Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in August 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 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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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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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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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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Community Day
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!
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Super Mario Workshop
Let the kids jump into the world of Mario during the school holidays, at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's fun-packed Super Mario workshop for primary-aged children!
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The Taylor Swift Effect
The Taylor Swift Effect, the UK's ultimate tribute to Taylor, is coming to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 2nd August!
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CamGlen’s Got Talent Kids Camp
Let the kids show off their skills and discover new ones at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's CamGlen's Got Talent Camp this summer break!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 8th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden
Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at East Kilbride Village Theatre!
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Miss Rachel Tribute & Bluey Mascot
Celebrate summer at this high-energy, family friendly event in The Silver Larch, Moodiesburn featuring Miss Rachel Tribute Scotland and a Bluey mascot appearance!
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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!
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Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Biggar Corn Exchange Autumn Fayre
Biggar Corn Exchange's Autumn Fayre is a delightful craft market showcasing the best in local artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique treasures!
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Inflatable 5K Motherwell
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!
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Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!
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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall for the very first time on Sunday 24th August!
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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!
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Big Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Plus...
Everything is in disguise and the story goes into the skies with this comical retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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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:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grow Cook Inspire
Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.
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Muddy Monsters Club
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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Giffnock Run Club
Come and join Giffnock Run Club for a 5k run or jog around Giffnock and surrounding areas every Wednesday night!
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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:
Pawhemia
On the second Sunday of every month, Brewhemia throws open the doors of the grand Beer Palace to welcome dogs and their devoted humans for a day of delicious dining, belly rubs and tail-wagging joy!
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Party at the Palace
The award winning Party at The Palace returns in 2025, taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August at Bonnytoun Farm in Linlithgow.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
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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:
LochCon2025
LochCon is a brand-new festival celebrating games, creativity, and community right in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife.
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Rewind Classic Festival
Whether you're a fan or a racer, there's something thrilling happening every moment at the Rewind Classic Festival on 30th & 31st August!
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Leven Promfest
Organised by Leven Community Council, Promfest is a free open air 2 day festival that takes place on Leven's beautiful Promenade.
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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:
Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden
Come explore the community garden in Milton of Campsie, the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water as part of Scotland’s Gardens!
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Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts
This summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!
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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 Fashion Class - Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp
Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in a themed fashion photo shoot and much more at The Fashion Class Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp!
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Renfrew Market & Car Boot
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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Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage
Big Feed are taking over Paisley Town Hall for the third edition of Vinyl & Vintage, their unique market concept fusing street food and cocktail bars with local, independent market traders!
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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:
Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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Killin Highland Games
Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2025 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 6th August!
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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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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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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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