcoming Family And Kids events taking place throughout Lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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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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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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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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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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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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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dynamica Brass Academy - Free Trial During November and December
Is your child P4 or above and looking to learn a musical instrument? Dynamica Brass Academy hold weekly classes at Castlefield Primary School on Monday evenings!
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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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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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Santa at Chatelherault
Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!
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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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Pop Up Play Village at Christmas
Step into a Christmas wonderland with 75 minutes of role-playing fun for the whole family at Pop Up Play Village this festive season!
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Cbeebies Panto: Robin Hood
CBeebies Panto is coming to Lanternhouse cinema for a Christmassy adventure, with Robin Hood at the helm!
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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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Festive Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December!
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Sleeping Senga
Insideout Theatre Productions return to Lanark Memorial Hall with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!
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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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Kids Character Event
Enjoy a buffet lunch and sing along with the 'Freezing Sisters' as they create an unforgettable experience, transporting children and adults alike to a world of magic and wonder!
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Kilbryde Hospice Santa Dash
Join Kilbryde Hospice on Sunday 10th December at James Hamilton Heritage Park, East Kilbride for their annual Santa Dash!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2023 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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Not For Profit Christmas Fayre
Caledonia Academy Martial Arts & Fitness are hosting a Not For Profit Christmas Fayre, that everyone can join in with, at Airdrie Arts Centre on Sunday 10th December!
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Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Band Christmas Concert
Strathaven Choral Society invite you to join them and Coalburn Silver Band for a feast of festive music at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 10th December!
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Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 10th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
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The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market: Motherwell
The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market is a wonderful opportunity to do some shopping and find the perfect Christmas gifts, all in one indoor location!
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Christmas Carol Concert
Coalburn Silver Band are delighted to be returning to Livingstone Memorial Church on Tuesday 12th December for their annual Christmas concert!
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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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Pips and Panda at the North Pole!
The world famous Purves Puppets return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Tuesday 12th December with another festive treat for the young ones with Pips and Panda at the North Pole!
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The Cantabile Ensemble Christmas Concert
The Cantabile Ensemble, a small group of female singers, is delighted to be performing its annual Christmas Concert at Cadzow Parish Church, Hamilton on Tuesday 12th December!
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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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Baby Ceilidh Tots
Come and enjoy a mini version of Ceilidh tots in an intimate setting for babies under one at the Village School of Music in East Kilbride!
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It’s Christmas Time!
Come along and enjoy Coalburn Bronze and Intermediate Band's Christmas Concert at Hope Hub in Blackwood on Friday 15th December!
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Insideout Theatre Productions return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir at Christmas
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be revisiting one of their favourite venues, East Kilbride's Moncreiff Church on Saturday 16th December!
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Santa at the Museum
Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming to Biggar Museum! Come along for some festive fun and meet Santa, the man in the big red suit himself on Saturday 16th December!
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The Snowman
Lanark Memorial Hall will host a special screening of the classic animated film The Snowman with live musical accompaniment from Kirkintilloch Brass Band on Saturday 16th December!
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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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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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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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It’s a Wonderful Life
Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 18th December!
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Cinderella
Cinderella, by Shotts Theatre Company Theatre Presto, is a hilarious pantomime starring Preston Clare, Lou Istoriou and Aidan McGrath!
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The Bothwell Philharmonic Choir presents Christmas Joy
Come along and enjoy 'Christmas Joy', a wonderful evening of festive music presented by the Bothwell Philharmonic Choir and guest soloists at Bothwell Parish Church on December 21st!
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Believe in the Magic of Christmas
Join us Pop Up Play Village - Lanarkshire with the Real Bearded Santa Company for a truly magical experience at Hamilton Cadzow Parish Church on Friday 22nd December!
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Cumbernauld Vineyard Church Christmas Trail
Their Easter Trail was so popular that Cumbernauld Vineyard Church will host another trail this Christmas!
