Family And Kids Events in Glasgow on 13 December 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Christmas Carol
Join Platform Glasgow this Christmas for a brand new version of a festive classic... A Christmas Carol!
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A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials
Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!
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A Cottiers Christmas Carol
A Cottiers Christmas Carol is an all singing, all dancing family pantomime with a Scottish twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale!
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All Ages Retro Game Sessions
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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An Afternoon with Mrs Claus
Join Wish Upon A Star Kingdom for a magical morning with Christmas's favourite lady in red for snacks, games, mini movies and Christmas cheer!
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Artists’ Christmas Fair
Glasgow Art Club's annual Artists' Christmas Fair returns on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December with a variety of paintings, prints, ceramics, cards, and stationery much more to choose from!
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Beauty and the Beast
Full of festive magic, Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre is a joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families!
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Bluey’s Big Play
Back by popular demand... Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to the SEC Armadillo in December with the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey's Big Play!
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Books at the Botanics
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
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Bounce & Rhyme Sessions
The Language Hub's Bounce & Rhyme French and German sessions introduce the youngest members of the family to a second language in the earliest stages of their development!
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Breakfast With Santa
Treat the kids to a special morning of Christmas Magic – Breakfast with Santa at Scotland's National Stadium!
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Byres Road Market
Taking place in the heart of Glasgow's West End at Hillhead Library, the Byres Road Market features stalls from 25 independent sellers selling a variety of products including jewellery, gifts and art!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Christmas At Hogganfield
Get ready for Christmas with Seven Lochs' free, family friendly festive event – make your own decorations, garlands and cards or enjoy a seasonal nature activity walk!
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Christmas Eatfilm
Your favourite movie night is back for Christmas! Enjoy a line-up of feel-good festive films and movie classics plus a meal, popcorn and drink, all set up in the stunning Grand Ballroom at Sloans!
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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort
The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning for 2025! From Thursday 20th November until Wednesday 31st December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!
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Christmas Market at The Language Hub
The Language Hub invite you to celebrate the festive season with them at their annual Christmas Market being held on Saturday 13th December!
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Cinder’s Fella
Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!
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Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Saturday 29th November and Sunday 4th January!
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Community Crafts in the Nave
Get into the Christmas spirit at Glasgow Cathedral with some pre-Christmas crafting! Make your own pom-pom or wool decoration for Christmas, in the form of a Robin and Santa hats.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Family Baking Session: Decorate Gingerbread Cookies
In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head Chef, Jaz Spears, will teach you and your family how to decorate gingerbread cookies!
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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Family Fun Day Rave
Bring the grandparents, carers and all your friends, because it's time for another massive 1994 Family Fun Day Rave at The Classic Grand!
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Festive Storytelling
Join storyteller Anna Lehr for some wintery tales from all over the world at Riverside Museum! Explore the origins of Santa, cook up some festive meals and sing along to some well known tunes!
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Fizzgig Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel - The Great British Cake Off
Join Fizzgig Theatre Company at Mugdock Country Park Theatre this Christmas for a deliciously daft adventure, jam packed with all their traditional festive fun!
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Forge Market Christmas Cracker
Join the Forge Market for their Christmas Cracker on Saturday 13th December, there's lots of great activities in store for all the family!
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Gallus In Weegieland
The Tron Panto returns for 2025 with Gallus In Weegieland, a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole to a land full of strange-talking creatures and a maniacal power-hungry Queen!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 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!
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Glasgow Krampus Market
Tired of sifting through 3 for 2 beauty sets and seasonal socks searching for Xmas gifts? Krampus is coming to Glasgow, bringing with him a selection of talented artists, craftspeople and creatives!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Govan Gaelic Primary School Holiday Fayre
Join Us for a Festive Community Day, as Bun Sgoil Ghàidhlig Baile a' Ghobhainn presents it's annual Holiday Fayre on Saturday 13th December!
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Govanhill Baths Community Trust Festive Market
Govanhill Baths Community Trust's Festive Market is back with an exciting line up of local makers and this time with over two floors of stalls at The Deep End!
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Grinch Takeover
The Grinch will be visiting Dockyard Social again for some outrageous Christmas entertainment! Scran will get launched, the weans will be howling and so will all your family and friends!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Isla Cowan puts a new twist on the classic tale, as it follows the adventures of a young Dorothy with dreams of being a rock star!
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itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto, followed by a sing-along of your favourite Christmas songs, coming to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this December!
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Jingle Bell-a-houston Christmas Market
Get ready for the Jingle Bell-a-houston Christmas Market, Glasgow's BIGGEST indoor pop-up Christmas Market, brought to you by Too Good To Throw Market Events!
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Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!
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Junior Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra Concert
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra lead this concert in the Stevenson Hall in their Renfrew Street campus.
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Kevin’s Christmas Adventure: Lost in The Fort!
This festive season, Glasgow Fort is bringing a Christmas classic to life with Kevin's Christmas Adventure: Lost in The Fort!
