Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
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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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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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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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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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
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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Chatelherault Market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Kids Pasta Making Workshop
Whether they're future chefs or just curious eaters, this Kids Pasta Making Workshop at David Livingstone Birthplace is packed with creativity, skill-building, and tasty bites!
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Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson
Meet some of the animals and get up close with the little lambs at Bardykes Farm's Spring Farm Visit and Lamb Lessons!
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Lanark Medieval Celebration
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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Leadhills Miners Library
Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
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Sing-Along Wicked
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
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
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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Clyde Wind Ensemble Children’s Concert 2025
Clyde Wind Ensemble are excited to announce their annual children's concert on Saturday 10th May... get ready to hear some of your favourite movie soundtracks come to life!
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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Launch Day
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
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 Gas - Hamilton Rugby Club Community NetZero Roadshow
As part of their partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Gas are excited to be hosting a Community NetZero Roadshow at Hamilton Rugby Football Club Wednesday 21st May!
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Bounce In The Park
Bounce In The Park, Scotland's newest Inflatable Theme Park, is coming to the David Livingston Centre for four days between Friday 23rd and Monday 26th May!
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Scottish Garden Festival
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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Kilbryde Hospice Plant Sale
Kilbryde Hospice will host their annual plant sale on Saturday 24th May featuring variety of indoor and outdoor plants, garden items, seeds and bulbs available to buy!
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Lanark Spring Market
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
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
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
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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Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market
Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Spring Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum!
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Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at Airdrie Town Hall's cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!
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Summer Time Brass
Join Coalburn Intermediate and Silver Bands at East Kilbride Old Parish Church on Friday 30th May for their annual concert, Summer Time Brass!
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Strathaven Beer Festival
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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Summerlee Museum Model Railway Show
The annual Summerlee Model Railway Show is being held on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, come along and see model railway layouts, model vehicles and more!
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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:
Giffnock’s Summer Jamboree
Giffnock's Summer Jamboree, on Saturday 31st May, is set to be a summer celebration, blending the charm of a traditional Scottish gala day with the buzz of a summer fête!
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Pokemon Swap Shop
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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Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market
The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!
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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:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden
Wander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat.
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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 comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington on 31st May!
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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:
Langtoun Jazz Proms Vocal Concert
For our 2nd Langtoun Jazz Proms event we are delighted to be collaborating with 5 community vocal groups who will take on tunes that are not normally in their repertoire!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Ladama: Beauty & The Beast
Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association invite you to join them and step into the enchanted world of Disney’s modern classic, Beauty & The Beast, at the Lochgelly Centre!
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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:
North Kelvin Utd Netball
NK Netball is back with a brand new venue at North Kelvinside Primary School and they are looking for girls between 5 and 12 years to join their team!
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Hidden Histories
It has been 100 years since the original Kelvin Hall was destroyed by fire. Join us for an evening of surprising stories exploring what has happened in this beloved building since then!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Gorbals
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood
Enjoy a beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic when Highwood near Kilmacolm opens it's doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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IKEA Funland at IKEA Glasgow
Looking for some family-friendly fun this bank holiday weekend? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of activities.
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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl
Exploring the universal yearning to belong and sharing the joy of friendship, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is a dynamic and visually stunning aerial show!
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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:
You Choose
You Choose is an interactive musical show for all the family, but in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!
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Gender Neutral Fashion Workshop: Corsets, Design, and Personal Style!
Join us at Creative Stirling on 3rd & 4th May for a hands-on fashion workshop led by local designer Carina Rose, suitable for ages 13-25!
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Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 31st May 2025. Come along for another great family day out!
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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 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Boswell Book Festival
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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