Outdoor events in Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Outdoor events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Renfrewshire
Kilmacolm Farmers Market
Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!
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Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
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Erskine Riverside Market
You'll find range of fresh produce, unique gifts & street food and more at Erskine Riverside Market on the last Sunday 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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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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Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Discover Africa Trail
Learn more about the history and cultures of countries such as Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to name but a few on the Discover Africa Trail in Paisley!
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Paisley’s Halloween Witches and Wizards Trail
There's plenty of Halloween fun to be had in Paisley town centre this October with the Paisley Witches and Wizards Halloween Trail!
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Alpaca Trekking
West Coast Alpacas offer scenic walks through Ardgowan Estate with their fluffy, friendly alpacas twice daily at weekends!
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Galoshans Festival
Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival is getting ready to kick off on 22nd October, bringing you a whole host of exciting performances and cultural events centred on Halloween traditions!
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Paisley Halloween Festival
Get ready for an 'out of this world' experience when the Paisley Halloween Festival returns for 2021 between the 28th October and 1st November!
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Monster Dash
Join Renfrewshire Leisure for their Monster Dash... a Halloween fun run full of bewitching costumes, trick of treat goody bags, and some Spooktacular surprises!
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Tinsel Walk
Join the Clyde Muirshiel Rangers and the Renfrewshire Walking Network for a festive singsong around Lochwinnoch on the annual Tinsel Walk!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Giffnock Soccer Centre Walking Football Sessions
Dust down the boots and training shoes, slip or squeeze into your football gear and join Giffnock Soccer Centre's Walking Football section!
Choose How U Move East Ren
Choose How U Move East Ren is running between the 17th May and 31st October 2021! Join the programme today, get active & earn fantastic rewards to support your local community!
Whitelee Stroller Striders
Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group which meets every Friday morning at 10am at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre!
Giffnock Soccer Centre Ladies Walking Football Sessions
Grab your trainers, get into your football gear and join Giffnock Soccer Centre's Ladies Walking Football section!
DinoCHUMs Treasure Hunt
DinoCHUMs East Ren is a family friendly, app-based Treasure Hunt being held in Cowan Park this autumn, for residents of East Renfrewshire, as part of the wider Choose How U Move East Ren programme!
I Love Clarkston Scarecrow Trail
With Hallowe'en not too far away, Carolside PTA and I Love Clarkston are celebrating one of the best holidays of the year, with a charity Scarecrow Trail!
The Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival
All About Barrhead have announced that their Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival is making a return for 2021 and they're inviting all residents and businesses within the town to take part!
Mindfulness Event
Join Cultivating Mindfulness at Rouken Glen Park for a two hour Mindfulness Session that includes Meditation and Mindful Walking in the glorious park!
History Ride
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a leisurely cycle to some of the historic points in the windfarm such as Dunwan Hill, Lochgoin monument and everything inbetween!
Halloween Headtorch Hike - FULLY BOOKED
Bring your headtorch and join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a walk on the wild side this Halloween!
Big Barrhead Hallowe’en Parade
Get ready for the return of the annual Big Barrhead Hallowe'en Parade on Saturday 30th October featuring their spooktacular parade and huge firework finale!
HallowSCREAM
Take a walk through the dark side of Eastwood Park on a HallowSCREAM Tour! Meet ghostly figures and have spooky encounters while you find out about Scotland's dark past!
A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
The most popular festive event in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Pak on Saturday 20th November!
Barrhead’s Winter Wonderland
On Saturday 27th November, Barrhead will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland as the town begins the countdown to Christmas with their annual Christmas Lights Switch On!
Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a seventh outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 27th August!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
Leith Market
Come and meet our small independent traders at this bustling weekly farmers market right beside the Water of Leith!
Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts.
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting one of artist Ellie Harrison’s four Early Warning Signs.
The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour
Our squib guide will show you Edinburgh's must-see landmarks and key locations from the Harry Potter book and film series. What are you waiting for? Potterheads assemble!
Meander Apparel Sunday Socials
Meander Apparel Sunday Socials are free weekly bike rides leaving from the George Street store, providing the chance for any casual cyclists to meet new people with common interests.
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Balerno Farmers Market
Balerno Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month on Main Street between 9am and 1pm.
Grassmarket Weekly Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement as we host our weekly market.
Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
Edinburgh Zoo Spooktacular
This Halloween, Edinburgh Zoo is opening its gates after dark to invite you on a family friendly spooktacular trail through the zoo!
Discover Edinburgh’s Gruesome History
Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well then, this is the tour for your!
Remarkable Sights from Arthur’s Seat
Get out of the hustle-and-bustle of Edinburgh for a day as you take in stunning views of the city from Arthur's Seat and discover Edinburgh's unique history and folklore with a local guide!
A Walk in a Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Granton Castle Walled Garden! It's open to visitors for a couple of hours every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Hip, Hop, Story, Stop!
Join Claire & Fergus McNicol for dancing, stories, rhymes and raps. Active fun for all the family, from 1 to 101.
Folk Tales from the Garden
Enjoy family and adult sessions of stories in some of Edinburgh's community gardens. Suitable for accompanied children 3-7, or for adults interested in garden settings and lore.
