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!
What's On in Glasgow & West of Scotland
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Oliver!
23rd-27th April 2024
Venue: The Lyric Club at King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Oliver! is a musical with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, based on the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. A classic musical with a timeless story and memorable songs. It is sure to be a hit with...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
28th April 2024
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Website: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk
This screening is within Mugdock Theatre, in the main Courtyard, which can be accessed via Spider Monkey's Coffee Shop. 11am-1.15pm.
Kids' self-led activity – Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
1st-31st May 2024
Venue: RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk
Take part in this fun self-led activity to see what wild discoveries you can make. Use your wildlife spotting skills to see how many creatures on your activity sheet you can find, discover cool stuff about...
Dreamcoat Stars
3rd May 2024
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
The concert includes everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, West Side Story, and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys. Relive all your...
You Choose
4th May 2024
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...
Disney's The Little Mermaid
16th-18th May 2024
Venue: Beacon Arts Centre
Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable will capture your heart...
Woolly Weekend
18th-19th May 2024
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk/woollyweekend
Head to the museum for a weekend filled with all things woolly. Meet alpacas and speciality breeds of sheep, see a shearer at work with the museum’s Scottish Blackface flock, enjoy live craft demonstrations,...
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals 2024
19th May 2024
Venue: SEC Glasgow
Website: www.sec.co.uk
This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour...
Big May Bank Holiday Weekend
24th-27th May 2024
Venue: Kelburn Castle and Estate
Website: www.kelburnestate.com/events
Join Kelburn for their Big May Bank Holiday Weekend Event. Fun for all the family, tickets will go on sale April 15th. To find out more information call 01475 568 685 or email admin@kelburnestate.com.
Kilbryde Hospice’s Sunflower Walk
3rd-28th June 2024
Venue: South Lanarkshire
Website: www.kilbrydehospice.org.uk
Kilbryde Hospice invite your primary school, nursery, childminding group, or children’s community group to take part in their Sunflower Walk for 2024! The children walk round your grounds or route in...
Awful Auntie
6th-9th June 2024
Venue: King's Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams’ amazing adventure,...
Art Attack
Venue: Summerlee
Website: www.culturenl.co.uk/art-attack-summerlee-2/
A wide range of arts activities on offer including drawing, painting, clay modelling, sculpture making, printmaking and more! Ages 7 – 12 years. 10.30am – 12.00pm Saturdays from 28th January – 24th...
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 which are lowered and the lights are softened to allow adults and children with autism, or other neurodiversities, to...
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...
Curious about Glasgow
Venue: Glasgow Central Station
Website: www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk
Are you curious about Glasgow? Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined...
Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Venue: Elden Park
Website: www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk
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. Please go along...
Explore!
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Make a splash with sound, avoid detection by a thermal camera and strike a pose with colourful shadows. Located on the first floor of Glasgow Science Centre, the Explore! gallery is filled with over 50...
Family Play with Mackintosh at The Willow
Venue: Mackintosh at The Willow
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
This new activity, delivered by Glasgow Life & MacIntosh @ The Willow, is a new weekly play and arts & crafts session in the heart of Glasgow. Children age 5-12 & adults can play together to experience...
Fun at Briarlands Farm
Venue: Briarlands Farm
Website: www.briarlandsfarm.co.uk
There’s loads to do at Briarlands to keep your wee ones entertained, from jumping pillows to football golf; tractor and trailer rides to archery. They also have sessions for petting the guinea pigs and...
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,...
Meet Santa at St.Enoch Square
Venue: St Enoch Square
Website: www.st-enoch.com/meet-santa-at-st-enoch-centre
Santa’s elves will be on hand to welcome families and help little ones write their letter to Santa before meeting Santa in his magical Grotto and receiving a special gift. £10 from every ticket sold...
Post 5 Play at Netherton Community Centre
Venue: Netherton Community Centre
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Post 5 Play sessions are free and fun sessions for all primary school aged children. Packed full with games, arts & crafts and S.T.E.M activities for everyone to enjoy. No booking required but places may...
Space Zone
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
The Space Zone forms an immersive walkway through the solar system towards the entrance of the Planetarium. Observe the planets under a different light and learn fascinating facts about our cosmic neighbourhood....
Try Skating: Indoor Skating (Inlines and Quads)
Venue: ARC Health & Fitness
Website: www.tryskating.com
Open skating every Sunday from 10.40am to 12.30pm. Skate for fitness and fun, everyone welcome from all levels of ability from beginnner to expert. For skate hire pre-book on 07766 117365.
Victoria Junior Parkrun
Venue: Victoria Park
Website: www.active-together.org/directory/victoria-junior-parkrun
Victoria junior parkrun, Glasgow is completely free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for 4 to 14 year olds held every Sunday at 9.30am.