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Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!

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Lego Club

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join in a free build and play Lego session at Top Hat & Bishop! Come down for their weekly family Lego club and build whatever you can imagine!

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Weekend Activities at Provan Hall

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 27th July 2025

Come and explore 500 years of history at Provan Hall with their free weekend drop in activities for all the family to enjoy!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 7th September 2025

The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!

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Grosvenor Picture Theatre Summer Kids Club

Selected dates between 17th May 2025 - 6th July 2025

Join Grosvenor Picture Theatre all through the summer for some classic Family friendly movie fun!

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Little Look Club

Selected dates between 14th June 2025 - 13th December 2025

Come and explore artworks together at the Hunterian Art Gallery with your wee ones and let their imaginations flow!

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Flamingo Beach at Silverburn

20th June 2025 - 24th August 2025

Pink flamingos are flocking back to Glasgow for Summer as Silverburn prepares for the return of its Flamingo Beach, bigger and better for 2025!

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F1 The Movie in IMAX

23rd June 2025 - 6th July 2025

Secure your seat now and be in pole position for the most immersive race of the season. Experience F1® The Movie in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre this Summer!

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Bard in the Botanics

25th June 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2025 with their 'magic - mayhem - and murder' season!

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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses

26th June 2025 - 19th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Classes offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!

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Fun Time Carnivals: St Enoch Square

27th June 2025 - 7th August 2025

Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to St. Enoch Square between Friday 27th June and Thursday 7th August, just in time for the Summer Holidays!

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Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Sailing Summer School

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025
Milngavie

Start sailing or improve your skills at Clyde Cruising Club's dinghy training centre at Bardowie Loch, near Milngavie, where children and adults have been learning for over 90 years!

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Creative Hangouts Summer Kids Art Club - Bearsden

30th June 2025 - 11th July 2025

Do you have a young artist aged 5-12 in the East Dunbartonshire area? If so Creative Hangouts Summer Art Club would love to hear from you!

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East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust Summer Activities

30th June 2025 - 10th August 2025
Various Locations East Dunbartonshire

From sports camps to crafts, children and young people are being offered the chance to enjoy an array of activities during the summer holidays with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust!

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Free Try Bowls Sessions

Selected dates between 30th June 2025 - 14th July 2025

Join Pollokshaws Bowling Club for their fun and free Try Bowls sessions for 7 to 15 year olds over the summer holidays!

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Giffnock North Athletics Summer Camps

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps, for 5 to 12 year olds, are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!

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North Kelvin - 6 Week Summer Football Camp

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

North Kelvin Sports Development Group are hosting a Summer Football Camp at Garscube Sports Complex for boys and girls from ages 5 - 12!

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Summer Adventure Camps

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025
Glasgow West End

This summer, West End Adventure are running six weeks of fun and action packed adventurous activities for kids!

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Summer Holiday Food and Activity Programme

Selected dates between 30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

Come and join the team at Platform over the school summer holidays for a packed programme of free food and creative activities!

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Burrell’s Treasures

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 7th August 2025

This summer families are invited to come along to the Burrell Collection and have a go at a range of arts & crafts, object handling and dress up inspired by the wonderful collection!

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Kids Summer Holiday Climbing Club

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast

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Kids Summer Holiday Climbing Club

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast

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Summer Holiday Roller Discos

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 8th August 2025

Get your skates on for a summer of skating at Rollerstop! Roll, spin, and sparkle across the rink to great music and dazzling disco lights! Learn cool new moves or simply enjoy rolling with friends.

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Summer Pottery Club

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 12th August 2025

Every Tuesday throughout the school summer holidays, Creative Bloc are running two pottery clubs for kids aged 5 - 9 or 10 - 14!

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World Class - 850 Strong

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 29th July 2025

Do you know what it takes to become a world champion? Join Elite Mindset Taekwon-do for their summer sessions and find out what it takes for everyday people to become top athletes!

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Kids Boardgame Club

Selected dates between 2nd July 2025 - 6th August 2025

This summer, R-CADE will be hosting a weekly boardgame meetup in the R-CADE cafe, for gamers aged 10 and up!

