East Kilbride Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in East Kilbride and surrounding areas
East Kilbride embraces Christmas 2025 with festive events and winter festivals staged around the shopping centre and Calderglen Country Park, bringing lights and seasonal cheer across the town. Catch the Fab-Yule-Ous Party Nights or enjoy family pantomimes like The Wizard of Oz and Little Red Riding Hood alongside local Christmas markets and craft stalls. Explore holiday activities from illuminated trails to community performances and find plenty of things to do for family fun during the holiday season in East Kilbride.
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Christmas Shows
20 eventsFamily pantomime adaptation of The Wizard of Oz
Christmas Markets
20 eventsFestive transformation of Edinburgh's historic city centre
Christmas Parties
15 eventsFestive party nights with dining and dancing
Christmas Lights
9 eventsDual winter wonderlands with ice rink and observation wheels.
Other Christmas Activities
21 eventsWorld-famous New Year's Eve street party and fireworks
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Edinburgh's Christmas
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Festive transformation of Edinburgh's historic city centre
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
(Edinburgh)
World-famous New Year's Eve street party and fireworks
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Glasgow's Winter Wonderland
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Dual winter wonderlands with ice rink and observation wheels.
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Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Paisley)
Annual Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment.
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The IRN-BRU Carnival
(Glasgow)
Europe's largest indoor funfair
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Edinburgh's Torchlight Procession
(Edinburgh)
Historic Torchlight Procession through Old Town
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East Kilbride Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the East Kilbride Village Christmas Lights Switch-On and festive markets held throughout November and December, often featuring live entertainment and community activities.
East Kilbride celebrates with community-focused events like the Crossbasket Castle Christmas Light Switch-On, which combines festive lights with charity fundraising, reflecting local spirit and generosity.
Neighborhoods around East Kilbride Village and nearby residential areas are known for their impressive holiday lights and neighborhood displays that attract visitors each year.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are commonly held at community halls and event spaces in East Kilbride, with some markets also located near the town offering a variety of vendor stalls.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending free community markets, and participating in local festive events like carol singing and craft fairs are great budget-friendly options in East Kilbride.
Family-friendly options include visiting the Christmas markets with craft activities, attending the lights switch-on events with entertainment, and exploring walkable holiday light trails suitable for all ages.