Family And Kids events in Renfrewshire in April 2026

A Home For Hamish

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

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!

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!

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!

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!

Circus Zyair: Glasgow

Zyair Circus is coming to GRID, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on their self-led and family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!

Dogs Day Out

Dogs Day Out returns to Renfrew's Robertson Park on Sunday 12th April for another celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Dobbies Braehead

Hop along to the restaurant for a tasty breakfast for the whole family before the little ones take part in some egg-cellent fun with the Easter bunny at Dobbies Braehead!

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!

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!

Free Easter Fun

Hop along to The Piazza on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April, for two joyful days of animal meet & greets and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

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.

Guided Bat Walk

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

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!

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!

Indoor Spring Artisan Market

SHS Events will bring their fantastic Indoor Spring Artisan Market to GRID Braehead on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April... come along and support their amazing local traders!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

McDonald’s Fun Football Sessions

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation will host McDonald's Fun Football sessions, a national programme that offers free football to children aged 5-12 years, at Kirklandneuk Park on Mondays!

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!

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!

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!

Paisley Sinfonia Spring Concert

Get ready to be swept away by the Power and Passion of Paisley Sinfonia when they host a Spring Concert, featuring some of their own principal players, at St Mark's Church on Saturday 18th April!

Paisley St George’s Spring Bazaar

Join Paisley St George's for their annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday 25th April with plenty of stalls and activities on offer for all the family to enjoy!

Paisley’s Spring Families Easter Trail

There are 10 Spring Families snuggled in the windows of Paisley's town centre businesses – help find and name all the families and you could win a prize with Paisley First's FREE Easter Trail!

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!

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

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

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.

Scott McCormack Intensive Tumble Camp

Join Gymnastics Coach Scott McCormack at Twist & Hit Cheerleaders Gym on Friday 10th April for an Intensive Tumble Camp, suitable for ages 5 - 12!

Sma’ Shot Cottages

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!

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!

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!

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!

Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Lochwinnoch

Take the family out for an adventure and Egg‑splore the great outdoors with RSPB Lochwinnoch's new Wild Cards and uncover the hidden heroes of nature as you explore the nature reserve!

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!

Join BrawTechies for a fun-filled day where children and parents can explore the exciting programmes BrawTechies has to offer, from coding and robotics to game development and artificial intelligence!

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's Cars at Eastwood Theatre with a screening of this classic film where rookie Lightning McQueen discovers that friendship matters more than the finish line!

Join the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill on Thursday 30th April, as fire, story, and ritual bring everyone together once more to mark the season of growth, connection, and renewal!

Zyair Circus is coming to The Meadows, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2026!

Don't miss Why Not? Musical Theatre Company's production of '9 to 5 The Musical' at Carnegie Hall in April!

The Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies will hold its annual Stamp and Postcard Fair at The Vine Centre in Dunfermline on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April!

Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond featuring a host of local producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food!

Join Big Feed at Golf It over the Bank Holiday Easter Weekend for four days of fun for all the family including their popular annual Scavenger Hunt!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town for the Easter Holidays with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Glasgow Fort between Wednesday 1st and Sunday 12th April!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Loch Lomond Shores between Tuesday 14th and Sunday 19th April!

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Lanark Memorial Hall on Wednesday 8th April!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Motherwell Shopping Centre between Wednesday 29th April and Monday 4th May!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

Held on selected dates through the year at McLaren High School, Callander Toy Fair is a must visit event for any collector of toys and models!

Join Stirling Bowling Club for their Try Bowls Afternoons on Saturday 11th April, it's the most fun you can have on two feet and can be played by young and old alike!

The annual Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers Craft Fair returns on Saturday 25th April to Victoria Hall with a wide range of stalls from crafters from around the country!