Events in Edinburgh on 21 December 2020
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 21 December 2020 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
12 Days of FITMAS
Complete Alzheimer Scotland's 12 Days of FITMAS this November and December and help make sure nobody faces dementia alone this winter!
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A Family Affair and Mark Hearld’s Menagerie
The Scottish Gallery is staging two exhibitions concurrently that look more closely at our natural surroundings - A Family Affair and also Mark Hearld’s Menagerie!
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A Gambler’s Guide to Dying
This is the story of one boy’s granddad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 football World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000.
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Aladdin - CANCELLED
Christmas wouldn't be the same without a trip to The Brunton for their fabulous traditional panto and this year it's Aladdin!
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Art Exhibition at Paulin
Paulin Watches launch a new art exhibition in-store at their Stockbridge location in Edinburgh, celebrating original talent, creativity, and artistry.
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Beecraigs Festive Forest - CANCELLED
Following last year’s debut event, Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2020, bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
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Breakfast Plays: New Tracks
This year's Breakfast Plays (New Tracks) return after a successful first run in August, delivered as an audio-only podcast.
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Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
The 1920s was a period of contrasts and this exhibition explores the styles, ideas and events that shaped Scottish art during this influential decade.
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Castle Street Christmas Fair
Castle Street Christmas Fair returns in December, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed this year!
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Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Autumn Online Classes
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes to help keep you busy this Autumn!
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Charles Phillips Pre-Auction Opportunity
Due to Covid-19 we are are unable to perform our normal live auction event in your area therefore we will now offer an online collection at way below the auction estimates.
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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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!
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Christmas Drive-Thru Experience at Conifox
Conifox Adventure Park's sell-out Christmas experience returms this December, but with a ‘2020’ twist.
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Christmas Search Party
Great fun for all ages, Christmas Search Party is a brand new interactive outdoor experience from the team that brought you Fringe Search Party. All you need is a fully charged mobile phone!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dunedin Consort - Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in the Dunedin Consort's interactive 45-minute concert specifically devised for children!
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Dunedin Consort: Messiah
A fixture of the Christmas Season, join Dunedin Consort for their annual performance of Handel's Messiah at St Marys Cathedral Edinburgh on 21st December!
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E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas
This Exhibition is a collaboration between the National Trust for Scotland and the City Art Centre and is the first major retrospective of Hornel's art for over 35 years.
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge
The first ever Edinburgh Marathon Festival Virtual Challenge is up and running and you can complete your challenge anytime before 31st December 2020!
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Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights
Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season with a magical journey to the North Pole and back!
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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.
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Exhibition: Snowy Scotland
This mixed winter exhibition opens at Birch Tree Gallery on 26th November, bringing back joyful memories of white landscapes!
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Festive Family Afternoon Tea at Dalmahoy
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club has come up with fun ideas where family Christmas memories can still made during the pandemic, including festive in-room camping and family afternoon tea.
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Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
Our ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on selected dates this December and January from 5pm – 9pm.
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Gina and Tonic; Meets the Makers
Support Alzheimer Scotland by joining Gina McKie from Go Radio as she meets 4 Scottish gin makers and enjoy a tasting of their fantastic gins from the comfort of your own home!
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Gingerbread House Decorating at The Cauldron Edinburgh
Calling all Elves! Don your loudest Christmas jumper and join us at The Cauldron Edinburgh for a Gingerbread House Decorating activity!
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Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Edinburgh
Invisible Cities offer family friendly guided walking tours of Edinburgh that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
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Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures
Timed to mark his 70th birthday, this major exhibition by contemporary artist Jock McFadyen displays new and existing paintings, alongside works from City Art Centre’s collection of Scottish art.
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Joint Wildlife Art Exhibition
The Scottish Ornithologists Club is hosting a joint exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by three specialist wildlife artists: Robert Greenhalf, Matt Underwood and Anthony Theakston!
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Lockdown Virtual Tour and Tasting
Come and join us at Stirling Distillery as our team take you on a virtual tour and tasting from the comfort of your own home!
