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Summer Holiday events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Starlight Swim Sessions

Selected dates between 14th May 2025 - 24th September 2025

Experience the magic of swimming under the stars this summer at Gourock Pool's Starlight Swim Sessions!

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Armed Forces Day Family Open Day

28th June 2025

An Armed Forces Day Family Open Day is being held at the Royal British Legion in Paisley on Saturday 28th June!

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Chrome ‘n’ Classics Car Show

28th June 2025

On Saturday, 28th June, Chrome 'n' Classics will host its annual event in the XSite car park for the first time – showcasing over 200 classic, custom, American, and vintage cars!

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Renfrewshire Food & Drink Festival

28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Renfrewshire Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park, Renfrew for a third year on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June!

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Making Memories Summer Holiday Club

30th June 2025 - 17th August 2025

Making Memories Childcare in Paisley are running a Holiday Club for primary school age children during the Summer Holidays!

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XSite Funfair

2nd July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The XSite Funfair returns for the summer holidays with the new Surge, Miami, Twister, the one and only Starfighter and the apple rollercoaster!

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Seaside Crafts

3rd July 2025

Join Rainbow Turtle and Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub at Paisley Central Library for this drop-in upcycled craft sessions for all ages!

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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash - CANCELLED

5th July 2025

Don't miss an all star wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th July!

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IKEA Funland at IKEA Glasgow

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of activities.

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Sma’ Shot Day

5th July 2025

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 5th July!

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SPLAT!

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Set in an artists studio, SPLAT! follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy as they attempt to complete their masterpieces!

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DBAA Mamma Mia! Summer Camp

7th July 2025 - 11th July 2025

Join us for the ultimate musical theatre experience! This summer, we’re bringing the sunshine, the fun, and the feel-good energy of Mamma Mia! to Dream Believe Achieve Academy!

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Gillian Easdale School of Dance Summer Camp Extravaganza

7th July 2025 - 8th July 2025

Join Gillian Easdale School of Dance for the Ultimate Summer Camp Experience on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th July!

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The Fashion Class - Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp

7th July 2025 - 8th August 2025

Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in a themed fashion photo shoot and much more at The Fashion Class Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp!

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Erskine Summer Market

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Join Erskine Arts for a weekend of stalls, food, raffle and music & dance performances when they host their Summer Market on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July!

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Paint and Pizza

12th July 2025

Enjoy a creative night of bonding with your child at Good To Gogh's next Paint and Pizza evening at Bishopton Community Centre on Saturday 12th July!

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Scotland Vegan Festival

12th July 2025

The Scotland Vegan Festival returns for a sixth year to the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley on Saturday 12th July!

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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

13th July 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th July!

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Fèis Week: Traditional Music & Gaelic Summer Week

15th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Week is an opportunity for young people, between 5 and 18, to come together and develop skills in the Gaelic arts – song, dance, drama, traditional music and more!

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Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

18th July 2025

Magic Gareth, one of the UK's TOP Family Entertainers comes to Paisley Arts Centre, and this time he is bringing his balloons!

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Renfrew Pipe Band Competition

19th July 2025

Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 19th July!

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Art Riot Studio Summer Camp

Selected dates between 21st July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Come create paintings, prints, sculptures, and more, at this spectacular Summer Art Camp and unleash your creativity with Art Riot Studio!

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Free Holiday Bible Club - Space Adventure

21st July 2025 - 25th July 2025

Once again Albert Hall Evangelical Church in Renfrew is holding a FREE holiday club for children this Summer between the 21st and the 25th July!

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A Squash and A Squeeze - CANCELLED

22nd July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Raver Babies Summer Tour

26th July 2025

Raver Babies bring their 2025 Summer Tour, featuring DJ Stuart McLean, to Bishopton Social Club on Saturday 26th July!

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The Great Baldini - More Family Magic

29th July 2025

Legendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts Centre!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

8th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Scotland’s Strongest Man

10th August 2025

After three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!

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Primary One Meet Up Sessions

Primary One Meet Up Sessions

26th June 2025 - 8th July 2025

Sportykids Softplay is hosting informal meet ups for new P1 pupils and their grown ups, they're a great chance for children to meet and play before the new term begins!

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The Quest - Princess, Dragon & Knight

The Quest - Princess, Dragon & Knight

28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Kick off the summer holidays with an unforgettable adventure at Greenbank Garden by joining the thrilling quest to rescue the princess from the dragon!

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Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS

The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS

30th June 2025 - 15th August 2025

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park

4th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Summer Family Fun

Summer Family Fun

14th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Aberdour Festival

Aberdour Festival

25th July 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pitlochie House

27th July 2025

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

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Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival

Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival

2nd August 2025

Forgan Arts Centre and Big Rock Records join forces again for the Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival in the centre’s lush grounds and gardens on Saturday 2nd August.

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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Merchant City Festival

Merchant City Festival

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Merchant City Festival is a fun-filled 3 day event held within the Merchant City area of Glasgow, offering something free for everyone to enjoy!

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Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Loch Lomond Shores are hosting a two day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family this July with the return of Summerfest!

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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Stained Glass Window Hanger

Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Stained Glass Window Hanger

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 29th July 2025

Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Jurassic Lanark

Jurassic Lanark

20th June 2025 - 10th August 2025

After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!

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The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

27th July 2025

Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!

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Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling

Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling

26th July 2025

The Not So Ugly Duckling is a tale of positivity celebrating difference and belonging, told in a energised and wacky way, with a large helping of fun and PARTY!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Bridge of Allan Highland Games

Bridge of Allan Highland Games

3rd August 2025

Enjoy a great day out at the 2025 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 3rd August at Strathallan Games Park.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

8th August 2025 - 9th August 2025

Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Macrobert Arts Centre in August.

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Events in Other Areas

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

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!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

15th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council
St Columba's School
One Ren
ATG
Hostelworld
Go Radio

Popular Events

Free Holiday Bible Club - Space Adventure
Once again Albert Hall Evangelical Church in Renfrew is holding a FREE holiday club for children this Summer between the 21st and the 25th July!
World War II Talk
Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 25th June for a talk on World War II.
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers bring an afternoon of infectious energy and signature 1950's rockabilly sounds to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 22nd February!
Onóir
From tears to laughter, enjoy the onstage chemistry, excitement, and banter in a show that you will remember for a long, long time when Onóir play Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 21st September!
Legends Of The 60’s Show
Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd November!

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