What's On in Glasgow & West of Scotland

Barbie: The Exhibition

Venue: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

This major new exhibition looks at the history and design of the world’s most famous and iconic dolls. Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years.Featuring...

Glasgow Life Summer of Fun Festival Events

Venue: Glasgow International Arena

Website: www.visitglasgow.com

Celebrate the Games coming to Glasgow with Games Time Festival events. Go along to try a variety of sports and games, take part in fitness challenges, play on inflatables and even get your face painted....

Designosaurs

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Designosaurs invites families to build, create and explore together with hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination at every turn. Dig out your old LEGO® building bricks and help...

Wild Superpowers - self-led challenge for kids

Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/lochwinnoch

Take part in the ‘Wild Superpowers’ self-led challenge for kids. Our wildlife has developed lots of different types of superpowers to help them survive. Some use these to find food, some to stop themselves...

Assembly Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

From George Street to George Square, Assembly Festival have a programme packed with the best of comedy, theatre, music, dance, circus, children's shows and more across the city. From homegrown heroes to...

Circus Extreme

Venue: Silverburn Shopping Centre

Website: www.circusextreme.co.uk

Get ready for the ultimate fusion of live rock music and world-class circus stunts! Circus Extreme returns with its most electrifying production yet—Rock It Out! Featuring an elite cast of world-class...

10+ sports, unlimited fun!

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.activenl.co.uk/ultimate

With athletics, racquet sports, basketball, cycling, dance and musical theatre, football, golf, gymnastics and netball all included, children can explore new interests, develop existing skills and enjoy...

ASN Family Play Sessions

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

These weekly sessions are for children with additional support needs, aged 12 and under, and their families. This is an indoor free-play session with lots of resources for children and their families to...

Autism Friendly Hours

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

The science centre is an exciting place, bustling with loud sounds, bright lights and lots of people. During autism friendly times, they have put a number of measures in place to support those with neurodiversity....

Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n’ Climb and Soft Play

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...

Briarlands Farm

Venue: Blairdrummond, Stirling

Website: www.briarlandsfarm.co.uk

From jumping pillows and football golf to climbing frames and go-karts, there’s a variety of activities to keep wee ones entertained at Briarlands Farm. Visitors can enjoy tractor and trailer rides on...

CoderDojo Coding Clubs

Venue: Various Locations

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Visit your local library and find out how to make computer games, interactive stories, music, art, robots, apps and more. Glasgow Libraries have a network of free coding clubs where kids can learn how...

Discover Glasgow in 45 stops!

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...

Family and Kid's Chess Clubs (Ages 5–16)

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...

Golf It!

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

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,...

Learn to skate with Braehead Ice Centre

Venue: Braehead Ice Centre

Website: www.braeheadicecentre.co.uk/learn-to-skate

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...

Rangers Soccer Academy Classes

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.rangers.co.uk

Rangers Soccer Centres offer a wide range of opportunities for youngsters during term time. There are also Advanced Soccer Centres for budding footballers who feel they are ready to progress to the next...

Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life

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...

Stagecoach Performing Arts

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk

Stagecoach teaches kids from 4-18 to sing, dance, and act. The Greater Glasgow area has schools in Newton Mearns, East Kilbride, Milngavie, and Kirkintilloch. Lessons are challenging and fun with Stagecoach...

The National Wallace Monument

Venue: Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road

Address: Stirling

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Perfect for a family day out, The National Wallace Monument offers something for everyone this summer. Explore interactive exhibition galleries, climb the famous 246-step spiral staircase, and enjoy panoramic...

The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS)

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.nycos.co.uk/regional-choirs-join-us

Does your child love to sing? (NYCOS) Regional Choirs are a fun and relaxed way for them to develop their musicianship skills while connecting with others. To sign up for a free trial for the upcoming...

Weans’ Scran + Kitchin

Venue: Unit 85, Enterprise Park, 147 Drakemire Dr

Website: www.seinglasgow.org.uk/weans-scran-kitchin

Weans’ Scran + Kitchin are a children's cooking school based in Glasgow Southside providing free cooking classes and sessions to care experienced children and young people, and refugee/asylum seeking...

Guided Bat Walk

Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/lochwinnoch

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.Online booking is essential...

Foam Days

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Have you ever wondered what its like to zoom through a giant cloud of foam? Experience it for yourself during Foam Day at the Wild Water Coasters. Choose between the Otter, Wildcat and Falcon slides for...

