Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
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Retro Reels
10th January-29th March 2026
Venue: Riverside Museum
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation. Admission is free, and no...
Super Mums (and dads)
28th February-31st March 2026
Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch
Website: https://events.rspb.org.uk/
Take part in this exciting self-led adventure and discover the amazing wildlife mums (and dads) that call Lochwinnoch home. As you journey through the reserve, complete fun challenges, spot different species,...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Applebox Film Club
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Summerlee Photomedia Studio
Website: https://culturenl.co.uk/arts/photomedia-studio/photomedia-classes
Fun filled film making classes, every week for those keen on starting their Hollywood career early. Learn animation, script writing, editing, music and digital effects and work on some exciting outreach...
Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n’ Climb and Soft Play
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Kelvin Hall
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Clip n’ Climb and Soft Play sessions will run with a reduced capacity, no music and lower levels of lighting. These Autism friendly sessions are available every Wednesday at Kelvin Hall.Booking in advance...
Dance Inc. Studios
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Bothwell, Busby and Bearsden
Website: www.danceincstudios.uk
Fun, confidence building, non-competitive dance classes for girls and boys of all ages.To book a two week trial or go straight to sign up visit the website and create a free account with ClassForKids,...
Discover - Make and create, handle and discuss objects
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum every Saturday to explore and learn from the museum collection. It's a chance to make and create, or handle and discuss objects. It's free hands-on fun designed...
Discover Glasgow in 45 stops!
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Glasgow City
Website: www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk
Discover Glasgow with City Sightseeing’s Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, featuring 45 stops across two vibrant routes - Red and Yellow. Enjoy unlimited travel for one or two days, exploring iconic landmarks...
Elder Park Junior Parkrun
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Elder Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km junior timed runs which are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun. Go along and...
Family and Kid's Chess Clubs (Ages 5–16)
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Maryhill, Pollokshields, Partick and Polloshaws Library
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/kids-chess-clubs
Fun and friendly chess meet-ups at your local library. Whether you're just learning the moves or looking to sharpen your strategy, the chess clubs are open to all. All abilities welcome – from beginners...
Fun, Friends and French!
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: 3 Park Circus, Glasgow
Website: www.afglasgow.org.uk/french-culture
Give your child a head start with French at Alliance Française Glasgow.Their fun and interactive classes are taught by native French-speaking teachers and tailored for all ages - from toddlers to teens. Visit...
Golf It!
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow
Website: www.golf-it.com
On the banks of Hogganfield Loch, Golf It! offers a world of great value activities for all ages and abilities.The most popular attraction is the immersive, family-friendly Driving Range. Equipped with...
Home Educator Visits
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Home Educators are welcome to visit Glasgow Science Centre at a discounted rate during weekdays in Glasgow term time only.Families visiting are welcome to join visiting school groups in curriculum-linked,...
Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
16th March-11th May 2026
Venue: Tramway
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look. Look in different ways, create sculptures, take photographs, move things around, rock and roll,...
Learn to Skate
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Learn to Skate
Website: www.braeheadicecentre.co.uk
Have you always wanted to be able to skate like a pro? Accredited by British Ice Skating, learn-to-skate courses will help you learn how to spin and glide around the ice like a pro! Skating lessons include...
Lego Animation Club
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Summerlee Photomedia Studio
Website: https://culturenl.co.uk/arts/photomedia-studio/photomedia-classes
A brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time amongst fellow like-minded LEGO fans. Mondays, 4pm-5pm and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, Saturdays,...
Newton Flight Academy
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Inspiring pupils to reach new heights in STEM. The brand-new Newton Flight Academy offers incredible learning experiences for S2 and S3 students.The experience is for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of...
Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Relaxed Afternoons for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum. Friendly staff will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit, as you explore the museum without noisy...
Saturday Art Club
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Take inspiration from the artworks on display while trying out different materials and techniques. Drawing, painting, sculptures, printing, collage... what will you make? Recommended for families with...