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Lambhill Stables Christmas Event
Enjoy a fun-packed day out with the family at Lambhill Stables Christmas Event which is taking place on Saturday 13th December!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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LUSH Glasgow City - Winter Grotto
Santa may be busy making toys but his jolly wife is visiting Lush the winter, so book your tickets and take a trip to Lush Glasgow City's Winter Grotto this festive season!
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Meet Santa at the Buchanan Galleries Grotto
Santa is coming to Buchanan Galleries this festive season to spread joy, wonder and Christmas cheer to families and children – and to find out who's been naughty or nice!
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Mrs Claus at The Hill House
Bring your wee ones along to meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations!
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Mrs Claus Nice Storytime Show
Join Mrs Claus at Sloans for a cosy Christmas show for tiny believers, with 60 mins of stories, songs and and festive magic, straight from the North Pole!
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Music Bus Christmas Parties... with Santa!
Join Music Bus Glasgow South at Newlands South Church on Saturday 13th December for a fantastic Christmas Party for 0 - 5 year olds!
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Park Lane Christmas Market
Park Lane Market is back over three weekends in December with their festive edition! Come along and pick up some extra special Christmas presents from your local favourites!
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Polar Express 3D
All aboard for The Polar Express 3D this Christmas in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Project Ability’s Christmas Exhibition: Feathered Friends
Feathered Friends is Project Ability's annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in their supported studio, and beyond.
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Provan Hall’s Christmas Cracker
Come and celebrate Christmas at this family friendly event at Provan Hall! The halls are decked with boughs of holly and they can't wait to see you all for a merry day full of activities!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Santa Meet & Greet
Capture that magical moment when your little one meets the season's biggest icon – Santa Claus at Silverburn this Christmas!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!
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Santa’s Grotto
Santa's taking a break from working hard in his workshop to come and say hello to some of Cats Protection's youngest supporters on Saturday 13th December at Glasgow Cat Centre!
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Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Milngavie, and this year it's even more magical!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dockyard Social
Santa's is back in town! Come along and let the kids meet Santa, get some cute pics and enjoy some stunning scran at Dockyard Social!
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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Saturday Art Club
Platform Glasgow's Saturday Art Club is a playful and creative art session that gives young artists the chance to draw, paint, make and get creative with new friends!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker
Enchanting characters are performed by Scottish Ballet's dancers in the Wee Nutcracker, a specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet at Tramway!
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Led by Scottish Ballet's expert engagement artists, this fun-filled session brings their Wee Nutcracker to life through imaginative storytelling and creative movement.
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Sleeping Beauty: The Stand’s Panto
This Christmas, The Stand's Kids Comedy Club gang are back with show full of fun, laughter, games, and fun as they host The Stand's first ever Panto!
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SPOT Glasgow Winter Market
The festive market that everyone talks about is back for another year... join SPOT for their BIG Winter Markets at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall over two weekends in November and December!
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St. Enoch Centre’s Santa’s Grotto
Santa will take a break from toy building for a few hours every Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas to host a magical grotto at St. Enoch Centre!
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Stargazing At Mugdock
Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!
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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Climbing Academy - FREE Glasgow Open Days
This December, The Climbing Academy (TCA) is throwing open its doors for some FREE Open Days, if you've ever wanted to try climbing, this is your perfect chance to get involved!
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The GSA Choir Christmas Concerts
Celebrate the start of the festive season with The GSA Choir as they return to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's New Auditorium for their annual Christmas Concerts!
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The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!
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Too Good To Throw Market
Explore an extraordinary assortment of preloved, new and nearly new treasures, exciting finds, and local gems at the Too Good To Throw Market at Glasgow Club Bellahouston!
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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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:
Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm
Whitelee Windfarm have got the festive season all wrapped up with a selection of events including a Santa's Grotto and their Winter Wonderland Experience!
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East Renfrewshire Festive Bookbug Sessions
Join East Renfrewshire Libraries teams for special one-off Festive Bookbug sessions and jingle all the way with Christmas songs, rhymes and stories!
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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:
Six by Nico: A Hollywood Christmas
This Christmas, Six by Nico - West End presents A Hollywood Christmas where each course reimagines the nostalgia, magic and warmth of Christmas through flavour and storytelling!
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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
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Christmas Movies
This winter, step into our beautiful twinkling festive space and watch one of your favourite Christmas films here at Lost Shore!
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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:
Boarhills Christmas Lights Display
Boarhills Christmas Lights display is back for 2025 and it's getting larger each year!
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Castlehill Christmas Fair
Get ready for a festive day filled with fun for the whole family at the Castlehill Christmas Fair on Saturday 13th December in Castlehill Primary School Hall!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!
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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:
Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Father Christmas at Summerlee
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit to Summerlee Museum every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, including Christmas Eve!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Mother Goose
Runway Theatre Company return to The Wynd Centre in Paisley with their traditional Scottish Pantomime... Mother Goose!
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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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:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Storytelling with Santa at the Monument
Join us this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa at The National Wallace Monument!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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