Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in December 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
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
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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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!
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Allsorts Youth Group
Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.
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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!
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MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
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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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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!
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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Festive Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!
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Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
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BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market
The BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!
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Christmas at New Lanark
Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!
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M&D’s On Ice
M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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Little Red Riding Hood
This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!
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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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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, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!
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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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Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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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 6th December!
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Cinema: 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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Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
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Miracle on Broomknoll Street
Join Monklands Light Opera as they help to spread some Christmas cheer by performing some Yuletide classics, top pop hits and a few wonderful musical numbers from Broadway hits through the years!
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Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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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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Family Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Come and enjoy an hour of choral and Brass Music, with a little audience participation thrown in too at Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band's Family Christmas Concert!
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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing its annual Christmas concert in Moncreiff Parish Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 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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Santa Claus is coming to Rocca
Santa Claus is coming to Rocca for a ninth Santa-stic year! Rocca Santa will return with his trusty Elf, and all proceeds will of course be going towards their chosen charity causes!
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Santa’s Grotto at Biggar 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 13th and Sunday 14th December!
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Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
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 14th December!
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Sunday Lunch with Santa
Bring your family for a joyful afternoon filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa at New Lanark Mill Hotel!
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From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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Clyde Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert
Clyde Wind Ensemble are delighted to present a range of fabulous festive music at their annual Christmas concert on Thursday 18th December at Claremont Parish Church in East Kilbride!
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Strathclyde Christmas Market
Come along to the Strathclyde Christmas Market, feature a selection of vendors offering handmade goods, seasonal items, and gift options, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Strathclyde Business Park!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto for ages 5 to 95, which follows the adventures of Jackie, a loveable country lassie, and her best friend Buttercup the cow!
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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Get ready to 'rock around the Christmas tree' with a singalong twist – 'Christmas Choir-aoke with the NL Community Choir' is your perfect excuse to sleigh into the season with style!
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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 20th December!
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Carols By Candlelight
Join Hamilton Baptist Church on Sunday 21st December for an evening of both contemporary and traditional carols, all performed in the soft glow of candlelight.
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A Magical Christmas with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre, ready to share enchanting tales from the North Pole, sprinkle joy on little hearts, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family!
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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 22nd December!
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Elf Training School at Falls of Clyde
Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre for Elf School... a calm, cosy festive workshop designed for families who prefer a gentler start to Christmas week!
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Christmas Eve Service
Join New Life Christian Centre for lots of singing, Nativity play from their kids ministry and much more Christmas themed fun this Christmas Eve!
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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight
Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!
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The McDougall’s Winter Wonderland!
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Hogmanay Party
Join Artie at The Town House Hamilton for his special Hogmanay Party show! It's a joyful musical celebration that kids and parents alike will love.
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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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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:
Festive Family Fun Day Lunch
Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for a joyous celebration with the whole family with a 3 course lunch and plenty of festive fun!
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Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert
Come along to hear some old favourites, some new music and some new settings of familiar songs at Eastwood Choir's Christmas Concert at Park Church on Sunday 14th December!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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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:
Home Alone Screening + Tea & Festive Cakes
Home Alone, a Christmas classic, is screening at Cameo Picturehouse on 20th Decmeber including an extra treat - Tea & Festive Cakes!
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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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Summerhall Winter Market
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, Summerhall's annual Winter Market returns with over 35 stalls to browse each day... it's the perfect opportunity to find truly unique gifts locally!
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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:
Aladdin
Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale at The Byre Theatre St Andrews!
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Carol Services - Viewfield Baptist Church
Viewfield Baptist Church in Dunfermline is holding two Carol Services this year, one will be Contemporary and the other one will be a Traditional Service. All welcome!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
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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:
Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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Glasgow City FC v Hamilton Academical - Scottish Power Women’s Premier League
With plenty to play for in the ScottishPower Women's Premier League join Glasgow City FC as they bring the festive fun to Petershill Park!
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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:
The First Frost
The elves and the creatures of the wood must work together to embrace this change and all of the fun that the great 'frost' can bring, including the spirit of Christmas.
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Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!
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Free Christmas Event
Join Rig Arts at Priorscroft Bowling Club on Sunday 14th December for their free festive Community Event, suitable for all ages!
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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:
Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel
Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto and help raise vital funds for Strathcarron Hospice!
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Carols and Lessons
Enjoy a festive service of Carols and Readings in the warm atmosphere of Logie Kirk on Sunday, 14th December!
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Christmas Wonderland
This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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