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Let’s Play Pokemon

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 25th July 2025

For beginners and experts alike. Join Make Do & Grow for the opportunity to learn how to play the Pokémon card game including building a deck and battling your opponent!

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R-CADE Friendship Club

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.

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Big Fun Early Years Activities

5th July 2025 - 29th July 2025

Discover the wonder of Big Fun, presented by Inhouse CIC at Queen's Park Arena! Join us throughout July for a vibrant array of free early years activities!

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Big Truck Weekend with J&M Murdoch & Son

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Get up close to big trucks both classic and modern when Riverside Museum's Big Truck Weekend with J&M Murdoch & Son returns on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July!

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Glasgow Zine Fest

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Join Glasgow Zine fest at their new festival home, Tramway and The Hidden Gardens, for a weekend celebrating zines, climate justice, activism, land resistance, and radical creativity!

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Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Loch Lomond Shores are hosting a two day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family this July with the return of Summerfest!

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St Mungo Museum - Nature Inspired Activities

Selected dates between 5th July 2025 - 6th August 2025

As part of Glasgow 850 celebrations St Mungo Museum are celebrating our Dear Green Place with a variety of nature inspired activities for all the family to enjoy!

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The Big American BBQ Weekend

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Enjoy some of the best American style BBQ in the business, along with Beef Birria Tacos, Philly Cheese Steaks, Grilled cheese, Hot Dogs and more at Big Feed's Big American BBQ Weekend!

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Barklove

6th July 2025

Barklove, a vibrant and joyful new event for dog lovers, heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 6th July!

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Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5 + Mini Manoeuvers

6th July 2025

Oran Mor are delighted to welcome Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 back as part of the Venue's 21 years of music celebrations!

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Looking For Nessie By Talking Heads Puppets

6th July 2025

Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? Come along to Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre on Sunday 6th July and join the hunt!

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R-CADE Pokemon Lego Build

6th July 2025

Join R-CADE for an evening of adorable Pokemon brick building as they will be building their own Keeppley branded Pokemon bonsai and potted flower sets.

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Recovery Connects

6th July 2025

The Recovery Collective are pleased to announce Scotland's annual alcohol and drug free festival Recovery Connects will return to Queen's Park Arena on Sunday 6th July!

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Science Boffins

6th July 2025

Dockyard Social's brilliant boffins are back in the building! Conducting experiments and creating a world of fun for the kiddos on this interactive day oot!

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Summer Car Boot Sale

6th July 2025

The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre are hosting their first ever Car Boot Sale in their car park on Sunday 6th July... make some spending money for the holidays or come along and pick up a bargain!

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The Great Glasgow Football Programme And Memorabilia Fair

6th July 2025

The Great Glasgow Football Programme And Memorabilia Fair, a great day out for football fans young and not so young, is being held at Hampden Park on Sunday 6th July!

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Glasgow Acting Academy Summer Sessions

7th July 2025 - 25th July 2025

Glasgow Acting Academy's fabulous Summer Sessions are back for 2025 and they're open to everyone, not just current GAA students!

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Hillhead Summer Arts Academy

7th July 2025 - 11th July 2025

Interested in drama, circus, street dance, art and performance? Join Halo Arts & Hillhead Youth Theatre for a new summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6-12!

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Mrs McMonagle’s Marvellous Magical Mansion - Summer Session

7th July 2025 - 11th July 2025

Think you can pull off a full show in just 4 days? Dive into rehearsals with Glasgow Acting Academy, and bring Mrs McMonagle's Mansion to life this summer!

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Amazing Art

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 29th July 2025

This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as we go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.

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Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Join the team at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays for a family friendly tour of the museum stores!

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Celebrating Glasgow at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Celebrate Glasgow 850 with the Glasgow Museums team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, use a range of materials, learn about the collection and express yourself!

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Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

8th July 2025 - 9th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

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FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA

8th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!

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Hame’ll Dae Me

8th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

No need for tropical beaches and exotic flights when you can experience a 'Hame'll Dae Me' summer full of adventure right here in Scotland thanks to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall!

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Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

This summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!

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Printmaking at GoMA

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Celebrate Glasgow 850 by experimenting with different printmaking techniques, viewing different artworks in the exhibitions and learn more about Glasgow at GoMA!

