Family And Kids Events in Glasgow on 16 August 2025
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Events in Glasgow
All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Bounce & Rhyme Sessions
The Language Hub's Bounce & Rhyme French and German sessions introduce the youngest members of the family to a second language in the earliest stages of their development!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour
Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow over the last 850 years!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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LKP Markets & Events: St Enoch Centre Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at St Enoch Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Linn Botanic Gardens
Work has been taking place to renovate and reopen Linn Botanic Gardens, and to rebuild the disintegrating villa at their heart, come along and see this work in progress as part of Scotland's Gardens.
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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower
Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!
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Sma’ Shot Cottages
The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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