Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in July 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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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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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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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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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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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.
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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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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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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!
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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!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Jurassic Lanark
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
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Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde
View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
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Strathclyde Farmers Market
Don't miss the monthly Strathclyde Country Park Farmers Market, showcasing a selection of local producers, from fruit and veg to award winning meats, bakeries & dog treats!
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Hang On Kids Summer Clubs
Get your young ones climbing OUR walls this summer instead of YOURS! This summer break, Hang On is running kid's club sessions every week!
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How To Train Your Velociraptor
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows!
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Nature Track Packs
Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.
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The Lost Kingdom
Enjoy a unique and spectacular edutainment experience at The Lost Kingdom! Experience the Jurassic Era with over 50 animatronic dinosaurs... it's the perfect day out for families to enjoy.
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Revive Festival
Don't miss a fun filled weekend when the Revive Festival returns to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July!
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Rock & Roll Rampage
Rock n Roll Rampage, Scotland's premier Rock n Roll festival, returns for a eighth year to Gartcosh Social Club on Saturday 5th July!
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Summerfest Hamilton
The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
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Gary Dunn’s Tricky Tuesdays
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with Gary Dunn to bring you an amazing magic show that will keep all ages laughing and captivated!
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Kids Summer Sewing Camp
Sew You Can's Summer Sewing Camp is perfect for kids aged 7-12 who want to get to grips with a sewing machine and create 3 fantastic sewing projects!
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Bursting with romance and laughter, Folksy Theatre's outdoor production of Twelfth Night at Chatelherault is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and joyful endings!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!
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Jackton Market: A Curated Craft Market at Jackton Distillery
Browse a handpicked selection of fantastic local vendors at Jackton Distillery's first curated craft market on Saturday 12th July!
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Scotia Cat Fanciers Championship Cat Show
Scotia Cat Fanciers will be holding their annual Championship Cat Show at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 12th July!
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The Great Summer Carousel Fun Weekend
Get ready for a weekend packed with family fun, laughter, and plenty of spinning, bouncing, and playing at New Lanark's Great Summer Carousel Fun Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July!
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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!
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Robin Hood
Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale when they bring their outdoor production to Chatelherault Country Park!
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Archaeology Day
Take part in a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 19th July!
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Biggar Agricultural Show
The annual Biggar Agricultural Show, being held on Saturday 19th July, is a great day out for the whole family!
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Milkshake! - Live On Holiday
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!
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The Lion King Sing-A-Long
Sing-a-Long Season at Cumbernauld Theatre continues on Sunday 20th July with a special screening of family favourite The Lion King!
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Fair Monday Family Fun Day
There's plenty of fun for all the family at Summerlee Museum's annual Fair Monday Family Fun Day on July 21st!
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Musical Theatre Kids Camp
Keep the kids thoroughly entertained during the school summer holidays and let them step into the spotlight at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's Musical Theatre Camp!
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Valley View at Goulding’s Summer Pantos
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with local company Stagecraft Entertainment to bring you two brand new family shows... Puss in Boots and Into The Woods!
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WILDTime Drop-off Play
Tree-climbing, den-building, bug-hunting, fire-lighting and, of course, marshmallow-toasting - there’s something for all young people to enjoy at these outdoor play sessions!
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Get outdoors with your family this summer! WildTime Family Play is a fun, relaxed space where families have the freedom to get muddy and explore the natural world.
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Lilo and Stitch Workshop
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy and entertained during the school summer break? Join Healthy n Happy for a fun-filled Lilo and Stitch workshop, perfect for primary-aged children!
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Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend
Join the team at New Lanark for a magical weekend of storytelling, illustration, and adventure as The Adventures of Annie McLeod comes to life!
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Birdwatching For Beginners
Curious about the birds in your local area but not sure where to start? Join the RSPB at Baron's Haugh for a relaxed, beginner friendly introduction to all things birdwatching.
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Bricks For ME
On Saturday 26th July, LEGO builders will be coming together at Cumbernauld New Town Hall to show off their latest builds and raise awareness of ME, all in aid of charity Smile for ME!
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Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling
The Not So Ugly Duckling is a tale of positivity celebrating difference and belonging, told in a energised and wacky way, with a large helping of fun and PARTY!
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East Kilbride Farm Show
The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 26th July, it's a great day out for all the family!
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Calderglen Family Run of Colour
Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through some of the beautiful grounds of Calderglen Country Park at the Family Run of Colour on Sunday 27th July!
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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure - CANCELLED
Join Fireman Sam at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th July as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!
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Rangers Women Summer Friendlies
Enjoy a family fun day out this summer at Broadwood Stadium as the Rangers Women's team face Middlesbrough and Sunderland in their pre-season friendlies!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse
Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.
READ MOREThe Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show
Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!
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Wylde Thistle Summer Artisan Market
Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Summer Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum on July 27th!
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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:
Twelfth Night
Bursting with romance and laughter, Folksy Theatre's outdoor production of Twelfth Night at Greenbank Garden is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and joyful endings!
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Summer Art School Week 8-16yrs
8 to 16 year olds are invited to join artist Rosi Nyamakanga for a Summer Art School at Newton Mearns Parish Church's Old Hall!
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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 Newton Mearns Parish Church!
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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:
Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers
From award-nominated, Lecoq-trained company BRILLIG, Terry's is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragi-comedy featuring original live music, physical theatre and one very special balloon.
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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:
St Andrews Market
Come along to the monthly St Andrews, South Street Market with its independent producers and creatives!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blanerne
Blanerne is a South-facing hidden village garden with lots of paths to follow and many places to sit, both sunny and shaded.
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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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:
Art Car Boot Sale
Art Car Boot Sale, Scotland's largest contemporary art market, returns to SWG3 on Sunday 13th July. Come along and discover and purchase works from a host of talented contemporary artists!
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Unlocking Glasgow’s Canals: Walking Tour
Join historian Chris O'Connell on a heritage walking tour of the Forth & Clyde Canal as Scottish Canals celebrate 850 years of Glasgow in 2025!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Gorbals
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at St Francis Community Centre on Mondays!
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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:
A Squash and A Squeeze - CANCELLED
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!
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XSite Summer Fest
XSite Braehead has announced the return of its summer festival, XSite Fest, a weekend long celebration packed with a host of fun activities for the whole family!
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The Great Baldini - More Family Magic
Legendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts 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:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Open Reflection & Music Recital
Come along to Trossachs Church and take some time out from busy lives for quiet reflection with a short acoustic musical performance.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore
Oakmore is a garden for real plant enthusiasts and to enjoy. A maturing garden with raised herbaceous borders, young orchards, a developing shrubbery, a rose garden and a bog garden.
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure
This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!
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Kelburn Garden Party
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!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Join The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!
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