Spring Fling Family Day: About Time

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The ARC's annual Spring Fling Family Day is back with a free programme of events and activities for all ages, inspired by this year's theme, About Time!

About Spring Fling Family Day: About Time

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Days Out Events / Easter Holiday Events / Film Events / Music Events / Nature Events

Come along to our free, family-friendly events and activities inspired by this year’s theme, About Time.

We're back with a spring in our step for our Family Day at the Spring Fling!

Drop into the ARC on Saturday 11 April any time between 12noon and 3pm to enjoy free, family-friendly events and activities, which this year explores the theme, About Time. From time capsules and seasons to clocks and tempo, it’s time to get stuck into our research at the university.

There's the option to join us from 10:45 for our family friendly screening of Alice in Wonderland, details and tickets for which can be found here.

All activities are free and most are drop-in. You'll find a booking link below for any ticketed events.

What can I expect?
- Don’t be late for a very important date – watch our CinemARC special screening of Alice in Wonderland. Booking required via Eventbrite
- Say hello to Benji the Robot Dog as part of a live robotics demonstration. Booking required via Eventbrite
- At 12:00, hear the Partick Pluckers kick off the drop-in event with a ukelele extravaganza
- Make your own time capsule with artist Emma Melchor
- Learn from GALLANT about sustainable transport in Glasgow
- Hear the magical Muonphone, an instrument that makes music using muon detection
- Grab a lovely lunch at The Western cafe!

Full programme to follow, but book a free ticket now to be kept in the loop with any updates!

This event is part of the 2026 Spring Fling: About Time.

This event is free, but ticketed.

If you have any access requirements, please contact ARCEngage@Glasgow.ac.uk.

Please note that reserving a ticket here does not guarantee access to all activities, and that separate booking will be required for some sessions, as stated above.

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