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Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)
Tue 21 May
Times & prices vary
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
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
MIni-Beast Hunt
Bug-spotting fun for all the family. Booking is essential.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 01786 447504
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
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
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
Fringe Frolics
Workshops and performances from local artists, geared specifically towards children. Full details available on the Fringe website.
Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)
Tue 21 May
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
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
The Big Day Oot
The ringside entertainment for Glasgow East's 5K Fun Run is an all-encompassing festival of music, drama, activities, storytelling, art and more.
Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0801
- 11:00 – 16:00
Dance Your Socks Off
Interactive musical fun for little ones to dance off any excess energy. No shoes or socks allowed! Suitable for under 5s.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Thu 23 May
£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501
- 10:00 – 10:45
Thu 30 May
£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501
- 10:00 – 10:45
Thu 6 Jun
£3.50 per family / 0845 330 3501
- 10:00 – 10:45
Discover! Fitba' Crazy
Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:30 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:30 – 16:00
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
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
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Farm Craft and Shearing Day
A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:30
Gibson Street Gala
Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.
Gibson Street, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sun 2 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
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
Junction 25
Award-winning contemporary theatre and performance group run by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore of Glas(s) Performance and open to all young people aged 11–18 with an interest in devising original performance work.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Wed 22 May
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
Wed 29 May
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
Wed 5 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
May Holiday Weekend: Focus on Forensics
Time to solve some crimes! Learn about analysing evidence, checking for blood and taking fingerprints in this May holiday weekend of detective work.
Glasgow Science Centre (1.9 miles)
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