Stagecoach - Creative Courage for Life
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: The Broom Parish Church
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/glasgow
Stagecoach Glasgow provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18yrs.Students take part in weekly skill building classes run by professionals from the entertainment industry...
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
16th March-14th June 2026
Venue: Heritage Way, Coatbridge
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk
Visit the adventure play park to burn off energy, journey to the past on Miners Row, discover the story of Lanarkshire’s industrial past and explore 20 acres of outdoor space. Located in Lanarkshire,...
Race for Life across Scotland
23rd March-19th April 2026
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.raceforlife.org
Cancer Research UK’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, are returning. Anyone who joins between 23 March and April 19 can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of a...
Easter Lego Trail through the Museum Gallery
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: Kilmartin Museum
Website: www.kilmartin.org
Are you ready for a fun and interactive museum adventure! As you explore the galleries, search for hidden historical LEGO figures placed throughout the exhibits. Spot them all, complete your activity sheet,...
Family Monuments Trail
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: Kilmartin Museum
Website: www.kilmartin.org
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor adventure with this Monument Trail. Pick up your trail sheet from reception, then head out into the glen to explore the historic monuments. Search in and around each one...
Hickory Dickory Dock by Garlic Theatre
28th March 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
Hickory Hickory Dock....The mouse ran up the clock! Garlic Theatre's brand new glove puppet show for all the family. As time ticks by, can Mrs Hickory and her cat Dickory catch the mouse running all over...
Right2Dance Family Fun
28th March 2026
Venue: OneRen
Website: www.oneren.org
Step into a joyful, high-energy dance workshop designed for the whole family to move, play and create together. Led by the brilliant team at right2dance, this relaxed session uses creative games, music...
Scotland Men’s National Team v Japan
28th March 2026
Venue: Barclays Hampden
Website: https://tickets.scottishfa.co.uk
Preparations are fully under way for World Cup this summer, as Steve Clarke’s side take on Japan and Curacao in their home warm-up matches. This is your chance to see the team on home soil before they...
3 Little Pigs Tails by Garlic Theatre
29th March 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
A funny, warmhearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter, bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in. Garlic Theatre entertain the whole family with beautifully...
Wild at Mugdock: Surviving the Elements, Shelter Building
29th March 2026
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Use what you find in the woods to build a sturdy shelter. A good shelter should keep off the wind, keep out the rain and protect from the Sun. Have a go at building your own weather resistant dwelling....
Circus Zyair
1st-19th April 2026
Venue: XSite@ Braehead Shopping Centre
Website: www.circus-zyair.co.uk
Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...
Easter Egg Trail at Tenement House
3rd-6th April 2026
Venue: The Tenement House
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Have some Easter fun at Tenement House. Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! £5 per trail + Eventbrite booking fee
Easter Hunt activity at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
3rd-19th April 2026
Venue: The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
Website: www.thefyneden.com
Easter Hunt activity at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone – included in entrance prices. Book ahead at www.thefyneden.com or call 01499 320429.
Wildlife Weans - The Big Egg Hunt
3rd April 2026
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Some of the Country Park’s birds have lost their golden eggs. Help search...
A Home for Hamish
4th April 2026
Venue: Lanternhouse
Website: www.lanternhousearts.org
Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home for Hamish follows the story of May and their imaginary friend, Hamish the Haggis as they travel across Scotland to find a perfect...
Easter Egg Run Family Fun Day
5th April 2026
Venue: Greendyke Street
Website: www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
Hundreds of bikers will parade through the streets of Glasgow in a mile-long convoy of fancy dress and smiles. All in support of our young patients and families at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow....
Forest Families - Easter Rabbit Whittle
5th April 2026
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Have a go at whittling a seasonal countryside creature. Discover your inner carver by whittling a rabbit head on the end of a hazel stick. All instruction and tools given by the ranger. This a family event...
