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Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

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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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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 7th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th June 2025 - 13th December 2025

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

20th June 2025 - 24th August 2025

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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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses

26th June 2025 - 19th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Sailing Summer School

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025
Milngavie

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

30th June 2025 - 10th August 2025
Various Locations East Dunbartonshire

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

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

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

30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

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

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 Holiday Food and Activity Programme

Selected dates between 30th June 2025 - 8th August 2025

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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Summer Holiday Roller Discos

Selected dates between 1st July 2025 - 8th August 2025

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

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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Hame’ll Dae Me

8th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

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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Summer Camp - Calm Kids Club

Selected dates between 11th July 2025 - 12th August 2025

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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Lights, Camera, Summer!

Selected dates between 19th July 2025 - 10th August 2025

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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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

24th July 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Family Workshop - Character Explorers

Selected dates between 31st July 2025 - 8th August 2025

Join illustrator Emma Melchor to discover the art of character design at the Hunterian Zoology Museum during the summer holiday!

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Govanhill International Festival and Carnival

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Glasgow South Side

The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2025 returns for its 9th year, celebrating creativity, solidarity, and liberation, from Friday 1st August to Sunday 10th August!

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Shawlands Pier

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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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Interstellar in IMAX

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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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Lush Glasgow Fort - Space Week

4th August 2025 - 8th August 2025

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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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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Ultimate Frisbee Youth Camp - 4 Nations Ultimate

7th August 2025 - 8th August 2025

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

9th August 2025

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

9th August 2025

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

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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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FREE Cross Cycle Skills and Ride

10th August 2025

Join Movement Park and Rock Up and Ride for a fun, action-packed cycling session designed to boost confidence, coordination, and all-round bike skills!

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Girlypop Live

10th August 2025

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!

11th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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

11th August 2025 - 12th August 2025

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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Go Batty in Milngavie

12th August 2025

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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Hungry Pollinators

13th August 2025

Would you like to take home seeds for your own meadow? Make a seed ball to take home. We will use clay, soil and native wildflower seeds.

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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend

15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Kirkintilloch

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

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

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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Rock and Row’ll

16th August 2025

Get ready to rock the boat with live music and rowing fun at Rock and Row'll hosted by Glasgow Rowing Club on Saturday 16th August!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

24th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

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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Glasgow City Council
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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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ASN Softplay Sessions

ASN Softplay Sessions

Selected dates between 14th July 2025 - 11th August 2025

Sportykids Softplay regularly hosts exclusive softplay sessions for children with additional support needs (ASN).

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Eastwood Nursery Allotments Open Day

Eastwood Nursery Allotments Open Day

9th August 2025

Eastwood Nursery Allotments are inviting everyone to come along to their open day on Saturday 9th August, explore the site, and take a look at all the fruit, veg and flowers grown this sunny season!

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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:

Monday Makes

Monday Makes

Selected dates between 7th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.

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Family Physic Garden Tours

Family Physic Garden Tours

Selected dates between 1st August 2025 - 15th August 2025

Join us in the Physic Garden this summer for free family history tours designed specially for children!

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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go

Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go

30th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.

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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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U12 All Welcome Summer Basketball Camp 2025

U12 All Welcome Summer Basketball Camp 2025

11th August 2025 - 13th August 2025

All Welcome U12 Session is for newbies or ballers who want to learn some skills and play lots of games!

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Burntisland Fairground

Burntisland Fairground

31st May 2025 - 24th August 2025

Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out!

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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:

Jurassic Lanark

Jurassic Lanark

20th June 2025 - 10th August 2025

After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!

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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!

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Nature Track Packs

Nature Track Packs

28th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.

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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:

Fèis Phàislig’s Ceilidh Trail - Trad Music & Ceilidh

Fèis Phàislig’s Ceilidh Trail - Trad Music & Ceilidh

9th August 2025

In partnership with Feis Phaislig Erskine Arts are delighted to welcome back their incredible young musicians who make up the Ceilidh Trail for this accessible afternoon show for all the family!

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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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Stitch & Kin Family Sewing Workshop

Stitch & Kin Family Sewing Workshop

8th August 2025

Join Stitch & Kin at Kilmacolm Community Centre for their beginners sewing class for parents & carers and their children to learn to sew together.

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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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Bushcraft Survival

Bushcraft Survival

10th August 2025

Develop your survival skills in wild Mugdock! Bushcraft Survival on Sunday 10th August!

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School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors

School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors

30th June 2025 - 12th August 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest

Fresh Ayr Folk Fest

8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Ayr

Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!

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Brodick Highland Games

Brodick Highland Games

9th August 2025
Brodick

The 2025 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 9th August, they're a great day out for all the family!

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Sponsored Links

Glasgow Music City Tours
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The Quay
East Renfrewshire Culture
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City Sightseeing Glasgow

Sponsored Links

Paisley First
Cancer Research UK
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Hilton Glasgow
City Of Glasgow Chorus
One Ren
Glasgow Music City Tours
Fayre Play
Great Run Company
The Quay
East Renfrewshire Culture
Open Pass Scotland
City Sightseeing Glasgow

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