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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Stained Glass Window Hanger

Selected dates between 8th July 2025 - 29th July 2025

Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Summer Party Workshops at Lush Glasgow Fort!

8th July 2025 - 11th July 2025

Come join Lush Glasgow Fort for some summer filled fun! Make your very own bath bomb and join in some Lush party games!

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Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Monster Mascots

9th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!

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Big Kid Circus: Loch Lomond

9th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Loch Lomond Shores between Wednesday 9th and Sunday 13th July!

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Dali Day at Kelvingrove Museum

9th July 2025

Discover more about celebrated artist Salvador Dali at Kelvingrove! There will be short curatorial talks, family activities and a chance to share your thoughts on our Dali painting.

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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Mosaic Mirror

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Family Workshop - Zine Making

10th July 2025

What makes this place home? Where are you favourite places and what makes them special? Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday, make your own zine, dedicated to all your favourite things about the city!

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Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Awful Egyptians!

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Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Terrible Tudors!

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Science and Nature Crafts

Selected dates between 10th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists and get crafty, whilst learning more about the world around us in their Science and Nature art sessions.

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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make an Embossed Copper Badge

Selected dates between 10th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Summer Camp - Calm Kids Club

Selected dates between 11th July 2025 - 12th August 2025

Looking for something creative, mindful and fun for your little one this July? Then join Nest for their special Summer Camp sessions!

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Superman in IMAX

11th July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Get your tickets now and experience SUPERMAN in IMAX on Scotland's BIGGEST screen at Glasgow Science Centre!

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Creative Crafts and Book Sale Day

12th July 2025

Join the team at Provan Hall for their Creative Crafts and Book Sale Day on Saturday 12th July and discover one of Glasgow's oldest houses and try some of the skills which have spanned centuries!

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Family Baking Session: Bake Coconut Macaroons with Jaz Spears

12th July 2025

In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head of Pastry, Jazmine Spears, will teach you and your family how to make Coconut Macaroons.

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Laser Tag Experience: Operation Outbreak - Zombie Containment

12th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

The Garage will be transformed into a high-intensity, laser-lit combat zone for Operation: Outbreak, a thrilling new laser tag event themed around a zombie containment crisis!

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Wimbledon Finals at Dockyard Social

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Head down to Docky for a smashing day of tennis action as we screen the Wimbledon Finals and plenty more live matches throughout the weekend!

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Active Play Afternoon

13th July 2025

Join the Movement Park team at Glasgow BMX Centre for their Active Play Afternoon featuring activities such as parkour, skateboarding, ninja obstacle course and much more!

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Hamish McHaggis Author Event

13th July 2025

As part of the 20th Birthday Hamish McHaggis book tour, author Linda Strachan will be at Riverside Museum on Sunday 13th July holding readings and signing books!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden

13th July 2025

Derelict land transformed into a thriving garden with community allotments, beehives & indigenous trees... discover SWG3's green oasis as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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The McDougalls: Magic Castle

13th July 2025

Packed with singalong songs, musical mayhem and bucket loads of audience participation, this five star family show from The McDougalls is the perfect summer show for your little ones!

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Partick Summer Arts Academy

14th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Interested in drama, circus, street dance, art and performance? Join Halo Arts at Partick Burgh Hall for a new summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6-12!

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Stage Fright - Musical Theatre Show

14th July 2025 - 18th July 2025

Across just four action-packed days, join Glasgow Acting Academy rehearsing and performing an original show: Stage Fright.

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Family Workshop: Crest Quest

15th July 2025 - 16th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall on the 15th or 16th July and create a family shield inspired by the Glasgow Coat of Arms!

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Janis MacKay at the Mitchell Library

15th July 2025

As Part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025, Story Garden, join Glasgow Libraries for a storytelling workshop for children and families led by prizewinning author Janis MacKay!

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Family Workshop - Make a Mackintosh!

17th July 2025

Join The Hunterian team at Kelvin Hall this summer holiday for a fun, hands-on craft session! Learn how to create your own embossed foil artwork, inspired by the Glasgow Style.

