Family And Kids Events in Glasgow in January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff
MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff - is a project delivering free creative wellbeing sessions for new mums led by artist Marie-Claire Lacey with a cohort of guest artists.
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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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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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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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Fridays At One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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The Wee Ceilidh
Bring your wee ones along to Sloans for an afternoon filled with dancing and tunes at their monthly Wee Ceilidh, the most wholesome family event in town!
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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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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Climbing Tasters at The Climbing Academy
These one-hour 'have-a-go' climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet's spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow, after its sell-out tour in 2022!
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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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Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
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TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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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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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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ASN Quiet Game Sessions
R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!
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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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R-CADE Gaming Friendship Club
Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.
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Giffnock North Athletics Club: Run, Jump, Throw
Giffnock North Athletics Club run sessions called Run, Jump, Throw on Saturdays at Hutcheson's Grammar School for 5-8 year olds!
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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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Retro Reels
Step back in time at Riverside Museum and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation.
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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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All Ages Retro Game Sessions
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming arcade... Choose from over 1700 games across over 20 consoles from the last 5 decades, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega and Playstation!
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Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!
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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove
Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
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Postnatal Pottery
Postnatal Pottery is a weekly wellbeing-focused ceramic drop-in workshop for parents and babies at Art Space G41 beginning on Friday 16th January!
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Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup: Rangers FC v Annan Athletic
Rangers take on Annan Athletic in what is set to be an exciting clash in the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup on Friday 16th January!
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The International Ceilidh
Don't miss the International Ceilidh at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 16th January, for international students and locals alike, with a chance to try Scottish dances!
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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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Mini Manoeuvres
Mini Manoeuvres brings the best club DJs to a daytime audience of families for all of you who enjoy a night out on the dancefloor but don't get the chance as much now that you're a parent!
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Scottish Communities Cup Football - Pollok vs Knightswood
With reduced senior football in Glasgow, make your way to the Southside to see two of the city's sides face off in the last 16 of the competition formerly known as the Junior Cup!
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Hillhead Youth Theatre
Hillhead Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their Winter Term at Hillhead Library on Sundays from 18th January to 29th March!
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Drumchapel Youth Theatre
Drumchapel Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for a brand new term at Drumchapel High School on Mondays from 19th January!
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Free After School Tennis Club for Ages 4-5
Calling all little tennis stars born in 2021 & 2022! Join Hillhead Tennis Club for a fun-filled introduction to tennis at their Free After School Club, designed especially for ages 4–5!
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Partick Film Festival
The annual Partick Film Festival returns for 2026 between Monday 19th and Sunday 25th January, with FREE screenings and events in unique venues across Partick!
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Partick Youth Theatre
Partick Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at Partick Burgh Halls on Tuesdays from 20th January!
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R-CADE 8th Birthday Bonus Game Day
Celebrate 8 years of R-CADE with a special day of bonus gaming. For the same price of a standard one hour session in our arcade, you get to play for two hours!
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Mini Museum Explorers at Riverside Museum
Join Riverside Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
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The Climbing Academy - FREE Glasgow Open Days
This January, The Climbing Academy (TCA) is throwing open its doors for some FREE Open Days, if you've ever wanted to try climbing, this is your perfect chance to get involved!
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The Halal Food Festival Glasgow
Whether you're a food enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, The Halal Food Festival Glasgow offers something for everyone!
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The Whistlebinkies
G20 Youth Project are proud to welcome The Whistlebinkies, one of Glasgow's longest-running traditional folk groups, for a live performance on Saturday 24th January!
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West of Scotland Football League - Pollok vs Rutherglen Glencairn
With reduced senior football options in Glasgow this weekend, head along to the southside for a local derby, with both teams looking to boost their chances of promotion.
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Glasgow City FC v Rangers - ScottishPower Women’s Premier League
Watch table topping women's football action as Glasgow City Football Club host city rivals Rangers, in the ScottishPower Women's Premier League at Petershill Park on Sunday 25th January!
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Lids Open Day
Glasgow Piano Project are back at the Burrell Collection for another Lids Open Day, their 'Pop-Up' piano will be there all day in the central auditorium... just turn up and play!
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Oscar and the Highland Castle
Mousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!
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Toryglen Youth Theatre
Toryglen Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at Toryglen Community Hall on Tuesdays from 27th January!
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Anderston Youth Theatre
Anderston Youth Theatre, open to all young people ages 5-12, is back for their new term at The Pyramid on Wednesdays from 28th January!
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Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes
Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Thursdays at Merry-Go-Round!
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Kids Community Choir
Come to The Glad Cafe every on Fridays during term time for weekly fun-filled sessions of singing, creativity and learning at The Glad Foundation's Kids Community Choir!
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Back To The 80s
Step back into the best decade ever and enjoy an 80s Weekend at Riverside Museum on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February, it's going to be a nostalgic, hands-on weekend for the whole family!
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EAP Indoor International Glasgow
Join Scottish Athletics at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow as they host some of Europe's top athletes alongside Scotland's greats and rising stars for the EAP Indoor International Glasgow!
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Iron Girders & Glasgow Saints FC Family Friendly Wrestling Fundraiser
Expect a huge show of family friendly wrestling when Iron Girders & Glasgow Saints FC present their Wrestling Fundraiser on Saturday 31st January!
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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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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:
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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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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Benji the PlayTalkRead Bus
Benji, the PlayTalkRead bus is coming to Barrhead, Neilston and Newton Mearns between Tuesday 27th and Thursday 29th January!
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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:
Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! Great informal fun night suitable for all ages (10yrs+).
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A Burns Night Hootenanny - ‘Tam O’ Shanter’
Celebrate Burns Night in style with a dramatic reciting of Tam O'Shanter alongside the best Scottish folk music at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh!
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Thai Supper Night
Ruzita will be back at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 16th January to share the unique flavours of Thai cuisine!
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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:
The Legends Of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Rothes Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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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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Muppet Treasure Island (U)
Join us at Peacock Cinema in Carnegie Hall on Sunday 18th January for this Muppet adaptation of Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Treasure Island!
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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:
Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th January!
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Caledonia Gladiators Basketball Game
Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!
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Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life
Join the National Museum of Rural Life for their monthly Relaxed Afternoons, suitable for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.
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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:
Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Saturday Saints
St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Saturday Saints programme focuses on skill development for footballers aged 7-13 through fun activities, matches and mini-tournaments.
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The Ultimate Bubbles Show
Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, at Beacon Arts Centre and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!
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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:
Herbie Goes to Monty Carlo Film Screening
Come along to Made in Stirling for a family-friendly screening of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, along with crafting activities, hosted by Stirling Council on January 24th.
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Exhibition - Support for Families: A Year in Focus
This exhibition presents a creative collaboration with Support for Families (S4F) celebrating the everyday moments of care, connection, and resilience that shape the S4F community.
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!
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The Blackheart Market: Ayr
The Blackheart Market returns to Ayr when it takes over the Town Hall on Saturday 31st January featuring horror, goth and alternative merchandise, crafts, art and much more!
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