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33 events,
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
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
When: 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
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
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
Where: 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
Christmas at the Botanics
When: 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
Castle of Light: Kingdom of Colours
When: 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
Sinbad the Pantomime
When: 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
Where: 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
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
The Wizard of Oz
When: 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/
Christmas Market – East Princes Street Gardens
When: 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
Beauty and the Beast
Where: 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
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
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
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:
Festive Faerie Trail
When: 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/
Ya Wee Sleeping Beauty
When: 8 Dec – 15 Jan Where: Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy Cost: Various Time: Various W: kingstheatrekirkcaldy.com Billy Mack returns as Dame Bev Park in "Ya Wee Sleeping Beauty 2!" or Dame Beveridge Park and the Templehall of Doom! Visit the event website here: https://www.kingstheatrekirkcaldy.com/event-details/ya-wee-sleeping-beauty-1
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder
When: 9 Dec – 1 May Where: National Museum of Scotland Cost: Various Time: Various W: nms.ac.uk Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder features eight zones filled with immersive, hands-on experiences. Visit event website here: https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/doctor-who-worlds-of-wonder/
Aladdin
When: 9 Dec – 31 Dec Where: Beacon Arts Centre Time: Various Cost: From £18.50 W: beaconartscentre.co.uk Hitch a lift on our magic carpet for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills to the faraway fairy tale pantomime kingdom of Greenock! Visit the event website here: https://www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/aladdin
Scottish Ballet – The Snow Queen
When: 14 Dec – 8 Jan Where: Theatre Royal, Glasgow Time: 2:30pm & 7:30pm Cost: From £13 W: atgtickets.com This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale – which was also the basis for Frozen. https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/scottish-ballet-the-snow-queen/theatre-royal-glasgow/?clickref=1101lwmzEjUf&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=whatsonnetwork&referralurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatsonglasgow.co.uk%2Fevent%2F067522-scottish-ballet---the-snow-queen%2F
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
When: 17 Dec – 22 Jan Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Cost: From £23.50 Time: Various W: capitaltheatres.com Experience this lavish production from the London Palladium packed full of music, magic, laughter, and fun for the whole family. Visit the event website here: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-panto-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/54
The Gift
When: 17 Dec – 4 Jan Where: The Studio Edinburgh Cost: From £12.50 Time: Various W: capitaltheatres.com This festive show will ignite a playfulness, inspiring children and their families to find new games together when it’s their turn to open gifts! Visit the event website here: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-gift/2063
Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort
When: 18 Dec – 2 Jan Where: Glasgow Fort Time: From 10am Cost: Free W: glasgowfort.com Shop an amazing array of stalls, sample delicious hot food and take home unique, hand-made gifts. Visit the event website here: https://www.glasgowfort.com/christmas/market
IRN-BRU Carnival
When: 23 Dec – 15 Jan Where: SEC Centre Time: Various Cost: From £17 W: irnbrucarnival.seetickets.com Come along to the Scottish Event Campus for plenty of festive family fun with annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival! Visit the event website here: https://www.irn-bru-carnival.com/visiting/opening-times
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
When: Daily. Where: Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh. Cost: Tickets from £9. Time: Various. Follow in the footsteps of royalty across five main decks and don’t forget to spot the cuddly corgis.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party
When: 2 & 3 Jan Where: OVO Hydro, Glasgow Time: 10am & 5pm Cost: £29.60 - £57.95 W: ovohydro.com Fans of all ages will be dazzled as they watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in this one-of-a-kind, high-energy Glow Party experience. Visit the event website
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Sing-a-long-A Encanto
Sing-a-long-A Encanto
When: 21 Jan Where: King’s Theatre, Glasgow Time: 12:30pm Cost: £17.50 W: atgtickets.com Sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag. Suitable for age 4+ Visit the event
Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman
Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman
When: 21 Jan Where: King’s Theatre, Glasgow Time: 4:30pm Cost: From £17.50 W: 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. Visit
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Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show
When: 27 – 29 Jan Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Time: 10am / 1pm / 2pm / 3.30pm Cost: From £18.50 W: capitaltheatres.com SQUIRRELS GET READY! Everyone’s big lovable dog HEY DUGGEE is touring for the first time EVER and here’s your chance to see him! Visit the event website here: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all-shows/hey-duggee-the-live-theatre-show/2052