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Edinburgh Christmas Market
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: East Princes Street Gardens
Website: https://edinburgh.org
Free to enter, shoppers can browse around 70 stalls featuring everything from clothing and jewellery to handmade gifts for the home.The market is also where Scotland’s largest Ferris-wheel, the LNER...
Edinburgh's Christmas
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Edinburgh City Centre
Website: https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events, delicious food and...
Festive Family Funfair
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: West Princes Street Gardens
Website: https://edinburgh.org
West Princes Street Gardens has rides and attractions, as well as a variety of festive food and drink stalls Santa and his elves can be found at Santa’s Stories on West Princes Street Gardens – ready...
Ice Rink
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: George Street
Website: https://edinburgh.org
The popular Ice Rink is found on George Street with an undercover rink, so you can enjoy the fun no matter the weather. Toddler skating sessions and relaxed sessions (with smaller capacity, softer lighting...
LNER Big Wheel
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: East Princes Street Gardens
Website: https://edwinterfest.com
Enjoy the comfort of the enclosed and weather-proof pods with incredible views of the historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, and sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions....
Traditional Christmas Markets
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: East Princes Street Gardens
Website: https://edwinterfest.com
With beautifully decorated chalets selling one of a kind gifts, glittering decorations, the smells, tastes and sounds that fill even the biggest miser with Christmas spirit, every elf will find something...
Dance Inc. Studios
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Bothwell, Busby and Bearsden
Website: www.danceincstudios.uk
Fun, confidence building, non-competitive dance classes for girls and boys of all ages.To book a two week trial or go straight to sign up visit the website and create a free account with ClassForKids,...
Discover Glasgow in 45 stops!
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Glasgow City
Website: www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk
Discover Glasgow with City Sightseeing’s Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, featuring 45 stops across two vibrant routes - Red and Yellow. Enjoy unlimited travel for one or two days, exploring iconic landmarks...
Elder Park Junior Parkrun
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Elder Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km junior timed runs which are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun. Go along and...
Fun, Friends and French!
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: 3 Park Circus, Glasgow
Website: www.afglasgow.org.uk/french-culture
Give your child a head start with French at Alliance Française Glasgow.Their fun and interactive classes are taught by native French-speaking teachers and tailored for all ages - from toddlers to teens. Visit...
Glasgow Science Centre
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/learn
Glasgow Science Centre offers exciting STEM experiences designed especially for primary learners. Topics include Space, Renewable Energy, the Human Body and more. Free places are available across many...
Golf It!
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow
Website: www.golf-it.com
On the banks of Hogganfield Loch, Golf It! offers a world of great value activities for all ages and abilities.The most popular attraction is the immersive, family-friendly Driving Range. Equipped with...
Stagecoach - Creative Courage for Life
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: The Broom Parish Church
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/glasgow
Stagecoach Glasgow provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18yrs.Students take part in weekly skill building classes run by professionals from the entertainment industry...
The Big Christmas Skate
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Braehead Ice Centre
Website: https://braeheadicecentre.co.uk
With sessions running four days a week—including Ice Discos, Wee Ones, and Throwback Thursdays—there’s plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Skate hire is included in the price, so all you...
Winter at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
17th November-25th January 2026
Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk/winter-at-landmark
Landmark Forest Adventure Park is open for a season of discovery and outdoor adventure. Step inside the Bamboozeleum for mind-bending illusions and interactive exhibits, or experience the quirky Wonderwood...
Gallus in Weegieland
19th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Tron Theatre
Website: www.tron.co.uk/shows/gallus-in-weegieland
A winter wonderland populated with strange-talking creatures, a maniacal power-hungry Queen and her son Knavey (quite possibly the hottest Harry Styles rip-off the pantosphere has ever seen).Contains audience...
The Little Mermaid (Pantomime)
22nd November-4th January 2026
Venue: King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King’s favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean in an exhilarating and enchanting theatrical extravaganza, the likes...
Snow White
26th November-31st December 2025
Venue: Airdie Town Hall
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk
Don't miss the family-friendly pantomime, Snow White, presented by Spillers Pantomimes. Snow White promises to be a spectacular celebration, filled with laughter, magic, and festive cheer—just the perfect...
Jock and the Beanstalk
27th November-11th January 2026
Venue: The Pavilion Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/pavilion-theatre-glasgow
Go and see if Jock can defeat the giant, win the heart of the girl he loves and turn the Trots’ fortunes around. Once again, the Pav panto will have all the ingredients for a perfect family panto; with...
