Family And Kids Events in Glasgow on 17 December 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Christmas Carol
Join Platform Glasgow this Christmas for a brand new version of a festive classic... A Christmas Carol!
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A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials
Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!
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A Cottiers Christmas Carol
A Cottiers Christmas Carol is an all singing, all dancing family pantomime with a Scottish twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale!
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Beauty and the Beast
Full of festive magic, Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre is a joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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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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Christmas Eatfilm
Your favourite movie night is back for Christmas! Enjoy a line-up of feel-good festive films and movie classics plus a meal, popcorn and drink, all set up in the stunning Grand Ballroom at Sloans!
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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort
The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning for 2025! From Thursday 20th November until Wednesday 31st December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!
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Christmas With The Wurlitzer
Whether you're young or young-at-heart, Christmas with the Wurlitzer promises to be a joyful, musical hug, the perfect way to warm your heart and start your festive season!
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Cinder’s Fella
Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!
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Cinderella
This Christmas, The SEC will once again sparkle with festive magic as The Magical Adventures of Cinderella takes to the stage!
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Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Saturday 29th November and Sunday 4th January!
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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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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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Fizzgig Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel - The Great British Cake Off
Join Fizzgig Theatre Company at Mugdock Country Park Theatre this Christmas for a deliciously daft adventure, jam packed with all their traditional festive fun!
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Gallus In Weegieland
The Tron Panto returns for 2025 with Gallus In Weegieland, a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole to a land full of strange-talking creatures and a maniacal power-hungry Queen!
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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 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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Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
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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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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Isla Cowan puts a new twist on the classic tale, as it follows the adventures of a young Dorothy with dreams of being a rock star!
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itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!
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Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!
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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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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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LUSH Glasgow City - Parent & Child Coffee Morning: Grotto Sessions
It's like messy play - but with a very sweet visitor! If you're a fan of LUSH Glasgow's Parent & Child Coffee Mornings, these are the same with a festive twist!
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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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Project Ability’s Christmas Exhibition: Feathered Friends
Feathered Friends is Project Ability's annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in their supported studio, and beyond.
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Santa Meet & Greet
Capture that magical moment when your little one meets the season's biggest icon – Santa Claus at Silverburn this Christmas!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!
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Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Milngavie, and this year it's even more magical!
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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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Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker
Enchanting characters are performed by Scottish Ballet's dancers in the Wee Nutcracker, a specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet at Tramway!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!
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The Magic Of Christmas
Enjoy a fun filled festive magic show at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, which is suitable for all the family, with hilarious interaction, that will have you jingling all the way to Christmas!
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Tiny Academy - Climbing For Under 5s
Whether you're a regular climber or new to the sport, Tiny Academy is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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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:
Cinderella
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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ASN Makaton and Song Session with Glasgow Groovers
Join Glasgow Groovers at Sportykids Softplay for their regular themed ASN Makaton and Song 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:
Jubilate Children’s Choir
Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
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Lanterns Grotto
Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season and meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building!
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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:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden
Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
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Snow White
This year, The Alhambra Theatre is thrilled to announce, for the first time ever, the fairest panto of them all, Snow White!
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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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Baltic
Packed with cool tunes, snowballing laughs and plenty of chances to shout out, Baltic is a heartwarming festive adventure for the whole family at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
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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:
The First Frost
The elves and the creatures of the wood must work together to embrace this change and all of the fun that the great 'frost' can bring, including the spirit of Christmas.
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PACE presents Snow White
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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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:
A Blair Drummond Christmas
From the 29th of November to the 23rd of December, enjoy a full safari day out with all the animals you love – plus a sprinkle of festive magic at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park!
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto and help raise vital funds for Strathcarron Hospice!
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Christmas on the Farm
Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!
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