Kids within 5 miles of Glasgow

115 events within 5 miles

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Southside Film Festival

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.

Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)

Sun 19 May

Times vary / £5–£6

Southside Fringe

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

Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)

Sun 19 May

Times & prices vary

Mon 20 May

Times & prices vary

Tue 21 May

Times & prices vary

…and 5 more dates until 26 May

Baby Booty Sale

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.

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450

  • 10:30 – 13:00

The Flying Theatre

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

Riverside Museum, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Sun 19 May

Free / 0141 287 2660

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Zippos Circus: Carnaval

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.

Queen's Park, Glasgow (2.1 miles)

Tue 11 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed

Wed 12 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed

Thu 13 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed

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Toddler Time

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

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 11:30 – 12:00
…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

West End Festival

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.

West End, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

Baby Loves Disco

Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.

Mansion House, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 7 Jul

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 1 Dec

Toryglen Football

Football for young people

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15
…and 13 more dates until 6 Sep

Glasgow Schools’ Street Dance Championships

Forty teams of 7–18 year olds from primary and secondary schools across Glasgow bust a move for glory and bragging rights in this inaugural competition. Expect tons of swagger and a fair amount of popping and locking.

Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Fri 7 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

  • 09:00 – 17:00
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Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto

Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.

King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Mon 29 Jul

£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 Jul

£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Wed 31 Jul

£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 2 Aug

Dora the Explorer Live

A live musical adventure with Dora as she sets off in search of the City of Lost Toys with help from Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and, of course, the audience!

Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)

Sat 17 Aug

£17–£19 / 0844 871 7647

Sun 18 Aug

£17–£19 / 0844 871 7647

Mon 19 Aug

£17–£19 / 0844 871 7647

Saturday and Sunday SYT

Drama workshops for ages 11–14 teaching improvisation, character acting, voice and movement while working in groups to create a short piece of theatre together.

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Sun 19 May

£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sat 25 May

£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988

Sun 26 May

£110 for full term / 0141 552 3988

…and 10 more dates until 30 Jun

Glasgow Science Festival

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.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0141 330 5370

Fri 7 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0141 330 5370

Sat 8 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0141 330 5370

…and 8 more dates until 16 Jun

Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

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Peppa Pig's Big Splash

All singing, all dancing puppet show with wee Peppa Pig and pals as they enjoy the rain and muddy puddles and try to fix the leaking nursery roof.

King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Sat 12 Jul

£12.50–£21 / 0844 871 7648

Sun 13 Jul

£12.50–£21 / 0844 871 7648

Toys and Games Session

The whole family can enjoy making their very own toy, while learning about games from years gone by.

Riverside Museum, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Sun 19 May

Free / 0141 287 2660

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Alice in Barrlands Summer School

Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.

King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Fri 2 Aug

£6 / 0844 871 7648

Performance on Fri 2 at 3pm.

Burrell For Families

Regular family drop-in session featuring fun activities including storytelling, tours, arts and crafts based on the Burrell's fascinating collections. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Burrell Collection, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 2550

'Fabric, Flowers and Fun'' – fun with collage, creating flowers, birds and butterflies.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2550

'Pyramids and Pictograms' – learn all about hieroglyphics and other ways the ancient Egyptians used to communicate.

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sat 22 Jun

Times to be confirmed / Free / 0141 287 2550

'Strike a Pose' – design some fabulous fashions and decorate a paper model.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish

Tom and his little sister really, really, really want a goldfish. So why not swap dad to get one? Mum can offer a few good reasons, and so she sends the pair out on an adventure to get their father back. A new stage adaptation based on a book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. Suitable for ages 6–10.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Wed 22 May

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

  • 10:30
  • 13:30

Thu 23 May

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

  • 10:30
  • 13:30

Fri 24 May

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

  • 10:30
  • 13:30

Sat 25 May

£10 (£7.50) / 0141 552 4267

  • 11:00
  • 14:00
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Family Storytime

Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Sun 19 May

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30

Sat 1 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30

Sun 2 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:30 – 13:30
…and 4 more dates until 30 Jun

Fringe Frolics

Workshops and performances from local artists, geared specifically towards children. Full details available on the Fringe website.

Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)

Sun 19 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Southside Fringe.

Mon 20 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Southside Fringe.

Tue 21 May

Times & prices vary

Part of Southside Fringe.

…and 5 more dates until 26 May

I Love You More Than …

One-person interactive storytelling session featuring a host of characters, from princes and kings to woodland creatures.

Beanscene, Glasgow (2.6 miles)

Sun 19 May

£6 per child; accompanying adults free / 0141 632 8090

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sat 25 May

£6 per child; accompanying adults free / 0141 632 8090

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sun 26 May

£6 per child; accompanying adults free / 0141 632 8090

Part of Southside Fringe.

Pollok Family Day

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Cargo Hold Comedy for Kids

There's loads of family fun in Stephen Halkett's live stand up show.

The Tall Ship at Riverside, Glasgow (2.4 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

£5 (£3) / 0141 357 3699

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:30
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