Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in October 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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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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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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Baby Massage Course with Pebble Sense
Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.
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Beat The Street CamGlen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Step right up for a magical, musical adventure as Lanark Panto Club Juniors bring the beloved tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life on stage at lanark Memorial Hall!
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Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes Annual Concert
Join Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes for their 43rd annual concert at Carluke Leisure Centre on Saturday 4th October!
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Jackton Market: The Big Fall Farmers’ Market
Jackton Distillery's grounds are being taken over on Saturday 4th October by the cream of incredible Scotland food producers and local famers showing off the best Lanarkshire has to offer!
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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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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 4th October!
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South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness
Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, Mud Madness involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the River Avon – great fun for all ages!
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The Addams Family
Join Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club when they return to Hamilton Town House with their production of The Addams Family musical!
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Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 11th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's annual Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park between 11th and 19th October!
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Halloween at Castlebank
Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!
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Lego Model Show
On Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October the Brick M8 Team will return to Summerlee Museum with LEGO builders from across the country for Scotland's most popular LEGO model show!
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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum
Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!
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Pumpkin Family Fun Day
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group on Saturday 11th October for a fantastic Pumpkin Family Fun Day full of autumn joy and community spirit!
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Pumpkin Fever
Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of pumpkin props descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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Pumpkin Picking
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Pumpkin Picking event returns for 2025 with lots of pumpkins to choose from, jumbo games, a carving station and a selection of food and drink trucks!
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trail at Bothwell Castle to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore!
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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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The Feel Good Festival: Boss Mums Big Day Out
A celebration of self-care, connection & success! The Feel Good Festival: Boss Mums Big Day Out brings inspiring women together for wellness, community, and fun.
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October Holiday Club at Wiston Lodge
Join the team at Wiston Lodge this October Half Term for five action-packed days of outdoor fun and themed adventures... each day offers a different experience!
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A Squash and a Squeeze
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 Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Autumn Explorers
Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term and join the Museum of Rural Life for family storytelling and creative activities!
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 14th October!
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A Passion For Wildlife
As part of Biggar Little Festival, Biggar Museum are delighted to host photographic exhibition, A Passion for Wildlife, by photographer Jean Manson.
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Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only comes to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 17th October!
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Walk Among Giants - Biggar Little Festival
Bring the kids to Walk Among the Giants at Wiston Lodge as part of The Biggar Little Festival this October and step into a world of Forest Magic!
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Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Friday 17th October!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Sandyholm this Halloween!
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Pop Princesses - World Tour
The four fabulous Fairy Tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour, come and join them at Lanark Memorial Hall for this epic around-the-globe show!
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Tempo Community Fundraiser & Family Fun Day
Join Tempo Community on Saturday 18th October for a fun-filled event that brings the community together while raising vital funds to keep the centre thriving!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at the Henderson Theatre, Shotts Community Centre on Sunday 19th October!
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Encanto Sing-A-Long
The smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madrigal gets the sing along treatment at Cumbernauld Theatre with lyrics on-screen that you can't stop singing!
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Whether you're discovering Joseph for the first time or reliving a favourite, don’t miss this technicolor triumph as Harlequin returns for the fourth consecutive year to the Village Theatre!
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Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday
Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!
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Slide and Seek
It's that time of year again... don't miss Slide and Seek, the annual Halloween Party at Krazy Congo Soft Play on Friday 24th October!
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Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 25th October!
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Disney Junior Cinema Club
Don't miss this big-screen adventure for little ones with an hour-long cinema experience, featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more
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Lanark Clydesdale Foal Show
Come along and watch this year's Clydesdale foals being pampered and prepared for the show and then watch them perform in the ring, for probably the first time in their lives!
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Sandyholm
Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Sandyholm have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!
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The Funtron 3000 Halloween Spooktacularthon
Act About are back with The Funtron 3000 Halloween Spooktacularthon, another fast paced, funny show aimed at young children!
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Adventures On Old MacDonald’s Farm
With an original script and brand-new songs along with many singalong favourites, don't miss Adventures On Old MacDonald's Farm at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 26th October!
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Halloween at Summerlee Museum
Come along to Summerlee Museum in fancy dress on Sunday 26th October for some spooky Halloween fun including arts and crafts, a terrifying trail, spooky photo sessions, games and more!
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Little Pumpkin Path at Wiston
Celebrate autumn in the most playful way at Wiston Lodge's Little Pumpkin Path... every ticket includes a pumpkin to carve, marshmallows to toast, and a woodland trail full of surprises!
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Rocca LaBOO-BOO
Bring the whole family for a Sunday filled with good food, fun, and just the right amount of fright when Rocca host their LaBOO-BOO event!
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Coalburn Brass Band Family Taster Sessions
Come along to these free taster sessions to either try out playing a brass instrument for the first time or learn how to develop your playing as a member of the Coalburn Brass Band Family!
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MTDA Performing Arts Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
MTDA Performing Arts return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a giant tale of magic, mayhem and moo-ving adventures!
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Castlebank Halloween Party
Castlebank Fright Night returns! Join the team for their Halloween extravaganza which finishes on October 31st with a spooktacular party!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
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Halloween Family Sunday
Bring your little pumpkins and witches to celebrate Halloween at The Busby Hotel on Sunday 26th October... the fun will be frightfully fantastic with wicked face painting and creepy-cool activities!
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Doggie’s Day Out
Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!
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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:
Scooby-Doo: Monster Mayhem
Come help the Scooby-Doo gang solve the mystery and unmask the monster at this Halloween event run by Patchwork Bear Events on 26th October!
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Halloween at Loanhead Farm
Join WATIF Community Trust for a Halloween evening for all to enjoy, including a spooky trail, kids disco, and pumpkin picking!
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Pumpkin Storage Jar
Add some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!
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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:
Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Dunfermline this Halloween!
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Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group
These outdoor learning and play sessions for families with wee ones aged 0-11 encourage a love of nature, leadership, confidence and community.
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Silverburn Foraging Weekend - Seaweed & Coastline
Join expert coastal forager Jayson Byles for a morning exploring and learning along the Levenmouth coastline.
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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:
Let’s Play Pokemon
For beginners and experts alike. Join Make Do & Grow for the opportunity to learn how to play the Pokémon card game including building a deck and battling your opponent!
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Thrill on the Hill
Church on the Hill are going all out this Halloween with Thrill on the Hill, a Halloween Dinner & Haunted House Experience for all the family followed by the ultimate Halloween party for the adults!
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Junior Conservatoire Student Concert
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire students perform in their regular concert series.
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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:
Halloween Howler At IKEA Glasgow
Dress to impress in your scariest, funniest or most creative costumes and join IKEA Glasgow for a range of activities at their Halloween Howler!
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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is returning to Beacon Arts Centre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!
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Teen Art Classes
Come along to Art Riot's weekly Teen Art Class where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
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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:
Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2025!
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Lantern Tours: Mystery and Malice
Step into Stirling Castle's dark side and join us on a Halloween themed tour! Suitable for ages 12+.
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Killearn Country Market
Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
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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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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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Kelburn Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its fourth festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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