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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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025
Dunblane

Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025
Kippen

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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LKP Markets & Events: Thistles Centre Market

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 14th September 2025

LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at The Thistles Shopping Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!

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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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Summer Family Fun

28th June 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!

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School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors

30th June 2025 - 12th August 2025

Drop the screens, grab the paddle, let the adventure begin on a School Holiday Adventure Day at Roll Outdoors in Callendar!

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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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Open Reflection & Music Recital

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Trossachs Church and take some time out from busy lives for quiet reflection with a short acoustic musical performance.

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Creepy-Crawly Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 13th August 2025

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Join the Creepie Crawlie Club at Mugdock Country Park and learn about bugs and beasties.

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Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

15th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs holiday club is back for Summer 2025. It's designed to let kids play in the woods and explore their natural surroundings.

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Afternoon Ambles: Craigend, The Great Estate (Heritage walk)

26th July 2025

Join Ranger Alan on this historical guided walk and uncover fascinating stories about the castle and the famous zoo!

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Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games

26th July 2025
Lochearnhead

Experience a traditional Games in beautiful surroundings at the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games on Saturday 26th July!

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Wildlife Weans: Butterflies, Books, Bugs & Beasties!

26th July 2025

Discover the things that buzz, crawl, hop and flutter on this woodland and grassland adventure at Mugdock Country Park on 26th July!

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Pokemon Swap Shop

Selected dates between 27th July 2025

The ever popular Pokemon Swap Shop at Waterstones Stirling is back... come and swap your doublers, treblers or unloved pokemon cards!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mollan

27th July 2025
Stirling

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland.

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Kids Pretend Play Town Sessions - Summer

Selected dates between 28th July 2025 - 4th August 2025

Join Alba Playtime at Beechwood Scout Hall for these Kids Play Town Sessions this Summer, suitable for toddler to 7 years!

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Wild Magik Summer Apprenticeships

29th July 2025

This summer, young apprentices are invited into a place of real-world magik: hands-on craft, nature connection, and the spirit of wonder at this 3-day outdoor camp at Tir Na Nog.

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Whale Rider - Family-Friendly Film Screening

31st July 2025

Come along to Creative Stirling for this family-friendly screening of Whale Rider, a contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph!

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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Doune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.

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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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Trees of Mugdock

4th August 2025

Don't miss a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors as a family and learn more about nature and Mugdock with the support of our Ranger Stuart.

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Killin Highland Games

6th August 2025

Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2025 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 6th August!

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Summer Chefs: Youth Cooking Classes for Mercat Cross Residents

6th August 2025 - 8th August 2025

Are you aged 11–14? Then join Creative Stirling for two free, fun, hands-on afternoons of cooking, learning, and eating!

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Summer Junior Ranger Camp: Creative Woodland

6th August 2025

Learn the ways of the wilds on this 3 day adventure in nature at Mugdock Country Park in August.

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WALL.E - Family-Friendly Film Screening

6th August 2025

Bring the family along for this screening of WALL.E at Creative Stirling on 6th August.

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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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Bushcraft Survival

10th August 2025

Develop your survival skills in wild Mugdock! Bushcraft Survival on Sunday 10th August!

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Fabulous Musical Art

10th August 2025

Get out in nature as a family and make something special to take home as a keepsake at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 10th August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden

10th August 2025
Stirling

Braehead Community Garden is an 11,000 square metre outdoor space, enjoying a direct view of Stirling Castle.

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Scottish Gas - Stirling Community NetZero Roadshow

15th August 2025

As part of their partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Gas are hosting a Community NetZero Roadshow at Stirling County Rugby Football Club on the 15th of August!

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Kippen Flower Show

16th August 2025

Come and visit the Kippen Flower Show in the historic village of Kippen, 10 miles from Stirling, on Saturday 16th August!

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Stirling Highland Games

16th August 2025

The Stirling Highland Games return in August with an exciting programme of activities to entertain everyone!

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Walk for Parkinson’s: Falkirk 2025

16th August 2025

Whatever your reason. Whoever you walk for. Join Parkinson's UK in Falkirk and help raise vital funds for research into better treatments and hopefully, one day a cure.

