Kids and young people.

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

Snoopy Kennels On Tour and Small Business Saturday, Byres Road Saturday 5 December, 2015

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Saturday 5 December, 2015 It’s going to be a busy day on Byres Road, great for family fun with the Snoopy Kennels on Tour plus Small Business Saturday. Celebration of  the release of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie See the Snoopy Kennels A group of celebrities have brought to life cartoon character Snoopy’s […]

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Little Red, 2 December – Thursday 24 December, 2015

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Wednesday 2 December – Thursday 24 December Location: Tramway 1 £8.50 (concessions) to £12.50 / Family tickets available. Preview tickets £6.50     ***** The Stage on The Pine Tree, Poggle and Me    “Perfectly formed dance theatre takes its early years audience to the top of the tree and shows them the view.”     ***** Dublin […]

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Santa and His Funny Friends Tuesday 22nd December, 2015

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“Santa and His Funny Friends” (suitable for 3 to 7 year olds) Tuesday 22nd December, 2015 at 2p.m. Santa and his Funny Friends brings live theatre to the Singl End. Come along and enjoy this festive family entertainment with lots of audience participation. Join Santa Tweeney and Twinky as they prepare for Xmas. But what has […]

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Yorkhill Christmas Concert, Barony Hall, Glasgow Sunday 13th December 2015

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Yorkhill Christmas Concert Sunday 13th December 2015 A captivating evening to celebrate Christmas at Yorkhill Christmas Concert. Now in its fifth year, the concert will be hosted by Scottish actress and River City star Libby McArthur and will take place in the beautiful candlelit setting of the Barony Hall at Strathclyde University. This year, all […]

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Children’s Wood Christmas Fair Sunday 6 December, 2015

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Hosted by The Children’s Wood Sunday 6 December, 2015 12:00pm Kelbourne Street Scout Hall, G20 8PR Event on Facebook The Children’s Wood are hosting a Winter event on North Kelvin Meadow and The Children’s Wood, and in Kelbourne Street scout hall.  We plan to light up three of the five old disused floodlights on the […]

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Flora’s Fairy Challenge, The Citizens Theatre, 10 – 31 December, 2015

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The Citizens Theatre 119 Gorbals St, Glasgow G5 9DS 10 Dec 2015 to 31 Dec 2015 A Christmas tale for 3 – 6 year olds with original songs to sing along with! Always ready for an adventure, Flora has packed her bag and set off for the North Pole to visit Santa. But poor Santa […]

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Cinderella 1 – 19 December, 2015 Various Locations Around Glasgow

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Cinderella 1 – 19 December, 2015 Various Locations Around Glasgow Laughter, music and magic for all the family Cinderella – otherwise known as Ella – is tough, bold and romantic. With her best friend Buttons, she is desperate to escape her wicked Step Mother Madame De’mon and her outrageous Ugly Sisters, Fifi and Foufou.Come and […]

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Winter Family Market, The Coach House Trust, Saturday 5 December, 2015

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The Coach House Trust Christmas Market 84 Belmont Lane, Kelvinbridge, G12 8EN Saturday 5th December 2015 10am – 4pm There will be Arts & Crafts and plants for sale and hot food & drinks. Rock salt and compost will also be on sale. Order your Christmas Tree and visit Santa’s Grotto You can also put […]

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Glasgow On Ice 27 November – 31 December, 2015 George Square, City Centre

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Glasgow On Ice 27 November – 31 December, 2015 George Square, City Centre Scotland’s largest outdoor ice rink is back! Skate under the stars in Glasgow city centre  – 12noon – 10pm weekdays and 10am – 10pm at weekends. You can also sit back in comfort and enjoy festive food and drink and watch the […]

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Snow Pals 28th November – 31st December 2015 The Tron Theatre

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Snow Pals Devised & Directed by Lisa Keenan 28th November – 31st December 2015 The Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, G1 5HB Imagine living in winter wonderland.  Shimmering white snowflakes as far as the eye can see. A big soft blanket of snow ready and waiting for friends to have snowball fights, go sleigh-rides and build snowmen. […]

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Bricks 4 Kidz, After school classes St Silas Woodlands

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After school classes @ St.Silas Church (Ages 5+) – Unit: Gadgets & Gizmos St. Silas Church69 Park Road
Woodlands, Glasgow G4 9JE Classes held weekly on Tuesdays during term time from 4pm-5pm Classes run in six week blocks – if there are still places available after a block has started then it is fine to join […]

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Monday, November 2, 2015 | Filed under: Best In The West, Business Directory, Kids and young people

Streatery Spook Fest 31 October, 2015 The Briggait

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Free event at The Briggait Saturday 31 October, 2015 12.00 – 20.00 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ Hallowe’en-themed street food festival for all the family. Activities for the kids, plus live art and music.

