What's On in Glasgow for Kids
Glasgow has much to offer in the way of entertainment for children. The museums offer a range of free activities and community groups also organise many imaginative and affordable events for kids of all ages.
Festival of Museums - Beasts at the Burrell
19th May 2012
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Free - for all ages
Join a really wild day inspired by animals real and imagined.
Visit a mini petting zoo. Outside, enjoy Clydesdale horse dray rides and falconry demonstrations, and meet a friendly Highland cow.
The day's events are inspired by our temporary display, Beasts of the Imagination.
The Burrell Collection,
2060 Pollokshaws Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow G43 1AT
Tel: 0141 287 2550
RSPB Week-End at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Butterfly Hunt
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May
11 - 1pm and 2 - 4pm
Explore The butterfly collections and join our Expedition Team for a butterfly hunt through Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
0141 276 9599
Festival of Museums: Once Upon a Time in Kelvingrove
20th May 2012
12:00pm - 4:00pm
5-11 years
Free
Spend a fun afternoon in the land of fairytales. Get up to mischief with our court jester and try out some circus skills. Like knights of old, handle some real arms and armour, enjoy a falconry display and take part in our own story of Sleeping Beauty.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
Tel: 0141 276 9599
Shows suitable for 3 yrs and upwards. Reservations 0141 339 6185. All tickets must be collected at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance. Payment is by cash or cheque on the door on the day. If necessary, cancellation of a reservation by 11am on the day of the performance allows someone else to take your place. Thank you.
Explore! at Riverside
Occurs every week on Sunday, Saturday from 7th January 2012 until 24th June 2012
1:30pm - 4:00pm
5-11 years
Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
There's so much to see at Riverside, and now there's even more for children to do!
Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place Glasgow
G3 8RS
Tel: 0141 287 2660
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, come along to join drop-in activities led by our learning and access team, or pick up and follow self-led trails to discover the museum in a whole new way.
The Three Pigs And Other Tales - Poppy's Puppets
Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre
Saturday 19th May
2 p.m.
See Poppy Browne and her tiny tales, using puppets and a pinny. See the story of the Three Little Pigs, featuring, Hamlet, Porkahauntis and Sleepy Bacon. Then there is Edward the Shepherd Boy, who loses one of his sheep! Also featuring, Little White Duck and Little Red Riding Hood
Tickets: Adult: £5.95/ Child: £4.95
Tickets: Call 0141 339 6185
8-10 Balcarres Av Glasgow G12
www.scottishmaskandpuppetcentre.co.uk/
Shows suitable for 3 yrs and upwards. Reservations 0141 339 6185. All tickets must be collected at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance. Payment is by cash or cheque on the door on the day. If necessary, cancellation of a reservation by 11am on the day of the performance allows someone else to take your place. Thank you.
Children' Classic Concerts
Cottiers Theatre, 93 - 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
Saturday 2nd June - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Children's Classic Concerts have been presenting family concerts in Scotland for seventeen years. 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' sees the irrepressible Owen and Olly - CCC's frontmen and percussionists extraordinaire - give an hour long concert featuring music from Brazil to China, Philip Glass to Chopin and of course all the trademark CCC hilarity. They will be joined by local musical legend Eddie McGuire in the dual-role of composer and flautist, to give the Glasgow premiere of Panda Suite - a piece specially written to celebrate the arrival of the pandas in Scotland. The concerts, at 2pm and 4pm on Saturday 2nd June, are priced at £7 for adults and £5 for children if bought in advance, or £9/£6 on the day.
Available from: Cottier’s Theatre Box Office 0141 357 4000
www.cottiers.com
Daniel’s Beard/Hear My Music
Saturday 16th June, 2012 - 4 p.m.
Cottiers Theatre, 93 - 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
Daniel's Beard are joined for their now annual WEF performance of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf (arranged by Ostermeyer) by BBC Radio Scotland presenter Jamie MacDougall , this year using Liz Lochhead's Glaswegian translation of the text. The programme will also include The Sound of Me, a work developed by Hear My Music as part of a project entitled Drumchapel Sound box. Drumchapel Sound Box worked over a period of 7 months with young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability exploring sound and developing musical and compositional skills. The Sound of Me, by Jennifer Martin, is a culmination of all the musical material collected over this period and explores individual's characters, describing each person musically. The concert will open with the selection of nonsense poems that Lenny Sayers set to music for Daniel's Beard - The Quangle-Wangle's Hat, Jabberwocky, and for the first time, The Owl and the Pussycat. The concert is at 4pm on Saturday 16th June and tickets are £7 in advance (under 16s are free) or £9 on the day.
Available from: Cottier’s Theatre Box Office 0141 357 4000
www.cottiers.com
http://www.childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/
www.hearmymusic.org.uk/
www.danielsbeard.org.uk/
"Glasgow Mumpreneurs for Children"
9th June, 2012 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Find out more about activities, services and products available in Glasgow to you and your children and meet the women who run the businesses; discuss any questions you may have!
Meet:
- Tumble Tots - Alphabet Babies
- The Language Hub Ltd - The Creation Station
- Little Acorns Baby Massage - Tiny Little Explorers,
- FabnFunkyFaces - Baby Booty
- Nikk's Creative Station - Yvonne Mackenzie(speech therapist),
- Lazy Daisy - Hartbeeps - Yogabellies
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Observatory Road, G12 9AR
free entry
Parent and Toddlers Group Heart of Scotstoun
Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street Glasgow G14 0HB
The group runs on a Friday from 10am til 12pm and on a Monday as of the 30th of April, 2012 from 12pm til 2pm.
Run entirely by volunteers - Free for anyone to come along.
Gymboree Play and Music West End
Play and Learn Classes for Pre-school Children
Opens April 2012 at Anniesland Methodist Church, 213 Bearsden Road G13 1DH .
A unique combination of music, movement, props and imaginary play to create a world where children learn, thrive and most importantly have fun!
Through engaging age-appropriate activities, Gymboree helps children learn the concepts, skills and tasks needed to set a solid foundation for school and life success with its well-rounded programme touching upon the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.
Nominated in the 2012 'What's on for Little One's' Awards
Winner of "Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity" 2011 and 2009
Contact us to book a free trial class : Email: glasgowwestend@gymboree-uk.com
Call the team on 07545957040
Web: www.gymboree-uk.com
An interactive storytelling adventure for under 7's and all the family!
Scottish Youth Theatre
Laugh, play, jump and shout - that's what Family Storytime is all about! These popular interactive storytelling adventures never fail to delight audiences aged 7 years and under and all the family. So come along on Saturdays or Sundays at 10.30am and 12.30pm for a taste of Family Storytime magic...
This season brings five new stories - come along and experience the Aesop's Fables season at Scottish Youth Theatre!
- The Mice in Council - 12 & 13 May
- The North Wind and the Sun - 26 & 27 May
- The Lion and the Mouse - 9 & 10 June
- The Dog and the Shadow - 23 & 24 June
The capacity in the Edwin Morgan Studio (formerly the Pink Room) is extremely limited - call 0141 552 3988 to pre book tickets.
Story time is at 10.30am & 12.30pm every performance day. Tickets: £5 per head (babies and under 2's go free), family ticket (x4) £15.
Venue: Edwin Morgan Studio @Scottish Youth Theatre The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
To book call 0141 552 3988 or visit our website www.scottishyouththeatre.org
The Language Hub
The Language Hub Ltd (SC398135) is a Glasgow based language school offering innovative and fun modern language classes for children keen on learning a new language and also providing language support classes for bilingual children.
Classes are available for children between the ages of 6 months and 11 years; see website for details: www.thelanguagehub.co.uk
For more information contact Michèle Gordon (director) info@thelanguagehub.co.uk or Telephone: 07505144476
Zoo - Fest
Sunday 10 June, 2012
11 - 4pm
A special Sunday opening of The Hunterian Zoology Museum to celebrate University of Glasgow Science Sunday. Come and join us for a day of free family fun!
Live exotic animal show, alien invaders, mini beasts, quiz trails and butterfly themed craft activities.
Admission free - all welcome!
Part of Glasgow Science Festival 2012
Hunterian Zoology Museum,
University of Glasgow, ,Graham Kerr Building Glasgow G12 8QQ
RSPB Week-End at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Wildlife Explorers
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June
11 - 1pm and 2 - 4pm
Free
Part ofGlasgow Science Festival 2012 - come on a journey of discovery to explore animals from around the world that need your help
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
0141 276 9599
Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children and Young People
Saturdays - 20 August 2011 - 22 December 2012
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street
Call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900
With the exception of the school holidays, CCA offers competitively priced drama classes every Saturday for kids taken by accomplished writer and actor Clare Hemphill and her team of energetic assistants! There is also an excellent annual show for each age-group, featuring the childrens' own ideas which are recorded onto DVD as a permanent keep-sake.
All CCA classes are exciting, fun and innovative, working on the children's self esteem and confidence as well as their creativity and acting ability. It is also a wonderful place to meet new friends and have fun. Give your child an affordable but educational weekly treat!
Email or text or phone 07974270053.
German Speaking Kinderclub Glasgow
We are a German speaking mother and toddler group, we meet every monday at the Hillhead Parish Church Hall at 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon.
We provide a German speaking environment for parents and their children. Mums and Dads can meet up and speak their own language (or in some cases practise a second language). If you want to get in touch send an email to Petra info@kinderclub-glasgow.org.
