Family And Kids events in Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Family And Kids events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Barshaw Junior Parkrun
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 is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market
The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market is held at Bishopton Train Station Car Park on the third Saturday of each month!
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Renfrew Market
Renfrew Market runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 10am until 4pm in Robertson Park showcasing fresh produce, artisan crafts, unique gifts and street food from local businesses!
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Pokémon Swap Shop
Gotta catch em all! Bring your Pokémon cards and swap with other Pokémon enthusiasts at The Ginger Cat Children's Bookshop!
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Browns Lane Market
Paisley's newest 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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Jewellery Open Studio
The Workshop, a jewellery workshop & makers space in the heart of Paisley, holds regular Open Studio events on Saturdays throughout the year!
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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!
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Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!
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Santa’s Grotto and Carnival
Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!
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Braehead Santa’s Grotto
Santa is back at Braehead shopping centre and will be meeting children at his Christmas Grotto from Friday 17th November and right up to Christmas Eve!
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Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events
Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 23rd and December 1st!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Braehead for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Breakfast With Santa
Youngsters are being invited to join Santa Claus for breakfast at the popular Cardwell Garden Centre!
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Jack And The Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto comes to Johnstone when Johnstone Phoenix bring their re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk to the Town Hall!
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Paisley Table Top Sale
The Glasgow Table Top Sale is expanding to Paisley! Find them at The Paisley Centre on selected weekends in the run up to Christmas!
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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Braehead
Make it a Christmas to remember and see your child's eyes light up as they tuck into breakfast with Santa at Dobbies Braehead!
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Santa’s Magical Express
Enjoy a festive day out for all the family including a magical train ride and see Santa and his elves in their show when Santa's Magical Express comes to Greenock's Battery Park!
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Beauty and the Beast
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young actors don't miss PACE Theatre Company's Beauty and the Beast this Christmas!
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Gruffalo Adventure
Jump into an interactive adventure, with storytelling, role-play, arts and crafts and just a dash of imagination magic at Paisley Central Library's Gruffalo Adventure!
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Join Greenock Players in their 80th year as they whisk you away to the land of Jack and The Beanstalk!
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Paisley’s Christmas
There's plenty of fabulous festive fun for all the family at Paisley's Christmas with so much to see and do across the town centre!
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Paisley’s Christmas Angels and Elves Trail
Ten Angels and Elves have left the North Pole to spread Christmas magic across Paisley town centre but now Santa is looking for them, can you find them all?
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Paisley’s Festive Funfair
Whether you're an adventurous thrill-seeker or prefer a more relaxed experience, a family with kids or young at heart, Paisley's Festive Funfair has you covered!
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Paisley’s Ice Rink
As part of the festive celebrations in Paisley Town Centre this year Paisley's Christmas are proud to present... new for 2023 the spectacular under-cover outdoor Ice Rink!
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Carriages Christmas Market
Join Carriages Bar & Restaurant in Kilmacolm on Friday 1st December for their annual Christmas Market as part of the Christmas Lights Switch On!
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Houston Christmas Lights Switch On
Join Houston Community Council in Main Street from 5pm on Friday 1st December for the annual Houston Christmas Lights Switch On event!
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Howwood Christmas Lights Switch On
The annual Howwood Christmas Lights Switch On is being held on Friday 1st December at The Triangle on Midton Road!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead!
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Santa’s Missing Reindeer
Santa's reindeer have come to visit RSPB Lochwinnoch and are spending their time out on the reserve near the Aird meadow trail... how many can you spot?
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St Paul’s Primary School Christmas Fayre
Get into the festive spirit and come along to the annual St Paul's Primary School Christmas Fayre on Friday 1st December!
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Arkleston Primary School Christmas Fayre
Arkleston Primary School's hugely popular Christmas Fayre is back again this year on Saturday 2nd December!
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The Cherrie Centre in Renfrew are hosting their popular annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December which includes a selection of stalls, a tombola, raffle and a visit from Santa!
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Finding Your Feet Charity Christmas Fayre
Come along to Finding Your Feet Charity's Hub on Saturday 2nd December and kick off the festive season in style at their Christmas Fayre!
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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On
Johnstone's Houstoun Square will be transformed in to a winter wonderland on Saturday 2nd December with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!
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Lochfield Primary Christmas Fayre
Join Lochfield Primary School for their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December!
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Lochwinnoch Christmas Lights Switch On
Lochwinnoch's Christmas Lights will be switched on by Santa and pupils from Lochwinnoch Primary on Saturday 2nd December!
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Montgomery Court’s Christmas Fayre
Residents of Montgomery Court Very Sheltered Housing in Paisley open up their development to welcome you to their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December!
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Paisley Model Railway Show
Renfrewshire Model Railway Club will be staging their annual exhibition at The Art Department at The Paisley Centre, for a second year on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December!
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Paisley’s Big Christmas Weekends
Christmas is coming to Paisley town centre this year with a whole host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy every weekend courtesy of Paisley First!
