Days Out events in East Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Days Out events taking place throughout East Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in East Renfrewshire
A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
The most popular festive event in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Pak on Saturday 20th November!
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Barrhead’s Winter Wonderland
On Saturday 27th November, Barrhead will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland as the town begins the countdown to Christmas with their annual Christmas Lights Switch On!
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Merry Mearns
My Mearns are delighted to announce the first Merry Mearns, taking place on Sunday 28th November at The Avenue Shopping Centre!
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Festive Ladies Day
Enjoy ultimate festive fun with the girls at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Ladies Day on Sunday 12th December!
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Eaglesham Fair
It's always a fun filled family day out at the bi-annual Eaglesham Fair being held on Saturday 4th June 2022!
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Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a seventh outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 27th August!
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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
Visit the Best UK Attraction this October!
Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October holidays to enjoy a day out with fun for all the family.
October Half Term at Dynamic Earth
Explore the universe through explosive demos, fun interactive activities, and hands-on crafts at Dynamic Earth this October Half Term!
Pick Your Own Pumpkin and Halloween Hunt
Conifox Adventure Park’s Annual Halloween Pumpkin Haunted Field is back and better than ever, plus there’s even more fun to be had this year with our Halloween Hunt!
Gaia
See Luke Jerram's Gaia, a spectacular sculpture of Earth, which will be floating majestically in the main entrance area of Dynamic Earth, marking its first appearance in Edinburgh.
Hop Run 2021
Hop Run, in partnership with Stewart Brewing, after a covid-19 break, will be back for its second year on Saturday 23rd October 2021!
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone - the Ballroom Boys Act 2
The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return with a brand new show! Catch it at the Howden Park Centre in October!
Wicked Halloween Bash
Dress up and have some spooky fairytale fun with Maleficent and the Wicked Kids at Conifox Adventure Park’s new Wicked Halloween Bash on 23rd October!
Witches, Healers and Kings
Come along to The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 23rd October for a day of activities to explore more of the story about James VI's interest in witches.
Family Day at the Botanics
Join the Scottish International Storytelling Festival for a day of family fun with storytellers popping up throughout the community garden in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Terminal V Festival - Halloween 2021 - POSTPONED
Terminal V returns to The Royal Highland Centre for two days, taking place over Halloween weekend 30th + 31st October!
Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
Climate Science Showcase at Dynamic Earth
To celebrate the globally important climate conference, COP26, happening right here in Scotland, Dynamic Earth is hosting a Climate Science Showcase Day on Saturday 6th November.
Scottish Signs and Symbols: Family Workshop
In this family workshop at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th November, create your own shield using Scottish symbols - or even invent your own! Suitable for ages 5 - 14 years.
Stag & Dagger Edinburgh
Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Edinburgh on Sunday 14th November!
The National Whisky Festival
Following popular previous editions, The National Whisky Festival will be making its way back to Edinburgh in November.
Conifox’s Christmas Experience
Conifox Adventure Park's sell-out Christmas Experience returns in 2021 bigger and better than ever for children and adults of all ages to enjoy.
EH6 Festival
The EH6 Festival returns to Leith from 26th - 28th November with some of the best upcoming artists and bands from across the country.
Edinburgh Gin Festival 2021
The Edinburgh Gin Festival is coming to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 27th November! Come along and meet the distillers, chat, sample and even buy a bottle to take home!
The Great Eastern
The Great Eastern is a brand new all-day music festival taking place in Edinburgh on 27th November 2021.
Edinburgh Vegan Festival
Don't miss the Edinburgh Vegan Festival, taking place on Sunday 28th November 2021 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
St Andrew’s Day celebration
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse the Sunday before St. Andrew's Day for a celebration of Scottish art, music, symbols and stories for the whole family to enjoy.
Christmas at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots
Come and see the beautiful Christmas decorations at the Palace and step back in time to discover how Mary, Queen of Scots would have celebrated Christmas over 400 years ago.
The Santa Experience
The Santa Experience returns! Add some magic to your Christmas with a visit to Santa and his elves at Archerfield Walled Garden.
An Edwardian Christmas
It’s Christmas 1910 all the family and staff come together to enjoy the season. Walk through Lauriston Castle on a special tour watching the performance by Edinburgh Living History unfold!
Christmas at the Palace: Family trail
This December explore The Palace of Holyroodhouse with the help of Holly and Rudy and a special Christmas trail!
A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
Royal Rhyme Time: Christmas Ceilidh
Join us to hear stories about celebrations and play a special game called the Feast of the Bean. With music and dancing in our Christmas ceilidh, suitable for children aged four and under!
