
A family workshop where participants design and build their own automata, learning how to make them move with the turn of a handle.

Open day at The Gamer Club with tours of its members-only venue featuring board, arcade, retro and PC/VR games.

Drop-in activity to make your own glass lantern; glass jars provided. Delivered by RSPB.

The world's leading solo pipe band drummers compete for one of the most prestigious titles in the piping and drumming calendar.

A traditional procession of hundreds of Gaelic choral singers marching from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to Buchanan Street as part of the Royal National Mòd.

A 50-table record fair with vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia in the Merchant City, with dealers and collectors sharing stories and music.

Scotland's leading wedding show bringing together over 200 UK wedding suppliers, with live runway shows, band showcases, and expert advice.

Free hands-on family sessions to make, create, handle and discuss objects from the museum collection.

A family-friendly outdoor event exploring the history of fire-fighting with vintage vehicles and fire-fighting machines at the Riverside Museum.

Drop-in art workshops for children aged 5-12 in the rooftop studio at the Gallery of Modern Art, exploring art techniques and the gallery's collection.

A magical family workshop transforming the Old Victorian Street at Riverside Museum into a wizarding world with spooky crafts, object handling and a magical performance.

Short magical puppet show for all ages by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre, with characters made from recycled materials, at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre.

Weekly Sunday morning open indoor skating session for new skaters at ARC: Health and Fitness.

The Giants Live World Tour Finals bring the world's strongest men to Glasgow for an intense competition.

Thirteenth annual charity 5k run and walk in Queen's Park raising money for The Moira Fund, with a warm-up at 9:30am and start at 10am.

Weekly workshop for babies aged 0 to walking and their carer to experience contemporary art in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Music workshops for young people aged 11-16 to learn and play favourite songs as a fully-fledged indie/rock-style band at Music Broth.

A family-friendly sensory session for children aged 1 to 5 with bath bombs, slime and shower jellies, including craft activities and a personalised shopping experience.

A screening of the documentary 'Living Proof: A Climate Story' at Kelvin Hall, part of a series celebrating 50 years of Scotland's film archive.

A festive shopping experience with handmade gifts, decorations and seasonal crafts from talented makers, featuring workshops and live music.

Exhibition with exhibitors, workshops and demonstrations across a wide range of crafts, alongside Simply Christmas.

A string quartet performs beloved romantic songs from Disney films in a candlelit setting at the historic Merchants House of Glasgow.

A family-friendly day of spooky activities at Provan Hall, one of Glasgow's oldest haunted houses, featuring a spooky trail, face painting and ghostly clay crafts.

A Halloween-themed family concert by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the RSNO Junior Chorus, presented by Owen Gunnell, featuring fairground music and spooky themes.

58th annual model railway exhibition with layouts and traders.
A cosy morning of local creativity with handmade art, crafts, gifts and a curated second-hand rail of vintage and one-of-one finds.

Exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Agatha Christie, with workshops, tours and talks. Free, drop-in event.

A spellbinding Halloween adventure for the whole family, full of mystery and overcoming fears, with dance, theatre, song and plenty of surprises.

Informal workshop with soft-seated play, gallery walk and creative activity for parents, carers and babies aged 0-2 years.

Indoor family Halloween party transforming the centre into The Witch's Lair with interactive science, hands-on activities and Halloween surprises.

Annual kids Halloween party with retro video games, tabletop games and spooky movies, with a costume parade and trick-or-treat bags.

A Halloween workshop where participants create their own shadow puppet and cast a spooky story on an illuminated screen.

A multi-sensory musical tribute to the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under candlelight in a historic Victorian venue.

A Halloween trail of hidden clues and secrets to uncover the mystery of a vanished servant and a lost treasure at Provan Hall.

A heartwarming shadow puppetry show for families, telling the story of a lonely witch and an egg through humour and audience engagement.

A fantastical shadow puppet show by Luminous Tales performed in a scrolling illuminated shadow box machine called a crankie, suitable for children aged 3 and above.

A Halloween market with enchanting treasures, unique vendors and magic readers at Barras Art and Design Centre.

Drop-in museum-inspired fun and crafts for 3-5 year olds and their carers at Kelvingrove.

A winter market gathering independent creative businesses from across Scotland, featuring textiles, jewellery, ceramics and illustrations.

A free family day of crafts, games, sports and trails to celebrate Kelvin Hall's 10th birthday, with a dedicated pre-5s zone.

A family-friendly performance and workshop discovering the world of Peking Opera through puppetry, including a shadow-puppet show and a hands-on puppet-making workshop.

A candlelight tribute concert bringing the music of Queen and ABBA to the historic Merchants House of Glasgow, performed by The Quartet Scotland.

A modern pre-loved market bringing high-quality second-hand goods to Park Lane Market in Glasgow South Side.

A Candlelight concert where the Belford String Quartet performs Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores in the historic setting of The Merchants House of Glasgow.

Volunteers revisit popular Burrell Bites and present them over the day at The Burrell Collection, allowing visitors to drop in for one session or stay for several.

