Family And Kids events in Renfrewshire

Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

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!

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

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!

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

Saturday Saints

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Saturday Saints programme focuses on skill development for footballers aged 7-13 through fun activities, matches and mini-tournaments.

GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.

Womens & Girls Cricket Taster Sessions

An exciting new initiative, aimed at giving women and girls the chance to play cricket, is launching in Paisley on Tuesday 10th March!

Little & Mini Buddies

Join St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation for Little & Mini Buddies, fun and engaging football sessions for 3 to 6 years, at Renfrew Leisure Centre.

Lightning Ridge

Experience Lightning Ridge, a heart-stirring Australian adventure where a brother's quest to find his sister's invisible friends proves that believing in the impossible can save the day!

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

The BIGGEST little model railway show in Scotland takes place at the Renfrewshire Model Railway Club clubroom on Saturday 14th March!

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

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 Johnstone Town Hall on Saturday 14th March!

Destinations

Destinations, YDance's annual celebration of youth dance in Scotland, will take place at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 21st March!

Coats Choral at Paisley Abbey

Coats Choral and the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra invite you to their 2026 concert, held in the beautiful setting of Paisley Abbey on Sunday 22nd March!

Glasgow Clan vs Belfast Giants

Sunday hockey at its finest returns to Braehead Arena when the Glasgow Clan face the Belfast Giants in an action-packed clash!

Kilbarchan Craft Fayres Spring Fayre

Kilbarchan Craft Fayres‎ will hold their annual Spring Fayre, featuring a selection of stalls from local artists, at Kilbarchan Guide Hall on Sunday 22nd March!

Dates-n-Mates 10th Anniversary Ceilidh

Celebrate 10 years of Dates-n-Mates in Renfrewshire as they host a special Anniversary Ceilidh, featuring live music from the Sultans of Fling, at the Glynhill Hotel on Thursday 26th March!

Glasgow Clan vs Fife Flyers

Get ready for an action-packed evening of Elite Ice Hockey League competition as the Glasgow Clan take on Fife Flyers at Braehead Arena on Friday 27th 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!

Paisley Arts Festival: Inspired Art Exhibition

The annual Inspired art exhibition comes to Paisley Town Hall as part of Paisley Arts Festival featuring work from young people all over Renfrewshire and the West of Scotland!

Paisley Arts Festival: The Paisley Sound: Radical

As dusk falls and the stars appear, Paisley Town Hall will burst into life with brand new digital projections as part of Paisley Arts Festival 2026!

Easter Family Fun

Hop along to Paisley on Saturday 28th March for Elim Christian Fellowship's Easter egg hunt around Paisley followed by family games, Lego and tasty treats for everyone!

Ginger Cat Bookshop Pop-up

The Ginger Cat Bookshop will be heading to Three Sisters Bake in Quarriers on Saturday 28th March for a pop up shop event where you can enjoy books and some cakes!

Paisley Arts Festival: Ancient Paisley - Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

Paisley's past bursts to life with fun stories of Romans, saints, kings, monks and magical beasts when dynamic duo Macastory bring their Ancient Paisley show to Paisley Arts Festival 2026!

Paisley Arts Festival: Paisley’s Brilliant Buddies: The Growing Town

Paisley's busy past bursts with fun stories of clever makers, brave helpers and amazing football wins in this family show at Paisley Arts Centre!

Paisley Arts Festival: Punks, Pop and Aliens on the Loose!

Paisley zooms into modern times with rockets, music, wild aliens and a super‑fun dance‑off in this high-energy family show at Paisley Arts Centre!

Paisley Arts Festival: Sub Space Soft Space

Sub Space Soft Space is a multi-sensory sound installation at Paisley Town Hall for children aged 0-5 and their families!

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!

Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Day

Celebrate Easter at the Venue Paisley as they host a family friendly day packed with egg hunts, crafts, and lots of festive fun for everyone to enjoy on Sunday 5th April!

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!

PACE Easter Fest!

Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to announce the return of PACE Easter Fest!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Johnstone Town Hall on Tuesday 7th April!

Lundy Tennis Easter Tennis & Multi Skills Camps

Lundy Tennis & Multi Sports Camps deliver high-energy, fun-filled, and professionally coached tennis/multi sports experiences for children aged 5-16 during the school holidays!

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!

West End Magic

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!

Out Of The Box

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!

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Paisley Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th April!

There’s A Snake In My School - CANCELLED

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!

International Arena League

Arena football makes its debut in Scotland as the International Arena League (IAL) takes over Braehead Arena for an action-packed summer season!

Spring Craft Fayre

Come along and browse a fantastic selection of stalls as Paisley Salvation Army host their popular Spring Craft Fayre on Saturday 18th April!

Guided Wildlife Walk

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

Guided Bat Walk

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 23rd April for an enchanting evening exploring the fascinating world of bats!

Paisley Food & Drink Festival

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 24th and Saturday 25th April!

Paisley Patchers 40th Anniversary Quilt Exhibition

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Paisley Patchers return to Paisley North Church on Saturday 25th April with their annual Quilt Exhibition!

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

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!

PACE May Fest!

Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!

Addams Family Young@Part

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!

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wraes

Explore this tranquil seven-acre garden near Houston which has far-reaching rural views as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

You Choose

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 10th May!

Paisley Book Festival

Renowned Scottish crime writers, a former first minister, a record-breaking explorer and one of the nation's most famous newsreaders will all star at this year's Paisley Book Festival!

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!

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!

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

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!

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!

Rude Science

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Paisley Town Hall!

Adventures in Science

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!

UK’s Strongest Man 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?

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: North Newton Farm

In seven years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden! Come and explore the grounds for yourself as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

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!

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

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!

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!

K-POP Dance Heroes

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!

Cinderella

Get ready for a magical Christmas as the Beacon Art Centre's Cinderella brings fairytale fun and inclusive performances to Greenock this December... grab your glass slippers and book now!

From the creator of The Bubble Show comes a dazzling new adventure, full of bubble artistry and visual magic, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th April!

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!

Eastwood Macmillan Cancer Support Committee are holding a Spring Shopping Event in Broom Church on Sunday 26th April... mark the date in your diary and join them in supporting this worthwhile cause!

Become a forensic scientist, study the crime scene and find the evidence. Can you solve the mystery and help Edinburgh Science Festival catch the criminal?

Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!

Ever wondered how your favourite apps seem to know what you like? Step into the world of AI and algorithms to uncover the secrets behind your social feeds and game recommendations!

Perfect for ages 2–7, My First Concert is a heart-warming, high-energy experience which shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place!

Enjoy an intimate, raw and expressive flamenco experience, featuring the TuFlamenco Trio of Inma Montero, Danielo Olivera and Jara Pérez at Crail Community Hall on Sunday 15th March!

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall's Laurel and Hardy Movie Night returns on Wednesday 1st April with another selection of classic films!

Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2026 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 29th August!

Come visit Smithycroft House, a garden where the wildlife is given as much space as the glorious mass of nectar-rich perennials!

Stirling's finest Craft Beer and Food Festival returns for a third year on Saturday 4th April with a day of renowned craft brewers and skilled artisans, showcasing their finest creations!

Spend an afternoon enjoying the Gardens of St Blane's House and The Old Smiddy Smithy Loan in Dunblane on Sunday 10th May!

The wonderful students of Stirling’s Monument Dance Centre bring you a fabulous weekend of dance as their award winning show returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre.

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!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 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!

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!

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!

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

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

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!

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!