Christmas events happening in Renfrewshire 2025

From festive parties to family fun, here’s a running list of Christmas events taking place across Renfrewshire this year. This list will be updated regularly as more events are confirmed. Submit your event here: www.renfrewshire24.co.uk/contact-us or email us christmas@renfrewshire24.co.uk.

Paisley

• Paisley Christmas Lights switch-on
  Saturday 15th November, 1:00pm–6:00pm. Outdoor stage, lighting installations, street performances, food and drink traders, magical light tunnels and more. Red Hot Chilli Pipers perform before the 6:00pm switch-on.
  Price: Free
  Abbey Close / Town centre, Paisley, PA1
• Advent Calendar at the Piazza
  Daily prize giveaways worth over £500 from Monday 1st to Wednesday 24th December.
  Price: Free entry
  Piazza Shopping Centre, Central Way, Paisley
• Psychic & Spiritual Night with George the Medium
  Thursday 4th December, 7:30pm–9:00pm.
  Price: £20
  Gabriel’s Bar, 33 Gauze Street, Paisley, PA1 1EX
• The Christmas Orchestra
  Tuesday 9th December. A 16-piece chamber orchestra presents music from favourite Christmas films plus sing-along classics.
  Price: Ticketed
  Venue TBC, Paisley
• The Bluebells at Paisley Town Hall
  Friday 19th December. Special Christmas show with guests Xan Tyler and Sister John.
  Price: Ticketed
  Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley
• Courage Christmas Market
  Saturday 8th November, 11:00am–1:00pm. Stalls, Santa and tombola in aid of Renfrewshire Women’s Aid and a local support group.
  Price: Adults £2, children free (includes tea/coffee and shortbread)
  Foxbar Community Centre, Amochrie Road, Paisley
• St Peter’s Primary School Christmas Fayre
  Wednesday 26th November, 3:15pm. Stalls, games, raffles, arts & crafts, food and soft drinks; special visitor appearance.
  Price: See organiser for details
  St Peter’s Primary School Gym Hall, Paisley

Johnstone

• Johnstone Christmas Market
  Saturday 15th November, 10:00am–3:00pm. Santa from 11:00am.
  Price: Free entry
  Houston Square, Johnstone
• Autastic Club Glitter Disco
  Sunday 16th November, 1:00pm–3:00pm. Disco for children with ASN up to age 11 and their siblings (booking required).
  Price: See organiser for details
  Lilybank Sports & Social Club, Brewery Street, Johnstone
• Snowman Drive and Craft Fayre
  Tuesday 18th November, 7:00pm. Winter twist on a Beetle Drive with homemade crafts; drink and snack included.
  Price: £3 adult / £2 child
  Johnstone Kirk, Quarrelton Road, Johnstone, PA5 8NH
• Thorn Primary School Christmas Fayre
  Saturday 22nd November, 10:00am–12:00pm. Craft stalls, home baking, raffle, tombola, bottle stalls, choir and Santa’s grotto.
  Price: Adults £2 / Children £1 / Family £5 (2 adults & 3 children)
  Thorn Primary School, Johnstone
• Spateston Bowling Club Christmas Fayre
  Saturday 22nd November, 12:00pm–3:00pm. Face painting, toys, tombola/ceramics, crafts, sweets and more; entry includes tea/coffee.
  Price: £2
  Spateston Bowling Club, Johnstone
• Beauty & the Beast – The Panto
  Saturday 29th November to Saturday 6th December. Evening shows 7:30pm; Saturday matinees 2:00pm.
  Price: Ticketed
  Johnstone Town Hall, Johnstone
• Johnstone Christmas Lights switch-on
  Saturday 29th November, time TBC.
  Price: Free
  Johnstone town centre, Johnstone
• Stepping Stones Nursery Christmas Fayre
  Saturday 15th November, 10:00am–12:00pm. Stalls, home baking, tombola, raffles and kids’ activities.
  Price: £3 adult / £1.50 kids
  Johnstone Day Centre, Walkinshaw Street, Johnstone
• Festive Party Night
  Saturday 6th December, 7:00pm–1:00am. Three-course meal with glass of fizz on arrival and DJ after dinner.
  Price: £54.95 per person
  Lynnhurst Hotel, Park Road, Johnstone
• Festive Fizz Lunch
  Saturday 13th December, 12:30pm–4:30pm. Two-course lunch with fizz and DJ.
  Price: £49.95 per person
  Lynnhurst Hotel, Park Road, Johnstone
• Autastic Club Christmas Party & Santa
  Saturday 13th December, sessions at 11:00am & 12:45pm. Exclusive party for children with ASN and their siblings; Santa in his grotto, fun run, soft play and more (booking required).
  Price: See organiser for details
  Johnstone Community Sports Hub, Beith Road, Johnstone, PA5 8LG

