Summer Holiday events in Lanarkshire
View all the upcoming Summer Holiday events taking place throughout Lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Bird Bingo
Come and play Bird Bingo at the National Museum of Rural Life! Can you find all the birds hiding around the museum?
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BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Cumbernauld
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they return with their popular Comic & Toy Market to the Cumbernauld Centre!
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2022 season in April and will run every Saturday until the end of September!
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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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The Moon - Discover Our Nearest Neighbour
Humans have gazed up at the Moon for millennia - now you can come a little closer to our nearest neighbour with this stunning exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre!
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Hang On Summer Climbing Courses
Over the summer holidays Hang On are running beginner climbing technique lessons for 7 - 16 year olds!
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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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Pirate Adventures at Scotland’s Theme Park
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are being invited to Set Sail this summer for some swashbuckling pirate themed fun weekends!
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Nature Track Packs
Explore more at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with their new Nature Track Packs!
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Storytime At The Museum
Join the David Livingstone Birthplace team for one their regular storytime sessions for families with younger children!
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Craft Tuesdays
It's time to get crafty with David Livingstone Birthplace! This summer sees the return of their popular weekly craft sessions!
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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
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Carluke Summer Fayres
Carluke's Market Square will be taken over by some of the finest local traders and fun activities for all the family when the Summer Fayres return to the town!
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Motherwell FC Community Trust Summer Camps
Lanarkshire's Premier Holiday Camps for children aged 5-14 return to Fir Park and Hamilton this summer!
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Hamilton Market
Over three fun packed Saturdays Hamilton BID will be filling Quarry Street with their biggest market yet, alongside a huge array of performers!
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Bushcraft Sessions
Join the Conservation Volunteers outside in David Livingstone Birthplace's parkland for an interactive bushcraft session and learn what it takes to survive out in the wild.
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Artie’s Singing Kettle
The Singing Kettle's founder, Artie, performs a generation's favourite kids' songs when he comes to Motherwell Concert Hall on 11th August!
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Storytelling at David Livingstone Birthplace
Join David Livingstone Birthplace for an interactive music and storytelling session all about biodiversity and the natural world.
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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair
Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on the 13th & 14th of August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!
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New Lanark’s Dog’s Day Out
New Lanark is hosting a Dog's Day Out on the 13th & 14th August... it's going to be a barking day out for all!
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Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!
Join the very lovable but slightly hapless Polar Bears at Lanternhouse as they set off on their holiday adventures... what could go wrong?
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Biggar Rally
The Albion Trust's Biggar Rally becomes more popular each year and 2022 will be no exception, make sure you don't miss the 47th edition on Sunday 14th August!
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Funbox present Jungle Party
It's time to stop 'lion' around, pack up your 'trunks', be a 'snappy dresser' and get up to some 'monkey business' because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY in Motherwell - and you're all invited!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
MACS Summer Holiday Club
If you're looking for quality, nurturing childcare where children can enjoy a fun, energetic and enjoyable experience then look no further than MACS Summer Holiday Club!
Kids Summer Golf Camps
Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy throughout the summer for their Kids Summer Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!
Primary One Meet Ups
Sportykids Softplay is hosting informal meet ups for new P1 pupils and their grown ups, they're a great chance for children to meet and play before the new term begins!
Maxwell Mearns Castle Summer Holiday Club
Keep the kids amused by registering them for the annual Summer Holiday Club at Maxwell Mearns Castle Church!
Orchardhill Summer Week Goes to the Movies
Orchardhill Church's Summer Club for primary children takes a trip to the movies - with songs, crafts and games relating to some of our favourite films!
Summer Yoga Hub
Kids can spend a yogatastic fun-filled couple of hours with Audrey and Lucie at The Moon Rooms' Summer Yoga Hub!
Auchenback Active Limited Community Safety Family Fun Day
Auchenback Active are holding their fantastic annual Community Safety Event on Thursday 11th August at Auchenback Resource Centre, Barrhead!
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music is coming to Rouken Glen Park in August!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’
Paddington ‘Marmalade Messiness’ is an outdoor adventure for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling, theatre and puppetry, suitable for all ages.
Summertime Discoveries at Almond Valley
Throughout the school summer holiday, there's even more going on Almond Valley as our programme of Summer Discoveries unfolds!
AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
Deep Sea Discovery
Take a deep breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean with our Deep Sea Discovery family drop-in activities this summer at Dynamic Earth!
Summer Childrens Events at Hopetoun House
Enjoy a mix of activities including bushcraft, pond dipping and story making in the woods over 6 Fridays this summer within the Grounds at Hopetoun House!
Summer Funhouse at IKEA Edinburgh
IKEA Edinburgh has a whole summer of entertainment lined up for you. From arts and crafts to quests and competitions, some special offers and clever solutions for play at home!
Midweek Make: Medals
In 1822 George IV visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse and a special commemorative medal was made to celebrate. Hear about this special occasion and make your very own medal to commemorate your visit!
Sculpture Saturdays Family Workshops
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is running a series of exciting artist-led workshops running throughout the summer designed for primary school aged children and their families but open to all.
Kids Creative Workshops
Inspired by our fantastic festival city we’ll be taking a crafting tour of some of my favourite Edinburgh icons at this series of fun crafting workshops for all primary aged children!
A Ladder To The Stars
Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!
A Secret Show by Cameron Young
Cameron Young is one of the hottest names in modern magic. Secret Show is a brand new show that Cameron will be debuting at the Edinburgh fringe.
Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show
Come join in the mayhem as Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family!
Fruit Flies Like a Banana: Kids!
The multi-talented musicians of The Fourth Wall play while dancing a tango, riding hoverboards and even hanging upside down! Music leaps off the stage in this fan favourite from North America.
Magic Roman’s Summer Holiday
Join Magic Roman on the most epic holiday ever. Expect adventure, laughter, chaos and... magic! This unforgettable show promises some jaw-dropping moments, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Gameshow For Awful Children
The UK's favourite Frenchman channels his acerbic humour and quick-fire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson is a regular at the Fringe and he's bringing back his show with some of the favourites plus some new experiments to delight the audience.
Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman
A unique, hilarious and unmissable one-man show from the worlds most critically acclaimed variety artist - Mat Ricardo.
Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters
If you're brave, come along and watch 'Pirates and Princesses vs Sea Monsters'. A family show filled with singing, dancing, comedy and even a sea monster...
Tales from a Haunted Bookshop
A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! A weird and wonderfully dark show for horrid children and irresponsible adults.
The Dark Room (For Kids!)
The Dark Room (For Kids!) is an interactive adventure featuring terrible prizes and total mayhem! Recommended for 11+ but younger kids are welcome.
The Improv Musical
Now in our 10th year! Smash-hit production, The Improv Musical returns to take the Fringe by storm.
Will Tell and The Big Bad Baron
Enjoy madcap physical comedy with capers around castles, damsels in distress, a jaw-dropping joust and lots of original catchy musical numbers.
Amazing Bubble Man
An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
Attenborough and His Animals
Two hapless fools recreate wonderful scenes of the natural world. Clownfish return to Edinburgh with an updated version of their hit show!
ComedySportz
Now in its 15th year at the Fringe, ComedySportz is the award winning, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show for all ages you won't want to miss!
Inside the Robot: Quick, I Need Your Help!
There is a robot in trouble and it needs your help! An immersive, educational and hilarious spectacular suitable for ages 5+, but fun for everyone.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Join Peppa Pig at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer for her musical interactive show Peppa Pig: My First Concert!
Prehysterical - Headfirst Acrobats
Prehysterical is a hilarious circus show for children and parents of all ages, following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh natural world.
Summer Music with Jackie
Come along to the Pregnancy and Parents Centre for interactive music classes for babies and toddlers!
The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid with Julia Donaldson
Author Julia Donaldson and a cast of four return with a brand-new show based on her much-loved books including The Smartest Giant in Town, The Singing Mermaid, The Highway Rat, and The Gruffalo.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Following a two-year hiatus, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 5th to 27th August!
Fringe for Bairns
The Three Sisters will be hosting meet and greets for all the little ones to enjoy along with screening of their favourite films! And best of all? It's FREE.
The Tartan Titan
The Tartan Titan inflatable assault course, the next blockbuster addition to Conifox Adventure Park, arrives this Summer!
Eco-Kidz (Yellowcraig) summer activity week for children 8-12yrs.
Are you a budding Ray Mears or Bear Grylls? Join Instinctively Wild's summer camp for a week to remember.