Talking Statues Walking Tours
Explore the stories of people from history, immortalised (in bronze), but murky in people’s memories – a fighter, surgeon, scientist, philosopher, an explorer and a politician.
Wild Hillfoots Storytelling Festival
Hillfoots Tales welcome a host of guest storytellers for a special week of events celebrating the stories and legends of our people and landscape including:
Wondrous Woods presents Woodyfest
Don't miss a stunning creative lighting journey through the winding mystical pathways of the amazing Wondrous Woods when it returns to the grounds of Hopetoun House in 2021!
Five Sisters Zoo Autumn Nights
The Five Sisters Zoo Autumn Nights return Thursdays to Sundays from 22nd October to 14th November.
A Necklace of Stories from the Highlands and Islands
Be transported to the magical Hebridean Islands and the Highlands of Scotland through stories and legends collected by folklorist Otta Swire!
Hop Run 2021
Hop Run, in partnership with Stewart Brewing, after a covid-19 break, will be back for its second year on Saturday 23rd October 2021!
Men’s 10K Edinburgh
The Men's 10K Edinburgh returns on Sunday 24th October 2021! Get healthier, raise awareness for Men’s Health, and enjoy everything this fantastic city has to offer!
Halloween Cinema: Hocus Pocus
Don't miss this free screening of Hocus Pocus at The Three Sisters Edinburgh on Monday 25th October!
Family Day at the Botanics
Join the Scottish International Storytelling Festival for a day of family fun with storytellers popping up throughout the community garden in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Haunted Halloween Trail
Come and visit Newhailes House and Gardens Haunted Woodland this Halloween and get spooked on our eerie trail!
Castle Of Light
Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this festive season as Edinburgh Castle, the defender of the nation, becomes the ‘Castle of Light’ once again!
Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights
Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season with a magical journey through Edinburgh Zoo!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
Our ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on selected dates this December from 5pm – 9pm.
Beecraigs Festive Forest
Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2021. Even bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
Rachel Sermanni
Catch Rachel Sermanni, a Scottish based contemporary folk musician, singer and songwriter, at Summerhall on Friday 3rd December!
Spectacle of Light
Don't miss Dalkeith Country Park’s winter festive light experience 'Spectacle of Light' when it returns in 2021! It's a magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
The Paraffin Pixies Search for Santa
The Paraffin Pixies bring sparkle and magic to dark winter evenings as they lead you to a hidden after-dark world of wonder and mysteries within Almond Valley Heritage Centre this December!
Olly Murs
Pop superstar Olly Murs will be heading out on a tour of stunning outdoor venues across the UK in 2022, catch him live at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 8th July 2022!
Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 5th, 6th and 7th August 2022!
Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2022
Taking place in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
Events in Fife
Cupar Farmers Market
Get along to Cupar Farmers Market, offering a great range of produce, on the third Saturday of every month!
St Andrews Farmers Market
Come along to St. Andrews Farmers Market and find a wide range of artisan producers come together selling delicious food and specially made crafts!
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
Bowhouse Market Weekends
Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.
Horr’Ore
Are you really brave? Then Horr'Ore is the Halloween event for you. Created within the eerie woodland at Lochore Meadows.
Spook’Ore
Spook'Ore is a family friendly Halloween event at Lochore Meadows. Something for everyone and don’t worry it’s not that scary!
Halloween Bike Ride
Join Greener Kirkcaldy on an eerie bike ride around Beveridge Park, where you will hear some spooky stories about the history of Kirkcaldy!
St Andrews: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Uncover St Andrews' deepest secrets and darkest skeletons on this 1.5 hour tour run by Walking Tours in St Andrews on 31st October!
Prog in the Park 2.0
PROG IN THE PARK 2.0 is taking place at the Glen Pavilion, Pittencrief Park Dunfermline in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland. Don't miss 12 hours of quality prog rock Live!
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
Govan Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets retail market and car boot sale in Govan (opposite the Govan Shopping Centre)!
Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
Glasgow Farmers Market at Mansfield Park
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's west end twice a month!
Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the first and third Friday of each month!
Helensburgh Market in the Square
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
The Barras Market
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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!
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks Group
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Castlemilk Explorers
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days every Sunday!
Shawlands Farmers Market
Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month!
Dance International Glasgow
Dance International Glasgow returns this October, taking over the city's streets, galleries, arts spaces, parks and moving vehicles with a dynamic, future-proof programme of events!
Loch Lomond Scary Faerie Trail
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Faerie Trail!
Oktoberfest at Festival Village: Merchant City
The Pop-Up Pro's are back with an Oktoberfest themed version of their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village in Glasgow's Candleriggs Square!
CULT
Kelburn Estate's Haunted Forest team presents CULT, an immersive horror experience, new for Halloween 2021!
African Wall Art & Tales By Lantern Light
Join the team at the Hidden Gardens on Friday 22nd October as they celebrate Black History Month with special event, African Wall Art & Tales By Lantern Light!