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Merchant City Festival

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Merchant City Festival is a fun-filled 3 day event held within the Merchant City area of Glasgow, offering something free for everyone to enjoy!

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Surge Festival

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The 16th edition of SURGE Festival will once again transform the streets of Glasgow's Merchant City, presenting a wild variety of outdoor acts to ignite your senses and fuel your imagination!

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THREE60: Shuffle Scratch Night

18th July 2025

Are you into Street Dance, Hip-Hop, or African dance styles? Join Platform this July for SHUFFLE — a dynamic scratch night celebrating Scotland's street dance scene.

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Alexandra Park Festival Day

19th July 2025

Platform's annual family Festival Day at Alexandra Park returns for 2025 on Saturday 19th July with live music, food & market stalls, kids activities and much more!

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Knightswood Congregational Church Summer Fair

19th July 2025

Knightswood Congregational Church will host their annual Summer Fair on Saturday 19th July... come along to enjoy a great afternoon of family fun!

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Loch Lomond Comic Con

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July for a family-friendly weekend suitable for heroes of all ages!

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Raver Babies Summer Tour

19th July 2025

Raver Babies bring their 2025 Summer Tour, featuring DJ JPS, to Govan's Fairfield Club on Saturday 19th July!

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Sufi Festival

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

The annual Sufi Festival is a cultural experience of Islamic art, culture and heritage in the heart of Scotland's most diverse and multicultural community in Glasgow's Southside!

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Dockyard Social Kids Disco

20th July 2025

Get ready for a wicked kids disco filled with music, dancing, games, and non-stop fun for the wee ones at Dockyard Social on Sunday 20th July!

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Minecraft Build Off

20th July 2025

Join R-CADE for an extended two hour game session to celebrate Minecraft! Each participant will be given a plot on the server to build their creation based on the theme announced on the day!

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Family Workshop: Printing 850

22nd July 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols at Kelvin Hall during the Summer Holidays!

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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

24th July 2025 - 26th October 2025

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!

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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

25th July 2025 - 26th July 2025

Creative Learning presents a talented local cast and a sensational new youth production of one of the world's most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz!

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Water Safety Day

25th July 2025

For the fourth year in a row, Water Safety Scotland is set to host a Water Safety Open Day in support of World Drowning Prevention Day at Loch Lomond Shores on the Friday 25th July.

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Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Whether you're 5 or 95, Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event will leave you bubbling with joy!

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The Bridge Family Festival Day

26th July 2025

Come along and join in the summer festivities when the big Family Festival returns to The Bridge, Easterhouse on Saturday 26th July!

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The Scottish Annual Hip-Hop Jam

26th July 2025

Beats, rhymes, and breaking - Scotland's biggest hip-hop celebration is here! Experience live battles, street art, and performances from top artists at Queen's Park Arena on Saturday 26th July!

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DNA Kids Dinosaur Party

27th July 2025

Get ready for a ROAR-some time at Dockyard Social with their epic Dinosaur-Themed Party... complete with fun dino props and prehistoric playtime!

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The Glasgow Choir Festival

27th July 2025

The Glasgow Choir Festival returns on Sunday 27th July, bringing together choirs from all over the city to celebrate the power of music and community!

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Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World

28th July 2025

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live returns to Glasgow!

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P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy

28th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Join the Pearce Institute for their P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy, a fab new summer holiday arts week for young people in Primary 7 and above!

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The Pure Amazing Wiz of Oz

28th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Join Dorothy and all the gang for a modern-day twist on the classic tale, suitable for all the family, when The Pure Amazing Wiz of Oz comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!

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Drama & Sports Summer Camp

29th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Join Southside Performance Studio and Active Future South Glasgow for two action-packed days of drama and sports at their Summer Camps!

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Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

29th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

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Autism Friendly Family Workshop: Circus Crafts

30th July 2025

Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Autism Friendly Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!

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Zippos Circus at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park

30th July 2025 - 4th August 2025

Zippos Circus returns to Glasgow's Queens Park between Wednesday 30th July and Monday 4th August with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!

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Unlocking Glasgow’s Canals: Walking Tour

31st July 2025 - 1st August 2025
Glasgow North

Join historian Chris O'Connell on a heritage walking tour of the Forth & Clyde Canal as Scottish Canals celebrate 850 years of Glasgow in 2025!

