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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow on 18 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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All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Selected dates between 15th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

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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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 Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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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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Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!

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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 29th March 2026

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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Forest Families

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

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Giffnock North Athletics Club: Run, Jump, Throw

Selected dates between 10th January 2026 - 28th March 2026

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 Street Art Walking Tour

9th January 2026 - 20th December 2026
Glasgow City Centre

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

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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Hillhead Youth Theatre

18th January 2026

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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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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Journey

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

17th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

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

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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Retro Reels

10th January 2026 - 29th January 2026

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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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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Springburn Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!

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The Barras Market

Selected dates between 3rd January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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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TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

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

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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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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

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

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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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:

GirlyPop Live

GirlyPop Live

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 10th May 2026

After a trail of sold-out shows and unforgettable memories, GirlyPop Live is coming to Edinburgh Corn Exchange featuring your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tributes!

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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club

9th January 2026 - 18th December 2026

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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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:

Muppet Treasure Island (U)

Muppet Treasure Island (U)

18th January 2026

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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Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart

Selected dates between 10th January 2026 - 16th December 2026

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

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Curator’s Tour

Curator’s Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

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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:

AFCON Fan Zone Village

AFCON Fan Zone Village

18th January 2026

Enjoy a free, vibrant celebration of African football, legendary street food, and community culture at Tempo Community Space this Sunday at the AFCON Fan Zone Village!

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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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:

The Ultimate Bubbles Show

The Ultimate Bubbles Show

18th January 2026

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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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

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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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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

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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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Sponsored Links

Number 10 Hotel
Enjoy East Ren
Cancer Research UK
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ATG

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Mowgli
Number 10 Hotel
Enjoy East Ren
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK
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!

Popular Listings

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