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Family And Kids events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

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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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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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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 7th January 2026 - 19th December 2026
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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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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Scotland Vegan Festival

7th February 2026

The Scotland Vegan Festival returns for another installment to the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley on Saturday 7th February!

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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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Kilmacolm Running Festival

17th May 2026
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Kilmacolm Running Festival is one of the biggest participation events in Inverclyde's sporting calendar and it returns for 2026 on Sunday 17th 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:

Big Top Brass

Big Top Brass

17th May 2026

Roll up, roll up... Children’s Classic Concerts presents Big Top Brass, a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic, with bells, trills and circus skills, this is the Greatest Show!

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Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Sausage and Cider Festival

Sausage and Cider Festival

5th September 2026

By popular demand, The Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 5th September featuring celebrity guests, the UK's best tributes and of course... sausages and cider!

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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:

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

24th July 2026 - 25th July 2026

Join us at the Festival Theatre for a spectacular performance as The Beyond Broadway Experience – featuring 200 talented young performers – brings you Little Shop of Horrors!

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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

21st February 2026

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours

Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours

19th February 2026

Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!

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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:

Stories in the Dust

Stories in the Dust

23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world.

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The Jack & Jill Market - Dunfermline

The Jack & Jill Market - Dunfermline

2nd February 2026

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money when The Jack & Jill Market returns to The Vine Conference Centre on Saturday 7th February!

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Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

Whether you’re brand-new to the British Touring Car Championship or a dedicated fan who never misses a round, this weekend is set to deliver two days of pure, edge-of-your-seat excitement!

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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:

Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026

The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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Mini Museum Explorers at Riverside Museum

Mini Museum Explorers at Riverside Museum

Selected dates between 22nd January 2026 - 12th March 2026

Join Riverside Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

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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:

Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

25th July 2026

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at Airdrie Town Hall is perfect for all budding pirates!

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K-Pop Forever!

K-Pop Forever!

28th March 2026

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th March!

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A Big Egg

A Big Egg

16th February 2026

A Big Egg is coming to Cumbernauld Theatre... this gentle, interactive musical invites audiences young and old to explore the miracle of new life and the joy of discovery!

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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:

Cherry Little Studios - Once Upon a Time

Cherry Little Studios - Once Upon a Time

21st February 2026

Cherry Little Studios proudly presents Once Upon a Time — a spectacular dance, aerial, acrobatic, and musical theatre production at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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Youth Workshop: MTB Progressions

Youth Workshop: MTB Progressions

1st February 2026

PEAK MTB's Youth Progressions Workshop is perfect for confident young riders aged 12-16 ready to take their skills to the next level, and reach their peak performance.

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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 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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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Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland

Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland

21st March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

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Popular Events

Board Game Evening
Do you love playing board games? Come along to The Three Churches Inn, Lochwinnoch on Tuesday 27th January and play a selection of board games with some like minded individuals!
60’s MOD Soul Weekender
Don't miss a FREE Weekend of MOD, Soul and 60s Music at The Bungalow this February from Friday 13th till Sunday 15th!
Kilmacolm Running Festival
Kilmacolm Running Festival is one of the biggest participation events in Inverclyde's sporting calendar and it returns for 2026 on Sunday 17th May!
Sweet Caroline
Enjoy all of Neil Diamond's hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and more when Sweet Caroline returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 8th October!
Warmer Homes and Retrofitting Workshop
This Warmer Homes Workshop at Paisley Central Library will cover some basics around domestic retrofitting in the Scottish context, with energy saving tips and DIY ideas for tenants and homeowners.

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