Guided Tours of Bridgeton Bus Garage

Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage

Website: www.gvvt.org

Pre-booked guided tours of Bridgeton Bus Garage, home of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Tours take around one hour and typically include a regular tour (usually 12noon) and a family tour (usually 2pm)...

My Grandparents Were (Scottish) Dinosaurs

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Join children's author Anne Brusatte and paleontologist Dr Steve Brusatte for a book reading, q&a, and craft activity, introducing the dinosaurs that once lived in Scotland and that were the ancestors...

Artie’s Singing Kettle

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.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...

Artie’s Singing Kettle – Live!

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.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...

Science Museum Live

Venue: Airdie Town Hall

Website: www.northlanculture.co.uk

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This family production is sure to capture...

AEW: Dynamite and Collision

Venue: OVO Hydro

Website: www.ovohydro.com

All Elite Wrestling is making its return to Scotland this August with one night of LIVE! action. See the hottest brand in pro wrestling as AEW Dynamite and Collision head to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland...

Cowal Gathering

Venue: Dunoon Stadium

Website: www.cowalgathering.com

The Cowal Gathering held in Dunoon, Argyll, is one of the largest, most spectacular Highland games in the world. Nowhere else will you see world-class pipers, dancers and athletes competing on such a scale....

The Strathaven Balloon Festival

Venue: Strathaven Park

Website: www.strathavenballoonfestival.co.uk

Throughout Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm, there will be all sorts of entertainment in the park, during the Family Fun Day including live music, a fun fair, stalls galore, classic vehicles and much, much...

Inflatable 5K Glasgow

Venue: Strathclyde Country Park

Website: www.ukrunningevents.co.uk

Perfect for all abilities, the Inflatable 5K welcomes everyone from confident runners to people taking on their very first 5k. With route choices of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, you can pick the distance that...

Scotties in the City Farewell Weekend

Venue: Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Website: www.scottiesinthecity.co.uk

Go along to Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and say farewell to the Scottie dogs. This fun, family friendly event will give you one last chance to see the Scotties in the City before they find their forever...

Scotties in the City Farewell Weekend

Venue: Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Website: www.scottiesinthecity.co.uk

Go along to Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and say farewell to the Scottie dogs. This fun, family friendly event will give you one last chance to see the Scotties in the City before they find their forever...

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Greenbank Garden

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of scheming, romance and broad comedy. The Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Suitable for...

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

Venue: The Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in a high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grownups. Whether...

Artie’s Singing Kettle – LIVE: The Remix

Venue: Eastwood Theatre

Website: www.enjoyeastren.org

Join Eastwood Theatre for Artie’s brand-new show: LIVE: The Remix uses the same much-loved format that children respond to so strongly, with Artie’s mix of favourite songs and some brand-new additions....

Autism-Friendly Family Craft Workshop: Bugs and Insects

Venue: Kelvin Hall

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Join The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall for an autism-friendly craft workshop for families. In this session, you'll make paper crafts inspired by The Hunterian's bug and insect collections! This workshop is...

Princess Afternoon Tea

Venue: M&D's Alona Hotel

Website: https://scotlandsthemepark.com/event/princess-afternoon-tea

Elsa, Cinderella, Rapunzel and special guest Moana will be ready to welcome all guests from 12 noon. The Afternoon Tea includes a glass of prosecco for the adults and a soft drink for the children. During...

Bluey and Bingo at Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk

Visitors to the park will have the chance to see Bluey and her sister Bingo who will be meeting fans at intervals throughout both days and will be available for photos. Visitors are encouraged to take...

Working Animal Day

Venue: National Museum of Rural Life

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

Join this fun-filled celebration of working animals at the National Museum of Rural Life. See amazing outdoor displays from sheepdog training experts Glen and Jan Welsh, and specialist dog stunt team...

Guided Tours of Bridgeton Bus Garage

Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage

Website: www.gvvt.org

Pre-booked guided tours of Bridgeton Bus Garage, home of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Tours take around one hour and typically include a regular tour (usually 12noon) and a family tour (usually 2pm)...

Movement Park presents Family Urban Sports Day in partnership with Riverside Museum

Time: 12pm - 3pm

Venue: Riverside Museum

This free community event is a chance for families to explore movement together. Pick up your ‘passport’ at the start and stamp it as you make your way around the event. - Explore our parkour...

Movement Park Urban Sports Day

Venue: Riverside Museum

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Riverside Museum in partnership with Movement Park will be hosting a day of urban sports. Get involved and try out a new sport. Can you leap in parkour? Or flip a skateboard? The day will be a mixture...

