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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow in August 2025

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Events in Glasgow

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

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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Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!

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Lego Club

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join in a free build and play Lego session at Top Hat & Bishop! Come down for their weekly family Lego club and build whatever you can imagine!

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Bard in the Botanics

25th June 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2025 with their 'magic - mayhem - and murder' season!

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Summer Adventure Camps

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025
Glasgow West End

This summer, West End Adventure are running six weeks of fun and action packed adventurous activities for kids!

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Summer Pottery Club

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 12th August 2025

Every Tuesday throughout the school summer holidays, Creative Bloc are running two pottery clubs for kids aged 5 - 9 or 10 - 14!

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Zippos Circus at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park

30th July 2025 - 4th August 2025

Zippos Circus returns to Glasgow's Queens Park between Wednesday 30th July and Monday 4th August with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!

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Paw Patrol Live!

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The most popular rescue dogs on the planet are returning to Glasgow! Catch Paw Patrol Live - The Great Pirate Adventure at the SEC Armadillo in August!

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Princess Afternoon Tea

2nd August 2025

Meet Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Cinderella and enjoy a specially prepared delicious afternoon tea at Hampden Park on Saturday 2nd August!

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Sequential Scotland

2nd August 2025

Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!

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Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park

6th August 2025 - 11th August 2025
Kirkintilloch

Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Cooking With Fire

Cooking With Fire

10th August 2025

Come along for an afternoon of campfire cooking at Whitelee Windfarm with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

6th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

1st August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.

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Summer Family Fun

Summer Family Fun

14th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

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

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th September 2025

Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

10th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Rothes Halls!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

10th August 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!

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Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

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

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

9th August 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at East Kilbride Village Theatre!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

8th August 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 8th August!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

7th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Scotland’s Strongest Man

Scotland’s Strongest Man

10th August 2025

After three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

8th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

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

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Doune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.

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Events in Other Areas

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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Glasgow City Council
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Cancer Research UK
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow Music City Tours
Connect Choir
ATG

Sponsored Links

WSS Media Scotland
Glasgow Blythswood Festival
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Fayre Play
Napier Uni
RSPB
Napier Uni
Glasgow City Council
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Cancer Research UK
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow Music City Tours
Connect Choir
ATG

Popular Events

Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical
Beloved Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire will be packing up her suitcase and hitting the road as her West End and Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire tours the UK and Ireland for the first time!
Derren Brown: Only Human
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Glasgow with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN!
Yardworks Festival
Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year. Join us for a celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May!
Glasgow Acting Academy Summer Sessions
Glasgow Acting Academy's fabulous Summer Sessions are back for 2025 and they're open to everyone, not just current GAA students!
Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!

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