Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire

Caledonia Gladiators Basketball Game

Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!

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!

Forest Babies

Forest Babies is a 50-minute outdoor sensory journey designed to ground new mums and spark cognitive growth in babies through nature, mindfulness, and five-sense exploration!

St Mary’s Got Talent

Head along to St Mary's Parish Church, Motherwell on Saturday 14th March for a family-filled evening of singing, dancing, reciting and much more!

St Patrick’s Day Coatbridge Street Festival

Celebrate Ireland's heritage the Coatbridge way when the St Patrick's Day Coatbridge Street Festival returns to the town's Main Street on Saturday 14th March!

Strathaven Community Market

Alba Stall Hire & Events are delighted to announce that Strathaven Community Market will launch on Sunday 15th March, located on Common Green car park in the centre of the town!

Baby Massage Uddingston

Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.

Neon Lights & Summer Nights

The award-winning cast of the Ups & Downs Theatre Group are back with a brand new show bursting with energy, music talent, laughter, inspiration & plenty of feel-good fun for the whole family!

Pro Wrestling Scotland Live Wrestling

Clarkston Primary PTA alongside Pro Wrestling Scotland are proud to present an evening of action packed, family friendly Live Wrestling on Friday 20th March!

School of Rock

Get ready to rock out with Hamilton District Youth Theatre as they bring the hit musical School of Rock to the stage at The Town House Hamilton in March!

Family Quiz Night

Come test your knowledge and help raise funds for Coalburn Brass Bands, at their Family Quiz Night on Friday 27th March at Lodge St Thomas Social Club, Larkhall!

East Kilbride Comic Con

East Kilbride Comic Con is back, with more traders, props and all of your favourite heroes and villains, for two full days at The Hub, EK on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March!

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 Saturday 28th March!

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 28th March!

British Championship Wrestling: Brawl In The Hall

The stars of British Championship Wrestling return with their massive family friendly wrestling supershow to East Kilbride's Ballerup Hall on Friday 3rd April!

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.

Carluke Easter Market

A fantastic Easter Market featuring local traders, handmade crafts and gifts, delicious food and more is being held on Saturday 4th April in Carluke's Market Square!

New Lanark Easter Festival

Join New Lanark on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April for a fabulous Easter Festival Weekend filled with fun for all the family... bring your smiles and make unforgettable memories!

Easter Party at Krazy Congo

Hop along to Krazy Congo's cracking Easter Party on Sunday 5th April, for soft play, egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and prizes for the best homemade bonnet!

Easter Performing Arts Workshops - K-Pop style

Meet new friends, build confidence, dance along to your favourite K-Pop songs and celebrate 30 years of Arkeen Theatre Company on this fantastic K-pop Easter workshop!

Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

Magic Gareth, one of the UK's TOP Family Entertainers comes to Cumbernauld Theatre, and this time he is bringing his balloons!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Lanark Memorial Hall on Wednesday 8th April!

Sleeping Beauty

Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Airdrie Town Hall once again to bring you their brand new Easter pantomime adventure... Sleeping Beauty!

Ms. R and Friends Show

Join Ms. R and her fabulous friends for a joyful, interactive live show packed with music, movement, and learning fun at the AlonA Hotel on Sunday 12th April!

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 14th April!

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 The Town House Hamilton!

Spring Explorers

Kids will learn how bugs and worms keep soil healthy for plants to grow when they become a Spring Explorer this April at the National Museum of Rural Life!

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Thursday 16th April!

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!

K-Pop Forever!

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 18th April!

The Ultimate K-Pop Trio Experience

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 Experience comes to Brewers, Bites & Beats!

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Expect enormous bottoms, edible fireworks, burp machines and the world's loudest fart when The Utterly Revolting Science Show comes to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 18th April!

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!

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!

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!

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 their Princess Afternoon Tea event!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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, enjoy some live music, and spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with neighbours at the family friendly Community Picnic!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

Get ready for a wickedly fun Halloween when Magic Gareth brings his halloween special, featuring hilariously spooky tricks and ghost-busting magic, to Eastwood Theatre!

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

Ever wondered how your favourite apps seem to know what you like? Step into the world of AI and algorithms to uncover the secrets behind your social feeds and game recommendations!

The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!

Part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme, the diversity of Auchtermuchty Open Gardens makes this village well worth a visit!

Everyone's favourite tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show... don't miss The Tiger Who Came to Tea at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Sunday 16th August!

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

March of Curiosity is a month‑long celebration of exploration, imagination and hands‑on science at Glasgow Science Centre!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Geilston Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!

It should be a great day for all the family when Barshaw Park hosts its annual gala day on Saturday 20th June 2026!

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

PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year and from the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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Held on the second and fourth Saturdays each month, take a stroll down to Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street and pick up some of the best food and drink Scotland has to offer!

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!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

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

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!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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!