K-Pop: The Ultimate Family Event
5th April 2026
Venue: OneRen
Website: www.oneren.org
Step into a world where music, dance, and adventure collide! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind K-Pop family event – a day where kids, teens, and adults can dance and unlock their inner hero.Includes Cosplay and...
The Hunt for the Easter Bunny by Talking Heads Puppets
5th April 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
All at Talking Heads Puppets are so excited about Easter and the bunny delivering it's Easter treats. But oh no... she hasn't arrived! Where can she be? Has something happened? Also Craft Activity Colour-in...
Easter Event with Craft Activities and Storytelling
6th April 2026
Venue: Kilmartin Museum
Website: www.kilmartin.org
Celebrate Easter with a fun-filled day of creativity and imagination! Join this special Easter event featuring hands-on craft activities and engaging storytelling sessions for children and families. A...
Taylormania
6th April 2026
Venue: The Pavilion Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...
Artie's Singing Kettle ''LIVE''
7th April 2026
Venue: OneRen
Website: www.oneren.org
Join Artie for a sing-along spectacular as he takes you on a musical journey through the magical world of The Singing Kettle. Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the...
Balloonatic
7th April 2026
Venue: Lanternhouse
Website: www.lanternhousearts.org
Witness the BIGGEST Balloon in the WORLD? … and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home? With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that will have you...
Legally Blonde
7th-11th April 2026
Venue: King's Theatre, Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies as Elle! Suitable for ages 8+.
Sleeping Beauty
8th-12th April 2026
Venue: Airdie Town Hall
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk
Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Airdrie Town Hall once again to bring you a brand new Easter pantomime adventure – Sleeping Beauty. Now in it’s 9th year, the Easter Eggs-travaganza is...
Storytelling at Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
11th April 2026
Venue: Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Website: www.ardkinglas.com
Storytelling by Stewart Ennis at 2pm. The Gruffalo 'in Scots' and then onto the Fairy Trail and a Fairy Story. Storytelling and admission for gardens £6 adults, £4 child (4-16yrs) 3 and under free....
West End Magic
11th April 2026
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Be taken on a hidden journey featuring marvel, mystery and merriment featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor together with a cast of magical characters and mischief makers. The perfect treat for...
Spring Super Sunday with models
12th April 2026
Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage
Website: www.gvvt.org/event/spring-super-sunday
A themed Super Sunday open day at Bridgeton Bus Garage with the GVVT vehicle collection and added attractions. Free vintage bus rides and a free shuttle service to the city centre operate on Super Sundays...
Out Of The Box
13th April 2026
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Delivered through, non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl – and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from a toothbrush in the finale! The show is a celebration...
Spring Explorers
14th-17th April 2026
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Take part in a planting activity to learn how bugs and worms keep soil healthy for plants to grow. Settle in for some lively, soil-inspired storytelling in the theatre, then get messy with some hands-on...
The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
14th April 2026
Venue: Lanternhouse
Website: www.lanternhousearts.org
1t’s 1906 – the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding?...
There’s a Monster in Your Show
14th-15th April 2026
Venue: Citizens Theatre
Website: https://citz.co.uk
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute...
Kirkcaldy Links Market
15th-20th April 2026
Venue: Esplanade, Kirkcaldy
Website: www.whatsonfife.co.uk
The Kirkcaldy Links Market is Europe's longest street fair and Scotland's oldest, with a history dating back to 1304. Held annually along the Esplanade in Kirkcaldy, Fife, it transforms the town’s waterfront...
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
18th April 2026
Venue: Lanternhouse
Website: www.lanternhousearts.org
Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
19th April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...
Diversity - Soul 2026
23rd-25th April 2026
Venue: King's Theatre, Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds,...
Guided Bat Walk
23rd April 2026
Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch
Website: https://events.rspb.org.uk
Join RSPB Lochwinnoch for an enchanting evening and delve into the world of bats! This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Torches are advisable. The...
