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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow on 05 January 2026

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Events in Glasgow

A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials

14th November 2025 - 31st January 2026

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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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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IRN-BRU Carnival

19th December 2025 - 11th January 2026

Whether it's a fun-filled day out with the family or an action-packed night with friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy at annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival!

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Jock and the Beanstalk

27th November 2025 - 11th January 2026

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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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

27th September 2025 - 11th May 2026

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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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

3rd January 2026 - 17th January 2026

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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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

25th September 2025 - 1st September 2026

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

Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

IKEA: Magical Patterns

IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns

14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!

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Jubilate Children’s Choir

Jubilate Children’s Choir

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

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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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Boarhills Christmas Lights Display

Boarhills Christmas Lights Display

9th December 2025 - 5th January 2026

Boarhills Christmas Lights display is back for 2025 and it's getting larger each year!

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Ya Wee Mammy McGoose

Ya Wee Mammy McGoose

4th December 2025 - 10th January 2026

The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 5th January 2026 - 21st December 2026

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and on selected Saturdays through the year.

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North Pole Express

North Pole Express

15th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

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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PACE presents Snow White

PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

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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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
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Cancer Research UK
Enjoy East Ren
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ATG

Popular Events

Hollywood Vampires
Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Tommy Henriksen and Johnny Depp AKA American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 17th August!
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!
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!
Day Fever Glasgow
DAY FEVER RETURNS TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD in 2026!
Big Nights Out At The Bandstand
Big Nights Out At The Bandstand is back! Glasgow's iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand will host a series of unmissable outdoor summer concerts in June!

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro