Summer Holiday events in Glasgow
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Events in Glasgow
Discover! Weekend Sessions
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
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
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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Weekend Activities at Provan Hall
Come and explore 500 years of history at Provan Hall with their free weekend drop in activities for all the family to enjoy!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!
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Little Look Club
Come and explore artworks together at the Hunterian Art Gallery with your wee ones and let their imaginations flow!
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Flamingo Beach at Silverburn
Pink flamingos are flocking back to Glasgow for Summer as Silverburn prepares for the return of its Flamingo Beach, bigger and better for 2025!
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Bard in the Botanics
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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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses
The Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Classes offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!
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Fun Time Carnivals: St Enoch Square
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to St. Enoch Square between Friday 27th June and Thursday 7th August, just in time for the Summer Holidays!
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Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Sailing Summer School
Start sailing or improve your skills at Clyde Cruising Club's dinghy training centre at Bardowie Loch, near Milngavie, where children and adults have been learning for over 90 years!
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East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust Summer Activities
From sports camps to crafts, children and young people are being offered the chance to enjoy an array of activities during the summer holidays with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust!
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Giffnock North Athletics Summer Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Summer Holiday Camps, for 5 to 12 year olds, are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
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North Kelvin - 6 Week Summer Football Camp
North Kelvin Sports Development Group are hosting a Summer Football Camp at Garscube Sports Complex for boys and girls from ages 5 - 12!
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Summer Adventure Camps
This summer, West End Adventure are running six weeks of fun and action packed adventurous activities for kids!
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Summer Holiday Food and Activity Programme
Come and join the team at Platform over the school summer holidays for a packed programme of free food and creative activities!
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Burrell’s Treasures
This summer families are invited to come along to the Burrell Collection and have a go at a range of arts & crafts, object handling and dress up inspired by the wonderful collection!
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Kids Summer Holiday Climbing Club
The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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Summer Holiday Roller Discos
Get your skates on for a summer of skating at Rollerstop! Roll, spin, and sparkle across the rink to great music and dazzling disco lights! Learn cool new moves or simply enjoy rolling with friends.
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Summer Pottery Club
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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World Class - 850 Strong
Do you know what it takes to become a world champion? Join Elite Mindset Taekwon-do for their summer sessions and find out what it takes for everyday people to become top athletes!
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Kids Boardgame Club
This summer, R-CADE will be hosting a weekly boardgame meetup in the R-CADE cafe, for gamers aged 10 and up!
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Let’s Play Pokemon
For beginners and experts alike. Join Make Do & Grow for the opportunity to learn how to play the Pokémon card game including building a deck and battling your opponent!
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R-CADE 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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Big Fun Early Years Activities
Discover the wonder of Big Fun, presented by Inhouse CIC at Queen's Park Arena! Join us throughout July for a vibrant array of free early years activities!
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St Mungo Museum - Nature Inspired Activities
As part of Glasgow 850 celebrations St Mungo Museum are celebrating our Dear Green Place with a variety of nature inspired activities for all the family to enjoy!
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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!
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Amazing Art
This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as we go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.
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Behind the Scenes - Family Friendly Tours
Join the team at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer holidays for a family friendly tour of the museum stores!
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Celebrating Glasgow at Kelvingrove
Celebrate Glasgow 850 with the Glasgow Museums team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, use a range of materials, learn about the collection and express yourself!
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FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
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Hame’ll Dae Me
No need for tropical beaches and exotic flights when you can experience a 'Hame'll Dae Me' summer full of adventure right here in Scotland thanks to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall!
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Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts
This summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!
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Printmaking at GoMA
Celebrate Glasgow 850 by experimenting with different printmaking techniques, viewing different artworks in the exhibitions and learn more about Glasgow at GoMA!
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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Stained Glass Window Hanger
Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make a Mosaic Mirror
Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Science and Nature Crafts
This summer join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists and get crafty, whilst learning more about the world around us in their Science and Nature art sessions.
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Summer Holiday Family Activity: The Glasgow Style for Kids - Make an Embossed Copper Badge
Throughout July, kids can come and learn techniques inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Glasgow Style, at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Summer Camp - Calm Kids Club
Looking for something creative, mindful and fun for your little one this July? Then join Nest for their special Summer Camp sessions!