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk

Explore the dance halls, cinemas, theatres, pubs and community spaces that have shaped the city’s social life. Visit the festival hub at the Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, or discover...

Autism-Friendly Family Workshop - Treasure Boxes

Venue: The Burrell Collection

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Join the team at the Burrell for an opportunity to handle real museum objects from our treasure boxes – including a 3000+ year old canopic jar lid! To provide a relaxed environment, there will be a quiet...

Doors Open Days

Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

See the museum displays, a FREE puppet show - 11am, 1pm, 3pm, join a workshop tour, or take the weight of your feet in the cafe, with colour-in cut out children's activity kits and much more. Free parking...

Hamilton College Open Day

Venue: Hamilton College

Website: www.hamiltoncollege.co.uk/open-days

Choosing the right school or nursery is an important decision. Open Days are an opportunity to see Hamilton College in action, meet the staff and pupils, and experience what makes learning there distinctive.admissions@hamiltoncollege.co.uk,...

Meccano Show

Venue: Summerlee Museum

Website: www.northlanculture.co.uk

Don't miss the single largest display of Meccano in Scotland! From vintage cars to spaceships and giant cranes.

Car Show

Venue: Summerlee Museum

Website: www.northlanculture.co.uk

Another chance to see some vintage cars at the Summerlee Museum 'mini' Classic Car Show. With vintage cars on display, charactoer appearances, family activities and more!

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

Venue: Eastwood Theatre

Website: www.enjoyeastren.org

E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure! Packed with singalong songs like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Hey Diddle Diddle...

Fairy Day

Venue: Clearburn Park, New Lanark

Website: www.newlanark.org/events/fairy-day

Visit Clearburn Park for a gentle and magical way to celebrate Fairy Day at New Lanark.This relaxed outdoor session is designed especially for younger children aged 1–6. It’s a chance to slow down,...

RSNO 2026/27: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

From Jabba the Hutt’s desert palace to the climactic battle on the Forest Moon of Endor, Episode VI is Star Wars at its best – a timeless battle of good, evil and Ewoks. And with Scotland’s National...

Brick M8

Venue: Summerlee Museum

Website: www.northlanculture.co.uk

Join Summerlee Museum as LEGO builders from across Scotland display their latest LEGO creations and displays.

There’s A Monster In Your Show

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org

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. Expect playful fun for your littlest ones as...

Artie's Singing Kettle - Halloween

Venue: The Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com

Take your Halloween spirit and don your most creative costume for a show bursting with magic and merriment. Celebrate the season with fun that’s enchanting for kids and entertaining for adults. Nostalgia...

The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Tour

Venue: OneRen

Address: 11 Christie Street

Website: www.oneren.org

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating...

Magic Gareth: Balloonatuc

Venue: Eastwood Theatre

Website: www.enjoyeastren.org

Ever wanted to see a Balloon fly on its own? Witness the biggest Balloon in the world? Magic Gareth is a total Balloonatic and brings this rip-roaring family magic show live to Eastwood Theatre. MG is...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: OneRen

Address: 11 Christie Street

Website: www.oneren.org

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.A gorgeous...

Giants Live - The World Tour Finals 2026

Venue: OVO Hydro

Website: www.ovohydro.com

The Hydro has hosted countless unforgettable strongman moments — and in 2026, it’s set to raise the bar even higher. Expect raw power, unrelenting intensity, and the ultimate test of human strength...

There's a Monster in your Show

Venue: Eastwood Theatre

Website: www.enjoyeastren.org

A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters...

Gaggle

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org

Gaggle is a theatre performance featuring physical comedy, circus and live music. It is made for audiences of young people with complex additional support needs (ASN), and their families.

Children's Classic Concerts: Creepy Carnival

Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk

With fairground frights and flickering lights, will you be brave enough to visit the Creepy Carnival this Halloween? With cobwebbed Ferris Wheels creakily turning and rusty rollercoasters abandoned with...

Gladiators Live Tour 2026

Venue: OVO Hydro

Website: www.ovohydro.com

This adrenaline-fuelled two-hour event sees the legendary Gladiators storm back into the arena to face fearless contenders in a heart-pounding live adaptation of the smash-hit television phenomenon. With...

K-POP Dance Heroes

Venue: Eastwood Theatre

Website: www.enjoyeastren.org

Sing and dance along with the K-POP Dance Heroes as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time. Features live vocalists and is filled with high energy, synchronized...