Mary, Queen of Scots at Christmas
Come and see the beautiful Christmas decorations at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and step back in time to discover how Mary, Queen of Scots would have celebrated Christmas over 400 years ago.
A Family Christmas Day
Come along and take delight in every bite of your delicious three-course festive feast before enjoying extravagant entertainment including a DJ hosted disco and a super special guest… Santa!
The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention
The 10th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to The Edinburgh Corn Exchange in March 2022, bigger and better than ever!
Edinburgh Comic Con 2022
Edinburgh Comic Con returns to the EICC in 2022 and once more, it will be a weekend of madness from the world of film and TV, comic books, gaming, cosplay and much more.
The Royal Highland Show
One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 23rd and 26th June 2022!
BGCP Comic Con: Bathgate
BGCP Comic Con is coming to Bathgate for the first time, with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 5th, 6th and 7th August 2022!
Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th and 6th August 2022!
Events in Fife
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone - the Ballroom Boys Act 2
The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return with a brand new show! Catch it at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline in October.
Spook’Ore
Spook'Ore is a family friendly Halloween event at Lochore Meadows. Something for everyone and don’t worry it’s not that scary!
BGCP Comic Con: Kirkcaldy
The BGCP Comic Con lands in the Mercat Shopping Centre on Saturday 30th October. This is the BIG one - traders, workshops, cosplay and special guests. Not to be missed!
St Andrews Botanic Garden of Botany and Broomsticks!
Get ready for spooky nature-based activities in the forest and tractor rides around the garden plus magic shows from illusionist Tilli Gorgon Magic at St Andrews Botanic Garden this Halloween!
Big Kid Circus
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show GOLD! Catch them at Warout Playing Fields, Glenrothes in November!
Christmas Fayre
Don't miss the Crail Christmas Fayre taking place in Crail Community Hall on 4th & 5th December, with stalls, cafe and children's activities there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Prog in the Park 2.0
PROG IN THE PARK 2.0 is taking place at the Glen Pavilion, Pittencrief Park Dunfermline in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland. Don't miss 12 hours of quality prog rock Live!
Events in Glasgow
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore Play Crazy Golf is the ultimate destination offering fun for grown-ups! They've got everything from bespoke, locally-inspired crazy golf to delicious drinks and the finest street food offerings!
Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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!
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
Spooktacular
Things are about to get spoooooky at Silverburn this Halloween, dare you enter the Spooktacular fairground?
Oktoberfest at Festival Village: Merchant City
The Pop-Up Pro's are back with an Oktoberfest themed version of their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village in Glasgow's Candleriggs Square!
Boo’sy Pumkin Carving at Festival Village: Merchant City
Festival Village: Merchant City are hosting a Boo'sy Pumkin Carving event on Saturday 23rd October... a day of fun and spooky goings-on!
Family Pumpkin Carving at Festival Village: Merchant City
Festival Village: Merchant City are hosting a Family Pumpkin Carving event on Sunday 24th October... a day of family-friendly fun and spooky goings-on!
At The Flix Drive In: Halloween
Join At The Flix for their Halloween drive-in movie event with films shown on the world's largest outdoor LED screen in the grounds of Loudoun Castle!
Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition is being held at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on the 30th and 31st of October!
New Noise All Dayer
Headlined by The Van T's, New Noise All Dayer at King Tut's aims to showcase some of the hottest new musical talent across Scotland and beyond!
The Hill House Halloween Hunt
The Hill House invites you to take part in this years' Halloween Trail! Be warned...it's their SPOOKIEST one yet!
Grosvenor Cafe - Kids Halloween Party
Join the Grosvenor Cafe on 31st October for the seriously spooktacular Halloween edition of their weekly Kid's Club!
UMA x COP26: A Special Event
Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox is delighted to host an amazing lineup of artists as part of COP26 and UMA Entertainment on the 6th of November!
Stag & Dagger Glasgow
Stag & Dagger Glasgow, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns on Saturday 13th November!
The Great Western
The Great Western, a festival of musical exploration and discovery held in venues across Glasgow, returns with their 2021 edition on Saturday 13th November!
Ginfall Festival Glasgow
Scotland's most popular Gin Festival, GinFall, returns to where it all began, the luxurious Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow, for another amazing day out on Saturday 27th November!
Helensburgh Winter Festival
Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2021 on 27th & 28th November!
Epilepsy Scotland Ladies Lunch
Bring your sparkle to the Hilton Grosvenor Glasgow in December and join Epilepsy Scotland for their fabulous annual Ladies Lunch!
