Family And Kids events in Stirling

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!

Thistles Stirling Food & Crafts Indoor Event

Expect an exciting mix of talented artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and small businesses, all under one roof at the Thistles Stirling Food & Crafts Indoor Event!

Exhibition - Support for Families: A Year in Focus

This exhibition presents a creative collaboration with Support for Families (S4F) celebrating the everyday moments of care, connection, and resilience that shape the S4F community.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

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

Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

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

Scotland’s National Hero

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

Market Street at Sterling Mills

Find seasonal produce, foods, drinks, arts, crafts, artisan goods, dog treats and more at Market Street at Sterling Mills, held on the last weekend each month!

Stirling Farmers Market

Held on the second and fourth Saturdays each month, take a stroll down to Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street and pick up some of the best food and drink Scotland has to offer!

RSNO Buggy Choir

Enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of group singing with other new parents and carers at the RSNO Buggy Choir on Tuesdays at Lecropt Kirk Hall!

Young Creatives

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.

Monument Dance - A Kaleidoscope of Dreams

The wonderful students of Stirling’s Monument Dance Centre bring you a fabulous weekend of dance as their award winning show returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre.

Stirling Vegan Festival

Discover the ultimate celebration of an ethical, animal-friendly, and eco lifestyle at the Stirling Vegan Festival on Saturday 14th March!

Beacons Of Hope

Join the Rosenethe Singers at Church of the Holy Rude on Tuesday 28th March for Beacons of Hope, tracing the way composers across the centuries have expressed hope, praise, contemplation and love!

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

Spring Craft Fayre

Bring the whole family to The Dunblane Centre for a vibrant day of local arts and crafts, featuring unique stalls showcasing their handmade creations on Sunday 29th March!

Hop, Make and Create

Join Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for for three weekends of free Easter activities for the whole family!

Easter Egg Trail at Alloa Tower

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Alloa Tower's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Easter Egg Trail at Bannockburn

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in The Battle of Bannockburn's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Eggs-Cellent Egg Hunt at The Falkirk Wheel

Hop into a magical Easter adventure the whole family will love! Join The Falkirk Wheel for a colourful egg hunt, a round of mini golf, and a meet‑and‑greet with a very special surprise guest!

Epicure Craft Beer and Food Festival Stirling

Stirling's finest Craft Beer and Food Festival returns for a third year on Saturday 4th April with a day of renowned craft brewers and skilled artisans, showcasing their finest creations!

Taylormania

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!

Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon is the perfect underwater adventure the whole family will enjoy, featuring handcrafted puppets and original songs, ideal for babies and preschool children!

W3L Wrestlution XIX

The World Wide Wrestling League returns to Stirling on Friday 10th April with live action featuring top wrestling stars from around the world!

Hubbub Live!

Experience an exciting evening at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 11th April as local stars and guest performers ignite the stage with a vibrant showcase of dance, song, and theatre!

Try Bowls at Stirling Bowling Club

Stirling Bowling Club is holding a free 'Come and Try Bowls Day' on Saturday 11th of April, it's a great introduction to lawn green bowling and suitable for all the family too!

Safety Last With Forrester Pyke

Experience Harold Lloyd's classic silent film 'Safety Last' at the Macrobert Arts Centre with the legendary Forrester Pyke providing a brilliant live piano accompaniment!

The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss' beloved Cat in the Hat turns a rainy day into an amazing adventure at Macrobert Arts Centre that's the perfect first theatre trip for little ones!

There’s A Snake In My School - CANCELLED

A ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams.

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers Craft Fair

The annual Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers Craft Fair returns on Saturday 25th April to Victoria Hall with a wide range of stalls from crafters from around the country!

The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Denny

The Little Children's Market Scotland returns to Falkirk on Sunday 5th July with 1000's of amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

Culture Night Stirling

Culture Night Stirling: Carnival of the Wolf will bring venues and unexpected spaces across the city to life through an exciting variety of events on Friday 1st May!

