Born Free Forever
When: 6 Oct – 1 Jan Where: The Meadows, Edinburgh South Cost: Free Time: Various W: bornfree.org.uk Featuring stunning life-size, bronze lion sculptures to raise awareness and vital funds for lions. Visit the event website here: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/born-free-forever
Seek & Peek
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. This colourful trail will take your family on a waterfront wander of discovery around the plaza, urban beach and gardens. W: vam.ac.uk
Selkie Trail
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. Self-guided, family-friendly trail inside the museum where you can sketch, wander and find out fun facts about the architecture and design. W: vam.ac.uk/dundee/event/353/selkie-trail
Bodyworks Exhibition
Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, GlasgowWhen: Daily. Where: Glasgow Science Centre. Cost: Free with Science Mall ticket. Time: Various. Take on the role of the snot barrier, perform a virtual autopsy and bust some moves at the DNA disco – you’ll never look at your body the same way again. W: glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/our-experiences/bodyworks
Edinburgh Treasure Trail
When: Various. Where: Edinburgh Old Town. Cost: From £9.99. Time: Various. Self-guided treasure hunt trail that covers the east end of the Royal Mile, twisting and turning through Edinburgh’s ancient streets. W: treasuretrails.co.uk/products/what-to-do-edinburgh-lothian
Christmas at the Botanics
Royal Botanic Garden Arboretum Pl, EdinburghWhen: 17 Nov – 30 Dec Where: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Cost: From £15 Time: Various W: christmasatthebotanics.seetickets.com Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Visit the event website here: https://christmasatthebotanics.seetickets.com/timeslot/christmas-at-the-botanics/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=199223&utm_content=Direct+Traffic&awc=7816_1669118800_d268975a3f7caafc466d2540f8696fd8&AFF=aw
Christmas Fair at George Square
When: 18 Nov – 8 Jan Where: Glasgow City Centre Time: Various Cost: Free W: glasgowlife.org.uk Get into the festive spirit by visiting the two Christmas Fairs in the heart of the city at St Enoch Square and George Square. Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues/glasgow-loves-christmas/christmas-fair-george-square
Sinbad the Pantomime
The Brunton Ladywell Way, MusselburghWhen: 23 Nov – 31 Dec Where: The Brunton Theatre Cost: From £8 Time: Various W: thebrunton.co.uk Join Sinbad on his fantastic journey as he voyages from Fisherrow over the sea searching for fortune and finding romance with a runaway Princess-in-disguise. Visit the event website here: https://www.thebrunton.co.uk/en-GB/shows/sinbad%20the%20pantomime/events
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Tron Theatre 63 Trongate, GlasgowWhere: Tron Theatre When: 23 Nov – 8 Jan Time: Various Cost: From £17 W: When a tornado rips through her home, Dorothy Blawna-Gale and her trusty dog Tronto, find themselves landed in the mystical land of Oz. Visit the event website here: https://www.tron.co.uk/shows/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-2/
An Edinburgh Christmas Carol
When: 24 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Royal Lyceum Theatre Cost: From £10 Time: Various times W: lyceum.org.uk Join the theatre on the snowy streets of the Old Town for a festive comedy as they revisit this celebrated Christmas tale of a miser redeemed. Visit the event website here: https://lyceum.org.uk/whats-on/production/an-edinburgh-christmas-carol-1
Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Adventure Park Kirkliston, EdinburghWhen: 25 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Conifox Adventure Park Cost: From £8 Time: Various W: conifox.merlintickets.co.uk This year the well-loved Conifox Christmas Experience is back even better than ever, enhanced with enchanting lighting and effects. Visit the event website here: https://conifox.merlintickets.co.uk/collections/Events
Santa’s Stories
When: 25 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: From £3.50 Time: Various W: showcatcher.com Santa and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in West Princes Street Gardens, ready to welcome children and families and provide a magical Christmas experience. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51264/santa-stories
The Wizard of Oz
Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Rd, Giffnock, GlasgowWhen: 25 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Eastwood Park Theatre Cost: From £12 Time: Various W: ercultureandleisure.org Join Dorothy as she begins her adventure into the wonderful land of Oz, filled with excitement, laughter and the usual panto magic. Visit the event website here: https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/events/the-wizard-of-oz/
Beauty and the Beast
