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Family And Kids Events in Stirling in May 2025

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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: Gargunnock House Garden

1st February 2025 - 1st June 2025
Gargunnock

The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.

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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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Forest Families

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 29th June 2025

Come join us for a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!

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Sunday Forest School

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 29th June 2025

Come join us for a Sunday afternoon of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!

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Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Embark on a creative journey with Làmhan’s Parent and Child Sewing Classes on Saturdays at The Dunblane Centre!

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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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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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You Choose

2nd May 2025

You Choose is an interactive musical show for all the family, but in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

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Family Ceilidh Dance

3rd May 2025

Stirling Gaelic Choir invites you to a family-friendly evening full of music and dancing with the acclaimed Riverside Ceilidh Band at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on Saturday 3rd May!

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Gender Neutral Fashion Workshop: Corsets, Design, and Personal Style!

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Join us at Creative Stirling on 3rd & 4th May for a hands-on fashion workshop led by local designer Carina Rose, suitable for ages 13-25!

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VE Day 80

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Come along to Stirling Castle on 3rd and 4th May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

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Wildlife Weans: Dens & Camouflage

3rd May 2025

Learn how animals build cosy hidey-holes and then make your own at Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 3rd May!

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Family Fun Day at Stirling Bowling Club

4th May 2025

Come and try Bowls at Stirling Bowling Club's Family Fun Day on Sunday 4th May in aid of Start Up Stirling!

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Pokemon Swap Shop

4th May 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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Junior Ranger Explorer: Wonderful Wands & Bows & Arrows

5th May 2025

A weapon of choice for thousands of years, come and make a bow and arrows from wood found in our wild places at Mugdock Country Park on Monday 5th May!

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Superhero Day

5th May 2025

Get ready as Superhero Day returns to Affinity Sterling Mills on May 5th! Come along and meet your favourite superheroes up close!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Arndean

6th May 2025 - 7th June 2025
Dollar

Opening for more than 40 years, Arndean has a beautiful mature garden extending to 15 acres including the woodland walk and tree house for children.

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Art Collection Open Day

10th May 2025

Come by the Pathfoot Building for a day of creative inspiration at the University of Stirling's Art Collection Open Day on Saturday 10th May!

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Flow - Family Friendly Film Screening

10th May 2025

Join Creative Stirling on Saturday 10th May for a family friendly screening of the award-winning animated film Flow!

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Holy Trinity Stirling Ceilidh

11th May 2025

Don't miss this fundraising ceilidh with the Riverside Ceilidh Band on Sunday 11th May in the Holy Trinity Church Hall!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 13th July 2025
Port of Menteith

Oakmore is a garden for real plant enthusiasts and to enjoy. A maturing garden with raised herbaceous borders, young orchards, a developing shrubbery, a rose garden and a bog garden.

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Stirling and District Classic Car Club Annual Show

11th May 2025

The Stirling and District Classic Car Club is delighted to announce the return of its annual show on Sunday 11th May 2025 in aid of Charities!

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The Animal Guyz present Amazing Animals

11th May 2025

This heart-warming show at The Albert Halls Stirling is packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects suited to all ages!

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Culture Club

Selected dates between 12th May 2025 - 23rd June 2025

Come along to Culture Club at Bridge of Allan Primary School every Monday evening from 12th May. It's seriously cool and good fun, with all children welcome between the ages of 5 to 12!

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American Wrestling - W3l Wrestling Showdown

17th May 2025

The World Wide Wrestling League returns to The Dunblane Centre on Saturday 17th May for a wrestling spectacular suitable for the whole family!

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Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

17th May 2025
Callander

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Scottish Wild Food Festival

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!

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W3L Wrestling Showdown - Dunblane

17th May 2025

The World Wide Wrestling League returns to The Dunblane Centre on Saturday 17th May for a wrestling spectacular suitable for the whole family!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shrubhill

18th May 2025
Dunblane

Explore two acres of mixed, informal planting of some unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees and other shrubs at Shrubhill!

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Strathcarron Singers 21st Anniversary Concert

18th May 2025

The Strathcarron Singers invite you to their 21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday 18th May at The Albert Halls!