Boo’sy Pumkin Carving at Festival Village: Merchant City
Festival Village: Merchant City are hosting a Boo'sy Pumkin Carving event on Saturday 23rd October... a day of fun and spooky goings-on!
Outdoor Drama Workshops For Kids Aged 3-11
Outdoor drama classes are a lot like indoor drama ones, but the floor is made of grass and the sun lights all our shows! Join What Happens Now? for their new term of classes for 3 to 11 year olds!
Family Pumpkin Carving at Festival Village: Merchant City
Festival Village: Merchant City are hosting a Family Pumpkin Carving event on Sunday 24th October... a day of family-friendly fun and spooky goings-on!
GlasGLOW
With the biggest climate change summit taking place in Glasgow, and the eyes of the world on our city, GlasGLOW is back with a brand-new, outdoor show!
Glasgow: The Dark Side Tour
Join Walking Tours In Glasgow for their 'Dark Side' evening walking tour and discover a very different side to Glasgow this Halloween!
Spooktacular Paddle Adventure
Are you afraid of the dark? Join West End Adventure this Halloween for a spooky moonlit paddle along a 250 year old working canal!
At The Flix Drive In: Halloween
Join At The Flix for their Halloween drive-in movie event with films shown on the world's largest outdoor LED screen in the grounds of Loudoun Castle!
Playbarn and Indepen-Dance Toddler Halloween Disco - SOLD OUT
Join Dumbreck Outdoor Playbarn and Indepen-Dance for a spooky Halloween Disco for ages 5 and under on Friday 29th October!
Led Bike Rides - COP26
Join a free led bike ride around Glasgow during COP26 - organised by Cycling Scotland and Bike for Good!
Moths to a Flame Art Installation
Mass participation art installation, Moths to a Flame, will be open to the public daily for FREE throughout COP26 at Glasgow's stunning Botanic Gardens!
Helensburgh Winter Festival
Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2021 on 27th & 28th November!
Elfingrove
Skate under the stars on a fully covered, purpose designed track against the stunning setting of Elfingrove outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
The Flaming Lips
Playground of Sound presents The Flaming Lips live at Junction 1, Glasgow's newest outdoor music venue, with support from Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5!
Clydebuilt Festival Dragon Boat Race
The Dragon Boat Race on the River Clyde will take place on Sunday 4th September 2022 as part of the annual Clydebuilt Festival!
Events in Lanarkshire
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
New Lanark Markets
New Lanark's regular indoor and outdoor market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
The Gruffalo Trail
Join the Scottish Equestrian Hotel for a woodland adventure exploring their Gruffalo Trail on the ponies!
Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 2pm!
Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail
Explore the walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire's historic buildings, enjoying local heritage, whilst benefitting your health and wellbeing!
Beat The Street Cambuslang and Rutherglen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Beat The Street North Lanarkshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of North Lanarkshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Friday 1st and Sunday 24th October!
Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 15th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
Haunted Maize Maze
Between the 28th and 31st October terrifying characters will entertain and scare you from beyond the grave at Valley View at Gouldings' Haunted Maize Maze!
Marvellous Migrants at Baron’s Haugh
Come along and learn about the birds that make Baron's Haugh their own during the winter months after flying thousands of miles to spend the winter in Scotland!
M&D’s On Ice
Enjoy the perfect festive day out at M&D's... skate day and night with family and friends at Scotland’s most magical ice rink!
Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!
Lanark Loch Festive Fun Run
Lanark Loch's Festive Fun Run is back for 2021, join the South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture team for their second Santa Dash on Sunday 5th December!
Festive Wildlife Wander
Wrap up warm, stick on your boots, grab a flask of something hot and come along to experience what winter has to offer at RSPB Baron's Haugh!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Stirling Farmers Market
Stirling Farmers’ Market will be back on Port Street to help you keep that resolution to eat better in 2021!
Stirling Car Boot
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Car Boot is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday... all welcome!
Bricklive Fantasy Kingdom
Have a great family day out in Stirling with BRICKLIVE's Fantasy Kingdom running from Friday 8th until Sunday 24th October!
Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021
It doesn't matter if you are elite runner, fun runner, first timer or a spectator! The Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021 will include something for everyone!
Halloween Walk Thru
Come along to Edenmill Farm Halloween Walk Thru and participate in our Ghostly Scavenger Hunt, enter the Haunted House and wander down Spooky Avenue!
Jupiter Halloween Spooooktacular
Join us at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre for a spooooky afternoon of Halloween fun with crafts, games and much more!
Lil Monsters Nature Club
Calling all our Lil Monsters, come and join us for our Halloween Nature Club - games, arts and crafts, and lots of spooktacular fun with a nature twist!
Supernova Run 2021
Take a beautiful iconic venue, wait until dusk, get the family together, grab everything and anything that glows or flashes and then set off on a Supernova 5K!
Elf Family Fun Run 2021
Kick off the festive season with Maggie's Forth Valley Elf Family Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 5th December!
A Christmas Miracle at Rough Castle
Enjoy some festive fun with your family and loved ones as Rough Castle Experiences once again brings the woodland to life in a blaze of colour and light!
Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 28th May 2022. Come along for another great family day out!
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