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Family And Kids events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Callander Toy Fair

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 19th October 2025

Callander Toy Fair returns to McLaren High School. It's a must visit event for any collector of toys and models.

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

30th April 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden

15th June 2025 - 15th October 2025
Killearn

The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

On Thursdays between September 11th and November 27th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.

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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival

2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Callander

Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2025!

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Galloway Gathering Tour

3rd October 2025

Join Anna Massie at Thornhill Community Hall on 3rd October for live folk music and food as the Galloway Gathering Tour continues!

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DyslexiFest

4th October 2025

Got a question about dyslexia? Want to find the people and organisations that exist to help you? Then come along to DyslexiFest when it returns to Stirling on Saturday 4th October!

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Arnprior Farm Pumpkin Festival

11th October 2025 - 30th October 2025

Arnprior Farm is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Pumpkin Festival for Autumn 2025.

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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!

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Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 11th - 31st October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.

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SNYJO – Big Band Jazz In The Afternoon

11th October 2025

Suitable for the whole family, prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland, and beyond, demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping!

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.

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William Wallace Running Festival

11th October 2025

This is your chance to be part of an epic new event with routes set to showcase Stirling’s most historic sites and spectacular views.

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Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 23rd October 2025

These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.

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Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Expect music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories when they bring The Smeds and the Smoos to Macrobert Arts Centre in October!

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Cargo Bike Celebration

17th October 2025
Various Locations Stirling

Recyke-a-Bike and FEL invite current cargo bike users and the cargo-curious to join us for a celebration ride on Friday 17th October!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Stirling this Halloween!

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Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants

21st October 2025

Budding young crafters – join Central Scotland School of Craft for a bite-sized Teens Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants workshop and learn some colourful jewellery making skills.

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Lantern Tours: Mystery and Malice

Selected dates between 24th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Step into Stirling Castle's dark side and join us on a Halloween themed tour! Suitable for ages 12+.

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Legally Blonde

24th October 2025 - 25th October 2025

'OMIGOD you guys'! Rubber Chicken Theatre teens and adults are back at Macrobert Arts Centre this October with their production of Legally Blonde!

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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Stirling

25th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Bring your furry friends to Dobbies Stirling for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch!

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Stirling C-aaahstle: Halloween Shenanigans

25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Have some Halloween fun at Stirling Castle with an eerie story or join in with some creepy crafts!

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Briarlands Farm Bonfire Night

1st November 2025

Join us around the fire at Briarlands Farm as we celebrate our annual bonfire night on Saturday 1st November!

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Little Monsters Big Hearts

1st November 2025

Join Little Monsters Big Hearts at Fallin Miners Welfare to celebrate our 2nd Family Halloween Fundraiser, in aid of Start Up Stirling and Save The Children, on Saturday 1st November!

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Meet The Gruffalo..Oh! Storytelling Event

1st November 2025

Join Whirly Gig at Cloybank for a fun and engaging session including a fox in a suit, a rather dashing owl, and who knows.. maybe there is such a thing as a Gruffal.....O!

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Bridge of Allan Fireworks and Bonfire Spectacular

5th November 2025

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table are delighted to announce the return of the Fireworks and Bonfire Spectacular in Strathallan Games Park on Wednesday 5th November 2025.

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Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

15th November 2025

Ready to get creative for the holiday season? Join this two-hour Christmas Jesmonite workshop in Stirling on 15th November and learn how to make your own unique festive decorations!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling

23rd November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Stirling, and this year it's even more magical!

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Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

With beautiful puppets, plenty of surprises and lots of audience interaction, this magical new visual theatre show from the artistic team at Macrobert Arts Centre is perfect for children under 6.

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Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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A Blair Drummond Christmas

29th November 2025 - 23rd December 2025

From the 29th of November to the 23rd of December, enjoy a full safari day out with all the animals you love – plus a sprinkle of festive magic at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park!

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Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

Join us at Stirling Highland Hotel for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!

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Festive Decoration making with Green Aspirations

29th November 2025

It's never too early to get festive! Join Green Aspirations on this half-day course at Made in Stirling, to make your very own wooden festive decorations.

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling!

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Christmas Shopping Fayre

2nd December 2025

Stirling Castle is delighted to be bringing back their fantastically festive and incredibly popular Christmas Shopping Fayre on Tuesday 2nd December!

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Christmas on the Farm

4th December 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!

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Festive Family Fun Days

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Spread the Magic of Christmas this December by joining us at Stirling Highland Hotel for one of our Festival Family Fun Days!

