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Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Selected dates between 26th November 2024 - 28th January 2025

Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!

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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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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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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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ASN Lego and Play Family Group

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

An ASN Lego and Play family group is being held monthly on Friday afternoons at St James Church Hall in Coatbridge!

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Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!

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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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Big Garden Birdwatch

24th January 2025 - 26th January 2025
Nationwide

Enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep by taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch!

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 28th January 2025 - 1st April 2025

Every Tuesday between January 28th and April 1st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Airdrie Leisure Centre.

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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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Cumbernauld Comic Con

1st February 2025 - 2nd February 2025

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February!

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STEM Explorers: Crazy Colours!

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 4th February 2025

Come and join STEM Explorers at their STEM Club in East Kilbride and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in their fun, hands on class!

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Three Wee Peas Playtime - Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Fundraiser

1st February 2025

Three Wee Peas Playtime, a brand new role play playgroup, will host their first session, in aid of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, on Saturday 1st February at the NCT Centre in Newmains!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

8th February 2025

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 8th February!

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Foam Dart Thunder: Battle Royale

8th February 2025

Join Foam Dart Thunder on Saturday 8th February when they return to EK East Kilbride Centre West for their Battle Royale Fortnite inspired Nerf event!

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STEM Explorers: Crazy Colours!

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 10th February 2025

Come and join STEM Explorers at their STEM Club in Hamilton and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in their fun, hands on class!

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The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

9th February 2025

Join in with well-known classics like 'Maria', 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen', 'My Favourite Things' and 'Do Re Me' at this sing-a-long screening of The Sound Of Music!

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Valley View Panto: Georgie’s Preposterous Potion

15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025

Sprinkled with magical moments and packed with so much fun, humour, and silliness Georgie's Preposterous Potion at Valley View will put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest of grumps!

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Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets

18th February 2025

Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at Rutherglen Town Hall is the perfect treat for the whole family!

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High School Musical

18th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage at East Kilbride Village Theatre courtesy of The Minerva Juniors!

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Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets

19th February 2025

Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at East Kilbride Arts Centre is the perfect treat for the whole family!

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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

28th February 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 28th February!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn

2nd March 2025
Cleghorn

Explore this delightful Eighteenth-century garden in Cleghorn, which is gradually being returned to its former layout, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

8th March 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 8th March!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Scotland

9th March 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle comes to the Henderson Theatre in Shotts on Sunday 9th March!

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Sister Act - The Musical

11th March 2025 - 15th March 2025

Airdrie & Coatbridge Amateur Operatic Society return to Airdrie Town Hall in March with the foot-stomping musical extravaganza Sister Act!

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Shrek The Musical

27th March 2025 - 29th March 2025

Hamilton District Youth Theatre return to The Town House Hamilton in March with their production of Shrek the Musical!

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Dinosaurs Live

29th March 2025

So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall in March!

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Mr Fibbers: On The Plectrum

7th April 2025

Mr Fibbers and his guitar are back, and he's here to encourage all the minions out there to embrace their wonderful brains!

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The Little Mermaid

8th April 2025 - 13th April 2025

Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Airdrie Town Hall once again to bring you a brand new Easter pantomime adventure... The Little Mermaid!

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Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets

12th April 2025

Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at Cumbernauld Theatre is the perfect treat for the whole family!

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Easter Bunny Hop Baby Disco

12th April 2025

Tear the dance floor to shreds and bust some moves with your cutest dance partner at Lanark Memorial Hall's Easter Bunny Hop Baby Disco!

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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert

13th April 2025

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Mr Fibbers - On the Plectrum

16th April 2025

Mr Fibbers and his guitar are back, and he's here to encourage all the minions out there to embrace their wonderful brains!

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Taylor Fever

19th April 2025

ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th April!

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Shrek Jnr

23rd April 2025 - 26th April 2025

Part romance and part twisted fairy tale; Shrek JR., at East Kilbride Village Theatre, is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family!

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Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

26th April 2025

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 26th April!

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Bodies of Water

27th April 2025

Bodies of Water at Cumbernauld Theatre is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.

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Ministry Of Science LIVE

27th April 2025

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage

4th May 2025
Nemphlar

If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!

