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Outdoor events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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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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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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Paisley Farmers Market

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 13th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

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Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

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Erskine Health Walk

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 18th December 2025
Erskine

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!

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Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 23rd February 2025 - 20th April 2025

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch! The experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

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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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Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st March 2025 - 31st March 2025

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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Paisley Eco Pixels

26th March 2025 - 5th April 2025
Paisley

Paisley Eco Pixels is a dynamic fusion of Projection Mapping, Digital Art, and Local Film celebrating Renfrewshire's unique architecture and environment.

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Illuminate: Biofluorescence In Nature

28th March 2025

Discover an invisible natural world on a night time adventure at RSPB Lochwinnoch and experience nature in a whole new light!

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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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American & Classic Car Show

12th April 2025

SHS Events are thrilled to announce an exciting new event at Robertson Park, Renfrew... the American Classic Car Show on Saturday 12th April!

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Dogs Day Out

13th April 2025

Dogs Day Out at Renfrew's Robertson Park on Sunday 13th April is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!

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Easter Egg Trail at Weavers Cottage

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Weavers Cottage's annual Easter Egg Trail!

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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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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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Dawn Chorus - Guided Walk

4th May 2025

Join in International Dawn Chorus weekend as the rangers at RSPB Lochwinnoch help you decipher this spring phenomenon!

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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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Women Only Wildlife Walk

14th May 2025

RSPB Lochwinnoch have created an evening walk for women which will be led by female staff and volunteers who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival

7th September 2025

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville comes to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 7th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

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Eaglesham Beer Festival

Eaglesham Beer Festival

5th July 2025

Eaglesham's first and only beer festival returns on Saturday 5th July offering craft beer, fine wines, thirst-quenching cider, great food and live entertainment!

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Fun Time Carnivals: Barrhead Funfair

Fun Time Carnivals: Barrhead Funfair

27th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair back to the Tesco Carpark in Barrhead between Thursday 27th and Sunday 30th March!

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Outdoor Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fairnielaw

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fairnielaw

7th September 2025

Visit Fairnielaw with its mixture of both formal and wild areas with beautiful views towards Traprain Law and the Garleton Hills at the highest point!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Papple Steading

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Papple Steading

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Come and visit the gardens of Papple Steading, the paddock and a short walk away is Papple Wood and Wildflower Meadow, possibly the largest meadow of its kind in the county!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

1st May 2025 - 31st August 2025

101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.

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Outdoor Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Try Bowls for Free Afternoon

Try Bowls for Free Afternoon

12th April 2025

Join Dunfermline Bowling Club on the Saturday 12th April at 2pm to try lawn bowls for free. Equipment will be provided, all you need to bring are flat soled shoes for wearing on the green.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025

Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.

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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

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Outdoor Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Easter Eggsplorer Trails

Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and solve the challenge at Dumbarton Castle's annual Easter Eggsplorer Trail!

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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden

10th August 2025

Come explore the community garden in Milton of Campsie, the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water as part of Scotland’s Gardens!

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Outdoor Events in Lanarkshire

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

Inflatable 5K Motherwell

Inflatable 5K Motherwell

23rd August 2025

The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens

1st June 2025 - 31st August 2025

We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and solve the challenge at Bothwell Castle's annual Easter Eggsplorer Trail!

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Outdoor Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden

10th August 2025

Braehead Community Garden is an 11,000 square metre outdoor space, enjoying a direct view of Stirling Castle.

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Callendar House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Callendar House

13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025

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

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Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs

Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs

7th September 2025

Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 24th running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.

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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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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 20th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

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

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Five Ferry Cycle Challenge with Ardgowan Hospice

Five Ferry Cycle Challenge with Ardgowan Hospice

15th June 2025
Troon

Join a small team of Ardgowan Hospice supporters who will be taking on this island-hopping adventure covering 52 miles of cycling!

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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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Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Brodick

Immerse yourself in the Isle of Arran's beauty with a walking and camping overnight trip with a lovely small crew of other women!

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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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Popular Events

Twisted! The Musical
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Totally Tina
Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast at Paisley Town Hall on Friday 4th July!
Mischief Makar
Kevin P Gilday, the award-winning performer behind Spam Valley, returns with an evening of spellbinding spoken word, uproarious comedy and irreverent chat!
Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group
Elderslie Kirk Players are on the look out for some fresh talent, join them for a free taster session on a Monday evening.
Lochwinnoch Arts Festival: Twa Roberts and a Shaun
Join Lochwinnoch Arts Festival for the World Premier of 'Twa Roberts and a Shaun' at the McKillop Institute on Saturday 5th April!

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