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Levengrove Park Dumbarton Firework Display 4 November, 2015

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An exhilarating and spectacular fireworks display, certain to brighten the darkest of November nights. Featuring funfair, food and drink. Fireworks display at 7.30pm. Visitors are warned that many of the surrounding streets are no-parking areas. Levengrove Park, Woodyard Road, Dumbarton, G82

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Saturday, October 24, 2015 | Filed under: Fireworks Displays in Glasgow 2015, Kids and young people

Dalmuir Park Fireworks Display 5 November, 2015

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Family Fun and Fireworks at Dalmuir Park A spectacular fireworks display to darken the darkest November night. Featuring a funfair, food and drink. Fireworks start at 7.30pm. Dalmuir, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 Firework Displays

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Cry at Midnight – Mavis Gulliver at the hub! The Language Hub Saturday, 24 October, 2015

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Cry at Midnight – Mavis Gulliver at the hub! The Language Hub community interest company Saturday, 24 October, 2015 4:00pm – 5:00pm Islay based author Mavis Gulliver will be introducing her book ‘Cry at Midnight’, the first story of her ‘The Hagstone Chronicles’. Meet Mavis and the story which is set on the isle of […]

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Magic and Monsters, Children’s Concert, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 31 October 2015

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Magic and Monsters Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 31 October, 2015 at 3 p.m. With witches, wizards and kelpies on the loose, Owen and Olly will have to conjure up a wicked concert to stay out of trouble this Halloween! But never fear, they’ve got a trick or two up their sleeves with epic performances and […]

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Friday, October 16, 2015 | Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Halloween in Glasgow 2015, Kids and young people

Meet the authors: Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Bigfoot Brigade. Waterstones Byres Road 26 Sept, 2015

Come and meet authors Lyn McNicol and Laura Jackson as they share with you the latest book in the Badger series; Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Bigfoot Brigade. Fun will be had! Saturday 26th September – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Waterstones, Top of Byres Road G12 (next to Waitrose)

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Waterstones Byres Road Teen Book Club Tuesday 22 September, 2015

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Come along to the second ever meeting of the Teen Book Club. Tuesday 22nd September 16:00 – 17:00 This week you can win some awesome Patrick Ness goodies including an exclusive signed print. As ever, fun will be had Waterstones Bookshop Top of Byres Road, G12 (Next to Waitrose)

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Disney On Ice presents Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment, Braehead Arena, 25 Sept – 4 Oct, 2015

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  Glasgow – Braehead Arena King’s Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN   25th September – 4th October 2015 Takes Families on a Captivating Adventure to Four Magical Locations Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment, Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled Disney stories. New Production Features Dynamic Sisters Anna and Elsa from the […]

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Friday, September 4, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

ParkLives: Traditional Games in decline – Activities for Kids in Glasgow Parks

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Over half of parents in Glasgow struggle to find activities the whole family enjoys doing together Hide and seek voted the city’s  favourite childhood game but other traditional games like     rounders, skipping and hopscotch have experienced sharp declines in popularity ParkLives is encouraging families to get down to their local park this summer and […]

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Pongo’s Party Webster’s Theatre 23 Aug 2015

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Pongo’s Party Webster’s Theatre  23 Aug 2015 1:00 pm and 3.30 p.m. Tickets £11 (inc. booking fee).  Presented at Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road (just by Kelvinbridge Underground) ‘You are invited to…MARTY MACDONALD’S FARMforPONGO’S PARTY!’ Featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher as Pongo the Pig! With CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as […]

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Thursday, August 20, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

The Harvest Festival, The Children’s Wood, Sunday 23 August, 2015

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Lots of wonderful activities for all the family. Sunday 23rd August, North Kelvin Meadow. Eco Drama at 1 p.m. FREE Event and part of The Harvest Festival. North Kelvin Meadow, between Clouston Street and Kelbourne Street, North Kelvinside, G20 thechildrenswood.com  

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Free Fun Activity Sessions for Glaswegians from Glasgow ParkLives

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Glasgow ParkLives has launched hundreds of new free activity sessions, from giant twister to fitness bingo, in local parks including Bellahouston, Kelvingrove and Queens Park. With 17 different activity types to try entirely free of charge, and activities taking place every day, There’s plenty for the whole family to get involved with. Alongside the more […]

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow

Piping Live Glasgow 10 – 16 August, 2015

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Piping Live Glasgow 10  – 16 August, 2015 Celebrate the international diversity of the bagpipes Artists from all corners of the globe will showcase their traditions and musical heritage in the Glenfiddich Tent at George Square as part of our Music of the Nations series. A range of events to entertain all the family. Artists […]

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Evergreen Outdoor Nursery Glasgow North West

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Maryhill Mobile Children’s Services (a voluntary organisation based in North West Glasgow providing childcare within the community for 26 years) is about to launch Evergreen Outdoor Nursery – Glasgow’s first voluntary sector outdoor nursery. This service within North Glasgow will appeal to families who are looking for more choice when it comes to affordable childcare, […]

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Friday, August 7, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Back to School Party Saturday 1st August

Back to School Party Saturday 1st August at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Banish those back to school blues with some fun and activities at Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall Street. There’ll be parachute games, tie making, book cover designing and sport games as well as other fun stuff.

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Fox Star, Community Arts Festival, Kelvingrove Bandstand 24 – 26 Jul 2015

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Kelvingrove Bandstand and Ampitheatre, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, G3 7LH Friday 24, Saturday 25 an Sunday 26 July, 2015 A weekend of music, spoken word, visual art and kids activities galore.  For all generations – bring the kids and grandparents. Entry free. Fox Star Festival is a non-profit, family friendly event organised by in partnership with Friends […]

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