DEBRA Ladies Lunch Christmas Party
Kindly sponsored by Comply 2 and supported by Alba Facilities Services and Grand Central Hotel Glasgow, DEBRA invites you to their annual Ladies Lunch on Saturday 11th December!
IRN-BRU Carnival
Come along to the Scottish Event Campus for plenty of festive family fun with annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival!
L.O.L. Surprise! Live!
Prepare to party with everyone's favourite fierce, fun and fearless L.O.L. Surprise! characters! You won't want to miss this opportunity to see the most dolls together... live at The SSE Hydro!
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show
The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show returns to the Scottish Event Campus for 2022 between the 3rd and 6th of February!
Glasgow’s Whisky Festival
Glasgow's biggest and best whisky event, the Whisky Festival, returns to Hampden Park on Saturday 19th February!
Model Rail Scotland
Model Rail Scotland is the biggest model railway show held in Scotland and is a must for every railway enthusiast, don't miss it at the SEC Glasgow on the 25th, 26th and 27th February 2022!
BGCP Comic Con: Largs
Returning for a fourth year, BGCP Comic Con presents Largs Comic Con 2022 on Saturday 12th March!
British Basketball Trophy Finals
The British Basketball Trophy Final is returning to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Sunday 20th March and another sell-out crowd is expected... tickets on sale now!
The Dog Lover Show
The Dog Lover Show - Visit Scotland's largest dog show when it returns to the SEC Glasgow in April 2022 for another fun-packed day out for all the family!
The Scottish Baby & Toddler Show
The UK's biggest baby and toddler show is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 22nd and 24th April 2022!
BGCP Comic Con: Shawlands
BGCP Comic Con is coming to Shawlands in May 2022, with an array of awesome themed activities, traders and fun for all ages!
Gig in the Goil
Gig in the Goil returns to Argyll Holidays' Drimsynie Estate with three full days of live music, food & drink and a host of family fun!
Girls’ Day Out Show
The Girls' Day Out Show, at the SEC Glasgow, is the ultimate celebration of all things fun, fabulous and female and it’s all under one roof!
Ecto-Con
Ecto-Con, a one day fan event to celebrate EVERYTHING Ghostbusters, is coming to The Trades Hall, Glasgow on Saturday 7th May 2022!
Eat & Drink Festival
The Eat & Drink Festival returns to the SEC Glasgow between 27th and 30th May 2022 featuring the country's top artisan producers, leading street food vendors & world-class chefs!
Ideal Home Show Scotland
Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home from the 27th - 30th May 2022!
Barraloadasoul
Northern Soul, Mod and 60s R&B alldayer, Barraloadasoul, returns to The Barrowlands for another outing on Saturday 18th June 2022!
Kelburn Garden Party
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!
BGCP Comic Con: Loch Lomond
BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 2nd & 3rd July with a family-friendly event suitable for heroes of all ages!
TRNSMT Festival
TRNSMT Festival will return to Glasgow Green in 2022 from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July featuring headline acts Paolo Nutini, The Strokes and Lewis Capaldi!
BGCP Comic Con: Dunoon
BGCP Comic Con has made the decision to cross over to Dunoon on Saturday 30th July to present Dunoon's first ever Comic Con in the newly refurbished Queen's Hall!
Clydebuilt Festival
Back for a fourth year, the Clydebuilt Festival will return to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship at Riverside on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of September 2022!
Clydebuilt Festival Dragon Boat Race
The Dragon Boat Race on the River Clyde will take place on Sunday 4th September 2022 as part of the annual Clydebuilt Festival!
Great Scottish Run - Toddler, Junior & Family Events
Get the whole family active by joining the Great Scottish Run's family friendly activities in George Square on Saturday 1st October!
Great Scottish Run
Glasgow's iconic running event returns to the city's streets in 2022 with an incredible weekend that includes the 10k, Half Marathon and Junior events!
The Gin To My Tonic Show
The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate gin festival with unlimited tastings, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 28th and 30th October 2022!
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
Across ten days in August 2023, history will be made by men and women on bikes. Champions will be crowned. Spectators will be wowed. Scotland will be inspired.
Events in Lanarkshire
Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 15th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
GinFall Festival Hamilton
Now established as THE BIGGEST One Day Gin Festival in Scotland, GinFall Hamilton returns to the Hamilton Town House on Saturday 6th November!
The Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair
The annual Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair takes place at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 20th November at Lanark Agricultural Centre!
Christmas at New Lanark
Enjoy a magical family day out this Christmas at New Lanark, take a magical journey on The Spirit of Christmas Ride, visit Santa's Grotto or catch 'Freezin' this year's festive panto!