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Junior Ranger Explorer: Woodland Adventure

23rd May 2025

Explore the deepest, wildest parts of Mugdock Wood on this 5-hour adventure with the Ranger Service!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

24th May 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Tractor Weekend at Briarlands Farm

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Come and view all the vehicles that make Briarlands special on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May! There’ll be an array of vehicles for you to see!

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Dunblane Road Race

25th May 2025
Dunblane

Experience the exciting atmosphere of the Dunblane Road Race when it returns on Sunday 25th May 2025!

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Dance Connection - DC 25

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

DC 25 is a spectacular showcase featuring 500 pupils across four shows from our Stirling and Callander branches.

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Drymen Show

31st May 2025
Drymen

Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 31st May 2025. Come along for another great family day out!

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Dunblane Fling

31st May 2025
Dunblane

The Dunblane Fling, an annual festival of music, culture and family fun, returns on Saturday 31st May 2025.

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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:

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 11th October 2025

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

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VSN SPORT 7’s Tournament

VSN SPORT 7’s Tournament

4th May 2025

VSN SPORT, Scotland's premier provider of custom teamwear for a diverse range of sports teams, is excited to announce their upcoming 7's Tournament on May 4th at Whitecraigs Rugby Club!

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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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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:

West Linton Market

West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

18th May 2025

Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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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:

Falkland Estate Monthly Makers and Producers Market

Falkland Estate Monthly Makers and Producers Market

Selected dates between 30th March 2025 - 30th November 2025

Enjoy browsing the monthly Makers Market held in our beautiful and unique spaces here at the Stables on the gorgeous Falkland Estate!

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BOUNCE

BOUNCE

3rd May 2025

Dirliebane Theatre Company present BOUNCE, a bilingual performance in BSL and English for children aged 5 – 9 that centres around big emotions and what to do with them.

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The Jack & Jill Market - Dunfermline

The Jack & Jill Market - Dunfermline

31st May 2025

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money when The Jack & Jill Market returns to The Vine Conference Centre on Saturday 31st May!

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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:

Spring Flower Show

Spring Flower Show

3rd May 2025

The Scottish Rock Garden Club are holding their annual Spring Flower Show at Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden on Saturday 3rd May!

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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry

I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry

15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!

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Spring Concert with Jordanhill Community Choir and Handbell Ringers

Spring Concert with Jordanhill Community Choir and Handbell Ringers

15th May 2025

Jordanhill Community Choir and Handbell Ringers are delighted to present their annual Spring Concert on Thursday 15th May!

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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:

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 4th May 2025

Meet some of the animals and get up close with the little lambs at Bardykes Farm's Spring Farm Visit and Lamb Lessons!

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LEGO Animation Club

LEGO Animation Club

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!

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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:

You Choose

You Choose

4th May 2025

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 4th May!

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Gryffe Valley 10K Run

Gryffe Valley 10K Run

18th May 2025

The annual Gryffe Valley 10K Run, for all abilities from serious runners to novices & joggers, will take place on Sunday 18th May!

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Saturday Saints

Saturday Saints

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th June 2025

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Saturday Saints programme focuses on skill development for footballers aged 7-13 through fun activities, matches and mini-tournaments.

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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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Kelburn May Day Activities

Kelburn May Day Activities

3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025

Join the team at Kelburn from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May for their May Day event and enjoy the beauty of the estate accompanied by a host of brilliant activities!

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Boswell Book Festival

Boswell Book Festival

9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!

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Popular Events

Strathcarron Singers 21st Anniversary Concert
The Strathcarron Singers invite you to their 21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday 18th May at The Albert Halls!
Big Summer Spectacular
Adventure Events Ltd is delighted to bring the Big Summer Spectacular to City Park Stirling on 28th & 29th June!
Substate New Material Night @ The Tolbooth
Prepare yourself for an evening packed with laughter as we kick off a brand-new series showcasing the freshest stand-up comedy from Scotland and the UK’s rising stars at Stirling's iconic Tolbooth!
The VE Day 80 Celebration Concert and Dance
Get ready to party like it's 1945 in the magnificent setting of Stirling Castle's Great Hall, with big band 'That Swing Sensation' to mark VE Day!
Here Comes the Girls
Don’t miss out on this amazing tribute to some of the greatest female artists of all time at The Albert Halls on Thursday 4th September!

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