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Superman in IMAX
Get your tickets now and experience SUPERMAN in IMAX on Scotland's BIGGEST screen at Glasgow Science Centre!
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Arts & Crafts Drop-in Workshops
Tramway are running a series of free, drop in craft workshops over the summer holidays inspired by Solange Pessoa's exhibition Pilgrim Fields.
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Lights, Camera, Summer!
Families will have the chance to meet some of this year's biggest blockbuster-inspired characters for free at Glasgow Fort this summer, as part of a series of exciting meet and greet sessions!
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Family Workshop: Printing 850
Celebrate Glasgow's 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols at Kelvin Hall during the Summer Holidays!
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Kids Summer Cycling Programme
Women On Wheels are running a Kids Summer Cycling Programme on Thursdays during the holidays for kids and teenage girls of all cycling abilities!
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Creative Learning presents a talented local cast and a sensational new youth production of one of the world's most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz!
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Water Safety Day
For the fourth year in a row, Water Safety Scotland is set to host a Water Safety Open Day in support of World Drowning Prevention Day at Loch Lomond Shores on the Friday 25th July.
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Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event
Whether you're 5 or 95, Belter Bubbles - The Giant Riverside Museum Bubble Event will leave you bubbling with joy!
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The Bridge Family Festival Day
Come along and join in the summer festivities when the big Family Festival returns to The Bridge, Easterhouse on Saturday 26th July!
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The Scottish Annual Hip-Hop Jam
Beats, rhymes, and breaking - Scotland's biggest hip-hop celebration is here! Experience live battles, street art, and performances from top artists at Queen's Park Arena on Saturday 26th July!
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DNA Kids Dinosaur Party
Get ready for a ROAR-some time at Dockyard Social with their epic Dinosaur-Themed Party... complete with fun dino props and prehistoric playtime!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family and Community Day
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust will be opening its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on Sunday 27th July for their annual Family and Community Day!
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The Glasgow Choir Festival
The Glasgow Choir Festival returns on Sunday 27th July, bringing together choirs from all over the city to celebrate the power of music and community!
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Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live returns to Glasgow!
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P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy
Join the Pearce Institute for their P.O.P Summer Arts Rammy, a fab new summer holiday arts week for young people in Primary 7 and above!
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The Pure Amazing Wiz of Oz
Join Dorothy and all the gang for a modern-day twist on the classic tale, suitable for all the family, when The Pure Amazing Wiz of Oz comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Drama & Sports Summer Camp
Join Southside Performance Studio and Active Future South Glasgow for two action-packed days of drama and sports at their Summer Camps!
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Family Workshop: Circus Crafts
Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!
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Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning team at Kelvin Hall for their Autism Friendly Circus Crafts workshop where you will make paper craft activities inspired by the Kelvin Hall circus!
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Zippos Circus at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park
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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Family Workshop - Character Explorers
Join illustrator Emma Melchor to discover the art of character design at the Hunterian Zoology Museum during the summer holiday!
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Unlocking Glasgow’s Canals: Walking Tour
Join historian Chris O'Connell on a heritage walking tour of the Forth & Clyde Canal as Scottish Canals celebrate 850 years of Glasgow in 2025!
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Paw Patrol Live!
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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Shawlands Pier
From Friday 1st to Sunday 10th August, My Shawlands are bringing the seaside to Shawlands... it's going to be great fun for the whole family, and it's completely free!
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Family Baking Session: Create a Cranachan with Jaz Spears
In this Family Baking Session at Mackintosh at the Willow their Head of Pastry, Jazmine Spears, will teach you and your family how to make Cranachan.
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Interstellar in IMAX
If you can go beyond, you can go back. And, Glasgow Science Centre are bringing Christopher Nolan's Interstellar back to Scotland's BIGGEST screen for a limited time!
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Sequential Scotland
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!
READ MORETime Travel Day: Medieval and Rennaisance Glasgow
With trails and craft activities for kids, and herbal recipe demonstrations in the historic vaulted kitchen, this is a chance to discover a truly special building!
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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Fun Day
The team at The Mitchell Library are hosting a fun day on Saturday 2nd August celebrating their exhibition Unearthed: The Power of Gardening!