Linwood

• Winter Wonderland – Christmas Fayre (St Vincent’s Hospice)
  Saturday 29th November, 10:30am–3:30pm. Stalls, Santa’s grotto, face painting and bouncy castle.
  Price: Adults £5 / Children £1 (includes hot drink & sweet treat)
  Tweedie Hall, Linwood
• Linwood Christmas Lights switch-on
  Friday 5th December, 5:30pm–7:30pm. Carol concert (free but ticketed), children’s discos, arts and crafts, street entertainers and the lights switch-on at 7:30pm.
  Price: Free
  Tweedie Hall, 17 Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3DB
• Linwood Welfare R&S Club Christmas Fayre
  Sunday 7th December, 12:00pm–3:00pm. Crafts, gifts, baking and merriment; stalls available to book.
  Price: Public entry – see organiser; Stalls £10 (£20 larger)
  Linwood Welfare Recreational & Social Club, 11 Napier Street, Linwood, PA3 3AJ
• Linwood Community Childcare Christmas Fayre
  Friday 28th November. Tables available for stallholders.
  Price: £15 per table (stallholders)
  Linwood Community Childcare, Linwood

Renfrew

• Renfrew Christmas Lights switch-on
  Saturday 22nd November, 12:00pm–5:00pm. Santa’s grotto, Christmas market, funfair, live stage, walkabout entertainment and carol concert.
  Price: Free
  Renfrew Town Centre, High Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QP

Erskine

• Erskine Christmas Lights switch-on
  Friday 28th November, 5:30pm–8:00pm. Live entertainment and community stalls.
  Price: Free
  Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Bridgewater Place, Erskine, PA8 7AA

Houston

• Tabletop Takeover Day
  Sunday 26th, 11:00am–11:00pm. All-day board games, wargames and TTRPGs hosted by Roll Wi’ It (18+).
  Price: See venue for details
  Fox & Hounds, 1 South Street, Houston, PA6 7EN
• Birkmyre RFC Christmas Ball
  Saturday 29th November, 7:00pm–late. Black-tie ball with three-course meal, wine and a band.
  Price: £60 per person
  The River Inn, Houston

Kilbarchan

• Santa at the Cottage
  Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th November, sessions across both days. Meet Santa and Mrs Claus, post your letter and take home a gift.
  Price: Ticketed
  Weaver’s Cottage (NTS), The Cross, Kilbarchan

Howwood

• Christmas Market & Family Fun Day
  Sunday 7th December, 12:00pm–4:00pm. Family day with Santa’s grotto and market stalls.
  Price: See organiser for details
  Bowfield Hotel & Spa, Bowfield Road, Howwood
• Christmas Boozy Brunch
  Sunday 7th December, 12:00pm–8:00pm. Adults-only festive brunch with DJ.
  Price: See venue for details
  The Boarding House, Main Street, Howwood

Elderslie

• Elderslie Community Council Christmas Carols & Fayre
  Saturday 22nd November, 3:00pm–6:30pm. Community carols and fayre; proceeds go towards village improvements.
  Price: See organiser for details
  Elderslie Village Hall, Stoddard Square, Elderslie