Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire in July 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
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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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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Hang On Kids Summer Clubs
Get your young ones climbing OUR walls this summer instead of YOURS! This summer break, Hang On is running kid's club sessions every week!
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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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Nature Track Packs
Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.
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The Lost Kingdom
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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Revive Festival
Don't miss a fun filled weekend when the Revive Festival returns to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July!
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Summerfest 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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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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Kids Summer Sewing Camp
Sew You Can's Summer Sewing Camp is perfect for kids aged 7-12 who want to get to grips with a sewing machine and create 3 fantastic sewing projects!
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Twelfth Night
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
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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Jackton Market: A Curated Craft Market at Jackton Distillery
Browse a handpicked selection of fantastic local vendors at Jackton Distillery's first curated craft market on Saturday 12th July!
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Scotia Cat Fanciers Championship Cat Show
Scotia Cat Fanciers will be holding their annual Championship Cat Show at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 12th July!
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The Great Summer Carousel Fun Weekend
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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Robin Hood
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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Archaeology Day
Take part in a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 19th July!
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Biggar Agricultural Show
The annual Biggar Agricultural Show, being held on Saturday 19th July, is a great day out for the whole family!
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Milkshake! - Live On Holiday
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!
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The Lion King Sing-A-Long
Sing-a-Long Season at Cumbernauld Theatre continues on Sunday 20th July with a special screening of family favourite The Lion King!
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Fair Monday Family Fun Day
There's plenty of fun for all the family at Summerlee Museum's annual Fair Monday Family Fun Day on July 21st!
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Musical Theatre Kids Camp
Keep the kids thoroughly entertained during the school summer holidays and let them step into the spotlight at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's Musical Theatre Camp!
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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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WILDTime Drop-off Play
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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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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Lilo and Stitch Workshop
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy and entertained during the school summer break? Join Healthy n Happy for a fun-filled Lilo and Stitch workshop, perfect for primary-aged children!
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Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend
Join the team at New Lanark for a magical weekend of storytelling, illustration, and adventure as The Adventures of Annie McLeod comes to life!
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Bricks For ME
On Saturday 26th July, LEGO builders will be coming together at Cumbernauld New Town Hall to show off their latest builds and raise awareness of ME, all in aid of charity Smile for ME!
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Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling
The Not So Ugly Duckling is a tale of positivity celebrating difference and belonging, told in a energised and wacky way, with a large helping of fun and PARTY!
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East Kilbride Farm Show
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
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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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure - CANCELLED
Join Fireman Sam at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th July as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!
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Rangers Women Summer Friendlies
Enjoy a family fun day out this summer at Broadwood Stadium as the Rangers Women's team face Middlesbrough and Sunderland in their pre-season friendlies!
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The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show
Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!
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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Primary One Meet Up Sessions
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!
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Outdoor Theatre: Wind in the Willows
Multi-award winning Immersion Theatre bring their trademark style and energy tio Greenbank Garden for this outdoor production of Wind in the Willows!
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Barrhead’s Big Bounce
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!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Three Inch Fools are back at Lauriston Castle on 9th July with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to celebrate their 10th anniversary!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Spongebob Musical - CANCELLED
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at the Lochgelly Centre on 19th July!
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Magic Gareth: Balloonatic
Balloonatic is an exciting and fun family show with balloons, games, prizes, and mindblowing magic live on stage. Catch it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Thursday 17th July!
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Felted Sea Creature Workshop
Inspired by our exhibition ‘Forthlines’ at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, join artist Jennie Loudon and have a go at needle felting!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Family Workshop - Character Explorers
Join illustrator Emma Melchor to discover the art of character design at the Hunterian Zoology Museum during the summer holiday!
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Big Kid Circus: Loch Lomond
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Loch Lomond Shores between Wednesday 9th and Sunday 13th July!
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P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy
Join the Pearce Institute for their P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy, a fab new summer holiday arts week for young people in Primary 7 and above!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Scotland Vegan Festival
The Scotland Vegan Festival returns for a sixth year to the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley on Saturday 12th July!
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DBAA Mamma Mia! Summer Camp
Join us for the ultimate musical theatre experience! This summer, we’re bringing the sunshine, the fun, and the feel-good energy of Mamma Mia! to Dream Believe Achieve Academy!
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Gillian Easdale School of Dance Summer Camp Extravaganza
Join Gillian Easdale School of Dance for the Ultimate Summer Camp Experience on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th July!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Wildlife Weans: Dens & Camouflage
Use natural woodland materials to create a cosy den and learn all about how animals are such experts at hiding at Mugdock Country Park on 12th July!
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Wildlife Weans: Butterflies, Books, Bugs & Beasties!
Discover the things that buzz, crawl, hop and flutter on this woodland and grassland adventure at Mugdock Country Park on 26th July!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure
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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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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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