Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in December 2024
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Events in Lanarkshire
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
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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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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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
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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Strathclyde Farmers Market
Don't miss Strathclyde Country Park Farmers Market, showcasing a selection of local producers, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Relaxed Morning: National Museum of Rural Life
Join the National Museum of Rural Life for their monthly Relaxed Morning for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
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ASN Lego and Play Family Group
An ASN Lego and Play family group is being held fortnightly on Friday afternoons at St James Church Hall in Coatbridge!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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The Tolbooth Christmas Shop
Local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 13th November and 4th January!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Believe In Santa
A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'BELIEVE in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!
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BGCP Comic Con East Kilbride Pop Up Shop
The BGCP Comic Con Pop Shop returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!
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M&D’s Christmas Market
Indulge in delicious festive drinks and goodies, and browse incredible gifts at M&D'S Christmas Market, running between Saturday 23rd November and Christmas Eve!
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M&D’s On Ice
New for 2024... M&D's on Ice is now undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Winter Activity Programme
Families can enjoy a variety of activities at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre this winter including painting, Christmas-themed crafts, Elf School, and festive films!
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Santa’s Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Santa's Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this festive season!
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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
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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Once Upon A Fairytale
Once upon a Fairytale, from East Kilbride Repertory Theatre, is an exciting panto featuring all your favourite fairy tale characters!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
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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Broadlees Christmas Grotto
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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BGCP Comic Con Cumbernauld Christmas Market
BGCP Comic Con will be setting up market at The Antonine Shopping Centre for three weekends with a whole host of awesome traders selling toys, comics, collectibles and much more!
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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 2024!
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Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop Christmas Market
Join Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December for their Christmas Markets featuring different makers each day!
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Mother Goose
Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose's Circus is in town!
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Special Delivery
Special Delivery at Lanternhouse is an enchanting musical journey filled with wonder created for little ones aged 3 to 7!
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112th Lanarkshire Scout Groups Coffee Morning
Come in out of the cold and join 112th Lanarkshire Scout Group for their annual coffee morning on Sunday 1st December!
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Chatelherault Outdoor Christmas Market
A fabulous outdoor Christmas Market is being held at Chatelherault on Sunday 1st December selling everything from jewellery, clothing and candles to food and drink and much more!
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Lanark Christmas Post
Lanark Amateur Musical Society are once again doing the Christmas Post delivering your cards across Lanark this festive season!
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Larkhall Christmas Market and Light Switch On
Join Larkhall Community Events for their annual Christmas Market and Light Switch On event on Sunday 1st December, a day filled with festive cheer and unforgettable memories!
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Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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Santa’s Grotto
The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Sunday 1st December!
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Santa Dash
Dust off your Santa costume and join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their Santa Dash at their National Training Centre in Cambuslang on Sunday 1st December!
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South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Jingle All The Way 5k
The Jingle All The Way 5k returns to Chatelherault Country Park on Sunday 1st December!
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Children can tuck into some milk and cookies while they enjoy some festive stories and songs with Mrs Claus at Chatelherault Country Park!
READ MOREClarkston Primary & Nursery Christmas Fayre
Clarkston Primary School PTA are hosting a Christmas Fayre in Clarkston Primary, Airdrie on Tuesday 3rd December!
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Kilbryde Hospice’s Christmas Afternoon Tea
Step into a Winter Wonderland with Kilbryde Hospice's Festive Christmas Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 3rd December at Calderwood Baptist Church!
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Newmains Community Christmas Market & Lights Switch On
The community of Newmains will hold their annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market on Tuesday 3rd December!
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Sleeping Beauty
This December, Theatre South Productions make their return to the magical world of pantomime with a Scottish adaptation of the classic tale, Sleeping Beauty!
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Sleeping Beauty
If you're looking for all-singing, all-dancing family entertainment that kids of all ages will love, don't miss Sleeping Beauty by Studio 32 Theatre Company!
READ MOREA Christmas Night In at the Museum
Mrs Claus has the hot chocolate station topped up and ready to go and is looking forward to welcoming families and friend groups to Low Parks for a cosy, relaxed night-in!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Lanark Panto Club Seniors return to Lanark Memorial Hall this December with their production of Jack and the Beanstalk!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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The Cantabile Ensemble Christmas Concert
The Cantabile Ensemble, with guests Newmains and District Brass Band is delighted to present their annual concert, A Cantabile Christmas, in St Bride’s Church, Bothwell on Friday 6th December!
