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Events in Stirling

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

1st February 2025 - 1st June 2025
Gargunnock

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025
Dunblane

Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025
Kippen

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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LKP Markets & Events: Thistles Centre Market

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 14th September 2025

LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at The Thistles Shopping Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!

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Forest Families

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 29th June 2025

Come join us for a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!

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Sunday Forest School

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 29th June 2025

Come join us for a Sunday afternoon of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!

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Killearn Country Market

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

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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Easter Family Fun

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Join us at Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for some Egg-cellent free family fun this Easter!

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Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Embark on a creative journey with Làmhan’s Parent and Child Sewing Classes on Saturdays at The Dunblane Centre!

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We’re Going on an Egg Hunt! Easter Activity Sessions

6th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Keep your little bunnies occupied this Easter half term at the Waterstones Stirling Easter Activity Sessions!

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Stirling’s Dinosaur Egg-stravaganza

7th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

This Easter, Dinosaurs are roaring into Thistles Shopping Centre for 2 weeks of interactive fun.

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Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Callander Toy Fair

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 19th October 2025

Callander Toy Fair returns to McLaren High School. It's a must visit event for any collector of toys and models.

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Dinosaur Detectives

18th April 2025

Follow the Dinosaur Detectives as they search for clues about the past at Macrobert Arts Centre on 18th April.

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Easter Egg Trail at Bannockburn

18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

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

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Doune Castle!

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Easter Eggsplorer Trails

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Stirling Castle!

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Eggsplore Mugdock this Easter Weekend

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Check out the fun packed programme at Mugdock Country Park this Easter weekend - 18th to 21st April.

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Family Cinema: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

18th April 2025

Mugdock Country Park is screening Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory this Easter. It's a family classic with Charlie desperate to win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate!

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Free Guided Tours of Dunblane Cathedral over Easter weekend

18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Free guided tours of Dunblane Cathedral are on offer every day over Easter weekend. No need to book, just turn up any time between 2pm and 4pm!

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Wildlife Weans: The Big Egg Hunt!

18th April 2025

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Our animals have lost their golden eggs, come and help Mugdock Ranger Alan to find them.

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Easter Egg Trail at Alloa Tower

19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

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

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Epicure Craft Beer and Food Festival Stirling

19th April 2025

Stirling's finest Craft Beer and Food Festival returns for it's second year with a day of renowned craft brewers and skilled artisans, showcasing their finest creations!

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Scotland’s Local Legends – Storytelling Experience

19th April 2025

As part of the Church of the Holy Rude events programme, join us for an afternoon of storytelling with artist and storyteller Caroline Carmichael, on Saturday 19th April!

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Talking Heads Puppet Theatre: Family Easter Show

19th April 2025

Come and help the Talking Heads Puppets hunt for the Easter Bunny at this family show in Mugdock Country Park on 19th April!

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Easter Bunny Bop

20th April 2025

Get the family together this Easter for an unforgettable day of Easter celebration at Stirling Court Hotel on Sunday April 20th!

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Easter Egg Trail at Moirlanich Longhouse

20th April 2025

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in the Easter Egg Trail at Moirlanich Longhouse on 20th April!

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Easter Sunday Eggstavaganza!

20th April 2025

Bring along your hard boiled eggs and join Mugdock Country Park's Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza!

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Family Cinema: Peter Rabbit 2

20th April 2025

Bring the kids to see Peter Rabbit 2, the sequel to the 2018 film, 'Peter Rabbit', screening at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 20th April.

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Easter Bonnet Making

21st April 2025

Get all creative and make a speggtacular bonnet for our Easter Parade at Mugdock Country Park!

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Kids Play Town Sessions - Easter Holidays

21st April 2025

Join Alba Playtime at Beechwood Scout Hall for these Kids Play Town Sessions this Easter, suitable for toddler to 7 years!

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Storytelling Sessions

21st April 2025

Come and join the Mugdock Ranger Stuart for an amazing and imaginative stortelling session with tales of the forest and woods of Mugdock and all the creatures that live there.

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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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Rosenethe Singers Spring Concert

27th April 2025

The Rosenethe Singers Spring Concert is a celebration of all things Italian, comprising predominantly of sacred music from the Baroque era, ending with a song from a well-known 1960s film..

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You Choose

2nd May 2025

You Choose is an interactive musical show for all the family, but in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

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VE Day 80

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Come along to Stirling Castle on 3rd and 4th May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

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Wildlife Weans: Dens & Camouflage

3rd May 2025

Learn how animals build cosy hidey-holes and then make your own at Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 3rd May!

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Family Fun Day at Stirling Bowling Club

4th May 2025

Come and try Bowls at Stirling Bowling Club's Family Fun Day on Sunday 4th May in aid of Start Up Stirling!

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Junior Ranger Explorer: Wonderful Wands & Bows & Arrows

5th May 2025

A weapon of choice for thousands of years, come and make a bow and arrows from wood found in our wild places at Mugdock Country Park on Monday 5th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Arndean

6th May 2025 - 7th June 2025
Dollar

Opening for more than 40 years, Arndean has a beautiful mature garden extending to 15 acres including the woodland walk and tree house for children.