Garscube Community Playrooms
Manresa Place (between Garscube Rd and St Georges Rd)
Activities for 0-5 year olds
3 large playroooms including a soft play room
painting* water play* craft table*
£1 and it's open from 9.30am to 3.30pm
German Speaking Kinderclub Glasgow
We are a German speaking mother and toddler group, we meet every monday at the Hillhead Parish Church Hall at 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon.
We provide a German speaking environment for parents and their children. Mums and Dads can meet up and speak their own language (or in some cases practise a second language). If you want to get in touch send an email to Petra info@kinderclub-glasgow.org.
Evolve Academy
Evolve Academy is a new and innovative drama school based in the heart ofGlasgow. We provide expert tuition in drama and performance and arecommitted to working with our members every step of the way throughout theirdevelopment journey. Our courses are student orientated and we alwaysstrive to promote a hands on and motivational approach.
We are always on the look out for fabulous people aged 7- 17 to join ourfriendly team and participate in our various classes, projects andperformances. Like what you hear so far? This is only the start of it!
For further information contact:steven@evolveacademy.co.uk
The Zest Programme
Providing a wide range of activities for kids to try during the school holidays. Including: Things to do for 5 - 18 year olds in Glasgow during the holidays. Look out for activities taking place in venues across the city, including libraries, museums, sports centres, pools, community centres, and out and about in your area. Lots of events for families too.
More information - Zest website
Hillhead Toddler Group
Fun play and arts and crafts activities at Hillhead Church, Observatory Road<,/p>
Tuesdays - 10am - 12am
Thursdays - 10am - 12am
Cost £1.50 per family
PlayCentre
The Scout Hall Kelbourne Street
Quality childhood development through play
A cooperative family experience
Contact: Dearbhla
07766336805
email
www.playcentre.org.uk
The Children's Garden
A programme of events to celebrate Five years of the children's garden
Hillhead Children's Garden is in The Botanic Gardens, Queen Margaret Drive, G12. You will find it next to the Play Area.
What is it? -Hillhead Children's Garden is for kids to find out that growing fruit, vegetables and salad is fun and the stuff tastes good.
How does it work?-Children plant seeds, water, grow on and harvest the plants. We also do sports and arts activities. Kids are supervised by adults but this space is kid's space. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Who is it for? -For children and their families from Hillhead area or those visiting. It is also available to be booked for school and children's groups, to do activities.
Sing and Sign Classes for Babies
Partick Burgh Hall again, on Thursday at 2-3pm starting on 18 September, 2008
The original UK baby signing programme. Help your baby to communicate before speech with our award winning music programme which combines action songs, rhymes and gestures derived from sign language. The use of puppets, props and musical intruments make our classes an exciting journey of discovery and learning that you and your baby will look forward to every week. It's fun and easy! Boost your baby's speech and language development.
Other classes also available.
Winner of Best Baby Signing Class 2008 and Best Activity for Under 2's 2007 - come and join us to see why.
Contact: Jayne Rooney at 0141 616 2460, jaynerooney@singandsign.co.uk
Swimming for tots
We teach children from age 3 in the pool at Cleveden Secondary.
Booking opening for the new term from Monday 10th of December.
email:glasgowswimschool
Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre Centre
8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow G120QF
Bookings: 0141 339 6185
E-mail venue
Website: www.scottishmaskandpuppetcentre.co.uk
Are you 0-3 years old? Why not come along and join in the fun on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10am to 11.45am in the Large Hall of St John's Renfield Church, Kelvindale. Just remember to bring an grown up with you!
Jo Jingles
Fun with music from the leading children's music group!
Jo Jingles provides your child with a fun introduction to music with age-specific classes starting from 6mths through to 5years. Classes last for 45 mins and are held weekly (term-time) in 'The Annexe', Stewartville Street, Partick.
Over 20,000 children attend Jo Jingles across the UK every week.
For more information on Jo Jingles and other classes in the Glasgow North area please visit www.jojingles.co.uk/glasgownorth
Please phone in advance to check availability in your desired class on 0141 587 7942.
Jo Jingles is also available for Parties and attends Nurseries.
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Anchor Boys
We are the Anchor Boys of the 5th Glasgow Boys Brigade. We are looking for boys in P1-P3 to join us on a Thursday evening from 6.15pm to 7.30pm in St John's Renfield Church Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Kelvindale. There will be lots of games, crafts and most importantly FUN!!!! Contact Wendy Watt on 0141 589 1864 to find out more or just come along on Thursday.
The The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour 
Sail Back in Time
Mondays - Fridays
Sail back in time to 110 years ago when the SV Glenlee took her maiden voyage. Meet some of her crew and explore the ships.
Suitable for all ages. 0141 222 2513 Admission applies: £4.95 (£3.95) www.thetallship.com
RSAMD
is running an early years music programme for children ages 0-7 on Sunday afternoons - call 0141 332 4101 for onfo and to register for next term
Story Telling and Craft Workshops
Jam at the University of Glasgow
New Children's Sports Programme - starts from January, 2007.