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Treasure Island
Join the 10th Hamilton Brownies and 11th Hamilton Girl Guides for their festive pantomime, Treasure Island at Hamilton South Parish Church!
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Breakfast With Santa
What better way to kick off your festive season than to enjoy breakfast in the festively decorated 18th century Assembly Room at Low Parks Museum, then visit Santa by the fireside!
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Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park
Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!
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Cinema: André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert
Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, Gold and Silver, at Airdrie Town Hall in December!
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Father Christmas at Summerlee
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 Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December!
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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
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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Lanark Christmas Pop-Up Market
Join Discover Lanark in Lanark town centre for their annual pop-up Christmas Market featuring an over 30 traditional market stalls selling a range of goods from local makers and producers!
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LUSH at Gouldings Garden Centre
Join LUSH for some festive magic at Goulding's Garden Centre where you will get the chance to make your very own limited-edition Magical Santa bath bomb!
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Pop Up Play Village at Christmas
Step into a Christmas wonderland with sessions of role-playing fun for the whole family at Pop Up Play Village this festive season!
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Too Good To Throw & More Christmas Market : Motherwell
Too Good To Throw & More Christmas Market is a wonderful opportunity to do some shopping and find the perfect Christmas gifts, all in one indoor location!
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Holy Family Primary Christmas Fayre
The Holy Family Parent Council, in partnership with Holy Family Primary School, is thrilled to invite everyone to their Christmas Fayre on Sunday 8th December!
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Merry Swiftmas
Come enjoy a one hour set with the amazing Taylor Tribute in ORA on Sunday 8th December in aid of the Hamilton Advertizer Toy Appeal!
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Santa’s Zippity Doo Dash
Santa's Zippity Doo Dash at Strathclyde Park on Sunday 8th December is your chance to celebrate the holiday season with fun, adventure, and lots of Christmas cheer in support of St. Andrew's Hospice!
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Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Band Christmas Concert
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 8th December!
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Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 8th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
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Beauty and the Beast
R&H Productions are back with a new banging Panto! Join Belle, Mammy, and a host of whacky characters on a magical journey to Chatelherault Castle, where all is not as it seems...
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Christmas Concert
Coalburn Silver Band are delighted to be returning to Livingstone Memorial Church on Tuesday 10th December for their annual Christmas concert!
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Cinema: Cinderella
Catch a special screening of this new production of the much-loved Royal Ballet fairytale classic, Cinderella at Airdrie Town Hall!
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A Crackin’ Christmas Carol
From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit panto Sleeping Senga, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd brings A Crackin' Christmas Carol to Lanark Memorial Hall this festive season!
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Mother Goose
Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose's Circus is in town!
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A Concert For Christmas
Come along and enjoy Coalburn Bronze and Intermediate Band's Christmas Concert, featuring pupils from Lesmahagow High School, at Hope Hub in Blackwood on Friday 13th December!
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A Very Bublé Christmas
Start the countdown to Christmas with Michael Hastie, Scotland's Number 1 Michael Buble tribute act and Glasgow's record-breaking big swing band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation!
READ MOREAfternoon Tea With Santa
What better way to kick off your festive season than to enjoy afternoon tea in the festively decorated 18th century Assembly Room at Low Parks Museum, then visit Santa by the fireside!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: The Glory of Christmas
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be returning to Moncreiff Church in East Kilbride with their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 14th December!
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Jingle Bell Bash
Lanarkshire's BIGGEST indoor Christmas Market is here... Get ready for the Jingle Bell Bash at Ravenscraig Sports Facility on Saturday 14th December!
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Lanark Santa Saturdays
Join Santa, his Elves and Poppy the Cheeky Penguin in their festive pop-up studio upstairs in Lanark Tolbooth!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2024 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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Santa & Mrs Claus Experience
Brought to you by the imaginative minds of M&K Imaginarium, don't miss the Santa & Mrs Claus Experience this festive season!
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Santa’s Grotto at Biggar Museum
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 14th and Sunday 15th December!
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Kilbryde Hospice Santa Dash
Join Kilbryde Hospice on Sunday 15th December at Hamilton Park Racecourse for their annual Santa Dash!