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Mid-Century Modern Art and Design From Conran to Quant
Explore the furniture, fashion, textiles, lighting, ceramics, and printed material that defined Mid-Century Modern in this exhibition on now at Dovecot Studios!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
With Christmas just round the corner, LocalMotive Markets is extending the regular Ocean Terminal Market over the festive period and will be brimming with local and Scottish gifts, food, and drinks!
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Panto-Crime! A Festive Online Murder Mystery
Pantomime meets Murder Mystery in this festive online series from Whodunnit Events between the 8th - 21st December!
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Paths to Other Places - Drawing Parallels
Enjoy a virtual tour of 'Paths to Other Places: Drawing Parallels' and see this fantastic new exhibition by Scottish artist James Cosgrove!
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Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
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Santa’s Advent Stories
Edinburgh’s Christmas has teamed up with Forth 1’s breakfast elves Boogie and Arlene to bring you Santa’s Advent Stories!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park
Santa and his elves are coming to Dalkeith Country Park to give your kids an unforgettably magical experience this Christmas.
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Livingston for an exciting festive experience at Father Christmas’ Grotto!
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Scotland’s Precious Seas
To celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters, this small exhibition explores Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life.
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Sleeping Beauty
The Original Online Panto Company is proud to present a magical production from Polka Dot Pantomimes, the spellbinding fairy-tale of Sleeping Beauty!
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Spectacle of Light
Don't miss Dalkeith Country Park’s winter festive light experience 'Spectacle of Light' when it returns in 2020! It's a magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
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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!
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The Chocolatarium Tour
Enjoy a 90-minute fully-guided Tour of Chocolate for adults, teens and children aged 6 and over, just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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The Paraffin Pixies Search for Santa
The Paraffin Pixies bring sparkle and magic to dark winter evenings as they lead you to a hidden after-dark world of wonder and mysteries within Almond Valley Heritage Centre this December!
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The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Edinburgh
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
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The Secret Theatre
Scottish Ballet will bring the magic of theatre to your home this Christmas thanks to their brand-new film, The Secret Theatre!
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The Snow Queen - POSTPONED
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas.
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Tour of Chocolate *Festive Edition*
Immerse yourself in festive cheer and award-winning chocolate at The Chocolatarium - Edinburgh's visitor attraction dedicated to chocolate!
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Traverse Podcasts
The Traverse Podcast is a series of conversations between Traverse’s Co-Artistic Director Designate Debbie Hannan and the most exciting and innovative theatremakers, creatives and cultural figures.
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Traverse Young Writers’ Scratch Performances
Traverse is delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
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Unique Events: Drive In Movies - Christmas
Fasten your seatbelts – it’s time for Drive In Movies - Christmas! With a bumper selection of films to choose from, we hope you are ready for a wild ride.
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User Not Found
What happens to your digital life after you die? If there was a magic button, would you delete your online existence?
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Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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White Christmas - The Musical - POSTPONED
Make it a magical family Christmas in 2020 as the spectacular brand-new production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas lights up Edinburgh Playhouse!
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YogaBellies Edinburgh North - Online
YogaBellies Edinburgh North is holding LIVE classes, starting from Wednesday 5th August and bookings are now open!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Friends Online Sessions
Alzheimer Scotland's Dementia Advisor is now delivering free, interactive and informative online Dementia Friends information sessions throughout East Renfrewshire.
Barrhead’s Christmas Spirit Trail
All About Barrhead have teamed up with High Street Safari to create an interactive Christmas story-trail for all the family to enjoy!
Breakfast With Santa & Santa’s Grotto
Christmas magic for all the family awaits when Santa visits The Orchard Park in Giffnock this December!
Macmillan East Ren Move More
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Netherlee Living Advent
Netherlee's Living Advent Calendar is set to create some much needed festive magic for everyone to enjoy in the countdown to Christmas, bringing the community closer together!
The Clarkston Christmas Trail
I Love Clarkston have teamed up with High Street Safari to create an interactive Christmas story-trail for all the family to enjoy!
Events in Fife
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
Blooming Marvellous
Everything in the garden’s lovely as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition!
Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
Kingsgate Christmas Market
Buy some unique and personal gifts for your loved ones at the Kingsgate Christmas Market and help raise money for Marie Curie as well as helping small businesses!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Dunfermline for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Scotland’s Coasts
This exhibition, drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, explores Scotland's relationship to the sea and its impact on everyday life.
Snow White: Panto 2020 - CANCELLED
Join us on this magical, traditional pantomime adventure where we meet a Wicked Queen, a handsome Prince and the fairest damsel of them all, Snow White!
The McDougalls: Christmas Party
With theatre across the country closed this year, family theatre favourites The McDougalls are hosting the biggest and best virtual party of the year - and everyone's invited!
Events in Glasgow
A Lad In Govan - A Socially Conscious Panto!
A-Lad in Govan, a brand new, first of its kind digital pantomime starring River City's Cameron Fulton and Julie Duncan, comes to Govan’s Pearce Institute from 17th - 27th December!
A Letter To Mrs Claus at Pollok House
Visit Pollok House this Christmas for a truly unique experience full of festive family fun!
Ali the Magic Elf
Ali the Magic Elf is a fun-filled festive adventure for 3 to 6 year olds being screened online by the Tron Theatre!
All the Young Nudes’ Online Life Drawing Club
Join All the Young Nudes on Monday nights for their Online Life Drawing Club, a weekly, accessible, affordable and fun life drawing session!
Art On the Exchange Festive Markets
Art On Scotland invites you to visit their festive market, Art On the Exchange, in Royal Exchange Square!
At The Flix Drive In: Christmas
Join At The Flix for a magical Christmas drive-in movie event with films shown on the world's largest outdoor LED screen at Prestwick Airport!
Christmas Party Heroes
Join many other businesses in making a BIG difference to a LOT of peoples lives this Christmas by donating the unused cost of your Christmas party to Glasgow's Golden Generation!
Craigton & Southside Christmas Penguin Trail
A group of penguins have escaped from the zoo and have invaded Craigton, Southside & Southeast areas of Glasgow and it is your mission to try and spot as many as you can!
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Fibres
Relive this story of love, laughter and the untold legacy of Glasgow's shipyards when the Citizens Theatre screens a film of the 2019 theatre show, Fibres!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Hire-a-Guide Goose Walk
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for an exclusive dawn or dusk goose watching experience!
Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Glasgow
Invisible Cities offer friendly walking tours of Glasgow that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
itison Drive-In Movies
itison Drive In Movies is back with a bang and this Christmas they're ready to give you the best day you've ever had inside your car!
Lex McFadyen & Madeleine Hand: 40 Years in the Making
Scottish artist Lex McFadyen returns to the Glasgow Gallery alongside Madeleine Hand with their '40 Years in the Making' exhibition!
Loch Lomond Festive Faerie Trail
Come to Luss to experience the Christmas magic of the Loch Lomond Festive Faerie Trail complete with a new festive mystery to be solved!
Love Letter to Glasgow
Local artist Lee Robertson has been working on 'Love Letter to Glasgow' an exhibition which was due to be held in Sogo Arts on the Saltmarket, he's now taken his exhibition online!
My Shawlands Christmas Pinata Trail
This festive season, there are fifty wonderful pinatas hiding in the windows of the amazing businesses in Shawlands, can you find them all?
NYCOS Mini Music Makers Online
Join NYCOS for their Mini Music Makers Online classes, providing an opportunity for you and your child to make and enjoy music together!
Rajni Perera: Traveller
Tramway is delighted to present Traveller', the first exhibition in the UK by multi-disciplinary artist Rajni Perera!
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - CANCELLED
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is a truly magical pantomime with a real Christmas feel-good factor!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Milngavie for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Seasonal Yoga Classes Online
Join Simply Yoga By Laura for her seasonal yoga classes on Zoom and increase your flexibility and feel healthier and fitter with a regular yoga practice from the comfort of your own home!
Social Distance Santa & Elf Experience
This year, major attractions have been cancelled but Christmas has not and Santa is busy and so are his little elves planning a safe socially distanced experience for you and your family!
