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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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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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St Peters FC Mini Kickers

Selected dates between 11th February 2025 - 24th June 2025

St Peters FC are running Mini Kickers football sessions, for children born in the year's of 2017, 2018 and 2019 at Gleniffer High School on Tuesdays!

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Fèis Bheag - Saturday Morning Music Sessions

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 14th June 2025

Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to music? Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!

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Browns Lane Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!

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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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Dream Believe Achieve Academy New Dance Classes

Selected dates between 20th March 2025 - 26th June 2025

Give your child the chance to shine, move, and groove at Dream Believe Achieve Academy's brand new dance classes for primary school kids!

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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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Kids Spanish Classes P1-P3

Selected dates between 31st March 2025 - 23rd June 2025

Saltire Languages' kids Spanish classes are fun and interactive... they teach children the basics of Spanish through songs, books, games, drama and just generally having fun.

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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

1st April 2025 - 30th April 2025

Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025
Langbank

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 27th September 2025

The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!

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Paisley Book Festival

25th April 2025 - 27th April 2025

The Paisley Book Festival returns in 2025 for a sixth year from Friday 25th April to Sunday 27th April, centered around the theme 'The Lives We Live'.

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Paisley Food & Drink Festival

25th April 2025 - 26th April 2025

Get ready to tickle your taste buds at one of the biggest outdoor food and drink festivals around when the Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April!

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Festival Of Cricket

26th April 2025

Join Ferguslie Cricket Club on Saturday 26th April for their Festival Of Cricket where Ferguslie, Ayr and GHK will play a series of round robin matches!

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Paisley Patchers Quilt Exhibition

26th April 2025

Paisley Patchers return to Paisley North Church on Saturday 26th April with their annual Quilt Exhibition!

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Paisley St George’s Spring Bazaar

26th April 2025

Join Paisley St George's for their annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday 26th April!

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Hello, Dolly!

30th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group are proud to present their latest production of the classic musical Hello, Dolly! at Johnstone Town Hall from Wednesday 30th April!

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ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

1st May 2025 - 30th May 2025

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Float

2nd May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Designed especially for babies up to 12 months old, Float invites you to relax with your baby and enjoy a gently interactive performance, with music, dance, visual projections and sensory objects!

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Paisley Comic Con

3rd May 2025

BGCP returns to the Lagoon Leisure Centre on Saturday 3rd May with the 2025 edition of Paisley Comic Con!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

3rd May 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Beacon Arts Centre!

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You Choose

4th May 2025

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 4th May!

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May Day Celebrations at IKEA Glasgow

5th May 2025

Join IKEA Glasgow for a delightful May Day crafting session where you'll be making enchanting ribbon wands to welcome the season in style.

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Doon the Watter

7th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Doon the Watter, a delightful performance for ages 0-5, is a heart-warming celebration of nature, storytelling, and the joy of adventure from PACE!

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School of Rock

7th May 2025 - 8th May 2025

The Theatre School of Scotland is thrilled to present the electrifying musical 'School of Rock' at Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Show

10th May 2025
Kilmacolm

The annual Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show is being held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on Saturday 10th May!

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Gourock Highland Games

11th May 2025

Gourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 11th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood

11th May 2025
Kilmacolm

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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Kids Craft Club At IKEA Glasgow

Selected dates between 13th May 2025 - 8th July 2025

Everyone can learn something new, no matter their age! IKEA Glasgow's Kids Craft Club is a great way for children to make friends and have fun together!

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The Arkleston Singers Summer Concert

16th May 2025

The Arkleston Singers return to Paisley South Church for their summer concert featuring a selection of songs which promise something for everyone and all ages!

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The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert

16th May 2025

Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for an evening of music with a programme ranging from West End hits to modern classical pieces that is sure to have something for everyone!

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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

21st May 2025

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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IKEA Funland at IKEA Glasgow

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

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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Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

25th May 2025

Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House

25th May 2025
Houston

This new garden to Scotland's Gardens covers 10 acres and includes a Victorian arboretum, once the Houston House kitchen garden, is now a structured landscape showing impressive displays!

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Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr

27th May 2025 - 29th May 2025

Perfect for families and Disney fans of all ages, this is a must-see event that promises laughter, adventure, and a little bit of magic!

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ACCORD Summer Fayre

31st May 2025

The ACCORD Hospice Summer Fayre, on Saturday 31st May, will be a fun filled day for all the family so come along and show your support!

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Picnic In The Jungle

31st May 2025

Fundraising event, a Picnic In The Jungle, is being held at The Three Churches on 31st May... come along and meet and interact with a variety of animals and birds!

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St Aidan’s Annual Fete

31st May 2025

Come and join in the family fun at St Aidan's annual fete which is being held on Saturday 31st May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Bishop’s House

8th June 2025
Kilmacolm

The Bishop's House is one of six villas in Kilmacolm designed by James Salmon in 1905. Come and explore the grounds as they open their doors to the public for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.

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The Great Gatsby

11th June 2025 - 15th June 2025

The Great Gatsby will feature over 65 young actors aged 12-21 from PACE's Young Company, performing in the pop-up theatre, PACE at The Paisley Centre!

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Paisley CarFest

14th June 2025
Paisley

Annual car extravaganza, Paisley CarFest returns for 2025 on Saturday 14th June featuring all manner of vehicles no matter how old, how big or how many wheels!