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The Mysterious world of Runes

17th August 2025

Learn the mysterious ways of the ancient Nordic alphabet as we follow a trail through Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 17th August!

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Sensational Shelters

24th August 2025

Learn how animals build cosy hidey-holes and then make your own at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday, August 24th!

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Whittle in the wilds

24th August 2025

Try your hand at whittling and bring to life wood found in the forest by carving unique creations on this workshop at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 24th August! Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds.

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Crafty Work

31st August 2025

Get creatively crafty using the beauty of nature in this family workshop at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 31st August!

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Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs

7th September 2025
Stirling

Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 24th running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.

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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!

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Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Stirling

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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:

Kids Golf Summer Camps

Kids Golf Summer Camps

6th June 2025 - 9th August 2025

Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy throughout the summer for their Kids Summer Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!

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Bats On The Orry

Bats On The Orry

12th September 2025

Batty about bats? Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a led walk around Eaglesham and delve into the lives of these fascinating (and cute!) mammals.

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Auchenback Active Limited Community Safety Family Fun Day

Auchenback Active Limited Community Safety Family Fun Day

7th August 2025

Auchenback Active are holding their fantastic annual Community Safety Event on Thursday 7th August at Auchenback Resource Centre, Barrhead!

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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:

The Caterpillar and the Blackbird

The Caterpillar and the Blackbird

1st August 2025 - 9th August 2025

If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, why not come along to the Happiest Show of the Season! The Caterpillar and the Blackbird.

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Halloween Fireworks Nights

Halloween Fireworks Nights

Selected dates between 17th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!

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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

30th January 2026

Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!

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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:

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Whether you're new to BTCC or a lifelong fan, the 2025 season promises non-stop thrills. Don’t miss out, join us at Knockhill for the ultimate car racing weekend!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

10th 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 Rothes Halls!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025

Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!

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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:

Let’s Play Pokemon

Let’s Play Pokemon

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 25th July 2025

For beginners and experts alike. Join Make Do & Grow for the opportunity to learn how to play the Pokémon card game including building a deck and battling your opponent!

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Homespun Yarns: Folk Songs and Stories for Kids

Homespun Yarns: Folk Songs and Stories for Kids

Selected dates between 11th February 2025 - 30th December 2025

Join Homespun Yarns at Merry-go-Round for an afternoon of all kinds of singin' and dancin' and shakin' things and hootin' and hollerin' and spinnin' yarns!

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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Glasgow

The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Glasgow

13th September 2025

The Little Children's Market Scotland returns to Glasgow on Saturday 13th September with 1000’s of amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

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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:

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

14th September 2025

Join The Kirkintilloch Band for a LIVE screening of Wallace & Gromit's The Wrong Trousers with live Brass Band at Lanark Memorial Hall on Sunday 14th September!

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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark

Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark

Selected dates between 16th August 2025 - 18th October 2025

Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!

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Snow White and the Seven Muppets

Snow White and the Seven Muppets

12th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!

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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:

Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree

Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree

13th December 2025

Join us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!

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Browns Lane Market

Browns Lane Market

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 6th December 2025

Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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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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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 School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!

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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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Ayr & District Flower Show

Ayr & District Flower Show

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a seventh year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August!

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Popular Events

Introduction to Portraiture
This introductory day at Made in Stirling will allow you to feel confident knowing a little about the history of the portrait as well as how to practice and compose your own portraits.
Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine
On this tour Boo and Heidi will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling. Catch them at the Tolbooth Stirling on 26th November!
Bo’ness Fair Cheezingo - Country Hoedown!
Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hats, and get ready for a night of boot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ good old-fashioned country fun with some Bingo thrown in at Bo'ness Town Hall on 8th August!
Summer Chefs: Youth Cooking Classes for Mercat Cross Residents
Are you aged 11–14? Then join Creative Stirling for two free, fun, hands-on afternoons of cooking, learning, and eating!
The Tannahill Weavers
Catch The Tannahill Weavers, one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, when they return to the Tolbooth Stirling on the 31st October 2025!

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