What's On in Glasgow & West of Scotland

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...

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 a number of measures are put 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. Sensory toys and mats are available. These Autism friendly sessions are available every Wednesday...

Briarlands Farm

Venue: Blairdrummond, Stirling

Website: www.briarlandsfarm.co.uk

From jumping pillows and football golf to climbing frames and go-karts and this October they also have pumpkin picking available! You'll find plenty of photo opportunities inside the pumpkin tunnel and...

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...

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. Explore interactive exhibition galleries, climb the famous 246-step spiral staircase, and enjoy panoramic views...

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 and Kitchin

Venue: Unit 85, Enterprise Park, 147 Drakemire Dr

Website: https://lnk.bio/weanskitchin

Weans’ Scran and Kitchin are a children’s cooking school based in Glasgow Southside providing cooking classes for 7-12 year olds after-school, weekends and school holidays. They are also available...

Topgolf Glasgow

Venue: 10 Duchess Place

Website: www.topgolf.com

Play and fun for all ages and all skill levels at Topgolf Glasgow. Book online with code PRIMARY20 for 20% off gameplay. Valid for one bay, not valid on Tuesdays and Sundays, cannot be combined with any...

Glasgow's Winter Wonderland

Venue: St Enoch and Glasgow City Centre

Website: www.glasgowswinterwonderland.com

Capture the magic of the Christmas Glasgow style, at Winter Wonderland at St Enoch and Glasgow Green this festive season. Take a spin on this year’s bigger and better ice rink and don’t forget to grab...

Junior School Taster Week

Venue: Hamilton College

Website: www.hamiltoncollege.co.uk

The best way to get to know a school? Become part of it for the day. Learn, make friends and get stuck into life at Hamilton College.

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Glasgow

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.Operation Mincemeat...

Snow Queen by Clive Chandler and His Puppets

Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

Encounter the Icy Snow Queen in a timeless story presented with glove puppets by the seasoned puppeteer Clive Chandler. This adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale explores the battle between...

Jack and the Beanstalk by Clive Chandler

Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

How does Jack tackle a GIANT problem and show that occasionally having your head in the clouds is beneficial... truly! An entertaining puppet show that captivates both children and adults alike.Also Craft...

Matilda The Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Glasgow

Website: www.atgtickets.com

With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares...

The Snaw Queen

Venue: Tron Theatre

Website: www.tron.co.uk

Christmas is running like a dream down in Santa’s workshop. All nice and naughty lists have been checked off. Nothing can go wrong. Until a broken magic mirror unleashes pure chaos and transforms Rudie...

Aladdin (Pantomime)

Venue: King's Theatre, Glasgow

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin starring Elaine C Smith as Mother Goose, Johnny Mac as Aladdin, Darren Brownlie as Spirit of the Ring, and Hannah Jarrett-Scott...

Aladdie

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org

Aladdie is a boy who’s so poor he hasnae even got a name. He’s just a laddie. Packed with original catchy songs, jokes, dances, thrills, laughter and soapy slapstick, Aladdie is a fast, hysterically...

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Airdrie Town Hall

Website: www.northlanculture.co.uk

North Lanarkshire Council’s annual festive pantomime returns to Airdrie Town Hall this Christmas with Beauty and the Beast. In conjunction with Spillers Pantomimes, expect the usual fast paced production...

The Polar Express™

Venue: Edinburgh Waverley Station

Website: www.edinburghthepolarexpressride.com

The Polar Express™ train ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story on board a real train. Passengers are served hot chocolate and a treat by dancing chefs, enjoy a reading of the...

Cinderella

Venue: Citizens Theatre

Website: www.citz.co.uk

You’re invited to celebrate Christmas at the Citz! Join them for a fun twist on the much-loved fairytale. Full of magic and mischief, Cinderella is the perfect choice for families looking for alternative,...

New Lanark's Christmas Experience 2026

Venue: New Lanark, World Heritage Site

Website: www.newlanark.org/events/christmas-at-new-lanark-2026

Designed especially for children aged 1 to 8, every ticket includes a magical visit with Santa in his festive grotto, where each child receives a cuddly soft toy gift. Guests can also enjoy The Wiz That...

Snow White and the 7 Muppets

Venue: Cottiers Theatre

Address: 93-95 Hyndland St

Website: www.cottiers.com

Join Snow White and the gang for an all-singing, all-dancing family pantomime full of cheer. Simply the fairest show in all the pantosphere! Will Snow win Panto’s Got Talent? Can Snow and her Muppet...