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Paisley’s Christmas Market
Being held on Saturday 2nd December, Paisley's Christmas Market will feature great local traders, perfect for Christmas shopping, or why not treat yourself!
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Ardgowan Hospice Light Up A Life Service
Ardgowan Hospice invite you to join them for this special service, to celebrate the people you love and miss by taking some time out at the busiest time of year to reflect and remember.
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Christmas Fayre
St Margaret's RC Church in Johnstone are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd December, full of lovely Christmas stalls selling unique gifts!
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Jingle Bell Fun Run
The 2023 Active Communities Jingle Bell Fun Run will take place on Sunday 3rd December at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Paisley’s Christmas Movies
Paisley First and The Bungalow on Shuttle Street have partnered to bring you a selection of enchanting festive films that will surely put you in the holiday mood!
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Quarriers Festival of Choirs - Braehead Centre
Local school children and community choirs will be performing a classic selection of carols at Braehead Centre on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th December in aid of Quarriers!
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Christmas Story Times
Explore festive fables from around the world and take part in sing along songs at Paisley Central Library's Christmas Story Times!
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Renfrewshire Schools’ Christmas Evenings of Music
With Christmas just around the corner, why not come along to Paisley Abbey for the Renfrewshire Schools' Christmas Evenings of Music!
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The Wee Mermaid
Panto maid for Paisley... join Oor Aerial as she tries to find herself a new plaice and new buddies in the Paisley Pacific!
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Me-Made Gifts At IKEA Glasgow
Christmas can get expensive, but making your own gift is priceless... create the perfect plant pot for a loved one to open on the big day at IKEA Glasgow!
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Beauty And The Beast
Join the evil witch, a cursed prince, a fairytale princess, a dopey dame, her silly son and a castle full of enchanted prisoners on a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills!
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Sleeping Beauty
Stardust Theatre Company return to Renfrew North Church this festive season with their panto, Sleeping Beauty!
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ACCORD Christmas Fayre
ACCORD's annual Christmas Fayre, being held at the Lagoon Centre on Saturday 9th December, promises something for everyone!
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Breakfast With Santa
Join M&K Imaginarium at Powerleague Paisley on Saturday 9th December for their magical Breakfast With Santa event!
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Elf Academy Scotland
Train with the very best to be your best sELF at Elf Academy Scotland ran by Wee Jingle the Oath Keeper elf and her friends from the North Pole!
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Festive Feel Good Fair
The Butterfly Room's Festive Feel Good Fair will ensure you get through the Christmas season feeling festive and fresh instead of frazzled!
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Kilmacolm Comic & Collectibles Fair
Calling all comic and collectibles enthusiasts in Kilmacolm and beyond! Get ready for a day of excitement, nostalgia, and endless treasures at the Kilmacolm Comic & Collectibles Fair!
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Did you know Santa's workshop is moving from the North Pole to The Art Department in Paisley? And he needs some little helpers to come visit for free and do some fun Christmas stuff!
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Bowfield Christmas Market & Family Fun Day
Join Bowfield Hotel & Spa for their annual Christmas Market & Fun Day on Sunday 10th December... it's completely free to attend, just drop by and join in the fun!
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Quiet Breakfast With Santa At IKEA Glasgow
Santa will be accompanied by his elves and will be handing out an early Christmas present for every child that attends the Quiet Breakfast With Santa At IKEA Glasgow!
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RocknRollas Christmas Fayre
RocknRollas in Paisley are hosting their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 10th and 17th December featuring twenty stalls selling a vast array of items!
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!
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The Kilbarchan Singers Christmas Concert
The Kilbarchan Singers invite you to their annual Christmas Concert at Kilbarchan Parish Church on Monday 11th December!
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Santa Lucia At IKEA Glasgow
Sweden celebrates Santa Lucia every year on 13th December and IKEA are inviting Family members to join them instore to get a true taste of the tradition!
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ACCORD Hospice Carol Service
Join ACCORD Hospice for their 33rd Annual Christmas Celebration of Readings & Carols at Paisley Abbey on Thursday 14th December!
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Christmas Brass and Voices
Johnstone Band is hosting their annual Christmas Brass and Voices concert at Johnstone Town Hall on Thursday 14th December where they'll be joined by Wallace Primary School Choir!
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Cinderella
Runway Theatre Company has returned to Paisley for the first time in over 50 years with the most popular fairytale of them all, Cinderella!
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Hansel & Gretel
Join Scottish Opera this festive season for Engelbert Humperdinck's classic fairy tale Hansel & Gretel, a concert performance helping to celebrate the reopening of Paisley Town Hall!
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Santa will be accompanied by his elves and will be handing out an early Christmas present for every child that attends at Quiet Supper With Santa At IKEA Glasgow!