Christmas Craft Fayre and Festive Family Fun Day
Make a day of it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th December at SLLC's annual Christmas Craft Fayre and Festive Family Fun Day!
BGCP Comic Con: Rutherglen
It's that time of year to suit up, put on your best cape and mask to make your way to the the iconic Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 5th February for the return of BGCP Comic Con: Rutherglen!
Cumbernauld Comic Con
The Big Glasgow Comic Page is coming to Cumbernauld! There will exhibitors and traders selling comics, graphic novels, crafts, art, Funko Pop figures and much more!
Stereofunk Festival
Celebrating 15 years, Stereofunk Festival will now take place on Saturday 30th April 2022 at Strathclyde Country Park!
MusicFest Mainstage
Musicfest Mainstage is family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 10th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Big Kid Circus: Renfrew
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show GOLD! Catch them at XSite Braehead for 13 days between the 12th and 24th October!
Paisley Halloween Festival
Get ready for an 'out of this world' experience when the Paisley Halloween Festival returns for 2021 between the 28th October and 1st November!
Erskine Christmas Cracker Market
Get set for Christmas with an array of unique gifts to choose from and indulge in a wonderfully festive shopping experience at the Erskine Christmas Cracker Market!
Paisley International Tango Festival
Paisley International Tango Festival returns to the heart of historic Paisley for three days between the 3rd and 5th December!
Cinderella
Cinderella is the hilarious family pantomime suitable for all ages, with tons of slapstick comedy and stunning musical numbers that guarantee you'll be singing to for days afterwards!
Greenock Gin Festival
Scottish Gin Festivals are coming to Greenock! Join them at Greenock Town Hall on Saturday 11th December for an evening of local music, tapas and of course... gin!
Be Here Now Paisley All-Day TribFest
After the amazing success of Be Here Now Paisley in 2018 & 2019, Be Here Now Music Events in association with NNE & NCNUK, are back in 2022 with the biggest and best BHN yet!
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 20th & 21st of August!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Angel Card and Tarot Readings
Gain insight and clarity into yourself and your relationships past, present and future. Or ask the angels about what it is they want you to know!
Bricklive Fantasy Kingdom
Have a great family day out in Stirling with BRICKLIVE's Fantasy Kingdom running from Friday 8th until Sunday 24th October!
Halloween at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Pumpkin picking, giant spider bales, fire pits and a trick or treat trail! Our fantastic ‘Halloween at Blair Drummond’ is back from 8th - 31st October!
Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021
It doesn't matter if you are elite runner, fun runner, first timer or a spectator! The Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021 will include something for everyone!
Room On The Broom Storytelling Event
Whirly Gig present the fabulous retell of the story 'Room on The Broom' in their Bell Tent at Cloybank on Saturday 30th October!
RSPB Black Devon Wetlands Halloween Event
As dusk draws in at RSPB Black Devon Wetlands come and join the RSPB Scotland and Clackmannanshire Rangers for lots of fun nature-based Halloween activities!
Stirling Whisky Festival 2021
Stirling Whisky Festival welcomes distilleries from all over to celebrate with over 100 drams to sample, it's a whisky connoisseur dream!
Halloween at The Battle of Bannockburn
It's spooky season at The Battle of Bannockburn! Join us on Halloween 11am-4pm for some eerie entertainment, ghoulish games and tricky trails!
Stirling Gin Festival
Central Scotland’s first, biggest and best Gin Festival is returning in 2021 and held again at The Golden Lion Hotel on 6th November!
Big Kid Circus: Falkirk
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is back in town with an amazing brand new show. Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 17th - 21st November.
Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond
Plan a magical family day out at the Safari Park with our Christmas market, dinosaur illuminations, festive fairground rides, Santa procession and Scotland’s biggest Christmas tree!
Elf Family Fun Run 2021
Kick off the festive season with Maggie's Forth Valley Elf Family Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 5th December!
Drive Thru Santa
Due to popular demand the Edenmill Farm Drive Thru Santa event returns for 2021. Book your ticket now!
Alloa Christmas Gin Festival
Welcome to Alloa Christmas Gin Festival 2021. Join us at Alloa Town Hall on Saturday 18th December for local music, fizz bar, games corner and of course... gin!
Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 28th May 2022. Come along for another great family day out!
Killin Music Festival
Killin Music Festival is an electric three day festival of music, features bands and artists on the main stage as well as fringe events throughout the area.
BGCP Comic Con: Stirling
Stirling BGCP Comic Con returns to the The Albert Halls on Saturday 16th July 2022, bringing you all the best and current offerings from the geek world!
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