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Mcwhimsy’s Christmas Nutcracker
Get ready for a whimsical and enchanting adventure at McWhimsy's Christmas Nutcracker... a magical event that will transport you to a world of holiday wonder!
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023 at East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!
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Biggar Bonfire
The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!
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New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!
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Baby Massage Course with Pebble Sense
Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds beginning on Monday 15th January at be.fit Uddingston.
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Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra
Hear the future of jazz in Scotland and further afield as the musicians of the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra showcase their prodigious talent at Lanternhouse!
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Peppa’s Cinema Party
This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a HUGE occasion she is throwing the MOST EPIC PARTY EVER – and all of her friends are INVITED!
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American Wrestling
Who doesn't love the wrestling? Well now is your chance to come along and see superstars live in action at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 10th February!
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Alice in Wonderland
Filled with live music, puppetry and hilarious characters, Folksy Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland at Rutherglen Town Hall is the perfect show for the whole family!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle
In a brand new show, the Singing Kettle's founder, Artie dusts off the kettles and asks the audience to join in the rhyme, 'Spout, handle, lid of metal, What's inside the Singing Kettle'!
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Filled with live music, puppetry and hilarious characters, Folksy Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland at Lanternhouse is the perfect show for the whole family!
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Rumpelstiltskin
Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Motherwell Theatre again to bring you brand new Easter pantomime adventure Rumpelstiltskin to Airdrie Town Hall!
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Pop Princesses
Pop Princesses at Lanark Memorial Hall is a musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing!
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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 Motherwell!
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The Wedding Singer
Encore Stars Academy bring their musical production of the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer to East Kilbride Village Theatre on April 23rd and 24th!
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School of Rock
Encore Stars Academy bring the high-octane smash hit musical, School of Rock, to East Kilbride Village Theatre between the 25th and 27th April!
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It’s A Knockout
St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Saturday 11th May!
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Cirque - The Greatest Show
Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family is coming to Motherwell Concert Hall on Saturday 21st September!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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PRIME Football New Year Camp
Keep your players entertained and active this Winter with PRIME Football's three day New Year Camp at Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park!
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Santa Experience
Greenbank Garden invite you to experience the magic of Santa Claus when they host their Santa Experience on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Richard Wiseman: The world’s greatest card trick and other mysteries
Expect erudite entertainment, a peek into the secret world of magic, and, of course, a performance of the world’s greatest card trick.
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A Christmas Carol
Join the The Bonaly Players along with narrator Pete Baynes for this performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Duddingston Kirk on Saturday 16th December!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Rosyth Community Market
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!
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An Audience with Santa
Create treasured memories with your little ones this Christmas with a visit to Santa’s Workshop in the magical setting of Falkland Estate.
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Weymss Artists and Artisans Exhibition
The Weymss Artists and Artisans Exhibition, taking place from 6th to 8th September, will feature a wide range of art and pottery from local artists at affordable prices.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Barras Xmas Market
Experience the enchanting atmosphere of the Barras Xmas Market under the twinkling lights, and indulge in the joy of finding unique gifts and treats for your loved ones!
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Go Quest Adventures - Glasgow
The Glasgow Quest is a fun and engaging way to explore the Merchant City area from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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Platform Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow run weekly Fiddle, Guitar and Drum classes for juniors and adults!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert
Get in the Christmas spirit by joining Rainbow Valley on 16th December for an evening of festive fun at their Christmas Concert in Paisley Abbey!
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Nine Lessons and Carols
Join Houston & Killellan Kirk on Christmas Eve for their special festive service, Nine Lessons and Carols!
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Paisley’s Christmas
There's plenty of fabulous festive fun for all the family at Paisley's Christmas with so much to see and do across the town centre!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling!
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Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Young Children
Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for younger children!
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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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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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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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Santa’s Science Lab
This holiday season delve into the fascinating fusion of festive cheer and scientific wonder at Santa's Science Lab!
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