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Festive Lunch with Santa

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Enjoy a wonderful 2 course festive lunch with your family & friends and a visit to our Santa’s Grotto to meet the jolly man in red himself!

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Santa Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join us this year at Stirling Court Hotel to create special memories for your little ones in a relaxed, fun and fuss-free environment as we welcome Santa back to the Stirling Court Hotel!

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The Grinch Dinner & Disco

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the Inglewood team this Christmas and enjoy a wonderful Who-feast followed by a visit from the Grinch and music from our DJ!

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Christmas by Candlelight

10th December 2025

Experience the enchantment of this Christmas by Candlelight Concert in an unforgettable festive musical celebration presented by Xperience Live at The Albert Halls!

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A Christmas Carol

19th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

At this most magical time of the year be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight at Stirling Castle!

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Elf’s Brunch

22nd December 2025

Does a cheeky Elf arrive at your house every Christmas? Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a special Elf themed brunch!

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Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

25th December 2025

Make Christmas Day special at Stirling Court Hotel with a delicious four course meal and visit from Santa, a gift for every child and arts and crafts after lunch!

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Winterlight

27th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

The Albert Halls Stirling presents Winterlight – a dazzling new winter festival that will light up your December evenings with spectacular live music.

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A Frozen Afternoon Tea

28th December 2025

Come along to Inglewood House & Spa for Olaf's Adventure and a magical themed Afternoon Tea with entertainment from a special Arendelle resident!

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Hogmanay Highland Fling

31st December 2025

Bid farewell to the old and embrace the new with an evening filled with fabulous dining and then a party with superb live entertainment at the Stirling Highland Hotel!

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Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

31st December 2025

Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!

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Taylormania

4th April 2026

Katy Ellis, a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at The Albert Halls!

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Enchanted – The Candlelight Concert

20th June 2026

Enchanted: The Candlelight Concert is a heartwarming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting at The Albert Halls!

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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:

Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators

Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators

Selected dates between 26th September 2025 - 17th October 2025

Join Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!

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Giffnock Litter Pickers

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Doggie’s Day Out

Doggie’s Day Out

18th October 2025

Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!

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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:

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Autumn Explorers

Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert

29th November 2025

For the first time ever, Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert, don't miss it live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 29th November!

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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:

Big Fish

Big Fish

10th November 2025 - 12th November 2025

MusT return in November with Big Fish, the story of Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman whose incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him.

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Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

28th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Silverburn Foraging Weekend - Seaweed & Coastline

Silverburn Foraging Weekend - Seaweed & Coastline

11th October 2025

Join expert coastal forager Jayson Byles for a morning exploring and learning along the Levenmouth coastline.

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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:

The Market at Holmwood: Christmas Edition

The Market at Holmwood: Christmas Edition

23rd November 2025

Don't miss a special festive market in the grounds of Holmwood House on Sunday 23rd November and get ahead with your Christmas shopping!

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The Witch And The Egg

The Witch And The Egg

12th October 2025

One performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away when The Witch And The Egg comes to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!

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Gallus In Weegieland

Gallus In Weegieland

19th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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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:

Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes Annual Concert

Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes Annual Concert

4th October 2025

Join Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes for their 43rd annual concert at Carluke Leisure Centre on Saturday 4th October!

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Believe In Santa

Believe In Santa

5th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'Believe in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight

Christmas Party & Snowball Fight

24th December 2025

Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

PACE Fest! Little Stars, Big Stage

PACE Fest! Little Stars, Big Stage

13th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Perform in your first show! Join PACE for four mornings of drama, movement and music workshops culminate in a performance on the final day!

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Guided Bat Walk

Guided Bat Walk

9th October 2025

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 9th October and explore the fascinating world of bats with Clyde Bat Group!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead

29th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead!

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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The Wandering Witches of Culzean

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?

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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience

Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience

9th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!

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Kelburn Pumpkin Party

Kelburn Pumpkin Party

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!

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Kilwinning Community Fireworks

Kilwinning Community Fireworks

5th November 2025

Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Wednesday 5th November!

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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Popular Events

A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch
Learn more about 'A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime', the creative process, the voices behind the project, and the vision for the future, at the Exhibition Launch on 16th October at Creative Stirling!
Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays
These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.
Briarlands Farm Bonfire Night
Join us around the fire at Briarlands Farm as we celebrate our annual bonfire night on Saturday 1st November!
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle
Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle bring their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie to the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 21st February!
Milton Jones and Friends
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughs as some of comedy’s finest perform Live at Macrobert Arts Centre and headlining the show is the one and only Milton Jones!

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