Solo Photography Exhibition, David Gilliver: It’s a Small World
The Scotia Gallery welcomes you to a solo photography exhibition featuring an impressive series of macro photography created by Scottish Artist and photographer David Gilliver!
SWG3 Winter Wonderland
Join the team at SWG3 this festive season as they transform their yard into a winter wonderland for all the family to enjoy!
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!
The Winter Show
Cyril Gerber Fine Art are thrilled to bring you an array of paintings, drawings and sculptures as part of their annual Winter Show!
Virtual Running Event - Run 5K, 10K, 21K - Glasgow Medal
Do you love Glasgow and want to get fit? Then why not try Beat Your Goal's virtual event and get your hands on this stunning medal!
Virtual Yoga & HIIT Pilates Classes
Join Hot Yoga Glasgow Online for daily virtual classes all suitable for beginners and available to stream straight to your living-room!
Events in Lanarkshire
Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park
Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!
Gouldings Enchanted Winter Wonderland Forest Trail
Join Gouldings for their new magical Christmas experience this year... the Enchanted Winter Wonderland Forest Trail!
Jerusalem News
Jerusalem News by Drama Kirk is a short, fun nativity is suitable for primary school children!
Lanark Winter Wonderland
We know how different and difficult this festive season is going to be for all of us... so here's lots of reasons from Discover Lanark why this Christmas in Lanark can still be extra special!
M&D’s On Ice
Enjoy the perfect festive day out at M&D's... skate day and night with family and friends at Scotland’s most magical ice rink!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Sandyholm for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Santa’s Magical Circus
Santa Claus has been kidnapped by an evil witch who is trying to ruin Christmas, with the help of a fairy and clown, can you help save Santa and Christmas by finding his outfit, reindeer and more!
Santa’s Magical Express
Enjoy a festive day out for all the family including a magical train ride, visit to Santa's workshop, gift & more!
St Andrew’s Hospice Light Up A Life
You can celebrate the life of someone special and make a difference to the lives of patients and their loved ones this Christmas by supporting St Andrew's Hospice 'Light Up a Life' campaign!
Taketime Ignatian Meditation Sessions
All are welcome to join us on a journey to discover the power of Christian mindfulness meditation using your imagination to provide a calm, reflective space and find peace.
Tenement Through Time
Tenement Through Time is a new, innovative and interactive exhibition which explores tenement life in New Lanark between 1881-1971!
The Tolbooth Christmas Shop
45 local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 16th November and 7th January!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Paisley’s Christmas Buddie Bear Hunt
Christmas might be a little different this year but there's still plenty of festive cheer in Paisley town centre with the Christmas Buddie Bear Hunt!
Santa and the Snow
Snow Factor are delighted to announce that Santa and the Snow will return to spread Christmas joy in what can only be described as a very unusual year!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Braehead
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Braehead for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
Santa’s Reindeer Hunt
Santa's reindeer have come to visit RSPB Lochwinnoch and are spending their time out on the reserve near the Aird meadow trail... how many can you spot?
The Jingle Bell Elf Trail
Walk or jog around Paisley and Johnstone's town centres and find all of the hidden Active Communities elves on this festive trail for all the family!
The Jingle Bell Virtual Run
Dress up in your best festive attire and join Active Communities for The Jingle Bell Virtual Run over 12 days in December!
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Glasgow
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Beauty and the Beast online
Fizzgig Theatre would usually be getting ready for their Panto at Mugdock, but as current circumstances won't allow it, they're bringing it online this year.
Christmas on the Farm
Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!
New Members Required!
Planet Cheer, a new Cheerleading and Dance Studio in Stirling, is recruiting new members for their team!
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Stirling for an exciting festive experience at Santa's Grotto!
The Big Christmas Exhibition
Come along to Greengallery for their Big Christmas Exhibition with loads of original art and unique Christmas presents!
The John Muir Family Award
Under The Trees is offering the chance for families to undertake the John Muir Award with them. It's a fantastic outdoor learning award, and is easy to achieve - even under our current situation!
The McDougalls Virtual Christmas Party
With theatre across the country closed this year, family theatre favourites The McDougalls are hosting the biggest and best virtual party of the year - and everyone's invited!
Events in Other Areas
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