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Little Ravers Glasgow
Little Ravers is coming to Glasgow with a mix of your kids favourite tunes remixed plus some old school bangers throwing you back to your days before kids!
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Lush Glasgow Fort - Space Week
Join the team at Lush Glasgow Fort for some out of this world fun... make your own space themed bath bomb and take part in some star-tastic games!
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Go Batty in Bearsden
Come along and learn about the real stars of the night! Search for perky pipistrelles and delightful Daubenton's on this bat-tastic evening walk in Bearsden with the Mugdock Park Ranger!
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Meet The Bees
Ready for a truly un-bee-lievable experience? Step into the world of beekeeping and get hands-on with Britain’s busiest little workers - the honeybees at Skypark!
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Silent Disco Magic
Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for Silent Disco Magic, they'll supply the headphones, you supply your funky moves and be transported through a century of dancing across Scotland!
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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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Ultimate Frisbee Youth Camp - 4 Nations Ultimate
Learn to play Ultimate Frisbee this summer at the 4 Nations Youth Camp! This mixed gender camp is for anyone aged 8 to 18 and is open to all abilities – beginners welcome!
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Four Nations Ultimate
Introducing Four Nations Ultimate, the first ultimate frisbee tournament to take place between the creme de la creme of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales!
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Glasgow Indie Games Festival
The Glasgow Indie Games Festival is a celebration of indie games, showcasing the most interesting, the weirdest, the most moving and unconventional games from Scotland and around the world!
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Loch Lomond Shores Continental Market
The Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on August 9th & 10th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!
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Girlypop Live
The ultimate pop festival, Girlypop Live, featuring incredible tributes to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, Beyonce and Olivia Rodrigo heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 10th August!
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Piping Live!
Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!
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Theatre School of Scotland: Wicked - The Untold Story 2 Day Camp
Join the Theatre School of Scotland for an enchanting two-day camp inspired by the beloved musical Wicked... make new friends and create unforgettable memories in a whimsical setting!
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Come along and learn about the real stars of the night! Search for perky pipistrelles and delightful Daubenton's on this bat-tastic evening walk in Milngavie with the Mugdock Park Ranger!
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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend
Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!
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World Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!
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The Enormous Crocodile The Musical
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to the King's Theatre Glasgow... snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!
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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:
Summer Fun at The Avenue
Join the team at the Avenue for a summer full of free fun every Thursday throughout July!
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Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club
The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!
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The Secret Lives of Butterflies and Moths
To tie in with both National Moth Week and the Big Butterfly Count, the Whitelee Countryside Rangers are celebrating all things moths and butterflies, with activities throughout the day!
READ MORESummer 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:
Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx
Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Kipper’s Summer Club
Join Kipper’s Summer Club at The Scottish Fisheries Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a different drop-in craft activity!
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Felted Sea Creature Workshop
Inspired by our exhibition ‘Forthlines’ at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, join artist Jennie Loudon and have a go at needle felting!
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7-11 Girls Only Session Summer Basketball Camp 2025
The 7-11 Girls Only Session is for girls who want to try out basketball, whether you've played before or it's your first time. You're all welcome to come along and try it out
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Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Valley View at Goulding’s Summer Pantos
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with local company Stagecraft Entertainment to bring you two brand new family shows... Puss in Boots and Into The Woods!
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Wildcraft Adventure
Get your kids off screen and outdoors this Summer with OutLET: Play Resource's Wildcraft Adventure!
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WILDTime Family Play
Get outdoors with your family this summer! WildTime Family Play is a fun, relaxed space where families have the freedom to get muddy and explore the natural world.
READ MORESummer 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:
The Great Baldini - More Family Magic
Legendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts Centre!
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The Fashion Class - Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp
Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in a themed fashion photo shoot and much more at The Fashion Class Highland Fling Summer Fashion Camp!
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Summer Super Spotter Challenge
Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Summer on this family-friendly Scavenger Hunt!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Summer Junior Ranger Camp: Creative Woodland
Learn the ways of the wilds on this 3 day adventure in nature at Mugdock Country Park in August.
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Scotland’s National Hero
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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School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors
Drop the screens, grab the paddle, let the adventure begin on a School Holiday Adventure Day at Roll Outdoors in Callendar!
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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure
This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
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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