Kids and young people.

What’s on for kids and young people. Events for families and children in Glasgow.

Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow 29 and 30 September, 2017

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Imagineer: engineering-inspired theatre ‘Back in June, we brought together engineers and theatre students for a day of inspiration. Several months and lot of hard work later, this is the result! On Friday 29 September at Gilmorehill G12, theatre-makers ‘The Doing Group’ will debut their engineering-inspired performances at Imagineer. Book your free ticket online. Funded by […]

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Govan Young Documentary, Govan Old Church, 29 September, 2017

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Enjoy the UK Premiere of “Govan Young” Film Friday 29 September, 2017 6 p.m. – 7.20 p.m. An award-winning documentary to be screened in the fantastic setting of Govan Old Church, 866 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU In the magnificent surroundings of Govan Old Church we will uncover the history of the Kingdom of Strathclyde […]

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First Strings, Glasgow: Guitar Lessons for Children

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Guitar Lessons – Specifically Designed for Children First Strings was founded in 2013 by Johanna Bannerman. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities for children to learn guitar in Glasgow, she developed First Strings with the mission of providing high-quality guitar tuition for children without the high price tag. Joanna aimed to move away from the […]

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GYFF Opening Gala: Just Charlie, GFT, 22 September, 2017

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Winner of the 2017 audience award at Edinburgh International Film Festival, GYFF 2017 is delighted to open with Rebekah Fortune’s debut feature film, Just Charlie. Charlie’s father lives vicariously through his football prodigy son until Charlie has to make a life changing decision that may tear the family apart. Just Charlie is the story of […]

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Blue Light Festival, Riverside Museum, 16 and 17 September, 2017

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Riverside Museum, 16 and 17 September, 2017 Nee-Naw! Nee-Naw! The FREE Blue Light Festival at Riverside Museum is back for another year! Enjoy a great family day out where you can Learn more about the work of our emergency services teams by getting up close to emergency vehicles old and new; you can even climb […]

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Toddlers’ Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Tall Ship

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Until 26 October, 2017 The Tall Ship, 130 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS Event details Tall Ship Website

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Saturday, August 26, 2017 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Clydebuilt Festival Glasgow, 23 and 24 September, 2017

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A new free festival of Boats, Folk and Our Shared Heritage On the 23rd and 24th of September, Glasgow will play host to the first Clydebuilt Festival at The Tall Ship, a free celebration of boats and the folk that use them for work and play.  There will be something for everyone at the festival: […]

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Rock Dog, GFT, 26 August, 2017 11.30 a.m.

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On Snow Mountain, lead guard dog Khampa heads up the unit that protects the village from prowling wolves. His son Bodi is expected to follow in his footsteps when the time comes, but has never shared his father’s knack or enthusiasm for such responsibilities. When a radio falls from the sky and introduces Bodi to […]

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Lal Batti Express (Red Light Express) by Kranti, Cottiers, 30 and 31 August, 2017

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Cottier, 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 2017 Free Entry.   Donations gratefully accepted at the door.  No need to book in advance. Kranti (Revolution) is a charitable organisation that educates and empowers childhood survivors of trafficking or daughters of sex workers from Mumbai’s infamous red-light districts to become agents of […]

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Conference for Young Women, Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, 19 August, 2017

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Conference for Young Women August 19, 2017, 10.30 – 15.00 Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Glasgow, Glasgow Empowerment: What Young Women Need to Suceed Saturday 19th August 2017 Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Byres Road, Glasgow Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Glasgow, 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0TA. Empowerment: What Young Women Need to Suceed Saturday 19th August […]

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Tinker Town Den Building Bowling Harbour, Dates in August, 2017

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Tinker Town #TT2 TinkerTown #TT2 is a place-making event through den building for children and families; allowing them to play learn and discover while developing their creativity and shaping out their own space in the city The City Of Play Bowling Harbour 11am – 4pm FREE Bowling Wednesdays and Saturdays 02, 05, 09, 12 August […]

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Sunday, July 23, 2017 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Anderston Family Fun Day, Saturday, 26 August, 2017

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Saturday, 26 August, 2017 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Community Event, open to all. Fun for all the Family. Inflatable Fun with Bouncy Castle, Inflatable Slide and Bungee Trampolines – Unlimited Goes for £5 Stalls BBQ / Cafe Games Raffle Tug of War and many more fun activities. 3 Port Street, G3 6HY Event on […]

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Pie in the Sky, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Kelvingrove Park, Thursday 13 July, 2017

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Crafternoons @Chaiwallah in the beautiful Kelvingrove An afternoon of art & crafts with Pie In The Sky. This Thursday, take a walk in Kelvingrove Park and collect unusual leaves you will find scattered all over the ground, then pop along to Chaiwallah West End, 55 Eldon Street, G3 6NJ, where you can create something special […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2017 – call for programmers

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Call for GYFF Young Programmers Glasgow Youth Film Festival (GYFF) will take place 22 – 24 September 2017. GYFF is one of the most innovative and creative youth film festivals in Europe, and GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL are looking for young people to help programme it! Could you be one of GYFF Young Programmers for 2017? For the […]

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Woodlands Connections, Malls Mire Community, 29 June, 2017

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29 June, 2017,  3 – 8 p.m. A cultural cookery creative event – part of Refugee Festival Scotland! Cook out on open fires, bring a dish to share, take a photo walk in the woods, take part in craft activities or watch a film in a cinema yurt! Everyone is welcome. Come and connect under […]