A record fair with vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia dealers from the VIP circuit at Glasgow Club Bellahouston.

A live, multi-sensory candlelight concert featuring the Belford String Quartet performing the music of Leonard Cohen in a historic Victorian venue.

A glove puppet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale performed by Clive Chandler at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre.

Family pantomime of The Wizard of Oz by Drumchapel Amateur Panto Club, with audience participation, costumes and well-known songs.

A string quartet performs a selection of The Beatles songs in the historic Merchants House of Glasgow under candlelight.

Annual Christmas light switch-on ceremony at Princes Square, transforming the area into a festive winter destination with displays and community activities.

Scotland's newest alternative and inclusive wedding fayre with over 40 alternative wedding suppliers and live entertainment, hosted by drag queen Geezah Gobble.

Glasgow's largest indoor antique, vintage and collectors fair with over 70 friendly and knowledgeable stallholders selling a wide range of items.

A fun puppet show with master puppeteer Clive Chandler, delighting children and adults, with a pre-show craft activity.

Regular behind-the-scenes tours of the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, allowing visitors to explore the stores and discover highlights from the 1.4 million treasures held there.

Free drop-in family sessions at The Burrell Collection with crafts, music and object handling, with a different theme each weekend.

A magical, musical and laugh-out-loud festive pantomime at The Pavilion Theatre, featuring local Glasgow humour and audience participation.

Immersive Christmas show taking audiences on a magical journey through Glasgow's past, present and future using 24 state-of-the-art projectors.

Annual festive market with 70+ stalls of handmade gifts, local crafts and baked goods at Riverside Museum.

Create your own seasonal wreath with Ashleigh behind Blooming Mad, with drinks and food available at the Barras Art and Design Centre.

A festive pantomime of Cinderella with theatrical magic and mischief at the Citizens Theatre, recommended for ages 6 and up.

Interactive workshop where Drew Colby teaches participants how to make four specific hand shadow animals.

A theatre exploration of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale The Ugly Duckling, told through the ancient art of hand shadows, with a follow-up workshop for children.
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Weekly free hands-on family sessions with crafts, music and object handling at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

A toy, train and sci-fi fair featuring vintage, retro and new collectables, models and memorabilia from brands like Hornby, Lego, Star Wars and Dr Who.
A festive adventure with Hansel and Gretel, a lost goat and a badger, at Platform Glasgow.

A festive screening of Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol with the original score performed live by an orchestra, featuring Michael Caine and the Muppets.

A goth and alternative shopping event for the whole family, bringing together local small businesses selling art, taxidermy, clothing, jewellery, baked goods and more.
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A winter market featuring independent creative businesses from across Scotland, with textiles, jewellery, ceramics and handcrafted work.

Festive celebration with pop anthems, Christmas magic and glitter returning to SWG3, featuring glitter makeovers, pop-star selfie spots and delicious treats.

A fun adaptation of the Grimm tale with beautiful Elf puppets and shoes, with craft activities in the cafe.

A hearty, bottomless carvery experience for food lovers at the Barras Art & Design Centre.
A festive dance spectacular with Strictly sensation Gorka Marquez at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, featuring iconic Christmas hits with high-energy choreography.

A new winter production for 4-8 year olds and their families, a multi-sensory journey realised through puppetry, immersive sound and magical world creation.

Insideout Theatre Productions bring their 2026 family pantomime Snow White & The Seven Muppets to Cottiers, featuring singing, dancing and Muppet characters.

A sensory, inclusive dance-theatre performance from Barrowland Ballet for children with complex needs, featuring acrobatic dance, live music and clapping rhythms.

A family festive concert where Head Elf Owen Gunnell joins the RSNO, RSNO Children's Chorus and the Manor School of Ballet for a musical school-themed show.

A festive family craft workshop where participants design and create their own Christmas puppet, such as an elf, reindeer, snowman or Santa, at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre.

A specialist tour exploring images of the Devil from the museum's collection, featuring works by William Blake, James Elder Christie and Niki de Saint Phalle, suitable for all ages.

The Theatre School of Scotland's annual Christmas pantomime, a family hit, at the SEC's Lomond Auditorium.

A relaxed performance of the pantomime Aladdin, starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, at The King's Theatre.

Europe's largest indoor funfair, with more than 75 rides and games, a café and food outlets, and Autism Friendly sessions.

The RSNO screen the magical film The Snowman, narrated by special star guest Hugh Dennis, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

The City of Glasgow Chorus present their annual festive extravaganza Christmas Cracker, a mix of traditional and modern Christmas music for all the family.

A joyful musical singalong New Year party for families with Artie and his Singing Kettles at Cottiers, mixing classics with new seasonal songs.

Free drop-in weekly arts and crafts sessions for children aged 5 to 17 at the Library @ the Bridge in Easterhouse.

The West End comedy musical based on the beloved 1993 film, with new songs and dance numbers, recommended for audiences aged 6 and over.

The Natural History Museum brings its Dinosaurs Live show to the Kings Theatre, a fun educational show for children and adults featuring life-like dinosaur models.