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It’s A Knockout

9th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!

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The Elmer Adventure

10th May 2025 - 12th May 2025

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Scottish Garden Festival

23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!

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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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Bitter Sweet

14th June 2025

From the creators of smash-hit show Taylor Fever comes Bitter Sweet, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo!

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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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Milkshake! - Live On Holiday

19th July 2025

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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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Forth

A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!

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Inflatable 5K Motherwell

23rd August 2025

The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

24th August 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta

Selected dates between 26th August 2025 - 2nd September 2025

Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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MusicFest Mainstage

6th September 2025

Musicfest Mainstage is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 6th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!

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Science Museum Live

13th September 2025

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

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The Eras Experience

20th September 2025

Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 20th September!

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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland

13th December 2025

Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!

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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Eastwood Entertainers - Beauty and the Beast

Eastwood Entertainers - Beauty and the Beast

22nd April 2025 - 26th April 2025

Eastwood Entertainers proudly invites you to Be Their Guest at the most enchanted musical of all time presenting Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which is their 50th anniversary production!

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Baby Massage Taster Sessions at Sportykids

Baby Massage Taster Sessions at Sportykids

Selected dates between 15th January 2025 - 29th January 2025

Laura from Wildflower Wellbeing is hosting Baby Massage Taster Sessions at Sportykids on Tuesday mornings through January!

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

14th March 2025 - 15th March 2025

The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March!

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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Jazz Concert: Aleph Quintet

Jazz Concert: Aleph Quintet

13th February 2025

Aleph Quintet is one of the recent revelations of the Brussels music scene and they play the Institut français d'Ecosse on Thursday 13th February!

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Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel

Tombeau: Couperin & Ravel

25th April 2025

By presenting this 20th century suite alongside the Baroque music and dance that inspired it, we hope to give the audience a unique insight into Maurice Ravel’s creative process.

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Calton Consort: Lamentations

Calton Consort: Lamentations

22nd March 2025

Enjoy a choral programme of ancient and contemporary perspectives on love, loss, and faith from the Calton Consort at Canongate Kirk on Saturday 22nd March!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scottish Supermoto Championship

Scottish Supermoto Championship

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Don't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!

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St Leonards Secondary School present Wyrd Sisters

St Leonards Secondary School present Wyrd Sisters

5th March 2025 - 7th March 2025

The talented students of St Leonards secondary school take to the Byre stage in March with a comedic romp, Wyrd Sisters.

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Langtoun Jazz Proms Band Concert

Langtoun Jazz Proms Band Concert

1st June 2025

For our 3rd Langtoun Jazz Proms event we collaborate with 4 community and youth bands based in Fife to bring a programme of jazz or classical with a jazzy twist.

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Monkey Madness!

Monkey Madness!

18th February 2025

Guaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!

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Family Cèilidh Concert with Celtic Connections

Family Cèilidh Concert with Celtic Connections

30th January 2025

Don't miss this FREE live music concert from fabulous Scottish folk musician Celine Donoghue and special guests at Knightswood Community Centre on Thursday 30th January!

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RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 23rd March 2025

RSPB Glasgow hold regular, drop-in, nature-themed activities and crafts for all the family at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Musuem!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

6th April 2025

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Beacon Arts Centre which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

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Bodies of Water

Bodies of Water

12th April 2025

Bodies of Water at Beacon Arts Centre is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.

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Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

23rd February 2025

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 23rd February!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Alastair Savage, The Fiddle and Robert Burns

Alastair Savage, The Fiddle and Robert Burns

25th January 2025

Enjoy a special afternoon concert ahead of Burns night at Strathblane & Blanefield Village Club on 25th January!

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Killearn Country Market

Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 7th June 2025

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a monthly craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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Dinosaur Detectives

Dinosaur Detectives

18th April 2025

Follow the Dinosaur Detectives as they search for clues about the past at Macrobert Arts Centre on 18th April.

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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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Burns Birthday Bash

Burns Birthday Bash

25th January 2025

There is no better place to celebrate Burns than at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum! Join the team on Saturday 25th January for the Burns Birthday Bash!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Solas Festival

Solas Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025

Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

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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