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Outdoor events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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Bothwell Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 14th December 2025

An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!

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Strathclyde Farmers Market

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 29th November 2025

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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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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Halfway Fireworks Display

1st November 2025
Cambuslang

Returning for 2025, Halfway Fireworks Display is Cambuslang community's biggest annual event, attracting a crowd of around 2500 each year!

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Hamilton Rugby Club Firework Display

1st November 2025

Hamilton Rugby Club's Annual Fireworks Display returns to Laigh Bent on Saturday 1st November, come along and enjoy an explosive and spectacular night!

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Lesmahagow Community Fireworks Display

2nd November 2025
Lesmahagow

Literally back with a BANG! This year's Lesmahagow Community FREE Fireworks Display is back bigger and better on Sunday 2nd November!

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Ye Olde Grave Robbers Escape Room

7th November 2025

This Halloween, join an escape room like never before as Headless Harold returns from beyond the grave to help your quest through the church and graveyard!

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Lanark & District Round Table Annual Fireworks Display

8th November 2025
Lanark

Celebrate Guy Fawkes night safely with a bang at the Lanark & District Round Table Fireworks Display at Moor Park on Saturday 8th November!

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Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025
Lanark

Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market on Saturday 15th November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa!

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Stargazing at New Lanark

15th November 2025

A spectacular stargazing event will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark on their rooftop garden on Saturday 15th November!

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Kilbryde Hospice Santa Dash

7th December 2025

Join Kilbryde Hospice on Sunday 7th December at Hamilton Park Racecourse for the most festive fundraiser of the year... the Santa Dash!

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Santa Dash Festive 5K Run

7th December 2025

Join Active NL for a festive fun run at Strathclyde Park! Whether you walk, jog, or run, it’s a great way to get into the festive spirit and enjoy the park with friends, family and the community!

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St Andrew’s Hospice Santa Dash

7th December 2025

The Santa Dash at Strathclyde Park on Sunday 7th December is your chance to celebrate the holiday season with fun, adventure, and lots of Christmas cheer in support of St. Andrew's Hospice!

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Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025
Strathaven

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

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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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Giffnock’s Christmas Village

Giffnock’s Christmas Village

8th November 2025

Join the Giffnock Village team on Saturday 8th November for a magical day of festive fun featuring a Christmas market, street performers, live music and dance performances, Santa's grotto and more!

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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

15th November 2025

One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!

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Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 15th December 2025

Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!

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Outdoor Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Newhailes Haunted Halloween Trail

Newhailes Haunted Halloween Trail

1st November 2025

Come and visit our haunted trail this Halloween, walk through the estate and follow the clues, finishing up in our front lawn for fun games. Its going to be spooktacular.

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Halloween Night Ghost Walk

Halloween Night Ghost Walk

31st October 2025

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky night of ghostly tales and haunted history on our Halloween Night Ghost Walk!

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Sundown Adventures

Sundown Adventures

28th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.

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Outdoor Events in Fife

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

Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

28th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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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Cupar Fireworks Display

Cupar Fireworks Display

1st November 2025

It's back for 2025! Cupar Golf Club's annual fireworks display is taking place on Saturday 1st November.

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Outdoor Events in Glasgow

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

Light The Night

Light The Night

31st October 2025

As part of the of the local programme of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival The Village Storytelling Centre are excited to light the night and bring back their Halloween Carnival!

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Springburn Junior Parkrun

Springburn Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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Helensburgh Santa Dash

Helensburgh Santa Dash

29th November 2025

Helensburgh HEART's popular annual Santa Dash returns on Saturday 29th November, setting off from Colquhoun Square at 11am!

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Outdoor Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!

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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!

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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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Outdoor Events in Stirling

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

Navigation Skills: Map Reading For Beginners

Navigation Skills: Map Reading For Beginners

Selected dates between 30th June 2025 - 1st November 2025

Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day course in Mugdock Country Park for women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass for navigating in the countryside, on paths and tracks.

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Denny Health Walk

Denny Health Walk

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 17th December 2025

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Denny. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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The Wandering Witches of Culzean

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

15th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?

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Troon Round Table Fireworks

Troon Round Table Fireworks

1st November 2025
Troon

Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 1st November!

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Ayr Rugby Club Fireworks Festival

Ayr Rugby Club Fireworks Festival

7th November 2025

Ayr's biggest and best Fireworks Festival is being held at Dam Park Stadium on Friday 7th November 2025!

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Sponsored Links

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Popular Events

Strathaven Fireworks and Bonfire Night
Strathaven Round Table is thrilled to welcome you back for their annual Community Bonfire & Fireworks Night on Saturday 1st November!
Bonfire Night Celebration
Looking for a safe and fun way to enjoy bonfire night? Join Hamilton Community Stadium for their annual firework display on Wednesday 5th November!
Ye Olde Grave Robbers Escape Room
This Halloween, join an escape room like never before as Headless Harold returns from beyond the grave to help your quest through the church and graveyard!
The Springsteen Sessions
Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 15th May!
Halfway Fireworks Display
Returning for 2025, Halfway Fireworks Display is Cambuslang community's biggest annual event, attracting a crowd of around 2500 each year!

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