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ODEON East Kilbride’s 20th Birthday
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable cinema experience filled with Christmas cheer as Odeon East Kilbride celebrate their 20th Birthday with a special festive screening of The Polar Express!
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From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit panto Sleeping Senga, Insideout Theatre Productions brings A Crackin' Christmas Carol to East Kilbride Village Theatre this festive season!
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Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp
Come and see Aladdin performed like you've never seen it before when Purves Puppets bring this special Christmas show to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Cinema: The Nutcracker
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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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Join the North Lanarkshire Community Choir at Airdrie Town Hall for 'Christmas Choir-aoke' where a classic Christmas choir concert meets a festive karaoke party!
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Bothwell Christmas Market
SHS Events are bringing a Christmas Market to the heart of Bothwell on Saturday 21st December, come along to the Bothwell Bridge Hotel Car Park for lots of artisan gifts and festive treats!
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The Snowman
Lanark Memorial Hall will host a special screening of the classic animated film The Snowman with live musical accompaniment from Kirkintilloch Brass Band on Saturday 21st December!
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The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema on this December!
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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight
Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!
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The McDougalls: Fairytale Christmas Show
Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit for a musical extravaganza in a world of wonder, when The McDougalls return to East Kilbride Arts Centre this December!
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Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit for a musical extravaganza in a world of wonder, when The McDougalls return to The Town House Hamilton this December!
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Biggar Bonfire
The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!
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New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!
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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:
Santa & Elves Experience
Greenbank Garden invite you to experience the magic of Santa Claus when they host their Santa & Elves Experience on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December!
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Christmas Family Fun
Join Mearns Free Church at Belmont House School for fun for all the family as you follow the trail to find the characters in the Nativity Story!
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Cross Arthurlie Primary Christmas Fair
Cross Arthurlie Parent Community invite you all to join them for their annual Christmas Fair being held in the school on Saturday 7th December!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Cold Town House - Brunch with Santa
Cold Town House are thrilled to bring back their popular Brunch with Santa, but hurry they sell out fast!
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A Candlelit Christmas Concert
Join Octavoce, the award winning acappella group, for Christmas music from across the years in the atmospheric setting of Morningside United Church on Thursday 19th December!
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Cowdenbeath Community Theatre: Puss In Boots
Join Cowdenbeath Community Theatre this December for a purr-fectly delightful family pantomime adventure as they bring the classic tale of Puss In Boots to life with a whimsical twist.
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Christmas Coffee Morning
Join Anstruther Improvements Association on Saturday 7th December for their Christmas Coffee Morning!
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Christmas Tales for Families
Bring the family to hear storyteller, Beverley Bryant, tell Christmas tales from around the world in the beautiful setting of Abbot House.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Santapaws Christmas Market
Don't miss the Santa Paws Christmas Market on Sunday 1st December, a festive family event supporting a great cause — raising funds for PADS, Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society.
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre
Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!
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A Night at the Musicals
Stardust Theatre Company are proud to present a Magical Night at Musicals this Christmas! Celebrate the season with festive performances in Paisley!
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Girlguiding Howwood Christmas Fayre
With a warm welcome Girlguiding Howwood and their guest stall holders invite you to join them for a great evening at their Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 4th December!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Hogmanay
Hogmanay like never before! The Riviera at Lux would like to welcome family and friends to the venue for an evening to remember.
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Carol Service
Enjoy a Christmas Carol Service in the atmospheric Logie Kirk on Sunday 1st December!
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Hogmanay Party & Stay
Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kilmarnock Christmas Festival
Kilmarnock's Christmas Festival is coming to town on Sunday 1st December! Mark the date in your diary as it promises to be festive treat for all the family.
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Starry Nights at Dean Castle
Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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Jingle Owl The Way
Santa, the elves and his feathery owl friends are making their way to Burns Cottage for this magical Christmas event!
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A Christmas Tale With Santa
A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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Christmas Capers at Dundonald Castle
Get ready for a magical day of festive family fun at Dundonald Castle on Saturday 14th December, with the highlight of the day... a special visit with Santa himself!
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Crosshouse Children’s Fund Santa’s Grotto
Meet Father Christmas and his elves in Crosshouse Children's Fund's magical grotto at Ayr Central, and receive a special gift from the man himself!
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