What's On in Glasgow & West of Scotland

Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: Scottish Libraries

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news/general/tbfr-scotland

The Summer Reading Challenge Scotland officially launches in Scottish libraries on 25 June. Borrow and read any six books from the library over the summer to collect limited edition rewards and a very...

ASN Splash Session

Venue: Johnstone Community Sports Hub

Website: www.oneren.org

Go along for a silent 90 minute session with inflatables, beach balls, toys and more! £5.25 per family of 2x adults and 2x children (£1.25 per additional child). Children must be accompanied by an adult...

Autism Friendly Hours

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

The Science Centre is an exciting place, bustling with loud sounds and bright lights so they will be lowering the volume and softening the lights to allow adults and children with autism, or other neurodiversities,...

Bikeability Scotland

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.cycling.scot/bikeability-scotland

Free, in-school programme that is supported by a network of qualified instructors, who are often teachers, parents, and members of the local community. You can check to see if your child’s school currently...

Bookbug

Venue: Bothwell Community Hub

Website: www.thebothwellhub.co.uk

Bookclub, for kids, amazing reading sessions every week. Children and guardians are invited to stay afterwards for tea, coffee and a snack. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9.30-10am. Pre booking over the...

Briarlands Farm

Venue: Briarlands Farm

Website: www.briarlandsfarm.co.uk/events

Based on a working farm they have a variety of play equipment to suit all ages. From jumping pillows to football golf, various play frames to climb and some go-karts to ride. Tickets purchase online get...

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Venue: Celtic Park

Address: Glasgow East End

Website: www.celticfc.com/visit-celtic-park

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium on this 1-hour guided tour. Celtic Park is one of the biggest football stadiums in Europe, making it the perfect...

Clip 'n Climb at Kelvin Hall

Venue: Glasgow Club at Kelvin Hall

Website: www.kelvinhall.org.uk/play-and-climb/clip-n-climb-at-kelvin-hall/

Enjoy an exciting day out full of empowering, action-packed challenges for everybody! There are climbing challenges available for all abilities, and the truly brave can take on the Leap of Faith! (to take...

Dance Inc

Venue: Bothwell Community Hall

Website: www.danceincstudios.uk

In multiple locations across Glasgow, the classes suit students of all ages and abilities. In a variety of styles, their classes put emphasis on keeping active, while having fun and making friends. Book...

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Venue: The Burrell Collection

Website: www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/event/133687-discover!-weekend-sessions

Families can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling. Ask at reception where the activity is taking place in the museum and to pick up your trail sheet....

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

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...

Explore!

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Feed your curiosity and get hands-on with Explore! This unmissable experience will nurture your inner scientist and inspire you to see the world around you in a new way. The Explore! gallery is filled...

Family Fun at Golf It!

Venue: Golf It!

Website: www.golf-it.com

Enjoy the three Adventure Golf Course experiences, to the 52-bay, double-decker driving range, Golf Course, Padel courts, Big Feed Street Food, Park Golf and more! Activities start from just £2. Kids...

Friday Night Club

Venue: Glasgow Club Springburn

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/friday-night-club

The Friday Night Club is a free and fun session for all primary aged school children. Packed full with games, arts & crafts and S.T.E.M activities for everyone to enjoy. No booking necessary but numbers...

Go Quest Adventures - Glasgow

Venue: Glasgow City Chambers

Website: www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk

The Glasgow Quest is a fun and engaging way to explore the Merchant City area from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist! See the city's highlights,...

Kids Climbing Club

Venue: Above Adventure

Website: www.aboveadventure.co.uk

Are you looking for something to do with your kids on a Saturday? Join the Kids Climbing Club, for £10 (includes shoe hire) for rope climbing and bouldering. Book online, call 01563 657349 and drop-ins...

Kilmartin Museum

Venue: Kilmartin Museum

Website: www.kilmartin.org

Kilmartin Museum is the perfect family day out this summer holiday! Visitors can refuel in the new Glen Bistro café, enjoy the Museum Shop, and then venture out into Kilmartin Glen, exploring some of...

S.T.E.A.M @ Various Libraries

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/steam-various-libraries

Explore science and technology with fun S.T.E.A.M clubs across Glasgow Libraries. S.T.E.A.M sessions include themed arts and crafts, LEGO, K’nex and much more.

Science Show Theatre

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Roll up, roll up for the theatre of science and get involved as the clever science bods astound and entertain you with spectacular live science. Spoiler alert: live shows are full of flashes, bangs, flames,...

Scotland's National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Website: www.nationalwallacemonument.com

Gather outside The National Wallace Monument and watch as the costumed actor brings history to life during a performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’. Learn about the man who inspired a nation,...

Sensory Room

Venue: Above Adventure

Website: www.aboveadventure.co.uk

Visit the sensory room and embark on a journey of relaxation and sensory exploration. Whether you’re seeking a therapeutic escape or simply curious about the wonders of sensory stimulation, this is a...

Space Zone

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Feed your curiosity and get hands-on with Explore! This unmissable experience will nurture your inner scientist and inspire you to see the world around you in a new way. The Explore! gallery is filled...

The Glasgow Tour

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk/tours/the-glasgow-tour

This hop on and hop off city bus tour operates all year round and the open-top, double-decker City Sightseeing buses are a regular sight in Glasgow with regular departures throughout the day. With 21 stops...

Victoria Junior Parkrun

Venue: Victoria Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace! It is entirely...

We Make Footballers

Venue: Firhill Sports Complex

Website: www.wemakefootballers.com/glasgow

Players of all abilities are welcome at We Make Footballers from ages 4-12. Their fun, engaging and challenging syllabus often provides children with their first introduction to football. The coaching...

