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Events in Stirling on 16 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Stirling on the 16 December 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Stirling

A Christmas Carol

15th December 2023 - 18th December 2023

Join critically acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse at the most magical time of the year and be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London.

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Aladdin

1st December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!

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Christmas Disco Party Nights

Selected dates between 1st December 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Book your Christmas Disco Party Night at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa and enjoy a 3 course choice menu, half bottle of wine and a DJ until 1am!

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Christmas on the Farm

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!

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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond

24th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.

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Christmas Wreath / Door Ring / Table Decoration Workshop

Selected dates between 30th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Learn how to and make your own Christmas wreath, door ring or table decoration to take home and show off to your family and friends at Benview Garden Centre!

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Cluaran School of Highland Dance

17th August 2023 - 17th December 2023
Stirling

Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.

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Eric The Elf

5th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Join Eric on his adventure to save Christmas at this very special show for wee ones this Christmas time in Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Free Beginners Karate Class

17th August 2023 - 31st December 2023
Stirling

Now in it's 50th year, Stirling Karate Club is one of Scotland's oldest. The club is offering a free intoductory class for kids (8 years and upwards), adults and over 60s.

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George Farrow-Hawkins Exhibition

1st December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Alongside screenings of the films George Farrow-Hawkins has produced between 2018 and 2023, this exhibition at the Tollbooth will showcase the processes, dioramas and model figures from the films.

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It’s A Wonderful Life

16th December 2023

Enjoy a screening of Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 16th December!

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Mugdock Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk

2nd December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Join Fizzgig for another of their hysterical family pantos at Mugdock Country Park this festive season as they present - Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Our Changing Landscape: How the weather shapes Scotland

18th November 2023 - 14th January 2024

This exhibition looks at the history of weather in Scotland, exploring how the weather has shaped both the landscape and the people, and what the future might hold.

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

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Santa Steam Trains

2nd December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Boness

Start your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible and join Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway for a magical steam train journey to the North Pole (South)!

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Stirling

Selected dates between 26th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join us at Dobbies Stirling for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling

23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself.

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Santa’s Woodland Experience

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023
Balfron

Santa's Woodland Experience returns to the woodland at North Ballochruin from November 25th right up until Christmas Eve!

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Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library

1st October 2023 - 20th December 2023

The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.

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Scotland’s biggest and oldest ‘Cut Your Own Christmas Tree’ experience

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023
Stirling

Come along to Wester Auchentroig Farm, near Buchlyvie and cut your own Christmas tree! It's the perfect festive family day out!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

4th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Storytelling with Santa at the Monument

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Join us at the Monument this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa Claus! He will be sharing a very special Christmas tale about a young boy named William in The Keeper's Lodge.

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The Great Christmas Escape - Stirling Old Town Jail

2nd December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Enjoy a festive delight that brings laughter and joy to all ages as Father Christmas defends his chimney heists in a rib-tickling immersive performance experience at Stirling Old Town Jail!

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 31st December 2023

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Thistles Christmas Grotto

18th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!

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University of Stirling Art & Design Honours Degree Show 2023

6th December 2023 - 20th December 2023

This exhibition at Made in Stirling showcases the work of the University of Stirling & Forth Valley College Art & Design Honours students.

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Weekly Traditional Music Classes

Selected dates between 22nd April 2023 - 30th December 2023

Fèis Fhoirt are holding traditional music classes for young people aged 8-18 of all abilities, from complete beginner to advanced performers, on Saturday mornings at the Tolbooth Stirling.

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Festive Drag Brunch

Festive Drag Brunch

16th December 2023

Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 16th December!

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Santa Experience

Santa Experience

16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Greenbank Garden invite you to experience the magic of Santa Claus when they host their Santa Experience on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December!

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Christmas Party Nights at the Redhurst Hotel

Christmas Party Nights at the Redhurst Hotel

Selected dates between 24th November 2023 - 16th December 2023

Whether you're celebrating with friends, booking your work party, or fancy a night out with the other half - the Redhurst Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park

Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!

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Ash Pryce - Paranormal Illusionist: Spook Show

Ash Pryce - Paranormal Illusionist: Spook Show

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Step into the psychic's parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night with Ash Pryce at The Banshee Labyrinth!

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Events in Fife

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

Festive Pop-up Gift Shop

Festive Pop-up Gift Shop

14th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Don't miss a visit to this designer pop up shop on Burntisland's high street, it's perfect for Christmas gift giving!

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Lewis Moncur at The Crusoe

Lewis Moncur at The Crusoe

16th December 2023

Fife singer/songwriter Lewis Moncur joins us in The Crusoe on Saturday 16th December for a night of live entertainment.

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Nardone’s Academy Of Performing Arts presents: Aladdin

Nardone’s Academy Of Performing Arts presents: Aladdin

12th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Join us on this enchanted Magical Adventure as Nardone’s Academy Of Performing Arts presents: Aladdin!

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Events in Glasgow

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

Christmas Decoration Making Workshops

Christmas Decoration Making Workshops

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Join the team at Braeside Community Garden for their free Christmas decorations and gift making events for children!

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Festive DJ Lunches

Festive DJ Lunches

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Enjoy a festive feast with friends and family at Alea's Christmas party lunches, filled with delectable cuisine and festive cheer!

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Govan Retail Market

Govan Retail Market

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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)!

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 7th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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Christmas Party Nights

Christmas Party Nights

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Join Functions R Us for one of their fantastic annual Christmas Party Nights this December in the New Town Hall Cumbernauld!

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Aladdin

Aladdin

29th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Book your magic carpet ride to Old Peking for Studio32's magical family pantomime Aladdin... it's pure Genie-us!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show

The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show

16th December 2023

Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023 at Johnstone Town Hall!

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Braehead Santa’s Grotto

Braehead Santa’s Grotto

17th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Santa is back at Braehead shopping centre and will be meeting children at his Christmas Grotto from Friday 17th November and right up to Christmas Eve!

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Paisley’s Christmas

Paisley’s Christmas

30th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

There's plenty of fabulous festive fun for all the family at Paisley's Christmas with so much to see and do across the town centre!

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Events in Other Areas

A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!

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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 18th February 2023 - 16th December 2023

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 4th March 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

8th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 9th December 2023 - 16th December 2023

Get into the festive spirit and learn how to make your own festive wreath at Culzean using materials collected from around the Country Park!

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Popular Events

Aladdin
Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!
Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival 2024
After a sold out event in 2023, Clackmannanshire's Whisky Festival is returning in April 2024, delivered through the organiser's unique strands of Whisky, Heritage and Wellness!
Mulled wine night / Late night shopping
Join us at Made in Stirling on 8th December for some mulled wine and some joyful live music whether you want to do some Christmas shopping or not!
Needle Felting
Give the art of Needle Felting a go with local maker Valerie Martin on the 10th December at Stirling Reuse Hub!
Dunblane Road Race
Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

Popular Venues

Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling Castle The Albert Halls Stirling The National Wallace Monument Tolbooth Stirling