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Paw Patrol Live!

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The most popular rescue dogs on the planet are returning to Glasgow! Catch Paw Patrol Live - The Great Pirate Adventure at the SEC Armadillo in August!

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Family Baking Session: Create a Cranachan with Jaz Spears

2nd August 2025

In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head of Pastry, Jazmine Spears, will teach you and your family how to make Cranachan.

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Princess Afternoon Tea

2nd August 2025

Meet Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Cinderella and enjoy a specially prepared delicious afternoon tea at Hampden Park on Saturday 2nd August!

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Sequential Scotland

2nd August 2025

Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!

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Time Travel Day: Medieval and Rennaisance Glasgow

2nd August 2025

With trails and craft activities for kids, and herbal recipe demonstrations in the historic vaulted kitchen, this is a chance to discover a truly special building!

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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Fun Day

2nd August 2025

The team at The Mitchell Library are hosting a fun day on Saturday 2nd August celebrating their exhibition Unearthed: The Power of Gardening!

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Silent Disco Magic

6th August 2025

Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for Silent Disco Magic, they'll supply the headphones, you supply your funky moves and be transported through a century of dancing across Scotland!

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Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park

6th August 2025 - 11th August 2025
Kirkintilloch

Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!

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Four Nations Ultimate

9th August 2025

Introducing Four Nations Ultimate, the first ultimate frisbee tournament to take place between the creme de la creme of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales!

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Loch Lomond Shores Continental Market

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

The Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on August 9th & 10th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!

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Girlypop Live

10th August 2025

The ultimate pop festival, Girlypop Live, featuring incredible tributes to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, Beyonce and Olivia Rodrigo heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 10th August!

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Piping Live!

11th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!

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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend

15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Kirkintilloch

Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!

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World Pipe Band Championships

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood

Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood

17th July 2025

Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale when they bring their outdoor production to Greenbank Garden!

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Outdoor Theatre: Wind in the Willows

Outdoor Theatre: Wind in the Willows

10th July 2025

Multi-award winning Immersion Theatre bring their trademark style and energy tio Greenbank Garden for this outdoor production of Wind in the Willows!

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Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!

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Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025

Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025

1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025

This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.

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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!

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Arthur’s Amble

Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Skill Development Session (Fife Steel Basketball ACADEMY)

Skill Development Session (Fife Steel Basketball ACADEMY)

28th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This Summer, Fife Steel will have its first Academy. Come along and take your game to the next level and be best equipped this Pre-Season!

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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th September 2025

Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.

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Aberdour Festival

Aberdour Festival

25th July 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling

Children’s Summer Show: The Not So Ugly Duckling

26th July 2025

The Not So Ugly Duckling is a tale of positivity celebrating difference and belonging, told in a energised and wacky way, with a large helping of fun and PARTY!

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Lilo and Stitch Workshop

Lilo and Stitch Workshop

25th July 2025

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy and entertained during the school summer break? Join Healthy n Happy for a fun-filled Lilo and Stitch workshop, perfect for primary-aged children!

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WILDTime Drop-off Play

WILDTime Drop-off Play

Selected dates between 24th July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Tree-climbing, den-building, bug-hunting, fire-lighting and, of course, marshmallow-toasting - there’s something for all young people to enjoy at these outdoor play sessions!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition

19th July 2025

Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 19th July!

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A Squash and A Squeeze - CANCELLED

A Squash and A Squeeze - CANCELLED

22nd July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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XSite Funfair

XSite Funfair

2nd July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The XSite Funfair returns for the summer holidays with the new Surge, Miami, Twister, the one and only Starfighter and the apple rollercoaster!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Bridge of Allan Highland Games

Bridge of Allan Highland Games

3rd August 2025

Enjoy a great day out at the 2025 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 3rd August at Strathallan Games Park.

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Summer Family Fun

Summer Family Fun

28th June 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!

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Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

15th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs holiday club is back for Summer 2025. It's designed to let kids play in the woods and explore their natural surroundings.

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Events in Other Areas

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

15th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

16th July 2025

Join The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!

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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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