Days Out events in Renfrewshire

Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival

The Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of local breweries with fantastic music, mouthwatering food, and a lively, friendly party atmosphere, returns on Saturday 21st March!

Paisley Arts Festival

The first Paisley Arts Festival, running from Friday 27th March until Sunday 29th March, is bringing three days of unforgettable live performances, music and visual arts to the town!

Seeds Of Spring Festival

Join the Friends of Barshaw Park for a fun filled day in the garden on Saturday 28th March as they host their Seeds Of Spring Festival!

Easter Egg Trail at Weavers Cottage

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!

Inflatable Fun City

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Ultimate Family Quest

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!

American & Classic Car Show

Get ready for a fantastic day out for all the family as Renfrew Classic & American Car Show returns to Robertson Park for 2026 on Saturday 11th April!

Murder Mystery Afternoon: The Betrayers

Join Rachael at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, The Betrayers!

SAMA Paisley Takeover

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards' annual Paisley Takeover is back for 2026 with two days of live music, panel discussions and workshops on April 24th & 25th!

Back Onside Golf Day

Scottish mental-health charity Back Onside are delighted to be heading back to Mar Hall for their first golf day of the year, including music, food and drinks, entertainment and so much more!

Big Kid Circus: Greenock

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Thursday 7th and Sunday 10th May!

Terraza Del Clyde

Get ready for three days of music, sunshine vibes and unforgettable atmosphere, all set within one of Inverclyde's most iconic open-air locations when Terraza Del Clyde returns for 2026!

The Scottish Festival of Railway Modelling

Calling all railway enthusiasts, modellers, and families! The Scottish Festival of Railway Modelling is set to be a spectacular event celebrating the intricate and fascinating world of modelling!

ABBA Ladies Day - Boozy Brunch - Havana Blonde

Enjoy a day out with the girls at Venue Paisley featuring live ABBA music performed by Havana Blonde, brunch buffet and your favourite cocktails to enjoy!

Renfrew Gala Day

Renfrew Gala Day 2026 will take place on Sunday 7th June with a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of our local community!

Barshaw Gala Day

It should be a great day for all the family when Barshaw Park hosts its annual gala day on Saturday 20th June 2026!

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June... it's fantastic weekend filled with delicious food and drinks from local suppliers!

Paisley Alive Festival

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!

Sma’ Shot Day

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

PLAY Expo Glasgow

PLAY Expo Glasgow, the UK's favourite and longest running arcade, indie and retro video gaming expo, is returning in to Braehead Arena on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July!

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition

Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 17th July!

Scottish Bead Fair

The Scottish Bead Fair, featuring a huge range of semi precious, crystal beads, pearls and everything for making great jewellery, returns for 2026 to the Normandy Hotel on Sunday 14th August!

Coloursfest

Get ready for the Coloursfest 25th Anniversary Party, bringing the best artists from the past, to Braehead Waterfront on Saturday 15th August!

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

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!

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 13th September!

Paisley Halloween Festival

Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2026!

Following a sold-out-energy event in December, Soul On Sunday return to Parklands for an afternoon of live performance, nonstop dancing and an unforgettable atmosphere!

Mearns Free Church are hosting their Easter Fun Day, with lots of activities for all the family, at Belmont House School on Saturday 28th March!

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!

Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions... you would be hopping-mad to miss out!

Almond Valley's much-loved Mad Hatter's Tea Party returns for 2026 and yes, the legendary Duck Race is back too... can you hear the excitement building!

Grab some fantastic fashion for the whole family when Love Musselburgh host the second edition of Vinted In Real Life at The Fisherrow Centre on Sunday 29th March!

The 2026 KMSC Championship reaches its high-octane finale at Knockhill as the clockwise circuit hosts a weekend packed with speed, skill and show-stopping racing.

The summer racing season continues as Round 4 of the Scottish Championship Car Racing series takes over Knockhill — with the circuit running anti-clockwise on both days!

The famous Kirkcaldy Links Market, Europe's Longest Street Fair and Scotland's oldest, will return to the Esplanade for 2026 between Wednesday 15th and Monday 20th April!

Get ready to sip, savour, and socialise at the Cartha Southside Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 16th May, their biggest celebration yet of tasty food, delicious drinks and live music!

For the very first time ever, TTF will headline an outdoor show at the iconic Riverside Museum, and you're invited to be part of this massive Summer party by the Clyde!

Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

Part of Rutherglen 900 and the Eden Project's nationwide celebration, spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with neighbours at The Big Lunch Buzzfest on Sunday 7th June!

BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival returns to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd May for the ultimate start to the summer!

Espresso & Heartbreak comes to Valley View at Gouldings on Saturday 13th June for an exciting, high-energy tribute show celebrating the music of Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter!

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 13th - 17th May!

Experience a cracking day of Scottish spirit at the Stirling Highland Games, featuring world-class heavy athletics, massed pipe bands, and a bustling artisan village right in the heart of Scotland!

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!

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!

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

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

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

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!