Sling Meet
Helps parents meet up with other parents who use slings around the UK. Monthly meetings - Check slingmeet website for locations and dates.
*You want to carry your baby while you carry on other activities
*You want to buy a carrier but you're not quite sure which one
*You have a carrier but have not had much luck getting a comfortable fit
*You've never used a baby carrier but wouldn't mind trying
*You are an experienced 'baby wearer' and you would like to share your experience
Then come and meet us!
Enjoy-a-Ball
ClassesSports coaching for 3-9 year olds
Hyndland Community Centre
Novar Drive
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
classes teach children 8 different ball sports
along with fun ball games
more info Hazel Kennedy 07921 268 063
or visit http://www.enjoy-a-ball.com
The Annexe
Stewartville Street, Partick
Arts and Crafts Sessions
for 3-5 year olds
Fridays 10-11am
each session is designed to allow children to explore different themes and express themselves through a range of creative media.Let your child develop their imagination and creative skills
For more info & to prebook call Jill on 07932 628155
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Hyndland Community Hall, Novar Drive
Learn to communicate with your baby before they can talk with singing, signing and playtime. Social time is included where refreshments are provided.
Mondays 11-12noon during term time for 0-2 year olds.
www.tinytalk.co.uk/julesr
07850 217925
Hyndland Toddler Group
Hyndland Community Hall Novar Drive
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 11.30am
more info from hyndlandtoddlers@yahoo.co.uk
Partick Community Players
The Annexe, Stewartville Street, Partick
Creative Drama Workshops
Thursdays 6.30-8pm 10-15yr olds
tel 0141 579 5561 to enrol
Fridays 5-6.30 5-9yr olds
no enrolment - just turn up!
more info email Alison Reid crowe.50@ntlworld.com
Botanic Gardens
Hillhead Childrens' Garden
to encourage young people to think about healthy eating and where their food comes from. The garden on a 350sq metre plot is open to the public and cultivated by pupils from local schools. Council horticultural apprentices lead the way.
Glasgow Science Centre
Pacific QuayLive shows every day
for an extra £2 on your Centre ticket
you can visit the Scottish Power Space Theatre
See a night sky as it should be seen
for a full Science Centre programme & bookings tel: 0141 420 5000
or visit http://www.gsc.org.uk
Partick Library
Dumbarton Roadevery Wed 10.30-11.30
Bounce and Tickle
for under 2's
*stories *rhymes *songs *and fun
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour
The only Clydebuilt sailing ship still afloat in the UKEvents programme from 0141 222 2513
or visit http://www.thetallship.com
Admission £4.50/£3.25 Children £2.50 or one child FREE with each paying adult
Twins and Multiples Club
Glasgow West End contact Lisa Sandford 0141 334 2482 or 07720 448 718
or email Chris.Lisa.Sandford@ukgateway.net
Football Development Programme
Glasgow City Council run a huge programme
from 3-4 year old mini kickers through all ages
WestEnd venues are Scotstoun Leisure Centre, for a programme tel 0141 287 5902
or visit football@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
every Thursday 10am - 12noon Parent & Toddler Group
Stewartville Street Annexe in Partick
more info 0141 357 6747
Go and hear some Monstrously Good Stories
at Hillhead Library
every Fri at 3.30pm
Juvenile Pipe Band
based at Knightswood Community Centre
on Alderman Road
looking for new members aged 8-18!
expert tuition given for drummers and pipers
tuition fees are an incredible £1 per night!
and the annual membership is £15
for more info email Mary at: mary@cormack-gracie.freeserve.co.uk
or phone her on 01475 540720 after 6pm and at weekends
Ducklings
Mondays 11-12noon Wednesdays 1-2 Fridays 10-11 & 11-12noon
Scotstoun Leisure Centre Danes Drive
Swim classes for babies of six months to toddlers of 5 years
no need to book just take yourself along with your wean
trained coaches encourage you with games, songs and splashes
Baby Massage
Friday 1-3pm you need to book this one
Scotstoun Leisure and Recreation Centre: 0141 276 1620
Children's Aikido Classes every Saturday 10.30-12noon
with John McGill in the Stewartville Street Annexe
Classes £2
Junior Jujitsu
5 - 15 years Sundays 12.30 - 1.30 in the Kelvin Hall
for more info 0141 357 2525
Rencontres enfants (de 0 a 5 ans)
mamans, et papas francophones et francophiles
Tous les mercredis de 10 h a midi
Hillhead Parish Church Hall, Observatory Road
Chansons-Jeux Activites Manuelles
Contacter Veronique au 0141 942 3192 ou Pascale 0141 552 7814
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