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Events in Lanarkshire Today

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Events in Lanarkshire

Allsorts Youth Group

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.

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Baltic

22nd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Packed with cool tunes, snowballing laughs and plenty of chances to shout out, Baltic is a heartwarming festive adventure for the whole family at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Believe In Santa

5th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'Believe in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market

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

The BGCP Christmas Comic & Toy Market returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!

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Broadlees Christmas Grotto

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Wrap up warm and join Broadlees Golf on a magical journey into a festive world when their popular Christmas Grotto returns!

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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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Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!

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Christmas at New Lanark

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!

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Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band

14th December 2025

Strathaven Choral Society invite you to join them and Coalburn Silver Band for a feast of festive music at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 14th December!

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Cinema: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 10th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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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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Father Christmas at Summerlee

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit to Summerlee Museum every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, including Christmas Eve!

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Festive Magical Circus

28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!

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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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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026
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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Goblins & Gubbins Tabletop Gaming Club

Selected dates between 10th August 2025 - 28th December 2025

North Lanarkshire's Tabletop Gaming Club Goblins & Gubbins is held fortnightly on Sundays in Coatbridge, covering all fantasy, historical, sci-fi tabletop, RPG and boardgames!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

10th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!

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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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Little Red Riding Hood

3rd December 2025 - 21st December 2025

This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!

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Live Music Sundays

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their Live Music Sundays!

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M&D’s On Ice

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!

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MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival

Selected dates between 8th November 2025 - 21st December 2025

Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!

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North Pole Express

15th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Santa at Chatelherault

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Visit Santa himself in his magical log cabin every weekend during December at Chatelherault Country Park!

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Santa Claus is coming to Rocca

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Santa Claus is coming to Rocca for a ninth Santa-stic year! Rocca Santa will return with his trusty Elf, and all proceeds will of course be going towards their chosen charity causes!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Santa Visits Calderglen

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!

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Santa’s Grotto

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday 6th December!

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Santa’s Grotto at Biggar Museum

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming to Biggar Museum! Come along for some festive fun and meet Santa, the man in the big red suit himself on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!

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SKIRLING 750

6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Biggar Museum are hosting an exhibition to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the first recorded mention of Skirling village, exploring some of the key events in the village's history.

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Snow Play

12th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

What would you do if one year Winter decided to stay and moved into your house? Find out when Snow Play, a show for little ones, comes to Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Snow White

28th November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!

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Sunday Lunch with Santa

14th December 2025

Bring your family for a joyful afternoon filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa at New Lanark Mill Hotel!

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Valley View Winter Wonderland

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Giving Santa

Giving Santa

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 21st December 2025

Santa will arrive at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Sunday 30th November and will be in centre every Sunday until Christmas!

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Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert

Eastwood Choir Christmas Concert

14th December 2025

Come along to hear some old favourites, some new music and some new settings of familiar songs at Eastwood Choir's Christmas Concert at Park Church on Sunday 14th December!

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Santa & Elves Experience

Santa & Elves Experience

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Greenbank Garden invite you to experience the magic of Santa Claus when they host their Santa & Elves Experience on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

18th October 2025 - 19th April 2026

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.

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Porty Panto - Beauty and the Beast

Porty Panto - Beauty and the Beast

5th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

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Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco

Flamenco Night Christmas Party by Tuflamenco

14th December 2025

TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!

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Events in Fife

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

Aladdin

Aladdin

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale at The Byre Theatre St Andrews!

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

28th March 2025 - 24th December 2025

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Dreaming with Trees

Dreaming with Trees

14th December 2025

Join Forgan Arts Centre for a free nature writing session with an ancient tree at Balmerino Abbey followed by tea, coffee and cake back at the Centre on Sunday 14th December!

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Events in Glasgow

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

Sunday Lunch With Santa

Sunday Lunch With Santa

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Make this holiday season extra merry and bright at Loks Bar & Kitchen... indulge in a scrumptious festive feast in the restaurant or bar before paying a visit to Santa's grotto!

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All Ages Retro Game Sessions

All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Selected dates between 23rd October 2025 - 28th December 2025

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!

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Maryhill FC - Christmas Event

Maryhill FC - Christmas Event

14th December 2025

Maryhill FC are excited to host another Christmas Event at Lochburn Park on Sunday 14th December, Santa and his elf had such a great time last year that they're coming back again!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Bishopton Rugby Club Santa Dash

Bishopton Rugby Club Santa Dash

14th December 2025

Join Bishopton Rugby Club at Holmpark to run, jog or walk and get in the festive spirit with some Christmas music and hot drinks at the finish!

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Paisley’s Christmas Movies

Paisley’s Christmas Movies

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Paisley First and The Bungalow on Shuttle Street have partnered to bring you a selection of enchanting festive films that will put you in the holiday mood!

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Free Christmas Event

Free Christmas Event

14th December 2025

Join Rig Arts at Priorscroft Bowling Club on Sunday 14th December for their free festive Community Event, suitable for all ages!

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Events in Stirling

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

Sea Glass Christmas Trees

Sea Glass Christmas Trees

14th December 2025

Come along to Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 14th December for a fun and festive introduction to jewellery making, using foraged beach treasure to create your own sea glass Christmas Tree!

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Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

With beautiful puppets, plenty of surprises and lots of audience interaction, this magical new visual theatre show from the artistic team at Macrobert Arts Centre is perfect for children under 6.

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Stirling Old Town Jail Festive Show

Stirling Old Town Jail Festive Show

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Step Into Christmas Past at Stirling Old Town Jail with our immersive festive performance tours, departing every 30mins during weekends from 6th to 21st December!

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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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Christmas At Culzean

Christmas At Culzean

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!

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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

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Christmas Tales With Santa

Christmas Tales With Santa

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!

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Popular Events

MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
Christmas at New Lanark
Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!

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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