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Summer Bushcraft Club, The Children’s Wood, 12 July – 9 August, 2017

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Children’s Wood, Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR Due to the nature of the activities there are limited spaces on each session, so booking is essential to avoid dissapointment. You never know when you might be washed up on a Desert Island! Come along to the Summer Holiday Club to learn essential bushcraft and wilderness skills! […]

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Notre Dame School music pupils compose with Scotland’s contemporary music ensemble Red Note

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  Red Note Ensemble are taking their New Music Makers workshop to Notre Dame School this month, working with music teacher Lindsey Millar and pupils studying Advanced Higher and Higher Music, before culminating in a performance on 22 June, 2017.   New Music Makers is an exciting and ambitious programme to support the development of […]

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

Africa to Glasgow, Stories of African Refugee Women, Karibu, 24 June, 2017

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  In collaboration with Glasgow Women’s Library, Karibu Scotland celebrates the lives of African refugee women who have settled here. Your participation will be welcome at the Karibu AGM from 12-1pm–some delicious food and fun afterwards. Special Scotish-African Bookbug Session for pre-school children The event is free but please register to attend or phone 0141 […]

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Wild in the City,Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 28 June, 2017

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  Wild in the City at the Botanic Gardens. Meet the Countryside Rangers and learn about Glasgow’s wildlife through games, workshops and activities. 11am-3pm. Free! Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Glasgow Botanic Gardens Bicentenary Celebrations

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Alan Dapre : Porridge The Tartan Cat And The Brawsome Bagpipes Hillhead Library, 5 June,2017

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Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP Monday 05 June 1:15pm classconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk or 0141 287 2989 When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint — which is easy to do and not so easy to say. Now he lives by Loch Loch with the quirky McFun family: Gadget Grandad, […]

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Submarine Time Machine, National Theatre Scotland, Interactive Multi Media Experience, Banks of the Forth – Clyde Canal 23 – 25 June, 2017

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SUBMARINE TIME MACHINE Fri 23rd Jun 17 – Sun 25th Jun 17 Various locations, Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow G4 9TL Between Spiers Wharf and Firhill Basin The National Theatre of Scotland presents Submarine Time Machine, a major site-specific theatre event on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow.

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Glasgow Science Centre on Show 8 – 18 June, 2017, Glasgow Science Festival

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  Glasgow Science Centre‌ 8th-18th June 10:00-17:00 All ages Drop-in Entry into the science mall £11/ £9.  Some activities have additional fees. Show times and availability vary. Further details Discover three floors of interactive exhibits, games, illusions and shows. Chill out with our coolest experiments in the Science Show Theatre. Explore how seeds grow and […]

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Circus Skills Workshop at Kelvin Hall, Festival of Museums, Saturday 20 May, 2017

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Saturday 20 May 10am-11.15am, 11.30am-12.45pm, 1.30pm-2.45pm, 3pm-4.15pm For ages 5-12 years Roll up roll up for our fun Circus skills workshop!   Did you know that from 1929 Kelvin Hall hosted an annual Circus and carnival?  Come and celebrate our history and heritage with some juggling, plate spinning and even learn to master the diabolo. […]

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Creating Engineers School Pupils Challenge 2017, Glasgow Science Festival

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Glasgow Science Festival – ‘Creating Engineers Challenge 2017’ Glasgow Science Festival is pleased to announce ‘Creating Engineers Challenge 2017’. This annual competition is a chance for pupils in the West of Scotland to apply their construction skills and imagination to various engineering based challenges, competing to become the champions. How to enter the contest Resources and […]

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Gruffalo Reading and Songs with Tam Dean Burn, Kibble Palace, 29 April, 2017

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Gruffalo in the Botanics An interactive afternoon of gruffalo activities, prizes and fun including a special reading of the gruffalo by Tam Dean Burn with songs on Saturday 29th April from 12pm to 4pm Meet at the Kibble Palace Gruffalo reading and songs by Tam Dean Burn and friends at 3pm  Families, young people, children […]

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The Merchants of Magic, Britannica Panopticon, 22 April, 2017

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Another magic cabaret from The Merchants of Magic. Come and see award-winning magicians who will amaze, astound and make you laugh.   Shows at 1.30pm and 3.30pm, £5 entry.   114 – 117 Trongate, G1 5HD Kid Friendly Event on Facebook

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Art Exhibition by S2 Pupils, Hyndland School, Partickhill Bowling and Community Club 30 March, 2017 for two months.

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Paintings by S2 Pupils from Hyndland School will be on dispaly in the newly renovated Clubhouse of Partickhill Bowling and Community Club (46 Partickhill Road, G11 5AB – top of Gardner Street). These paintings will then be on display throughout April and May, 2017 and can be viewed by members of the local community at specific times […]

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OM Party, Youth Event, In the Moment Centre, Glasgow Saturday 18 March, 2017

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In the Moment Centre, 72 Berkeley St, Glasgow G3 7DS Saturday, 18th March, 2017, 7pm-10pm(every 3rd Saturday of the month, same time & place) Live Music, Mantra, Meditation, Sitar, Exotic drumming, Henna and Vegan Food, everyone welcome Sitar Magic, OM-AIR, Sound, GUMBA, Kirtan Scotland  £5 (all proceeds go to charity) Event on Facebook “OM Party” […]

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