Paisley’s free Let it Snow Christmas Trail
28th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Paisley Town Centre
Website: www.paisleyfirst.com
Paisley’s free Let it Snow Christmas Trail is rolling into town on Friday 28th November 2025 until Sunday 4th January 2026. Find and name all the cool and frosty Snowmen characters hiding in local business...
Santa's Mischievous Elves
1st-31st December 2025
Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch
Website: https://events.rspb.org.uk
This activity is perfect for families and children of all ages, offering a fun and educational way to enjoy the festive season and learn about local wildlife. Santa’s elves have been a little cheeky....
Beauty and the Beast
2nd-31st December 2025
Venue: Citizens Theatre
Website: https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast
Full of festive magic, this joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families.Live music, beautiful set design and captivating storytelling will ensure a memorable...
Sleeping Beauty
4th-31st December 2025
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Step into a fairytale world of magical castles, bewitched spinning wheels and an enchanted sleep that only true love’s kiss can break…With fabulous songs, spectacular costumes, and oodles of slapstick...
Christmas at Almond Valley
6th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Almond Valley
Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk
Expect twinkling trails, illuminated play, hands-on crafts, and heart-warming food and drink. Includes dedicated Relaxed sessions, with reduced sound and lighting alongside their much-loved Tots and Toddlers...
The Gift
6th-28th December 2025
Venue: Citizens Theatre
Website: https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/the-gift
This is a story reversing the idea that it is the wrapping paper, the cardboard boxes and ribbons that should be discarded, and reveals that playfulness, creativity and imagination are the true gifts....
A Cottiers Christmas Carol
10th-30th December 2025
Venue: Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland Street
Website: www.insideouttheatreproductions.com
It is Christmas eve and the Pantosphere is full of festive fun. Everyone is except Anjelica Scrooge, the richest woman in Panto Land. Anjelica will be up all day and all night with ghostly guests from...
Snow White and the Seven Muppets
16th-29th December 2025
Venue: Village Theatre East Kilbride
Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit ‘A Crackin’ Christmas Carol’, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets by Paul Harper-Swan. Join...
The IRN-BRU Carnival
19th December-11th January 2026
Venue: SEC Glasgow
Website: www.sec.co.uk
Europe’s largest indoor funfair returns, packed full of family rides, thrill rides, and children’s rides – so there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss the Dodgems, take a trip around the Fun...
The McDougalls' Winter Wonderland
27th-30th December 2025
Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre
Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Sing along with wintery favourites like Jingle Bells, The Bear Went Over the Mountain and I’m a Little Snowman as you travel through a land of songs and snowy surprises! Go wearing your favourite Christmas...
Wicked Wizard of Oz Cirque Spectacular
27th-28th December 2025
Venue: OVO Hydro
Website: www.ovohydro.com
The worlds biggest productions present a brand-new, breath-taking, Cirque staging… of the Wicked Wizard of Oz. With a cast of 40 and spectacular aerial stunts and amazing special effects this international...
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
31st December 2025
Venue: Edinburgh City Centre
Website: https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay
Featuring live music, DJ’s, Giant Screens, International Street Theatre, Pipers, Drummers, funfair attractions, delicious street food and drink and the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium designing...
Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen
3rd-17th January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its hugely popular tour in 2022.This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s...
Sing-a-Long-a Matilda
10th January 2026
Venue: King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen.Fancy...
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
10th January 2026
Venue: King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. The live host will teach...
Taylor Fever
17th January 2026
Venue: Airdie Town Hall
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk/taylor-fever-2
Featuring incredible lighting and effects, this show has been wowing audiences across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe. Taylor Fever is the perfect show for fans of all ages. This is more than just...
Oscar and the Highland Castle By Mousetale Puppets
25th January 2026
Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
With lively, vibrant shows, designer and performer David Stewart brings his adventure stories to life with charming puppet characters and glow-in-the-dark ultraviolet effects. His productions are well...
Oscar and the Highland Castle By Mousetale Puppets
25th January 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
Answering a call for help! Oscar the mouse leaves his attic home and heads for Loch Ness where he finds Incy Wincy Spider among the ruins of an old castle. It’s 1307 and as Scotland lies defeated, Robert...
Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes
27th-31st January 2026
Venue: King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to...
Horrible Histories - The Concert
20th-22nd March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production! Featuring a live band, led...