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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in May 2024

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Events in Lanarkshire

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

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

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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 30th December 2024
Various Locations Lanarkshire

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

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

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Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 23rd November 2024

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

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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2024 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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The Canny Capercaillie: From Illustration to Interactive

2nd April 2024 - 15th May 2024

Enjoy this immersive exhibition based on the children's book The Canny Capercaillie by local artist, illustrator, author and storyteller Fiona MacGregor at Low Parks Museum!

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Coalburn Brass Band Family Taster Session

1st May 2024

Come along to a free taster session to either try out playing a brass instrument for the first time or learn about how could develop your playing as a member of the Coalburn Brass Band Family!

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The Organ Unleashed With Aaron Hawthorne

3rd May 2024

On Friday 3rd May East Kilbride Old Parish Church host a night of music with a wonderful organ recital from renowned organist Aaron Hawthorne!

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Kilbryde Hospice Plant Sale

4th May 2024

Kilbryde Hospice will host their annual plant sale on Saturday 4th May featuring variety of indoor and outdoor plants, garden items, seeds and bulbs available to buy!

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Lanark Medieval Celebration

4th May 2024
Lanark

Head to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

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!

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ArtyKids Club

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Calling all dabbers, splatterers, painters, sketchers and make and menders! ArtyKiDs Club meets every Sunday morning to share ideas and get creative!

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Four Clarinets and a Choir

10th May 2024

Enjoy a rich tapestry of folk music from across the globe, brought to life by the haunting harmonies of the Silver Keys Clarinet Quartet, at the Henderson Theatre in Shotts!

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Rock Choir Concert

10th May 2024

The Haven is thrilled to announce an upcoming charity evening featuring an inspirational and uplifting performance from Hamilton Rock Choir on Friday 10th May!

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Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 14th August 2024

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

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Cardboard Carnival

11th May 2024

Cardboard Carnival at Lanternhouse is an inspirational, visual treat of Camille Saint-Saëns classic with puppetry and a whole lot of cardboard for everyone from 4 – 104!

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Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh

11th May 2024

Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve on Saturday 11th May!

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It’s A Knockout

11th May 2024

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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Kilbryde Hospice Tinto Hill Climb

11th May 2024
Biggar

Join Kilbryde Hospice on Saturday 11th May for an exhilarating journey to the summit of Tinto Hill!

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Porsche In The Glen

12th May 2024

Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display modern and classic cars on the main lawn at Calderglen on Sunday 12th May!

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Valley WalkFest

12th May 2024

Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a jaunt to Corse Hill, the highest point in Whitelee Windfarm as part of this year's Valley WalkFest!

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You Choose

12th May 2024

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Sunday 12th May!

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Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra

18th May 2024

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 Strathaven Town Mill!

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Woolly Weekend

18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!

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Sunday Brass

19th May 2024

Coalburn Bronze and Silver Bands will be performing at Blantyre Livingstone Memorial Church on Sunday 19th May!

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Cumbernauld Comic Con

25th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May!

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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland

25th May 2024 - 17th August 2024

This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!

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Lanark Spring Market

25th May 2024
Lanark

Discover Lanark is delighted to be welcoming a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Spring Market on Saturday 25th May!

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Preloved, Vintage & More Market

25th May 2024

The Too Good To Throw Market is back with a Preloved, Vintage & More Special, join them for a day filled with unique treasures, vintage gems, and so much more at Wishaw Sports Centre!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilsyth Gardens

26th May 2024
Kilsyth

Explore the neighbouring private gardens of Aeolia and Blackmill in Kilsyth on Sunday 26th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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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:

Neilston Agricultural Show

Neilston Agricultural Show

4th May 2024

The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!

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Art Exhibition Eastwood Art Club

Art Exhibition Eastwood Art Club

11th May 2024

On Saturday 11th May, between 11am and 4pm, Eastwood Art Club will be exhibiting original and affordable paintings at The Park Church in Giffnock!

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Muddy Monsters Club

Muddy Monsters Club

Selected dates between 14th March 2024 - 12th December 2024

Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers held every month between March and December!

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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

18th May 2024

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2024!

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Loanhead Indoor Market

Loanhead Indoor Market

Selected dates between 1st October 2023 - 6th December 2024

Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!

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Unicorn Activity Day

Unicorn Activity Day

6th May 2024

The national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

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

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

19th May 2024

Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Discover a world of “pure imagination” in this delicious, toe-tapping hit musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl.

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

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

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1st January 2024 - 30th June 2024

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

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Glasgow Race for Life

Glasgow Race for Life

19th May 2024

Sign up now for the 2024 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 19th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Kirkintilloch

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Kirkintilloch

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 30th December 2024

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Hillhead Community Centre on Mondays!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Birkmyre Rugby Club End of Season Kids Fun Day & BBQ

Birkmyre Rugby Club End of Season Kids Fun Day & BBQ

19th May 2024

Open to members and non-members, Birkmyre Rugby Club in Kilmacolm is holding its end of season fun day & BBQ for kids from P1-P7 on Sunday 19th May!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 2nd February 2024 - 20th December 2024

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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Gryffe Valley 10K Run

Gryffe Valley 10K Run

19th May 2024

The annual Gryffe Valley 10K Run, for all abilities from serious runners to novices & joggers, will take place on Sunday 19th May!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

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

Born To Move Kids Fitness

Born To Move Kids Fitness

2nd May 2024 - 1st July 2024

Born To Move, a Les Mills program, offers our children the opportunity to participate in a group fitness class that is FUN, engaging and age appropriate.

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Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

15th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION. Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 15th - 19th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Buchany

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Buchany

Selected dates between 12th May 2024 - 21st July 2024

18 Buchany is a cottage garden with perennial and fruit tree borders, along with raised beds for vegetables.

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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 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!

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Dalquharran Dash & Dander

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

18th May 2024

Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!

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Loch Leven Walkathon

Loch Leven Walkathon

19th May 2024
Kinross

Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!

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Ayrshire Motor Show

Ayrshire Motor Show

25th May 2024

The Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!

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Popular Events

Porsche In The Glen
Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display modern and classic cars on the main lawn at Calderglen on Sunday 12th May!
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 Strathaven Town Mill!
Aly & Phil
Enjoy an intimate evening at Lanark Memorial Hall celebrating over 30 years on the road with Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham!
Stereofunk Festival
Stereofunk returns to Chatelherault Park with a MASSIVE lineup on Sat 4th May! Featuring the return of the Vengaboys and a host of all your favourite 90s acts!
Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!

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