Tractor Tots
24th April-29th May 2026
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Running in blocks of three sessions, Tractor Tots offers a fun, focused experience for our younger visitors, introducing them to rural life through interactive creative play. Each session will feature...
Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026
25th-26th April 2026
Venue: Clydebank to Balloch
Website: www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
Back by popular demand, the Glasgow Kiltwalk returns as a two day event again in 2026 with the 14 mile Big Stroll from Clydebank to Balloch set to take place on Saturday 25 April. Glasgow Kiltwalk with...
Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash
25th April 2026
Venue: The Pavilion Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash is BACK live at the famous Pavilion Theatre Glasgow! Grado will be joined by some of the UK’s biggest and best wrestling superstars! A day of family-friendly non-stop...
Premier British Wrestling: 20th Anniversary
25th April 2026
Venue: Airdie Town Hall
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk
A huge night is planned as PBW celebrate their 20 year anniversary. Action packed with a few laughs thrown in for good measure, this high octane show is not to be missed. A fantastic night out that the...
Wild at Mugdock - The Tiny Kingdoms
26th April 2026
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Spring sees more and more of our invertebrates out and about. Go along with the Ranger and explore the wild places, both the land and the water to see what tiny creatures you can find. This event is suitable...
Adults go Free at The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
1st-31st May 2026
Venue: The Fyne Den Adventure Zone
Website: www.thefyneden.com
Open Friday to Monday 10am to 3pm. Book ahead at www.thefyneden.com or call 01499 320429.
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
2nd-3rd May 2026
Venue: OVO Hydro
Website: www.ovohydro.com
Featuring interactive fan experiences, larger-than-life Hot Wheels displays, and special appearances by legendary Hot Wheels vehicles including GT Scorcher, Boneshaker, Rodger Dodger and more, Hot Wheels...
The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun
2nd May 2026
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure! Sing along with farmyard favourites like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Hey Diddle Diddle...
You Choose
10th May 2026
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this...
Big Top Brass
17th May 2026
Venue: Eastwood Park Theatre
Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk
Performed by CCC's Brass Quintet, Thistle Brass, presented by Owen Gunnell alongside their astonishing Magic Circle magician, this promises to be an unforgettable performance that will entertain the whole...
Woolly Weekend
23rd-24th May 2026
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk/events/woolly-weekend
See woolly farm friends up close and take part in wool-themed crafts, storytelling and activities in the museum. Then take a walk to the farm to watch YouTube sensation Cammy Wilson shear the flock. Cammy...
Bank Holiday Super Sunday and Classic Car Show
24th May 2026
Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage
Website: www.gvvt.org/event/bank-holiday-super-sunday-classic-car-show
A themed Super Sunday open day at Bridgeton Bus Garage featuring a classic car show alongside the GVVT vehicle collection and added attractions. Free vintage bus rides and a free shuttle service to the...
Flowers And Friendship Bracelets
25th May 2026
Venue: The Pavilion Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits...
Scotland Men’s National Team v Curacao
30th May 2026
Venue: Barclays Hampden
Website: https://tickets.scottishfa.co.uk
Preparations are fully under way for World Cup this summer, as Steve Clarke’s side take on Japan and Curacao in their home warm-up matches. This is your chance to see the team on home soil before they...
The Lyric Club presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
3rd-6th June 2026
Venue: King's Theatre, Glasgow
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Based on the 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family. From the company that brought you Kinky Boots,...
Tom Thumb by Banyan Puppet Theatre
6th June 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
Banyan Theatre are with us all the way from Derry, bring you our tiny hero, who is thrown into a magnified world of scrapes and high jinks, a world where everything is larger than life and ten times more...
The Gingerbread Man by Banyan Puppet Theatre
7th June 2026
Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk
A delightful classic tale told through puppetry, storytelling and original live music. A tasty treat for all the family and there's sure to be homemade ginger cake in the cafe and gingerbread biscuits...