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Ardgowan Hospice: Festive Friday
On 15th December at Ardgowan Hospice we will be celebrating Festive Friday as they come to work wearing our tackiest Christmas Jumper.
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Breakfast With Santa
Santa is coming to town so join the Beacon Arts Centre for a magical breakfast with Santa and his elf on Saturday 16th December!
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Breakfast With Santa BJÖRN Bear
This festive season, we invite our IKEA Family members to join Santa BJÖRN bear for breakfast at IKEA Glasgow!
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Festival of Trees
Erskine Salvation Army are hosting a Festival of Trees where community groups will design and decorate a tree that will be displayed to the public on Saturday 16th December!
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Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert
Get in the Christmas spirit by joining Rainbow Valley on 16th December for an evening of festive fun at their Christmas Concert in Paisley Abbey!
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023 at Johnstone Town Hall!
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Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the seven day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!
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Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow
IKEA Glasgow are inviting IKEA Family members to join them in store this holiday season, as they show some familiar festive favourites – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Beau and the Snowfairy
With original music, 'Beau and the Snowfairy' is a fun-filled and festive show for the whole family to enjoy at Paisley Town Hall!
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Breakfast or Brunch With Santa
Big Feed and OneRen invite you to a Christmas meet & greet experience with Santa at the newly refurbished Paisley Town Hall!
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On-X Christmas Party
Step into a winter wonderland of festive fun when On-X Linwood host a Christmas Party on Friday 22nd December!
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Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall
Settle in for a wonderfully festive and family friendly film screening at Paisley Town Hall this December!
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Nine Lessons and Carols
Join Houston & Killellan Kirk on Christmas Eve for their special festive service, Nine Lessons and Carols!
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New Year Extravaganza At IKEA Glasgow
Don't miss out on the best New Year's celebration in town! Bring the whole family down to IKEA Glasgow for a day filled with joy and excitement!
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Fèis Bheag Kids Club - Trad Music & Gaelic
Fèis Phàislig's weekly Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!
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Now The Fun Begins With Paddy And Shaun
Paddy and Shaun, with special mystery guests, present an all singing, all dancing show including funny comedy sketches featuring their favourite moments from recent events!
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The Snow Queen’s Winter Ball
The Snow Queen invites you and your little ones to join her for her Winter Ball at The Hazel Arms, Johnstone on Sunday 11th February!
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The McDougalls: Space Adventure
Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Exciting Science
With fun & fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as Exciting Science recreates a volcanic eruption; turns a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or takes aim at you with their smoke blaster!
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The Three Little Pigs
Following the huge success of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic... The Three Little Pigs!
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Dinomania Live
The indoor arena extravaganza, Dinomania is coming to Johnstone Community Sports Hub! Come and join Ranger Chris and his gang of dinosaurs on 6th & 7th July!
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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:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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The Wee Christmas Fair
Join South Glasgow Church at Thorntree Hall on Saturday 9th December for their annual 'Wee Christmas Fair'!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Merchiston Castle School presents: Oliver Twist
Join us at Merchiston Castle School on 7th & 8th December for our Senior School Christmas production of 'Oliver Twist'!
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Macastory’s Hansel and Gretel
Join Ron, Ferg and Claire as they take you on a great big Christmas cracker of an adventure at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this December!
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Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Ceilidh Dance with the Herculean Revival
Enjoy a crackin' good ceilidh to the acclaimed sound of The Herculean Revival at Letham Village Hall on Saturday 16th December!
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St Leonards School presents The Crucible
The talented students of St Leonards bring the dread and horror in Arthur Miller’s 1953 gripping tragedy to life at The Byre Theatre in February!
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The Magic of Motown
Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Ginger
Ginger tells the tale of a misshapen gingerbread person, discarded and marked for the bin in this interactive show for ages 3 - 7 at Tramway!
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C7 Play Zone Parent and Toddlers Club
Little ones with energy to burn can be a handful but C7 Play Zone's Parent and Toddlers Club is here to help you find something fun for your little ones to do that doesn't cost the world!
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Riverside Museum Christmas Market
Welcome in the festive season at the annual Riverside Museum Christmas Market being held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Broadlees Christmas Grotto
Wrap up warm and join Broadlees Golf on a magical journey into a festive world when their popular Christmas Grotto returns!
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Santa’s Grotto
The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa's arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday 2nd December!
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Cinema Live: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Christmas Market Street at Sterling Mills
Enjoy the perfect family day out at the Christmas Market Street at Affinity Sterling Mills on the 22nd & 23rd December!
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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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Wylde Thistle Artisan Market
Browse a selection of stalls offering hand crafted goods and locally produced food and drink at Wylde Thistle's Artisan Makers Market at Kelburn Castle!
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Cinderella
Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!
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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on December 2nd!
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Starry Nights at Dean Castle
Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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A Christmas Tale With Santa
A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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Santa’s Science Lab
This holiday season delve into the fascinating fusion of festive cheer and scientific wonder at Santa's Science Lab!
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