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Northern Lights Dumfries 2026

Dumfries is about to glow up! This winter, discover your town in a whole new light with Illuminate Dumfries — a stunning free trail of…...

date_range 15th January, 2026 - 19th January, 2026

Breakfast with Santa at Abbotsford

Give the kids a special treat this Christmas with a breakfast date they'll never forget – a breakfast with Santa himself! This festive experience is…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Storytelling with Mrs Claus

Join us for a heartwarming festive storytelling session with Mrs Claus at Ochiltrees Café! Be whisked away to a festive winter wonderland in an afternoon…...

date_range 12th December, 2025 - 19th December, 2025

Wreath Making at Abbotsford

Celebrate the season in style with an exclusive three-hour Christmas wreathmaking workshop. Under expert guidance, you will craft your own luxurious festive wreath using a…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Santa Visits at Abbotsford

Add a little magic this festive season with a visit to see Santa at Abbotsford. Be whisked away to Santa’s grotto and meet the main…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Family Fridays at Abbotsford – Symbols of Scotland

Once a month, when schools close their doors on a Friday afternoon, families can head over to Abbotsford for Family Fridays! Explore the different chapters…...

date_range 28th November, 2025 - 28th November, 2025

Christmas at Abbotsford – An 1820s Christmas

Step back in time this December to experience Abbotsford's historic house at Christmas in the 1820s. A season of celebrations following the completion of the…...

date_range 22nd November, 2025 - 31st December, 2025

Family Fridays at Abbotsford – Spooks and Books

Once a month, when schools close their doors on a Friday afternoon, families can head over to Abbotsford for Family Fridays! Explore the different chapters…...

date_range 31st October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Dumfries Comic Con & Toy Fair

A super fun family friendly event full of all things film, tv, comic con and toys, including loads of people in costume and much much…...

date_range 16th May, 2026 - 16th May, 2026

Impulse Wrestling

Prepare for an absolute explosion of entertainment, Dumfries! On April 4th, 2026, IMPULSE Wrestling makes its earth-shattering debut at the Loreburn Hall, and the Sports…...

date_range 4th April, 2026 - 4th April, 2026

A Night At The Darts

A Night At The Darts - Dumfries & Galloway Masters 2025 at Loreburn Hall, Dumfries Players: Gary Anderson Fallon Sherrock Robert Thornton Cameron Menzies Timings:…...

date_range 29th November, 2025 - 29th November, 2025

Wild Goose Festival Halloween Ceilidh

Join us for a spellbinding evening of music, mischief, and monstrous moves as we celebrate the grand finale of the Wild Goose Festival 2025! Expect…...

date_range 31st October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Langholm Christmas Lights Switch on

The Switch On of the Christmas Lights takes place in Langholm on Saturday 6th December 2025. The event kicks off from 1pm at The Buccleuch…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Langholm’s Big Bang

Langholm's popular firework display and bonfire situated on the south side of the Castleholm across the river Ewes opposite the Kilngreen Car Park is happening…...

date_range 2nd November, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

Snowdrop Walk

Join the Rangers to learn more about the beautiful snowdrops, heritage trees and wildlife of this special site. Family friendly activities will be delivered throughout…...

date_range 21st February, 2026 - 21st February, 2026

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

As you explore our historic abbey this Halloween, will you bump into a giant, or come face-to-face with a faery? This autumn, follow our family…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

As you explore Caerlaverock Castle this Halloween, will you bump into a giant, or come face-to-face with a faery? This autumn, follow our family trails…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

Great Big Living History Week

Our Living History characters are back at Caerlaverock Castle Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history, get…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 19th October, 2025

World Porridge Day

Join us at New Abbey Corn Mill as we celebrate World Porridge Day. Come along and meet the mill worker to find out more about…...

date_range 10th October, 2025 - 11th October, 2025

Wild Goose Festival

Dumfries & Galloway’s much-loved Wild Goose Festival is set to return for its sixth year, running a core programme of activity from 17th to 26th…...

date_range 16th October, 2025 - 26th October, 2025

Halloween at Witch Corner: Spirits of the Forest

Meet the creatures who live between worlds at Witch Corner this October and experience Abbotsford's show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of…...

date_range 1st October, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

Borders Art Fair

The biggest annual Visual Art event in the region! Not to be missed! Over 70 exhibition stands, featuring galleries, artists, and collectives showcasing and selling…...

date_range 13th March, 2026 - 15th March, 2026

Halloween Activity Trail at Jedburgh Castle Jail

Witches, Mummies, Ghosts, and Ghouls have taken over Jedburgh Castle Jail! Walk through haunted hallways and creepy cells while you complete a terrifying trail filled…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Makers Market

Kickstart your Christmas shopping at this vibrant Makers Market held in the beautiful setting of Hawick's Borders Textile Towerhouse, dressed in all its festive finery!…...

date_range 29th November, 2025 - 29th November, 2025

Doors Open Day at Trimontium

Join us for a great day of free events as part of Doors Open Day, Scottish Archaeology Month and Newstead Sundials Festival Sunday 7 September…...

date_range 7th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

Halloween at Bowhill

This October, Bowhill (near Selkirk) comes alive with Halloween fun! Brave the spine-tingling trail hiding the the spellbook from the wicked witches, pick your perfect…...

date_range 18th October, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

Halloween at Drumlanrig

A frighteningly fun family day out! Step into our spooky trail, team up with the Drumlanrig Detectives to solve creepy clues, tackle fun games and…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 26th October, 2025

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