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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire in May 2024

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Events in Renfrewshire

Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

Selected dates between 24th October 2023 - 27th August 2024

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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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024
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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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

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 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

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

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Fèis Bheag Kids Club - Trad Music & Gaelic

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 22nd June 2024

Fèis Phàislig's weekly Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 2nd February 2024 - 20th December 2024

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

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The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market

Selected dates between 17th February 2024 - 16th November 2024
Bishopton

The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market is held at Bishopton Train Station Car Park on the third Saturday of each month!

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Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024

The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!

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Try Bowls For Kids

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 6th October 2024

Bowls is a great sport open to girls and boys aged 8 and upwards that gets them out in the fresh air and is fully inclusive, why not join Ralston Bowling Club for one of their free Try Bowls sessions!

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Free Hockey Sessions For Renfrewshire School Children

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 26th June 2024

Kelburne Hockey Club are running free hockey sessions for Renfrewshire School children... come along, try a new sport, stay healthy and meet new friends!

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ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

26th April 2024 - 11th May 2024

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2024 - 30th September 2024

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

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The McDougalls: Space Adventure

4th May 2024

Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at Johnstone Town Hall!

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You Choose

4th May 2024

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 4th May!

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Paisley Sinfonia Diamond Jubilee Concert

5th May 2024

Paisley Sinfonia, Paisley's original and only symphony orchestra, will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee Concert at Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 5th May!

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Rock For Exchange

5th May 2024

Join PACE for a fantastic afternoon of performances by some much-loved local bands, as they raise funds for Exchange: a new theatre dedicated to children, young people and families!

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Moana Jr

7th May 2024 - 8th May 2024

Set sail with Moana on a thrilling journey of self-discovery when GSMP bring their production of this heartwarming tale to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Big Kid Circus: Greenock

8th May 2024 - 12th May 2024
Greenock

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Wednesday 8th and Sunday 12th May!

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Browns Lane Market

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 14th December 2024

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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Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta

11th May 2024

Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta, the largest one day regatta in Scotland, returns to Castle Semple Visitor Centre on Saturday 11th May!

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Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival

11th May 2024

The hugely popular Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival will be held on Saturday 11th May – with a fabulous selection of rides, activities, stalls – and plenty of fun for everyone!

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Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Show

11th May 2024
Kilmacolm

The annual Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show is being held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on Saturday 11th May!

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Gourock Highland Games

12th May 2024

Gourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 12th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood

12th May 2024
Kilmacolm

Enjoy a beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic when Highwood near Kilmacolm opens it's doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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The Kilbarchan Singers May Concert

13th May 2024

The Kilbarchan Singers invite you to their 'Chirps and Blooms' Spring Concert at Kilbarchan Parish Church on Monday 13th May!

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs!

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The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert

17th May 2024

Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for an evening of music with a programme ranging from West End hits to modern classical pieces that is sure to have something for everyone!

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Renfrew Burgh Band In Concert With Brett Baker

18th May 2024

Join Renfrew Burgh Band on Saturday 18th May for their spring concert in Renfrew Town Hall with guest soloist and virtuoso trombone player, Brett Baker!

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Birding & Birdsong for Beginners

19th May 2024

Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!

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Birkmyre Rugby Club End of Season Kids Fun Day & BBQ

19th May 2024

Open to members and non-members, Birkmyre Rugby Club in Kilmacolm is holding its end of season fun day & BBQ for kids from P1-P7 on Sunday 19th May!

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Gryffe Valley 10K Run

19th May 2024
Houston

The annual Gryffe Valley 10K Run, for all abilities from serious runners to novices & joggers, will take place on Sunday 19th May!

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The House-Proud Mouse

24th May 2024 - 29th May 2024

With heart-warming lessons about acceptance, cooperation, and the beauty of imperfection, The House-Proud Mouse will delight its littlest audience members and their grownups!

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Bank Holiday Blast At IKEA Glasgow

25th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Looking for some family-friendly fun over the bank holiday weekend? Look no further, come down and join the team at IKEA Glasgow!

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Feel Good Festival: Love Your Weeds: Cyanotype & Foraging

25th May 2024

Join Art and Earth Collective for a unique workshop at the Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival that combines art-making with an educational foraging experience.

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Erskine Motorbike Meet

26th May 2024

A date for the diary not to be missed is the Erskine Motorbike Meet on Sunday 26th May in the grounds of the charity's Veterans' Village in Bishopton!

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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:

The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

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

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Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 24th November 2024

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

28th April 2024 - 31st July 2024

101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.

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Be Kind

Be Kind

30th May 2024 - 1st June 2024

Be kind is an intimate theatre experience for babies. In this sensory performance of sound, colour and movement, children experience acrobatics and juggling up close.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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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:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Discover a world of “pure imagination” in this delicious, toe-tapping hit musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl.

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Dunnikier Country Park Fayre

Dunnikier Country Park Fayre

25th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

The Dunnikier Country Park Fayre in Kirkcaldy returns in May 2024, promising to be a fantastic day out for people of all ages!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

Selected dates between 26th May 2024 - 1st September 2024

This established garden has year-round interest. A restoration project with quirky features, characters and surprises!

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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:

Walking and Wheeling Festival

Walking and Wheeling Festival

11th May 2024

The Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place on Glasgow Green on Saturday 11th May!

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DPerf: Baichuan Hui

DPerf: Baichuan Hui

7th May 2024

Pianist Baichuan Hui presents a poignant evening of pieces by composers who were victims of or affected by the Holocaust at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

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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:

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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New Lanark Maker’s Market

New Lanark Maker’s Market

18th May 2024

New Lanark's regular indoor and outdoor market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland

Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland

25th May 2024 - 17th August 2024

This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!

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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:

Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 19th October 2024

Join Emma from Curious In Nature for a half day of woodland and hedgerow foraging instruction at Beautiful Cashel Forest on east Loch Lomond.

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Gorge Walking

Gorge Walking

9th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

Explore a local Gorge with one of Loch Ard Adventure Centre's instructors and learn how to move over rocks, in water, up waterfalls and through pools!

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Charity Gala Concert

Charity Gala Concert

11th May 2024

Join us at Park Church Stirling for a concert in support of Strathcarron Hospice on Saturday 11 May!

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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 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!

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Dalquharran Dash & Dander

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

18th May 2024

Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!

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Loch Leven Walkathon

Loch Leven Walkathon

19th May 2024
Kinross

Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!

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Ayrshire Motor Show

Ayrshire Motor Show

25th May 2024

The Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!

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