South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Step into a whirlwind of festive mischief and magical merriment with Mrs Claus’ Festive Funhouse - a heart-warming, high-energy Christmas adventure perfect for the whole family.

With Santa busy preparing for the big day, it’s up to Mrs Claus to keep everything running smoothly - no easy task when a troupe of cheeky, unpredictable elves are determined to turn every moment into playful pandemonium. Expect a joyful mix of storytelling, interactive games, mind-boggling magic, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises as Mrs Claus tries to wrangle her mischievous helpers and keep the festive spirit alive.

Bursting with charm, audience participation, and feel-good festive fun, Mrs Claus’ Funhouse is a magical treat that celebrates imagination, teamwork, and the joy of Christmas - reminding us all that sometimes a little chaos makes the season even brighter.

Fresh from its acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 and building on last year’s smash-hit success, this delightfully chaotic show invites audiences into Mrs Claus’ lively workshop, where anything can happen… and usually does!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £8.50 / £30 for 4 (+£1.50 trans fee)

 

Welcome to a long-forgotten, fairy-filled kingdom… a land of crowns, curses… and chaos! The wicked sorceress Carabosse has placed a nasty curse on Princess Beauty: on her 18th birthday our lovely princess will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and maybe even die!

The kingdom is thrown into turmoil and greeting about it won’t help! Only the brave, bold and slightly bonkers Fairy Monty and his magical band of sparkles, laughter and confusion can keep hope alive.

Can they protect Princess Beauty from her fate? 

Will true love — and a very heroic prince — really be enough to break the curse of Carabosse?

Along the way there’s silliness, royal romance, wicked tricks, dazzling songs, and more jeers and hisses than you can shake a giant spindle at!

You’ll cheer the goodies… you’ll boo the baddie… you’ll be shouting, clapping and singing along – just mind and don’t let Carabosse hear you!

Come join us for a magical panto full of giggles, thrills and fairytale spills - because in this kingdom, true love’s kiss conquers all.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £17 / £15.50 / family £53 / grp 20+ £12 (+£1.50 trans fee)

Library events, such as Bookbug etc, are booked through the library management system (Spydus).

Please click here to view and book library events.

Cost: various

 

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December from 10:00am until 5:00pm
11 and 18 December from 3:00pm until 7:00pm
23 and 24 December from 10:00am until 3:00pm

Discover the magic at Calderglen’s highly rated Santa’s Grotto! Snap a photo in Santa’s sleigh, meet the jolly man himself, and make unforgettable Christmas memories. Every child receives a special gift, magic reindeer dust, and a delicious mini hot chocolate voucher for the Courtyard Café!

Santa is very busy, so booking is essential.

Available to book online.

Cost: £14.00 per child

 

Santa's Workshop

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 23 December from 9:30am until 4:30pm
11 December from 4:00pm until 7:00pm
24 December from 9:30am until 2:00pm

Santa has taken some time away from the North Pole to set up his workshop within our magical winter wonderland! Take a walk through the magical forest and sit in Santa’s sleigh, then complete a festive craft activity before you meet the big man himself! If Santa decides you’ve been good, he’ll let you pick a toy of your choice from his toy shelves!

Santa is very busy, so booking is essential.

Available to book online for Quiet Santa or Santa's Workshop sessions.

Cost: £14.00 (includes craft activity and a gift from Santa)