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Family And Kids events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

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

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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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!

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Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

Selected dates between 28th October 2025 - 30th June 2026

Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!

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The Big Christmas Skate

10th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready to glide into the festive season as The Big Christmas Skate returns to Braehead Ice Centre this November and December!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

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Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 15th December 2025 - 23rd March 2026

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!

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Christmas Market At Braehead

16th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!

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The First Frost

17th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

The elves and the creatures of the wood must work together to embrace this change and all of the fun that the great 'frost' can bring, including the spirit of Christmas.

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Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall

21st December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Settle in for a wonderfully festive and family friendly film screening at Paisley Town Hall this December!

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DBAA Christmas Cosy

22nd December 2025

DBAA Christmas Cosy's the perfect way for your child to get into the holiday spirit while you tick a few things off your Christmas list.

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The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

22nd December 2025

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Johnstone Town Hall for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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Glasgow Clan vs Dundee Stars

26th December 2025

The Glasgow Clan are ready to battle the Dundee Stars in an epic Boxing Day Battle... bring your passion, your voice, and your support to help the Clan claim victory!

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Community Movie Night

27th December 2025

Take a break from post-Christmas boredom and join Refuge Church Paisley for a cozy Christmas Community Movie Night on Saturday 27th December!

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Festive Family Ceilidh

28th December 2025

The much-loved festive ceilidh returns to Paisley Town Hall once again on Sunday 28th December with Clamjamfrie providing the musical entertainment!

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Family Hogmanay Ceilidh

31st December 2025

Come and welcome in the New Year at Paisley Salvation Army's traditional Family Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Glasgow Clan vs Belfast Giants

31st December 2025

Start your Hogmanay in true Purple Army style! Kick off the celebrations with a massive Celtic showdown as the Clan face the Belfast Giants in their final game of the year!

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Traditional Hogmanay Ball

31st December 2025

It’s the biggest night of the year, so why not pull out all the stops and start 2026 as you mean to go on at Ingliston's Hogmanay Ball!

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New Year Extravaganza At IKEA Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd January 2026 - 4th January 2026

Don't miss out on the best New Year's celebration in town! Bring the whole family down to IKEA Glasgow for a day filled with joy and excitement!

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The Ultimate Bubbles Show

18th January 2026

Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, at Beacon Arts Centre and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!

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Fairy Magic Making With Lunch

1st February 2026

Join The Boo Crew at Lochwinnoch on Sunday 1st February for their Fairy Magic Making workshop where children will be able to create their own fairy lights, wand and lots more!

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Fairy Cakes & Bingo

4th February 2026

Join The Boo Crew at the Three Churches Inn for some family fairy fun for all ages with a wee bit of bingo too!

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Fairy Market

7th February 2026

After the fantastic success of the witches market in October, The Boo Crew's witches are handing over the market to the fairies of the village on Saturday 7th February!

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Fèis Phàislig 10-Year Anniversary Concert

7th February 2026

Join Fèis Phàislig at the stunning Paisley Town Hall for a special evening of music, song and celebration marking 10 years of Renfrewshire's traditional music and Gaelic arts organisation!

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Shrek the Musical JR.

14th February 2026 - 15th February 2026

Step into a world of laughter, love, and larger-than-life fairytale fun when Clyde Youth Theatre Productions bring Shrek the Musical JR. to the Beacon Arts Centre in February!

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Princess & Superheroes Kids Party

17th February 2026

Calling all little heroes and fairy tale royals! Step into a magical afternoon filled with music, dancing, and fun at Johnstone Town Hall on Tuesday 17th February!

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K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Ultimate Family Quest

5th April 2026

Head along to Paisley Town Hall for a one-of-a-kind K-Pop Demon Hunters family experience – an interactive day where kids, teens, and adults can dance, play, and unlock their inner hero!

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West End Magic

11th April 2026

West End Magic, London's longest running magic show, brings wonder, delights and surprises direct from the West End to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th April!

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Out Of The Box

13th April 2026

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next!

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Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

15th April 2026

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Paisley Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th April!

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There’s A Snake In My School

15th April 2026

There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams!

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International Arena League

Selected dates between 18th April 2026 - 25th July 2026

Arena football makes its debut in Scotland as the International Arena League (IAL) takes over Braehead Arena for an action-packed summer season!

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The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

2nd May 2026

E-I-E-I-O! It's time to join everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 2nd May!

