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The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
28 Oct
3.00
The Man Who Planted Trees Puppet State Theatre Co presents this timeless tale about a simple shepherd who transforms a desolate area by planting hundreds of trees. Ages 7+.
Borders Books, Fort Retail Park 390 Provan Walk, Glasgow
Date Event
11 Oct–12 Oct
11.00am
Tiger who Came to Tea: Tea Party and Storytime! To coincide with the stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's children's story, you can hear some stories then decorate a tiger-licious cake with tiger…
17 Oct
11.00am
Toddler Time: That's Not My Penguin Attend a reading of 'That's Not My Penguin', which was a finalist in the Richard & Judy Galaxy British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2008…
18 Oct–19 Oct
11.00am
Penguin Storytime Stories followed by crafts all to do with those loveable, waddling, tuxedo-wearing, flightless birds.
Borders Books, 98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Date Event
14 Oct
1.00
Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book, 'Tallulah and the Teenstars'
Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date Event
14 Oct–16 Oct, not 15 Oct
10.30am–12.00 & 2.00–4.00
Zest Holiday Programme Keep the kids occupied for the holidays with morning and afternoon drop-in sessions of activities related to the Burrell's displays. Phone 0141 287…
1 Nov
2.00
Burrell for Families Family session featuring treasures from the Burrell's fascinating collections. Find out about 'Colours of the Silk Road' in a creative workshop…
22 Nov
2.00
Burrell for Families Make animal transfers to iron on at home based on Joseph Crawhall's paintings of animals and birds.
Cineworld Renfrew Street, 7 Renfrew Street, Glasgow
Date Event
10 Oct16 Oct
10.20am & 12.40
WALL-E Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been…
Citizens' Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
(Times vary)
Kids @ Citz Weekly drama classes in confidence building, improvisation, storytelling and role-play that come in four flavours: Tiny Citizens, Little Citizen and…
City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Oct
10.30am–3.30
Consider Yourself a Musical Star Become a star in just a day: be put through your paces in vocal training and dance moves, then take part in an informal performance. All you need is…
14 Oct
(Times vary)
Music and Light Beams The Optimusic system turns light into sound to comic or melodic effect. Have a go in one of the two sessions: ages 3-6 at 1pm and ages 7-11 at 2.30pm.
16 Oct
11.30am & 1.30
Musical Adventurers A magical musical journey through storytelling, songs and games for kids and adults to enjoy together. Ages 3-6 years
Drumchapel Community Centre, Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow
Date Event
28 Oct
10.30–11.10am & 1.30–2.10
Little Light Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Oct–17 Oct
(Times vary)
Zest Holiday Programme Go to GoMA for a wide variety of imagination-sparking art activities inspired by the GoMA displays and The Big Draw. Activities covered include…
Saturdays
10.30am–1.00
Saturday Art Club Art activities run by a different art educator each week relating to the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Parents…
The Giant Workshop Space, 121-127 Saltmarket, Glasgow
Date Event
Saturdays
3.30–5.00
Saturday Drama Let young fevered imaginations run wild with workshops in dramatic improvisation, action, group work and games. Ages 9-11.
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow
Date Event
31 Oct
6.30–9.30
Glasgow's Biggest and Best Hallowe'en Party The science centre gets out its most dastardly entertainment for a spooktacular array of fire-eating, traditional games, science workshops and fancy…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
10 Nov 2007–27 Nov
10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00
Gadburn School A display of clay project work created by pupils at Gadburn School, as part of the Sense over Sectarianism scheme.
13 Oct–17 Oct
11.00am–3.00
Zest Holiday Programme Kelvingrove's themed week of drop-in activities for keeping the kids out of trouble over the school holidays is all about Animal Magic this year.
1 Nov
10.30am
Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. This session focuses on spooky creatures. Ages 8-12.
1 Nov–2 Nov
11.00–11.45am
Family and adult weekends: Artists and Adventures A fun way to find out about the stories in the paintings in the 'Impressionism and Scotland' exhibition for families with children aged 7 or younger.
1 Nov–2 Nov
12.00–2.00
Family and adult weekends: Be an artist for the afternoon Create your own works of art, taking creative inspiration from the comma-like brushstrokes, dots and squiggles that make up the paintings in the…
15 Nov
10.30am
Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. This session focuses on rainforest life. Ages 8-12.
29 Nov
10.30am
Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. This session focuses on animals as food. Ages 8-12.
29 Nov–30 Nov
11.00–11.45am
Family and adult weekends: Artists and Adventures A fun way to find out about the stories in the paintings in the 'Impressionism and Scotland' exhibition for families with children aged 7 or younger.
30 Nov
12.00–2.00
Family and adult weekends: Be an artist for the afternoon Create your own works of art, taking creative inspiration from the comma-like brushstrokes, dots and squiggles that make up the paintings in the…
Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road Milngavie, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Dec
9.00am–4.00
Junior Rangers - Environmental Trip Enjoy a wild day out to a mystery countryside location. Ranger-led activities for 13-18 year olds. Booking essential.