Events in Fife
Burntisland Fairground
Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out.
The Big Inflatable Takeover - Pitreavie Athletics Centre
World of Parties joins Fife Sports and Leisure Trust for an inflatable fun day at Pitreavie Athletics Centre.
Planet Botanic Holiday Club
St Andrews Botanic Garden has lots of exciting activities planned for the school holidays, including planting, pond dipping, wildlife walks, fruit picking and campfires!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coul House
Come and visit Coul House Gardens, a hidden gem lying within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse which dates back to circa 1875.
The Big Inflatable Takeover
Get the kids jumping for joy as World of Parties joins Fife Sports and Leisure Trust offer an inflatable fun day at Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre!
Froglife: Fife Living Waters - August events
Check out all the events taking place in August at Froglife: Fife Living Waters in Cowdenbeath!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 29a Low Road
While only about a third of an acre in size, 29a Low Road it is laid out with a spacious lawn and has several secluded areas to sit, enjoy the peace and listen to the birdsong.
Milkshake! Live - CANCELLED
Don't miss all your favourites friends when Milkshake! Live returns to Rothes Halls on Friday 19th August 2022!
Events in Glasgow
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join in the biggest adventure yet!
School Holiday Adventure Camps
West End Adventure are running their award-winning School Holiday Adventure Camps during the Easter and Summer holidays!
Children’s Potions & Science Class
Join The Root of Magic for a magically awesome time in their weekly potions and science workshop, held on Saturdays and Sundays!
FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films including The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction and Big Trouble in Little China!
Junior Tennis Camps
SWA Tennis Camps are directed by some of the most respected coaches and tennis professionals, they'll be running Junior Camps for 5 to 17 year olds across the summer at Hillhead Tennis Club!
Summer In The City School Holiday Camps
Summer In The City return to four venues across Glasgow with their popular Summer Camps for 4 to 12 year olds!
121 Football Coaching Camp - Summer
121 Sports Coaching are running their hugely popular football camps for four weeks during the summer holidays at Goals Glasgow South!
Children’s Potions & Science Class - Summer Sessions
Join The Root of Magic for a magically awesome time in their midweek potions and science workshop, held on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays during the Summer holidays!
Sea Monsters!
The Sea Monsters! exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine is a fantastical and fun celebration of Scottish legends and maritime mythology showcasing artists from across Scotland and beyond!
Giffnock North Summer Athletics Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
Baltic Street Adventure Playground Summer Holiday Programme
Baltic Street Adventure Playground is running a holiday programme until 13th of August, Tuesday to Saturday. It's free to attend and has lots for the kids to do!
Kids Crafts
Bring the kids along to Pollok House for one of their craft sessions where will enjoy an hour of craft activities while accompanying adults will be offered tea or coffee, and are welcome to join in!
Codonas Summer Funfair and Giant Sand Pit
Codonas Funfairs are in residence all summer at the Riverside Museum with their Summer Funfair and Giant Sand Pit!
Circus Extreme
This year a death-defying and extreme circus is descending on the UK! Don't miss Circus Extreme at Silverburn between the 29th July and 14th August!
Govanhill International Festival and Carnival
Govanhill International Festival and Carnival is a cultural celebration of our unique community, including a Carnival Parade on Saturday 6th August and a whole host of other events!
Pond Dipping at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
Beneath the surface of the water, there's an unseen world of amazing wildlife ready to be discovered! Take part in some pond dipping at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond and see what you can find!
Piping Live!
Piping Live! Glasgow's International Piping Festival will return this summer with a calendar of in-person and virtual events from Saturday 6th - Sunday 14th August!
Consumed Roadshow Glasgow
Zero Waste Scotland and Edinburgh Science are together bringing an interactive exhibition to George Square from 12th - 18th August to get people thinking about society's throwaway culture.
Grease - Singalong
Come and singalong to your favourite songs from the hit musical Grease at The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall on 12th August!
World Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 12th and 13th August!
Glasgow Card Show
Do you love trading cards? Well then this event is for you! Don't miss the first Glasgow Card Show at Box Hub on Saturday 13th August!
Govanhill Food Stories Community Market
Govanhill Food Stories' edition of Govanhill Community Market will celebrate Govanhill's multicultural communities stories through food!
