EDLC Festive Fun
We are bringing festive fun to East Dunbartonshire this holiday season!
Click below to find out what we have on:
For more information on our opening hours and class timetables, see our festive closure arrangements.
In our leisure centres
From parties in our play areas to fun and festive flumes, our leisure centres have lots to enjoy this 'holly'-day season.
Our flume will be open and ready for the kids to enjoy at the Leisuredrome on the following dates and times:
Saturday 27 to Wednesday 31 December
- 12:00 - 12:30pm
- 12.45 - 1:15pm
- 1:30 - 2pm
- 2:15 – 2:45pm
Our Charlie's Big Adventure play area is hosting three Christmas parties for local primary schools. They will have a festive theme and, at the end of the party, each child will receive a little gift to get their festive celebrations underway!
Dates:
- Wednesday 3 December: Balmuildy & St Matthews Primary School
- Wednesday 10 December: Meadowburn & Thomas Muir Primary School
- Wednesday 17 December: Wester Cleddens & St Helens Primary School
Time:
Each party is from 4-5:30pm.
Cost and how to book:
The cost is £10.00 per child. Bookings can be made via Leisure Hub or by speaking to our friendly reception team.
In our libraries
Our libraries have lots of activities for both kids and adults this festive season. 'Yule' be sure to find something to enjoy!
Christmas Bookbug with Craft
Come along with your little ones for Christmas songs, rhymes and stories followed by a simple Christmas Card craft suitable for the tiniest hands.
- Date: 29 November 2025
- Time: 2pm - 2.45pm
- Age: 0-4yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas coding and Minecraft drop-in
Come and see the Christmas themed games we’ve been making in our Code Clubs and take a wander in the Winter Wonderlands we’ve been building in Minecraft Realm.
- Date: 6 December 2025
- Time: 10am - 12noon
- Age: 8-14yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas Story Stars
Join us for a Christmas themed book with related activities including a sleigh craft. £2.10 (£1.50 concession) per child, payable on the day at the venue.
- Date: 8 December 2025
- Time: 2pm - 2.45pm
- Age: 1-4yrs
- Cost: £2.10 (£1.50 Concession).
Library Fun Club Christmas Crafts
Christmas Crafts – Make a stand-up snowman or Santa and Rudolph finger puppets.
- Date: 8 December 2025
- Time: 3.30pm - 4.15pm
- Age: 6+ yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas Story Stars
Join us for a Christmas themed book with related activities including a sleigh craft.
- Date: 2 December 2025
- Time: 9.30am - 10.15am
- Age: All ages
- Cost: £2.10 (£1.50 concession) per child, payable on the day at the venue.
Christmas Bookbug with Craft
Come along with your little ones for Christmas songs, rhymes and stories followed by a simple Christmas Card craft suitable for the tiniest hands.
- Date: 13 December 2025
- Time: 2.30pm - 3.15pm
- Age: 0-4yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas coding and Minecraft drop-in
Come and see the Christmas themed games we’ve been making in our Code Clubs and take a wander in the Winter Wonderlands we’ve been building in Minecraft Realm.
- Date: 13 December 2025
- Time: 10am - 11.30am
- Age: 8-14yrs
- Cost: Free.
Date |
Event |
| Saturday 22 November | Children’s drop-in Christmas craft session (runs alongside Milngavie's Christmas lights switch-on) |
| Monday 1 December | Library talk: A Medium's Tales from the Afterlife |
| Thursday 4 December | Christmas quiz night |
| Friday 5 December | Connection through cooking Christmas (adult event) |
| Saturday 6 December |
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Library Fun Club Christmas Crafts
Christmas Crafts – Make a stand-up snowman or Santa and Rudolph finger puppets.
- Date: 4 December 2025
- Time: 3.30pm - 4.15pm
- Age: 6+ yrs
- Cost: Free.
Date |
Event |
| Fri 28 November | Children’s drop-in Christmas craft session (runs alongside Lennoxtown's Christmas lights switch-on) |
| Monday 1 December |
Creative crafting (adult event) |
| Wednesday 3 December | Library talk: An Evening with Alan Gall |
| Monday 8 December | Christmas quiz night |
| Wednesday 10 December | Creative crafting - Christmas special! |
| Monday 15 December | Connection through cooking Christmas (adult event) |
Library Fun Club Christmas Crafts
Christmas Crafts – Make a stand-up snowman or Santa and Rudolph finger puppets.
- Date: 1 December 2025
- Time: 3.15pm - 4pm
- Age: 6+ yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas coding and Minecraft drop-in
Come and see the Christmas themed games we’ve been making in our Code Clubs and take a wander in the Winter Wonderlands we’ve been building in Minecraft Realm.
- Date: 6 December 2025
- Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Age: 8-14yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas Bookbug with Craft
Come along with your little ones for Christmas songs, rhymes and stories followed by a simple Christmas Card craft suitable for the tiniest hands.
- Date: 13 December 2025
- Time: 10.30am - 11.15am
- Age: 0-4yrs
- Cost: Free.
Jolly jingles
- Date: 29 November 2025
- Time: 2pm - 4pm
- Age: All ages
- Cost: Free.
Family friendly festive crafts and treasure hunt (drop-in)
- Date: 29 November 2025
- Time: 10am - 4pm
- Age: All ages
- Cost: Free.
Christmas Bookbug with Craft
Come along with your little ones for Christmas songs, rhymes and stories followed by a simple Christmas Card craft suitable for the tiniest hands.
- Date: 29 November 2025
- Time: 10.30am - 11.15am
- Age: 0-4yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas Story Stars
Join us for a Christmas themed book with related activities including a sleigh craft.
- Date: 11 December 2025
- Time: 9.45am - 10.30am
- Age: 1-4yrs
- Cost: £2.10 (£1.50 Concession) per child, payable on the day at the venue.
Library Fun Club Christmas Crafts
Christmas Crafts – Make a stand-up snowman or Santa and Rudolph finger puppets.
- Date: 11 December 2025
- Time: 3.30pm - 4.15pm
- Age: 6+ yrs
- Cost: Free.
Christmas coding and Minecraft drop-in
Come and see the Christmas themed games we’ve been making in our Code Clubs and take a wander in the Winter Wonderlands we’ve been building in Minecraft Realm.
- Date: 13 December 2025
- Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Age: 8-14yrs
- Cost: Free.
In our art galleries, museums, and theatre rooms
There's no need for a resting Grinch face when our heritage and arts team have fun days, theatre shows, and lots 'myrrh' to enjoy over the festive season!
Date |
Event |
Booking Details |
| Sunday 21 December | A Christmas Carol - a radio play on stage | Get tickets |
Gallery 1
Winter Exhibition: 8 November – 18 December
Galleries 2 & 3
Elements, an exhibition drawn from the Lillie Collection.
Official opening 2.30pm on Saturday 8 November, please come along, no need to book.
We will have colouring and self-led craft activities for children throughout the exhibition; these are just drop in and no booking required.
Christmas Craft Exhibition: 15 November – 18 December
Official Opening 2.30pm on Saturday 15 November, please come along, no need to book.
In addition to the exhibitions
We will have colouring and self-led craft activities for children throughout the exhibition; these are just drop in and no booking required.
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