The Sruighlea Festival

The Sruighlea Festival is back at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum this May bank holiday with a family-friendly party featuring an exciting line-up of emerging musical talent!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dunblane Gardens

Spend an afternoon enjoying the Gardens of St Blane's House and The Old Smiddy Smithy Loan in Dunblane on Sunday 10th May!

Stirling and District Classic Car Club Annual Show

Rev up for a brilliant day out as the Stirling Classic Car Show returns to Bridge of Allan on Sunday 10th May, featuring over 800 stunning vehicles and stalls in aid of charity!

Upcycled Bookbinding - Make Together

Join Edinburgh-based bookbinder Cass Barron for a welcoming, cross-generational bookbinding workshop celebrating creativity, reuse and making together as part of Dunblane Eco Fest!

Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 13th - 17th May!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mollan

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland, designed as a series of smaller interlocking gardens, each with a distinct character.

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Callendar House

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

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at Macrobert Arts Centre on 23rd May!

A Rocking Spooktacular

Get ready for a night of killer tunes and fang-tastic talent at BSPA's Rocking Spooktacular... a frightfully fabulous show that's guaranteed to rock your socks off at Macrobert Arts Centre!

Dance Connection - Tails From The Stage

DC invites you into the magical world of 'Tails From the Stage' at the Macrobert Arts Centre where talented pupils and senior stars showcase the joy and wonder of storytelling through dance!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bridge of Allan Gardens

Bridge of Allan gardens will again feature a selection of larger and smaller gardens.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore

Oakmore, a 3.5 acre garden with spectacular views over the Menteith and Campsie Hills, aims to be something interesting, unusual, and inspirational for everyone.

Enchanted – The Candlelight Concert

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!

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole returns to Cardross Estate between the 17th and 19th July featuring massive line-up of live acts across 5 stages including headliners Ash, Alabama 3 and Huey Morgan!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 60 Greenhead

Visit 60 Greenhead, a delightful hidden garden in Alva with extensive planting and clever use of pots throughout, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

BBC Radio 2 in the Park Stirling

BBC Radio 2 in the Park is returning to Scotland! The annual festival will be held at Stirling's City Park between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th August!

Stirling Highland Games

Experience a cracking day of Scottish spirit at the Stirling Highland Games, featuring world-class heavy athletics, massed pipe bands, and a bustling artisan village right in the heart of Scotland!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coldoch

Enjoy a visit to the garden at Coldoch, sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides, it looks south over the Carse of Stirling.

Beauty And The Beast

Expect big songs, riotous laughs, and a heart-lifting happy ending that proves even the unlikeliest love can bring the house down as Macrobert Arts Centre brings Beauty and the Beast to the stage!

Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.

Get ready for a wickedly fun Halloween when Magic Gareth brings his halloween special, featuring hilariously spooky tricks and ghost-busting magic, to Eastwood Theatre!

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting two week-long football camp during the Easter holidays to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

The National Museum of Flight host regular Relaxed Mornings suitable for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

BIG is a funny and engaging show for 3-6 year olds from Dirliebane Theatre Company exploring the excitement, adventure and trepidation of starting somewhere new.

Enjoy a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager & Curator Sam Walker and learn about the history of the house and it's former occupants!

Everyone's favourite tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show... don't miss The Tiger Who Came to Tea at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Sunday 16th August!

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

Join The Four Barons String Quartet for an unforgettable night of music, featuring a stunning program of classical and contemporary works as part of Govan Music Festival 2026!

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, held on the first and third Saturdays of each month between February and October!

Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.

Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!

It should be a great day for all the family when Barshaw Park hosts its annual gala day on Saturday 20th June 2026!

Kilbarchan Craft Fayres‎ will hold their annual Spring Fayre, featuring a selection of stalls from local artists, at Kilbarchan Guide Hall on Sunday 22nd March!

Join St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation for Little & Mini Buddies, fun and engaging football sessions for 3 to 6 years, at Renfrew Leisure Centre.

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!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!