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.bothwellscarecrowfestival.co.uk

By popular demand this much talked-about and eagerly anticipated festival is being repeated this year making it the 12th festival, with the surplus funds will once again be donated to local charities and...

Relaxed Morning

Venue: National Museum of Rural Life

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

This session is primarily for, but not limited to, families with neurodivergent children; neurodivergent young people and adults; adults living with dementia; adults and children with mental health problems;...

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

Venue: Beacon Arts Centre

Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk

This spectacular evening of musical entertainment features a wide range of music suitable for all the family. All proceeds from the concert will go the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust and the Soldiers...

Moofest

Venue: National Museum of Rural Life

Website: www.nms.ac.uk

National Museum of Rural Life are putting their bovine friends in the spotlight at this weekend of hands-on activities, talks and family fun. Find out all about cows, bulls, milk and meat with experts,...

Grand Scarecrow Parade

Venue: Bothwell Primary School

Website: www.bothwellscarecrowfestival.co.uk

On Sunday 15th September see the Grand Scarecrow Parade through the village, followed by an afternoon of fun as the Bothwell Primary School playground comes alive with live entertainment, food and drink,...

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk

Offering a week-long programme of events in September featuring open buildings, guided walks, and talks—all for free. In 2024, you are invited to explore how diaspora communities have significantly influenced...

Guided Bat Walk

Venue: RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch

Website: www.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. Online booking is essential...

Monster Jam Ramped Up!

Venue: OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Website: www.sec.co.uk

Cheer on the world’s best drivers as they take on the Monstergon™—a multi-sided ramp that launches the most famous trucks attempting fan-favourite stunts. It’s action-packed excitement with big-air...

Scotland's Strongest Man 2024

Venue: SEC Centre

Website: www.sec.co.uk

The top 24 strongmen in Scotland will be competing in five events for the title of Scotland's Strongest Man 2024. Tom and Luke Stoltman (World's Strongest Man and Europe's Strongest Man) will be there...

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre Open Day

Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

Go along and discover the magic of SMPC! See their museum displays, a FREE puppet show and take a workshop tour and demo. Take the weight of your feet in the cafe, with colour-in cut out children's activity...

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre Open Day

Venue: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Website: www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

Go along and discover the magic of SMPC! See their museum displays, a FREE puppet show and take a workshop tour and demo. Take the weight of your feet in the cafe, with colour-in cut out children's activity...

Forest School for Young Children – Sensory Sunday

Venue: Craigend Visitor Centre

Website: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of sensory activities for P1 to P3 aged children. No parents required. 1-2pm.

500 Words

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words/

The UK's biggest children's story writing competition will be open for entries on Tuesday 24 September. There will be two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds. The winners will be revealed on World Book...

Taylor Fever

Venue: Airdie Town Hall

Website: www.culturenl.co.uk/taylorfever/

Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including ‘Karma’, ‘Shake It Off’, ‘Cruel...

Tim Peake Astronauts - The Quest To Explore Space

Venue: SEC Armadillo

Website: www.sec.co.uk

With the help of extraordinary archive material and footage, matched only by his unparalleled storytelling, Tim will bring to life the awe-inspiring endeavours of those pioneering explorers we call astronauts....

Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Pebble Painting

Venue: Craigend Visitor Centre

Website: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Turn a boring plain pebble into an arty animal on this indoor event. Only...

ACME Comic Con Autumn

Venue: SEC Glasgow

Website: www.acmecomiccon.com

Featuring even more photo ops, insta moments and fan experiences for all ages. Whether your passions are the Marvel Cinematic Universe, TV, comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, manga, wrestling or cosplay -...

ACME Comic Con Autumn 2024

Venue: SEC Centre

Website: www.sec.co.uk

ACME Comic Con - Autumn is a premium live event and Scotland's largest comic con. Featuring even more photo ops, insta moments and fan experiences for all ages; whether your passions are the Marvel Cinematic...

Big Feed In The Park

Venue: Kelvingrove Bandstand and Aphitheatre

Website: www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk

Big Feed in the Park returns with a family fun and food extravaganza during the day - before Melting Pot take over on as darkness falls. Rainbow Twisters and Dream Team Kids top the bill for the wee ones...

Premier British Wrestling

Venue: Airdie Town Hall

Website: www.culturenl.co.uk/pbw-wrestling

PBW has promised an action packed night out that will have everyone on the edge of their seats from start to finish. As always, the show is suitable for all ages and everyone in attendance will have a...

Mugdock Nature Explorers: Can you See Me?

Venue: Craigend Visitor Centre

Website: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Learn all about the hibernation, camouflage, and survival of Mugdock’s animals on this 3-hour autumnal adventure with the Ranger Service. Dress warmly as this is outdoors, stout footwear, torch essential....

Weekend Family Raceday

Venue: Hamilton Park

Website: www.hamilton-park.co.uk

Celebrate the bank holiday in style with a fun-filled afternoon of racing and family fun. It's the perfect way to spend a bank holiday afternoon with the whole family - with under 18s attending for FREE,...

Artie's Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Venue: Rutherglen Town Hall

Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk

Artie is bringing the original Singing Kettles packed full of clues to his Greatest Hits. “Spout, handle, lid of metal, What’s inside the Singing Kettle?” A whole bunch of songs that will take adults...

The Haunted Concert Hall

Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk

There’s something strange in the neighbourhood this Halloween...the ghosts and ghouls have taken over the concert hall! You can expect lots of spooktacular treats from the orchestra and the Children's...

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk

Tis the season to be jolly! CCC needs your help to save Scrooge from his surly ways (what the Dickens is that all about?). Can the magic of the festive season take away those bah humbugs and fill him with...