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Outdoor Events in Lanarkshire in July 2025

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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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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 28th September 2025

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Selected dates between 13th May 2025 - 21st October 2025
Stepps

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Tuesday on Stepps Playing Fields... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens

1st June 2025 - 31st August 2025
Thankerton

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

20th June 2025 - 10th August 2025
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

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 27th August 2025

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

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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Nature Track Packs

28th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.

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The Lost Kingdom

28th June 2025 - 13th July 2025

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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Summerfest Hamilton

7th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025
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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Twelfth Night

8th July 2025

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

11th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

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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The Great Summer Carousel Fun Weekend

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

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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13th Circle Coven Gathering

13th July 2025

13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in Cambuslang Park for their July event.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens

13th July 2025
Lanark

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

18th July 2025

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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Biggar Agricultural Show

19th July 2025
Biggar

The annual Biggar Agricultural Show, being held on Saturday 19th July, is a great day out for the whole family!

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Wee Foraging Wander

20th July 2025

Join Kelly from Your Herbal Coven for a gentle guided wander, foraging through the beautiful woodlands around David Livingstone Birthplace!

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Women’s Rugby Come and Try Day

20th July 2025

Uddingston RFC are hosting a come and try Women's Rugby session at Strathclyde Country Park (the grassy area next to the boathouse) on Sunday 20th July!

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WILDTime Drop-off Play

Selected dates between 24th July 2025 - 7th August 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

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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WILDTime Family Play

Selected dates between 24th July 2025 - 28th July 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

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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Birdwatching For Beginners

Selected dates between 26th July 2025 - 18th October 2025

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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East Kilbride Farm Show

26th July 2025

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

27th July 2025

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse

27th July 2025
Thankerton

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.

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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:

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!

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Barrhead’s Big Bounce

Barrhead’s Big Bounce

19th July 2025

On Saturday 19th July, join the All About Barrhead team at Centenary Park for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!

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PRIME Football Summer Camps

PRIME Football Summer Camps

7th July 2025 - 12th August 2025

Glasgow's coaching brand PRIME Football is back with their biggest and best summer schedule yet featuring six weeks of footballing fun over the holidays!

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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:

Genesis Scottish Open

Genesis Scottish Open

9th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

The Genesis Scottish Open will return to The Renaissance Club as the world's best golfers compete for the coveted Genesis Scottish Open trophy in East Lothian this July.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 20th July 2025

Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.

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Summer Outdoor Club

Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Helensbank House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Helensbank House

16th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Hidden away from public view, this is an 18th-century walled garden, with main feature a Cedar of Lebanon, reputedly planted in 1750 by the sea captain who built the house.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

27th July 2025

This established garden has year-round interest. A restoration project with quirky features, characters and surprises!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 48 Rumblingwell

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 48 Rumblingwell

1st May 2025 - 1st July 2025

Welcome to the compact city garden at 48 Rumblingwell! A key feature of the garden is the many bearded and species irises (over 100) adorning each garden bed.

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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:

The Rail Yard Farmers Market

The Rail Yard Farmers Market

Selected dates between 17th May 2025 - 22nd November 2025

The Rail Yard's weekly Farmers Market provides premium Scottish produce with regular access to unique artisan goods alongside Glasgow-based crafts and gifts!

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Doggy Day

Doggy Day

5th July 2025

Fun for all the family awaits at the annual Doggy Day in Castlemilk Park on Saturday 5th July!

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Recovery Connects

Recovery Connects

6th July 2025

The Recovery Collective are pleased to announce Scotland's annual alcohol and drug free festival Recovery Connects will return to Queen's Park Arena on Sunday 6th July!

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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:

Try Women’s Rugby

Try Women’s Rugby

20th July 2025

The Women's Team at Paisley RFC are holding a Try Women's Rugby session on Sunday 20th July, all ages and levels of fitness are catered for and you'll finish wanting more!

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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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Ladies 6’s Day

Ladies 6’s Day

27th July 2025

A special event will take place at Ferguslie Cricket Club on Sunday 27th July when the annual Ladies 6's Day, organised by Emma Kennedy, Lifefit Coaching, is held on at Meikleriggs Cricket Ground!

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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:

Green Gym: Bracken Whackin’

Green Gym: Bracken Whackin’

Selected dates between 11th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Join the Green Gym for the wellbeing of yourself and nature at Mugdock Country Park this July!

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Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

15th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs holiday club is back for Summer 2025. It's designed to let kids play in the woods and explore their natural surroundings.

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Guided walk: Carbeth and back

Guided walk: Carbeth and back

9th July 2025

Discover the wealth of cultural and natural history in the Carbeth area on this Mugdock ranger led walk!

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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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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

16th July 2025

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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Popular Events

Tree Reading Workshop with the CCF Tree Wardens
Deepen your connection with nature in an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to 'read' the story of a tree with TCV Scotland and the CCF Tree Wardens at Strathclyde Park.
Strathaven Balloon Festival
The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2025 taking place on the weekend of August 22nd to 24th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!
George Michael & Wham Tribute Show
Brendan J Carr brings his fantastic George Michael & Wham Tribute Show, I'm Your Man, to Carrigans in Blantyre on Friday 7th November!
Pride South Lanarkshire
Returning for 2025, Pride South Lanarkshire will be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture taking place in Hamilton Town Centre on Saturday 2nd August!
Bothwell Scarecrow Festival
The Scarecrow Festival returns for 2025 with two weeks packed full of fun things to do and see all over Bothwell!

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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