Museum of Transport, Kelvin Hall 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
2.00–3.30
Back to the Drawing Board There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects…
1 Nov
11.00am, 12.30 & 2.00
Tram Man A tram conductor comes to life, and talks about the early days of Glasgow's public transport system. Under-8s must be accompanied by an adult.
1 Nov
11.00am–12.30
Transport in Art Make your own art using chains and other bicycle parts, and develop your drawing skills. Suitable for children aged 7-12; children must be…
Sundays (from 9 Nov)
2.00–3.30
Back to the Drawing Board There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects…
15 Nov
11.00am, 12.30 & 2.00
Tram Man A tram conductor comes to life, and talks about the early days of Glasgow's public transport system. Under-8s must be accompanied by an adult.
15 Nov
11.00am–12.30
Transport in Art Make your own art using chains and other bicycle parts, and develop your drawing skills. Suitable for children aged 7-12; children must be…
29 Nov
11.00am, 12.30 & 2.00
Tram Man A tram conductor comes to life, and talks about the early days of Glasgow's public transport system. Under-8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Odeon At The Quay, (off Paisley Road), Glasgow
Date Event
10 Oct16 Oct
11.15am & 1.45; Fri 1.45
WALL-E Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been…
People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Date Event
18 Oct
12.00–3.00
Drawing on Africa A Black History Month and The Big Draw event to explore Africa through art and use printing techniques to create a large-scale map of the continent.
Platform, The Bridge 1000 Westerhouse Road Easterhouse, Glasgow
Date Event
10 Oct–11 Oct
7.30
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds Hannah and her Dad are having trouble seeing eye to eye but help eventually arrives in the form of a big rabbit shaped package. Suitable for ages…
30 Oct
10.30am–1.30
La Pelota Magica Theatre Sans Frontieres perform this Argentinien folktale using actors, puppets and simple Spanish. Ages 6-10.
30 Oct–31 Oct
Thu 10.30am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am, 1.30 & 5.30
Tales of Provance Jean Guillon of Theatre Volant brings his Flying Theatre to Glasgow for some Provençal comedy (performed in English). Ages 7+.
Pollok House, Pollok Country Park 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Oct
11.00am–1.00; 2.00–4.00
Ye Olde Sports Day Bring your little ones along to compete in the three-legged, egg and spoon and sack races.
15 Oct–16 Oct
10.30am–3.00
What the Dickens? A day of Victorian fun with shoe polishing, table setting, fire setting, newspaper ironing and carpet beating. If the children respond to the…
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Main Auditorium, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Oct
3.00
Children's Classic Concerts: Time Travellers Adventure through a musical time vortex with Alasdair Malloy.
Scotland Street School Museum, Museum of Education 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow
Date Event
14 Oct–17 Oct, not 15 Oct
11.00am–12.30 & 2.00–3.30
Zest Holiday Programme Arty activities in conjunction with The Big Draw. All activities free and materials supplied.
2 Nov Storytelling Journey around Scotland Street School Museum classrooms and cookery room hearing exciting stories. Ages 3-7.
Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, Glasgow
Date Event
18 Oct
2.00
The Lighthouse Keeper A clown tale for ages 3+, which sees loveable fool, Oscar, going round the twist as a lighthouse keeper on a remote island. Expect puppetry, dance…
25 Oct
10.00am
The Great Hallowe'en Puppet Making Workshop Make an extra creepy puppet in the form of a witch, wizard, monster or ghost from the materials supplied. Boo!
25 Oct
2.00 & 3.45
Oscar and the Highland Castle Scotland lies defeated and Robert the Bruce is hiding from the English. Oscar the mouse leaves his attic home and heads for Loch Ness where among…
SECC, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow
Date Event
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 The Scottish Baby Show From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy.
Stepps Cultural Centre, Stepps, Glasgow
Date Event
29 Nov
2.00
The Snow Queen Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable is brought to life by students of Motherwell College HNC Musical Theatre. Perfect for families with children…
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Oct–17 Oct
11.00am & 12.00
Puppet Show Pirate-themed puppet show in the Captain's Cabin.
13 Oct–17 Oct
1.00–3.00
Mask Making Create your own special mask to wear and become a monster or a pirate.
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow
Date Event
29 Oct–30 Oct
10.30–11.10am & 1.30–2.10
My House Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems!
Various Venues, Glasgow
Date Event
26 Oct The Magnificent Seven: The Aura of Autumn Join the Countryside Rangers for a Summer walk around some of Glasgow's finest sites. Places limited; booking suggested on 0141 276 0931.
Various Venues, Glasgow
Date Event
27 Oct–7 Nov
(Times vary)
Inspiration Festival Festival of the arts for children and young people returning for its eleventh year, aimed at inspiring children to develop their creativity and…

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