Picnic In The Gardens
Grab your picnic and a blanket and enjoy an activity packed afternoon in the Hidden Gardens on Saturday 13th August!
Bubble Rush
Run, hop, dance, walk or push a pram around this bubble-tastic course to raise funds for the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice!
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
BGCP Comic & Toy Market: Greenock
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they return with their popular Comic & Toy Market to the Oak Mall Greenock!
Free Face Painting at XSite Braehead
XSite Braehead, Scotland's leading indoor entertainment destination, is hosting a free in-house face painting event on the last weekend of every month this year!
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
BRICKLIVE Fantasy Kingdom
Have a great family day out in Paisley this summer with BRICKLIVE's Fantasy Kingdom running from Saturday 25th June until Sunday 14th August!
Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge
Children are invited to sign up to Gadgeteers, the Summer Reading Challenge 2022, produced by the Reading Agency and delivered by Renfrewshire Libraries!
PACE Summer Fest!
Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to present their Summer Fest for 2022!
Birds of Castle Semple Loch
Castle Semple Loch is home to a broad diversity of birdlife during the summer, join one of the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for a guided bird walk and learn all about the different species in residence!
Basketballpaisley Summer Camps
Basketballpaisley will be running Basketball Summer Camps at Decathlon Braehead's Courts during the holidays!
Wildflower Seed Collection
Join the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for a free drop in session for all ages where they'll be collecting wildflower seeds to grow in their polytunnels!
Fantastic Dinosaur Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families
Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Summer on this family-friendly Dinosaur Hunt!
Courageous Kids Holiday Club
Courageous Kids Holiday Club returns to Life Church Paisley with lots of games, dance, food, stories and crafts and more for primary children!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
This Disney classic at Beacon Arts Centre is one for all the family to enjoy! Join Ariel and her friends under the sea for an unforgettable adventure!
Heroes of the Bible Holiday Club
Kilnside Evangelical Church are hosting a 'Heroes of the Bible' holiday club for primary age children between the 11th and 13th August!
Drop In: Practical Conservation (Rhododendron)
Join the Clyde Muirshiel rangers and volunteers to help control the spread of Himalayan Balsam on the Castle Semple lochshore.
Drop In: Propagating Seeds (Wildflowers)
Join the Clyde Muirshiel Rangers for a free drop in session for all ages where they'll be propogating wildflowers in their polytunnels!
Ferguslie Park Gala Day
Join the rest of the community on Saturday 13th August to enjoy Ferguslie Park's longest standing tradition... the annual Gala Day!
Life Church Summer Fair
Join Life Church Paisley on Saturday 13th August for their annual Summer Fair featuring bouncy castle, kids' tattoos, sand art, nail bar, treasure hunt and entertainment!
Summer Butterfly Walk
Can you tell the difference between a peacock butterfly and a small tortoishell? Why not join one of the Clyde Muirshiel rangers for this guided butterfly walk at Castle Semple!
Glasgow Clan OSC Family Fun Day
Get ready for the new season by joining the Glasgow Clan Official Supporters Club for their Family Fun Day on Sun 14th August, there's something for everyone!
The Connected and Caring Carnival
Join Connected and Caring Renfrewshire for a day of music and fun when they host The Connected and Caring Carnival at St Mirren FC's SMiSA Stadium on 14th August!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Wolf Pack Kids Club
Wolf Pack Kids Club is back at the Thistles Stirling with another year of planet saving, kindness sharing and fun purveying all centered around the Sustainable Development Goals.
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
Summer Holiday Club at The Peak
Join us this summer at The Peak Holiday Club, it's jam packed with plenty of fun sports and activities to suit all ages!
Exmoor Pony Trekking
The Edinburgh University Exmoor Pony Trekking Section have began the summer season of trekking out of Glendevon and take riders over the age of 4, of any and all abilities.
A summer of Fun - Youth Club
A summer of fun is a youth club with a difference: it is all centered around what kids do best… play, explore, move and have fun!
Artists in the Making: Arts and Crafts Classes with Indie Flynn
These workshops, run by Indie Flynn at Made In Stirling, will encourage kids to recreate their likeness or even their friend's likeness using an abundance of creative techniques!
Birds of Prey Display with Alba Falconry
Alba Falconry will be on site at The National Wallace Monument in August to provide an insight into the birds of prey used and the history of the sport.
Events in Other Areas
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