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Family And Kids Events in Stirling in May 2025

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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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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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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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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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Family Ceilidh Dance

3rd May 2025

Stirling Gaelic Choir invites you to a family-friendly evening full of music and dancing with the acclaimed Riverside Ceilidh Band at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on Saturday 3rd May!

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Gender Neutral Fashion Workshop: Corsets, Design, and Personal Style!

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Join us at Creative Stirling on 3rd & 4th May for a hands-on fashion workshop led by local designer Carina Rose, suitable for ages 13-25!

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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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Pokemon Swap Shop

4th May 2025

The ever popular Pokemon Swap Shop at Waterstones Stirling is back... come and swap your doublers, treblers or unloved pokemon cards!

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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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Superhero Day

5th May 2025

Get ready as Superhero Day returns to Affinity Sterling Mills on May 5th! Come along and meet your favourite superheroes up close!

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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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Art Collection Open Day

10th May 2025

Come by the Pathfoot Building for a day of creative inspiration at the University of Stirling's Art Collection Open Day on Saturday 10th May!

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Flow - Family Friendly Film Screening

10th May 2025

Join Creative Stirling on Saturday 10th May for a family friendly screening of the award-winning animated film Flow!

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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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Dance Connection - DC 25

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

DC 25 is a spectacular showcase featuring 500 pupils across four shows from our Stirling and Callander branches.

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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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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Giffnock’s Summer Jamboree

Giffnock’s Summer Jamboree

31st May 2025

Giffnock's Summer Jamboree, on Saturday 31st May, is set to be a summer celebration, blending the charm of a traditional Scottish gala day with the buzz of a summer fête!

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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

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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:

RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle

RSPB Scotland at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 19th July 2025

Come and visit the RSPB stand at Lauriston Castle to find out how we are giving nature a home and how you can get involved.

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Crafternoons

Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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WHALE Arts Charity Prize Bingo

WHALE Arts Charity Prize Bingo

3rd May 2025

Join us at WHALE Arts on Saturday 3rd May for a fun-filled afternoon of bingo with a chance to win amazing prizes!

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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:

Scottish Supermoto Championship

Scottish Supermoto Championship

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Don't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!

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Bowhouse Market Weekends

Bowhouse Market Weekends

Selected dates between 8th March 2025 - 14th December 2025

Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.

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Anster Cinema: Venus Peter

Anster Cinema: Venus Peter

4th May 2025

Don't miss this very special screening of Venus Peter, a beautiful film about a young boy growing up in a fishing village in the 1940s, at Dreel Halls on Sunday 4th May!

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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 Baddies

The Baddies

6th May 2025 - 7th May 2025

Coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow, The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit story, and laugh-out-loud fun for all the family!

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Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1st January 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

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Not To Be Sniffed At: An Aromatic History of Sauchiehall Street

Not To Be Sniffed At: An Aromatic History of Sauchiehall Street

19th April 2025 - 1st May 2025

Follow your nose to Sauchiehall Street for this immersive exhibition on scent and memory - a collaboration between Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and perfumer Clara Weale!

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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:

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 4th May 2025

Meet some of the animals and get up close with the little lambs at Bardykes Farm's Spring Farm Visit and Lamb Lessons!

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Allsorts Youth Group

Allsorts Youth Group

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.

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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:

Browns Lane Market

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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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

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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Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr

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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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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Popular Events

Bounce In The Park
ANNOUNCED: Bounce In The Park, Scotlands Inflatable Theme Park, is returning to Kinneil Estate, Bo’Ness on 26th & 27th April!
Family Ceilidh Dance
Stirling Gaelic Choir invites you to a family-friendly evening full of music and dancing with the acclaimed Riverside Ceilidh Band at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on Saturday 3rd May!
Care
CARE, filmed entirely by workers in a care home in North East England, is set to embark on a UK tour next week, with a screening taking place at Macroberts Art Centre on 30th April.
Summer Solstice Retreat: A day of Yoga, breath, movement and nature
Let's dive into Summer together... Through a day that combines Yoga, breath practice, movement, excellent food, and connection with nature and others at Trossachs Tryst Retreat on 21st June!
Intro to Upcycled Bookbinding: Cassandra Barron
Join Cass Barron on 13th May at Bannockburn Library for a morning of creative bookbinding, that will result in an A6 sized handbound leather or pleather covered journal!

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