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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025

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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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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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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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LEGO Animation Club

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!

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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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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 30th November 2025

LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!

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Low Parks LEGO Club

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 18th October 2025

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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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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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 28th September 2025

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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Lanark Medieval Celebration

3rd May 2025
Lanark

Head to Lanark on Saturday 3rd May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with the return of their annual Medieval Celebration!

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Sing-Along Wicked

3rd May 2025

It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial 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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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Launch Day

10th May 2025

Makers & Merchants Markets, Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around, launches on 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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Lanark Spring Market

24th May 2025
Lanark

Discover Lanark is delighted to welcome a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Spring Market on Saturday 24th May!

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The Amazing Thing

24th May 2025

Lempen Theatre Company bring The Amazing Thing to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 24th May... it's a truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music!

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Woolly Weekend

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!

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The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long

25th May 2025

Sing along to such wonderful hits as 'The Greatest Show', 'This is Me' and 'Never Enough' when The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long comes to Lanternhouse on Sunday 25th May!

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Strathaven Beer Festival

31st May 2025

The inaugural Strathaven Beer Festival will run on Saturday 31th May, as the town gets set to kick-start the summer in style by showcasing the very best of Scottish produce with a party!

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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:

Muddy Monsters Club

Muddy Monsters Club

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers held every month between March and December!

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Pokemon Swap Shop

Pokemon Swap Shop

23rd May 2025

The ever popular Pokemon Swap Shop at Waterstones Newton Mearns is back... come and swap your doublers, treblers or unloved pokemon cards!

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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 29th December 2025

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!

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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:

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

5th April 2025 - 1st June 2025

Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!

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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 30th May 2025

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!

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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:

Peter and the Wolf on Tour

Peter and the Wolf on Tour

18th May 2025

Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at Laidlaw Music Centre on Sunday 18 May!

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Rosyth Community Market

Rosyth Community Market

Selected dates between 1st January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!

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The Fife Show

The Fife Show

24th May 2025

Don’t miss The Fife Show on 24th May! It's a great day out for all the family but is still, first and foremost, a traditional agricultural Show.

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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:

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Gorbals

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Gorbals

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at St Francis Community Centre on Mondays!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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The Market at Holmwood: May Edition

The Market at Holmwood: May Edition

25th May 2025

Whether you're looking for unique finds, local produce, or simply a fun day out, The Market at Holmwood on Sunday 25th May has got you covered!

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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:

Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings

Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 13th December 2025

Erskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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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:

Junior Ranger Explorer: Woodland Adventure

Junior Ranger Explorer: Woodland Adventure

23rd May 2025

Explore the deepest, wildest parts of Mugdock Wood on this 5-hour adventure with the Ranger Service!

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Dunblane Road Race

Dunblane Road Race

25th May 2025

Experience the exciting atmosphere of the Dunblane Road Race when it returns on Sunday 25th May 2025!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

1st February 2025 - 1st June 2025

The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.

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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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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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Boswell Book Festival

Boswell Book Festival

9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!

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EK, East Kilbride Easter Activities
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