Renfrewshire is the place to be for family days out and events this summer.
With the school summer holidays underway, there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained at the many great attractions, events and outdoor spaces the area has to offer.
The summer events begin on Saturday, July 2 with Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day.
One of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals, it will see a bumper programme of live performances, family entertainment and workshops.
Enjoy the colourful parade from 12pm as it makes its way from Brodie Park through the town centre.
Once it arrives at Abbey Close, visitors can see the spectacular Burning of the Cork – a highlight of the day’s celebrations.
Then, get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum at Renfrew Pipe Band Competition on Saturday, July 23.
Renfrew's Robertson Park will play proud host to its first ever pipe band competition, which will also feature aerial workshops, a farmer's market, food village and much more.
The beautiful Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park has an extensive calendar of activities, including its Summer Kids programme of events for young people every Wednesday during the school holidays.
Each week will feature different practical outdoor events, including a variety of guided nature and wildlife walks with park rangers.
The park also offers sailing courses and paddle sport sessions for varying levels of experience.
Nearby RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve is home to stunning scenery and equally brilliant activities to go wild with the family.
The reserve is hosting a range of events across several weeks, including scavenger hunts, self-led activity trails and even a special dinosaur hunt.
Guided wildlife walks and pond dipping events will also take place on select days in July and August.
This summer, the Paisley First Business Improvement District is bringing BRICKLIVE’s Fantasy Kingdom to Paisley for a fun, free family day out.
Find amazing brick models located around the town centre on this magical trail, including knights, princesses, wizards and deadly dragons.
BRICKLIVE’s Fantasy Kingdom will run each day over the school holidays until Sunday, August 14.
Collect a trail leaflet from The Paisley Centre or Piazza Shopping Centre and begin the quest.
Family favourites Funbox are coming to Johnstone Town Hall on Saturday, July 16 for a Jungle Party.
Full of classic singalongs from Anya, Kevin and Bonzo (formerly of The Singing Kettle), this show will be jumbo-sized join-in fun for all the family.
Tickets can be purchased via the OneRen box office.
The Paisley.is website is a one-stop shop to see the best things to do across Renfrewshire, including spectacular events, attractions and places to visit over the summer.
For more family day out inspiration, visit www.paisley.is.
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