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Holy Trinity Stirling Ceilidh

11th May 2025

Don't miss this fundraising ceilidh with the Riverside Ceilidh Band on Sunday 11th May in the Holy Trinity Church Hall!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 13th July 2025
Port of Menteith

Oakmore is a garden for real plant enthusiasts and to enjoy. A maturing garden with raised herbaceous borders, young orchards, a developing shrubbery, a rose garden and a bog garden.

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Stirling and District Classic Car Club Annual Show

11th May 2025

The Stirling and District Classic Car Club is delighted to announce the return of its annual show on Sunday 11th May 2025 in aid of Charities!

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The Animal Guyz present Amazing Animals

11th May 2025

This heart-warming show at The Albert Halls Stirling is packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects suited to all ages!

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American Wrestling - W3l Wrestling Showdown

17th May 2025

The World Wide Wrestling League returns to The Dunblane Centre on Saturday 17th May for a wrestling spectacular suitable for the whole family!

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Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

17th May 2025
Callander

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Scottish Wild Food Festival

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shrubhill

18th May 2025
Dunblane

Explore two acres of mixed, informal planting of some unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees and other shrubs at Shrubhill!

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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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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

24th 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 Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Tractor Weekend at Briarlands Farm

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Come and view all the vehicles that make Briarlands special on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May! There’ll be an array of vehicles for you to see!

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Dunblane Road Race

25th May 2025
Dunblane

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

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Drymen Show

31st May 2025
Drymen

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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Dunblane Fling

31st May 2025
Dunblane

The Dunblane Fling, an annual festival of music, culture and family fun, returns on Saturday 31st May 2025.

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The Kelpies Experience

1st June 2025

Maggie’s Forth Valley are searching for thrill-seekers to undertake the all-new Kelpies Experience, the first ever guided aerial exploration of one of Scotland’s iconic landmarks.

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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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Action in Mind 40th Birthday Fundraiser

14th June 2025

Action In Mind is turning 40 and to celebrate they are holding a Birthday Fundraiser on Saturday 14th June at Stirling County Rugby Club!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden

15th June 2025 - 15th October 2025
Killearn

The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gartmore Village

15th June 2025
Gartmore

Several attractive and interesting medium and small gardens will be open in and around this beautiful peaceful village with splendid views.

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Killin Music Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Killin

Be a part of something special when the Killin Music Festival returns from 20th to 22nd June 2025!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mollan

27th July 2025
Stirling

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland.

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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Doune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden

10th August 2025
Stirling

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

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Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs

7th September 2025
Stirling

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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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!

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Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Stirling

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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William Wallace Running Festival

11th October 2025

This is your chance to be part of an epic new event with routes set to showcase Stirling’s most historic sites and spectacular views.

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Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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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:

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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Easter Rugby Camp

Easter Rugby Camp

14th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Looking for the perfect activity for your kids this Easter break? Join GHA Rugby Club for a fun, interactive, and player-focused rugby camp!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

6th 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 Eastwood Park Theatre!

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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:

Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show

Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show

10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Edinbrick is back for 2025! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of May at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

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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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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Balcarres

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Balcarres

13th July 2025

Set on the south-facing slopes of Fife, with spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Balcarres Garden is a summer haven welcoming visitors to explore its natural beauty.

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Bowhill Highland Games

Bowhill Highland Games

14th September 2025

Experience the best of Scotland with a day out at the Bowhill Highland Games on Sunday 14th September!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025

Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!

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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:

The Bridge Family Festival Day

The Bridge Family Festival Day

26th July 2025

Come along and join in the summer festivities when the big Family Festival returns to The Bridge, Easterhouse on Saturday 26th July!

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

28th December 2025

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breathtaking Cirque staging of the Wicked Wizard of Oz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th December!

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Knightswood Congregational Church Spring Fair

Knightswood Congregational Church Spring Fair

19th April 2025

Knightswood Congregational Church will host their annual Spring Fair on Saturday 19th April... come along and enjoy a great afternoon of family fun!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

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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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House

25th May 2025

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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May Day Celebrations at IKEA Glasgow

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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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

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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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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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure

Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure

5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!

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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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Popular Events

Three Nights of CALM - Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson
Enjoy an intimate night of music from Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson at Stirling's Albert Halls on Tuesday 6th May in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
Kids Play Town Sessions - Easter Holidays
Join Alba Playtime at Beechwood Scout Hall for these Kids Play Town Sessions this Easter, suitable for toddler to 7 years!
Free Guided Tours of Dunblane Cathedral over Easter weekend
Free guided tours of Dunblane Cathedral are on offer every day over Easter weekend. No need to book, just turn up any time between 2pm and 4pm!
Katie Gregson-MacLeod
Catch Scottish singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod when she plays the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 2nd October!
Holosomatic Breathwork Class
Join Trossachs Wellbeing for a transformative 90-minute breathwork class designed to reconnect, rejuvenate, and restore on 18th April at The Yoga Tree, Stirling!

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