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Addams Family Young@Part

7th May 2026 - 8th May 2026

The Theatre School of Scotland proudly presents The Addams Family Young@Part at Beacon Arts Centre, a spooky, fun-filled show celebrating family, love, and embracing differences!

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You Choose

10th May 2026

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 10th May!

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Paisley Alive Festival

4th July 2026

Paisley Alive is more than just a festival; it's a community movement designed to reconnect neighbours, inspire healthier lifestyles, and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the area!

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Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

11th July 2026

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages is returning to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

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Adventures in Science

2nd August 2026

Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science when Crafty Fools come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd August!

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UK’s Strongest Man 2026

8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

For the first time in the show's legendary history, the Live UK's Strongest Man 2026 competition is coming to Braehead Arena in August! Scotland ARE YOU READY?

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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2026

Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!

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K-POP Dance Heroes

24th October 2026

Sing and dance along with the K-POP Dance Heroes as they take you on a musical adventure through the greatest K-Pop hits of all time!

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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:

Nick Cope’s Family Show

Nick Cope’s Family Show

11th April 2026

Nick Cope's live performances are legendary... if you haven't heard his songs or seen his shows before come along to Eastwood Park Theatre and find out what you're missing!

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Cinema Screening: It’s A Wonderful Life

Cinema Screening: It’s A Wonderful Life

Selected dates between 18th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy a screening of Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 18th or Tuesday 23rd December!

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SNYJO Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon

SNYJO Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon

29th March 2026

Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping – suitable for the whole family!

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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:

Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

1st May 2026

Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!

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Sprogmanay

Sprogmanay

1st January 2026

Shimmy, sparkle, and sing your way into the New Year as Sprogmanay returns on New Year’s Day at the National Museum of Scotland.

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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:

9 to 5 The Musical

9 to 5 The Musical

9th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

Don't miss Why Not? Musical Theatre Company's production of '9 to 5 The Musical' at Carnegie Hall in April!

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Flamenco Experience

Flamenco Experience

15th March 2026

Enjoy an intimate, raw and expressive flamenco experience, featuring the TuFlamenco Trio of Inma Montero, Danielo Olivera and Jara Pérez at Crail Community Hall on Sunday 15th March!

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Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 1

Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 1

11th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Riders are ready to launch their 2026 campaigns for KMSC and Scottish Championship glory, and the stage is set for a weekend packed with high-speed action.

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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:

Hillhead Youth Theatre

Hillhead Youth Theatre

18th January 2026

Hillhead Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their Winter Term at Hillhead Library on Sundays from 18th January to 29th March!

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Starlight Screenings in The Planetarium

Starlight Screenings in The Planetarium

19th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Revisit festive family favourites and adults-only alternative classics in the immersive setting of Glasgow Science Centre's Planetarium this Christmas!

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St Bride’s Organ Recitals

St Bride’s Organ Recitals

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 7th June 2026

St Brides beautiful William Hill organ, 160 years old, has been restored to its former glory! Join them for a monthly recital from a selection of experienced and talented organists.

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

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

The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

1st February 2026

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Airdrie Town Hall for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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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A Home for Hamish

A Home for Hamish

4th April 2026

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

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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:

Elf’s Brunch

Elf’s Brunch

22nd December 2025

Does a cheeky Elf arrive at your house every Christmas? Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a special Elf themed brunch!

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Hogmanay Party

Hogmanay Party

31st December 2025

The Riviera at Lux is hosting a Hogmanay party for all our loved ones. Let's bring in the New Year together with great music, delicious food, and awesome company!

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Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

25th December 2025

Make Christmas Day special at Stirling Court Hotel with a delicious four course meal and visit from Santa, a gift for every child and arts and crafts after lunch!

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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 Wonderland

Christmas Wonderland

1st December 2025 - 24th December 2025

This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!

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Sponsored Links

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Pace Youth Theatre
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Popular Events

Phil Kay - Fringe Legend
Come and see Phil Kay perform his latest show which is a beautiful mess of reminiscences as well as site-specific sillyness, and cracking conceptual one-liners at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
Community Movie Night
Take a break from post-Christmas boredom and join Refuge Church Paisley for a cozy Christmas Community Movie Night on Saturday 27th December!
The Finale: A Night Inside Houston Kiltmakers
To close the 12 Talks of Christmas, Paisley Tours invites you to something truly special, an intimate evening inside Houston Kiltmakers, one of Paisley's oldest and most celebrated family businesses!
PACE presents Snow White
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!
Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!

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