King's Theatre Glasgow 297 Bath St, GlasgowWhere: King’s Theatre, Glasgow When: 26 Nov – 31 Dec Time: Various Cost: From £13 W: atgtickets.com Dreaming of a happier life, the beautiful Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle and held captive by a hideous beast. Visit the event website here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/beauty-and-the-beast/kings-theatre-glasgow/
Lidl on Ice
When: 26 Nov – 3 Jan Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: From £10 Time: Various W: showcatcher.com Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George St on the magnificent alpine ice rink. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51253/lidl-on-ice
Mother Goose
Where: Various locations in Glasgow When: 30 Nov – 17 Dec Time: Various Cost: £3 / £2 W: glasgowlife.org.uk Mother Goose is touring to community venues across Glasgow. Join in the fun of the circus with Mother Goose and her feisty daughter Ginny. Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/11/mother-goose
Festive Films for a Fiver
When: Various Dates in December Where: Glasgow Science Centre Time: Various Cost: £5 This Christmas, bring your friends and family together to experience some of your favourite festive films for a fiver! W: glasgowsciencecentre.org Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/festive-films-for-a-fiver
Festive Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail Luss Car Park, LussWhen: 2 Dec – 8 Jan Where: Loch Lomand Time: Various Cost: From £3.33 W: lochlomondfaerietrail.com Enjoy a woodland trail full of festive fun and family adventure. Visit the event website here: https://www.lochlomondfaerietrail.com
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
When: 3 Dec – 8 Jan Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Time: Various Cost: £14.50 - £39 W: aberdeenperformingarts.com Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure this Christmas. With amazing special effects and barrel-loads of laughter. Visit the event website here: https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/peter-pan/
Love Gorgie Farm
When: Various. Where: Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. Cost: Free but donations welcome. Time: 9.30am-4pm. Get a hands-on experience of taking care of farm animals at the community-led charity. W: lovegorgiefarm.org.uk
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
When: Various. Where: Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss. Cost: Family Ticket £36. Time: 10am-4pm. Using an activity booklet, solve clues and questions to make your way round each point of the unique trail. W: lochlomondfaerietrail.com/seasonal-trails
The Bing Store Pop-Up
Glasgow FortWhere: Glasgow Fort When: 7 Nov – 31 Dec Time: 9am – 7pm Cost: Free (booking required for Meet & Greet) W: glasgowfort.com An exciting new shopping experience featuring Bing, is coming to Glasgow Fort this November and December, complete with the chance for families to meet the show’s much-loved
Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
When: 11 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Five Sisters Zoo Cost: From £11 Time: 4pm – 7:30pm W: fivesisterszooilluminations.seetickets.com Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations are back for another year, BIGGER, brighter, and better than ever before. Visit the event website here: https://fivesisterszooilluminations.seetickets.com/timeslot/five-sisters-zoo-christmas-illuminations?outputStyle=Default&pageIndex=1&pageSize=30
Castle of Light: Kingdom of Colours
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, EdinburghWhen: Selected dates from Fri 18 Nov to Fri 30 Dec. Where: Edinburgh Castle. Cost: Tickets from £12. Time: 4.30pm-9pm. See extraordinary projections dance from the castle walls and immersive illuminations guide you throughout the castle. W: historicenvironment.scot
Elfingrove
Kelvingrove Art Gallery Argyle St, GlasgowWhen: 24 Nov – 24 Dec Where: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Time: 10am – 9pm Cost: Various W: itison.com/elfingrove This Christmas, marks the return of Elfingrove – bigger, snowier and glowier! Visit the event website here: https://www.itison.com/elfingrove
Cranside Winter Village
When: 24 Nov – 31 Dec Where: Cranside Kitchen Time: From 12pm Cost: Free W: cransidekitchen.co.uk Cranside Kitchen's Winter Village transforms the Finnieston into a magical Scandic inspired Winter experience! Visit the event website here: https://www.cransidekitchen.co.uk/wintervillage
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
When: 25 Nov – 23 Dec Where: Ocean Terminal Cost: free Time: 10am – 6pm W: localmotivemarkets.co.ukDon’t miss this beautifully decorated Christmas Market, brimming with local and Scottish gifts, food, and drinks. Visit the event website here: http://www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk/ocean-terminal-market.html
