Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire in August 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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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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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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Community Day
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!
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Super Mario Workshop
Let the kids jump into the world of Mario during the school holidays, at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's fun-packed Super Mario workshop for primary-aged children!
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New Lanark Duck Festival
The New Lanark Duck Festival is back this summer! Dive into a fun-filled day out, perfect for kids and families, with exciting activities, great prizes, and non-stop entertainment.
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The Taylor Swift Effect
The Taylor Swift Effect, the UK's ultimate tribute to Taylor, is coming to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 2nd August!
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CamGlen’s Got Talent Kids Camp
Let the kids show off their skills and discover new ones at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's CamGlen's Got Talent Camp this summer break!
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Get your kids off screen and outdoors this Summer with OutLET: Play Resource's Wildcraft Adventure!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 8th August!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at East Kilbride Village Theatre!
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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:
Orchardhill Tots
Join Orchardhill Parish Church for fun with your little one and a chat and a cuppa with others on Tuesday mornings through the summer!
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Cooking With Fire
Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
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ASN Softplay Sessions
Sportykids Softplay regularly hosts exclusive softplay sessions for children with additional support needs (ASN).
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:
Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Reconnect Howden Park!
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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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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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:
U12 All Welcome Summer Basketball Camp 2025
All Welcome U12 Session is for newbies or ballers who want to learn some skills and play lots of games!
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours
Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.
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:
Time Travel Day: Medieval and Rennaisance Glasgow
With trails and craft activities for kids, and herbal recipe demonstrations in the historic vaulted kitchen, this is a chance to discover a truly special building!
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Giffnock North Athletics Summer Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps, for 5 to 12 year olds, are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
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Arts & Crafts Drop-in Workshops
Tramway are running a series of free, drop in craft workshops over the summer holidays inspired by Solange Pessoa's exhibition Pilgrim Fields.
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:
The Fashion Class - Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp
Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in a themed fashion photo shoot and much more at The Fashion Class Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp!
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Scotland’s Strongest Man
After three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!
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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!
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:
Summer Junior Ranger Camp: Creative Woodland
Learn the ways of the wilds on this 3 day adventure in nature at Mugdock Country Park in August.
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Creepy-Crawly Club
Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Join the Creepie Crawlie Club at Mugdock Country Park and learn about bugs and beasties.
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WALL.E - Family-Friendly Film Screening
Bring the family along for this screening of WALL.E at Creative Stirling on 6th August.
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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