Days out within 5 miles of Glasgow

Live music, dance, art, kid's entertainment, stalls and food.

A super-local festival that brings an eclectic programme of films and workshops to 'pop up' cinemas in various Southside venues (cafes, pubs, clubs, schools, libraries, parks, even a boat shed). Film choices are often site specific or engage audiences by producing an event around the film.

Cross-city zombie chase game, which challenges teams of the uninfected to race through the streets at night and evade hordes of the undead, in order to reach resistance HQ unscathed within the allocated 2.8 hours. Due to the extreme and physical nature of the event, participants run at their own risk and should wear…

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

An evening of comedy, film and hard zombie science. The resident Zombiologist delivers an interactive survivor’s guide to a Zombie apocalypse, followed by a Q&A and a screening of The Evil Dead.

Fully functioning theatre based on a bus, travelling the continent with unique storytelling sessions. Suitable for all ages.

Whether you are renovating, converting or building from scratch, a visit to Scotland's only self-build show is a must.

Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.

Courtesy of Clyde 1 and 2 comes this glamorous and sophisticated ladies' day out with plenty of music, dancing and entertainment to make all that getting dolled up worth it. Heading up the event are Blue and Brian McFadden, who'll be playing all their hits to get all the ladies crazy. Proceeds go to Cash for Kids; contact…

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.

One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.

Scream to your heart's content and try your best to run your fingers through Joey Essex's hair as he, Diags and Tom Pearce of The Only Way Is Essex make a Tiffany-like appearance at Silverburn shopping centre. Wristbands required for meet and greet.

Learn how to paint a portrait from a live model after learning oil painting tips and tricks from tutor Iain Connell. Price includes a vegetarian lunch and painting surface.

By popular demand, the famous WEF Mardi Gras Parade returns to Byres Road. The street will be closed, there will be food, drink, stalls and entertainment. The parade will set off from the Botanic Gardens at 3pm.

Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with a different theme inspired by the museum each week. Suitable for under fives.

This year's theme is 'Glasgow, Naturally' and a packed programme of workshops, shows, films, discussion, exhibitions and art collaborations allows budding scientists to sit back and learn something new or don safety goggles and take part in an experiment.

Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.