Christmas Market – East Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens EdinburghWhen: 25 Nov – 3 Jan Where: Princes Street Garden Cost: free Time: 10am – 10pm W: showcatcher.com The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens in 2022 showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers. Visit the event website here: https://showcatcher.com/edwinterfest/whats-on/51257/edinburgh-christmas-market
Castle Street Christmas Market
When: 26 Nov – 23 Dec Where: Edinburgh New Town Cost: Free Time: 10am – 6pm W: localmotivemarkets.co.uk This beautiful festive outdoor market is held in bright coloured gazebos and filled with quality gifts, as well as delicious food options. Visit the event website here: http://www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk/castle-street-fairs.html
Magical Christmas Light Trail
When: 1 Dec – 30 Dec Where: Various Locations in Edinburgh Cost: From £40 Time: 1:15pm – 9:15pm W: timberbush-tours.co.uk Join Timberbush Tours this Christmas on board a very special co-ho-hoach tour, departing from Edinburgh. Visit the event website here: https://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/our-tours/from-edinburgh/1-day-tour/magical-christmas-light-trail
The Magical Adventures of Aladdin
When: 1 Dec – 15 Jan Where: The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow Time: Various Cost: From £17.50 W: paviliontheatre.co.uk Join our Superhero Aladdin, his glamorous mother Widow Twanky and his cheeky older brother Wishee Washee as they go on a Magical Adventure. Visit the event website here: https://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk/shows/the-magical-adventures-of-aladdin-2022-2023/#tab
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, EdinburghWhen: Selected dates between 1 Dec – 23 Dec Where: Edinburgh Castle Time: 1pm Cost: £22.50 - £30 W: historicenvironment.scot Make Christmas 2022 special with afternoon tea in The Great Hall at Stirling Castle and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty. Visit event website here: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=cbfbab94-9145-4a06-a4e7-ac6f0122eef1
Snow White
When: 1 Dec – 31 Dec Where: The Byre Theatre St Andrews Cost: From £17 Time: 2pm & 7pm W: byretheatre.com Snow White and her pals have to come up with a plan to halt the Queen’s evil plans and save a certain handsome prince. Visit the event website here:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
When: 2 Dec – 22 Dec Where: Tivoli Theatre Time: 2pm & 7pm Cost: From £13 W: aberdeenperformingarts.com Join Goldilocks and her mum, Tina Trott, at their circus which is facing financial ruin, until a twist of fate leads them to meet three very special bears! Visit the event website
Festive Weekend
National Museum of Rural Life Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road East Kilbride, GlasgowWhen: 3 – 4 Dec Where: National Museum of Rural Life Time: 10:30–12:30 & 13:30–15:30 Cost: Free with general admission W: nms.ac.uk/ On Saturday and Sunday, celebrate the season with family crafts at the museum. Visit event website here: https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/festive-weekend/
The Enormous Christmas Turnip
When: 3 Dec – 23 Dec Where: Lemon Tree, Aberdeen Time: 10:30 am / 1:30pm / 6pm Cost: Child £9, Adult £11 W: aberdeenperformingarts.com Help two playful bunnies get ready, set, and grow grow grow – but what happens when one vegetable grows a little too big? https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/the-enormous-christmas-turnip/
Elder Park Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Elder Park, Langsland Road, Glasgow South Side Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Springburn junior parkrun
When: Every Sunday Where: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/springburn-juniors
Victoria Junior Park Run
When: Every Sunday Where: Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End Cost: Free, registration required before you first go along Time: 9.30am Fun, friendly weekly 2k event for 4-14-year-olds W: parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors/
Sunday Skating at The Arc
Arc Health and Fitness Centre Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, GlasgowDrop in skate session open to all skaters with their own skates and safety pads and helmet protection. Adults £7, Children £5 (or 1 free child entry, per paying adult). Over 65's £5. NOTE: ALL JUNIOR SKATERS MUST WEAR HELMETS & SKATE PADS Hire Skates & Pads can be booked
The RCS Junior Conservative Choral Showcase
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall St, GlasgowWhen: 4 Dec Where: Glasgow’s Concert Halls Time: 7pm Cost: £10.08 W: glasgowconcerthalls.com The RCS Junior Conservatoire Choral Showcase is a Christmas choral spectacular, featuring students from aged 8 – 18 years old. Visit event website here: https://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?event=2/glasgow-city-of-music-presents-the-rcs-junior-conservatoire-choral-showcase