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Ardgowan Distillery Open Day

20th June 2025

The annual Ardgowan Distillery Open Day will be held on Friday 20th June, come along and find out about Inverkip's very own Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery!

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Renfrewshire Food & Drink Festival

28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Renfrewshire Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park, Renfrew for a third year on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wraes

29th June 2025
Houston

Explore this tranquil seven-acre garden near Houston which has far-reaching rural views as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash

5th July 2025

Don't miss an all star wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th July!

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SPLAT!

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Set in an artists studio, SPLAT! follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy as they attempt to complete their masterpieces!

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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

13th July 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 Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th July!

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Fèis Week: Traditional Music & Gaelic Summer Week

15th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Week is an opportunity for young people, between 5 and 18, to come together and develop skills in the Gaelic arts – song, dance, drama, traditional music and more!

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Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

18th July 2025

Magic Gareth, one of the UK's TOP Family Entertainers comes to Paisley Arts Centre, and this time he is bringing his balloons!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lochwinnoch Road Gardens

20th July 2025
Kilmacolm

Three residents of the beautiful village of Kilmacolm join to showcase a variety of planting ideas including perennial herbaceous borders, structural evergreens, topiary and colourful annuals.

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A Squash and A Squeeze

22nd July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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The Great Baldini - More Family Magic

29th July 2025

Legendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts Centre!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

8th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: North Newton Farm

10th August 2025
Kilmacolm

In six years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden! Come and explore the grounds for yourself as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

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Scotland’s Strongest Man

10th August 2025

After three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!

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Film & Comic Con Glasgow

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

16th August 2025

Join Fireman Sam at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th August as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!

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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

17th August 2025

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2025 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 17th August!

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Lilo & Stitch ‘Ohana’ Summer Party

24th August 2025

Lilo & Stitch and friends invite you to an 'OHANA' summer party at Ingliston Country Club on Sunday 24th August!

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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2025

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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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

19th October 2025

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!

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WICKED Family Fun Day

26th October 2025

Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!

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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:

NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

19th July 2025

The NMTF will bring their Young Traders Market to Scotland for the very first time to Barrhead on Saturday 19th July!

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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

Selected dates between 24th February 2025 - 28th April 2025

Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Barrhead offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.

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Charity Coffee Morning

Charity Coffee Morning

26th April 2025

St Aidan's Clarkston are holding a Charity Coffee Morning on Saturday 26th April in aid of church fund.

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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:

Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

5th April 2025 - 17th June 2025

Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.

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Arthur’s Secrets

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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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:

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

11th October 2025

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is coming to the Adam Smith Theatre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!

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The Kingdom Classic Motor Show

The Kingdom Classic Motor Show

20th July 2025

Join Flat Out Scotland on the 20th of July for the Kingdom Classic Motor Show at The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum!

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Cupar Market

Cupar Market

Selected dates between 1st January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Ross Priory

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Ross Priory

18th May 2025

Explore the beautiful grounds of Ross Priory complete with glorious views over Loch Lomond on Sunday 19th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Spring Flower Show

Spring Flower Show

3rd May 2025

The Scottish Rock Garden Club are holding their annual Spring Flower Show at Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden on Saturday 3rd May!

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Mini Museum Explorers at The Burrell Collection

Mini Museum Explorers at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 8th May 2025 - 5th June 2025

Do you know an intrepid explorer who would love to get involved with a mix of structured and free play? Join The Burrell Collection for their Mini Museum Explorers sessions!

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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 Eras Experience

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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Scottish Gas - Hamilton Rugby Club Community NetZero Roadshow

Scottish Gas - Hamilton Rugby Club Community NetZero Roadshow

21st May 2025

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

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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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:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Scottish Dance Theatre - Pirates!

Scottish Dance Theatre - Pirates!

25th April 2025 - 26th April 2025

Pirates! features a playful mix of dance, theatre and storytelling, with a full company of dancers, lavish set and costume design and original music by Luke Sutherland.

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Loch Lomond Beaver Talk

Loch Lomond Beaver Talk

14th June 2025

The Scottish Wild Beaver Group will be at Balmaha Visitor Centre on Saturday 14th June to give a free talk on Beavers!

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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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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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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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Sponsored Links

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Renfrewshire Council
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Sponsored Links

Pawrade
Renfrewshire Council
Paisley Radio
RSPB
WSS Media Scotland
Napier Uni
Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
Go Radio
ATG

Popular Events

Paul Gannon
Get ready for an electrifying night as Paul Gannon, one of the brightest rising stars in electronic dance music, takes over the decks at Lumins Bar on Saturday 3rd May!
The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert
Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for an evening of music with a programme ranging from West End hits to modern classical pieces that is sure to have something for everyone!
May Day Celebrations at IKEA Glasgow
Join IKEA Glasgow for a delightful May Day crafting session where you'll be making enchanting ribbon wands to welcome the season in style.
Festival Of Cricket
Join Ferguslie Cricket Club on Saturday 26th April for their Festival Of Cricket where Ferguslie, Ayr and GHK will play a series of round robin matches!
Rhoda Dakar
LNP are delighted to welcome Rhoda Dakar and her band back to The Bungalow in Paisley on Saturday 22nd November!

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