Kids and young people.

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

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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Bumps, Babies & Bargains, Parklands Country Club, Sun, August 16, 2015

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Bumps, Babies & Bargains Indoor Market – Parklands Country Club          Sunday, August 16, 2015 10:30am – 12:30pm         Bumps, Babies & Bargains hosts indoor markets with stands selling new and good quality used baby and child related goods, including: clothes, prams, toys and accessories….the list goes on. Having babies ourselves we […]

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Thursday, July 16, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

NHC Music Toy And Comic Fair!! New Hellfire Club Glasgow Sunday 19 July, 2015

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NHC Music Toy And Comic Fair!!     New Hellfire Club Glasgow Sunday 19 July, 2015 10:00am NHC MUSIC Unit 4, The Hidden Lane 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8ND

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Pester & Rossi I Spy With My Third Eye CCA Sat 15 August 2015

Pester & Rossi I Spy With My Third Eye CCA Sat 15 August 2015 1pm, Free but ticketed, Theatre Children and families welcome – all children must be accompanied by an adult. Book online / 0141 352 4900 Please note: free tickets should be booked for every adult and child attending the event. All children […]

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BHP Comics Comic Book Summer School CCA Mon 3 August — Fri 7 August 2015

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BHP Comics Comic Book Summer School CCA Mon 3 August — Fri 7 August 2015 10am – 4pm daily, Week Pass: £100 + 60p booking fee , Clubroom Ages 8 – 16 Book online / 0141 352 4900 Comic Book Summer School for young people in Glasgow! Over the course of a week students will […]

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Glasgow Sport Summer Activity Programme 29th June – 7th August 2015

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Fantastic range of brilliant activities including badminton, football, basketball, gymnastics and disability sports Glasgow Sport Summer Activity Programme29th June – 7th August 2015 Many venues throughout the city including Emirates Arena, Toryglen Regional Football Centre,  Springburn Park, Scotstoun, Ruchill and Palace of Arts. The programme is packed with all the info you need to make […]

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Saturday, July 4, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Summer Academy at The Citz, Drama Classed for 6 – 18 year olds

Summer Academy at The Citz Citizens Learning Fun and exciting summer drama courses for 6-18 year olds. Meet friends and learn new skills! There will be 2 courses (each 2 weeks long) for all age groups over the summer: Course 1 Mon 13 Jul – Sat 25 Jul(not Sat 18 / Sun 19 Jul)9am – […]

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Monday, June 29, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people

FORK Summer Gala Saturday 20th June, 2015

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Friends of The River Kelvin Gala Poster designed by local illustrator and Alice Dansey-Wright  http://cargocollective.com/alicedanseywright As part of the West End Festival, FORK organises a Gala on the river every year. An opportunity to show off, network with local people and organisations, celebrate the wonderful River Kelvin…. and have a great time! The area around […]

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Children’s Events West End Festival 2015

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The 20th West End Festival has a wonderful programme including a fabulous range of events for children and families. Some of them are highlighted below and more can be found in the West End Festival Programme Children and Families Nick Sharratt Family Event 20 June, 2015 12.00 a.m.         Hillhead Library          A […]

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Summer Festival 2015 – West Dunbartonshire

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Six Weeks of Creative Workshops – West Dunbartonshire Information on Facebook Events for kids and young people

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow

Vintage Bus Service, West End Festival, 28 June, 2015

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE  EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM SUNDAY 21 JUNE TO SUNDAY 28 JUNE. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust: Vintage Bus Service Riverside Transport Museum, West End, Hyndland, Victoria Park, Anniesland and Botanic Gardens.Riverside, Glasgow, G3 Sunday 28 JunE, 2015 11:30am www.gvvt.org Free vintage bus service. Travel on our restored historic buses and coaches […]

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, West End Festival 2015

RSPB – Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival, 1 – 31 July, 2015

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Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival returns, with worm charming, photography workshops, a city-wide bioblitz, and much more!The Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival has launched its programme for 2015, offering over 70 exciting events at sites around the city from July 1-31. Download programme (PDF) Now in its second year, the festival is a collaborative effort between RSPB […]

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Monday, June 15, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

Read It In A Different Language The Language Hub Children’s Bookshop Sunday 14 June 2015

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Read It In A Different Language The Language Hub Children’s Bookshop Sunday 14 June 20151.30-3.30      Another chance to find out what your favourite children’s books sound like in another language. Suitable for children aged 3-7 and their grown ups. Promises to be fun and interactive: 1.30 – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt […]

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Friday, June 12, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, West End Festival 2015

Na Neonachain: Alien’s Love Underpants (3-5 yrs) An Lèanag, Saturday 20 June, 2015

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    Na Neonachain: Alien’s Love Underpants (3-5 yrs) An Lèanag, 32 Mansefield Street, Partick, Glasgow, G11 5QP   Saturday 20 June, 2015   part of West End Festival   In this Scottish Gaelic fun session, for ages 3 to 5 years, we focus on the story of Na Neonachain. We learn about space and the […]

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Wilton Street Garden Fete, Saturday 13 June, 2015

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Wilton Gardens Saturday 13 Jun 1:30pm part of www.westendfestival.co.uk Free Event. After last year’s success, the Wilton Street Garden fête is back! The Wilton Island Association is organising its second WEF event with special performances from the Sirens of Titan choir. An afternoon of fun for all with local artists, masseuse, kids’ entertainment, barbecue, cakes […]

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Glasgow Science Festival 4 – 14 June, 2015

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Fun-filled science activities for all the family at various locations including Glasgow Science Centre. Events include: Science Festival at Kelvingrove 6 and 7 June, 2015 Meet leading researchers from across the country and see the world in a new light: compare yourself to elite-level athletes; explore seafood’s journey from ‘Creel to Meal’; discover a glowing […]

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

The Children’s Wood, Great Food Festival and Gala, 7 June, 2015

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This family friendly event is perfect for chilling out closer to nature. There will be music, workshops on growing your own vegetables, composting and permaculture, blind fruit and vegetable tasting by Asda, activities by Knit Wild, Great Runner Bean Race, the Annual Dog Show, prizes for the best dressed vegetable and more… Children’s Wood, Clouston […]

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Penny Black presents: Children’s Letter Writing Event – West End Festival

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14 June, 2015 Penny Black welcome children aged 5 to 8 and their families to a workshop on the lost art of letter writing. Children will post notes and drawings of support and friendship to a seriously ill child or their siblings – a scheme championed by “Post Pals”. Participants are provided with writing/drawing materials, […]

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Sunday, May 31, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, West End Festival 2015

The Big Glasgow Comic Craft Fair, 6 June, 2015, The Arches

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The Big Glasgow Comics Page present: The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair Sat 6 Jun 2015 | 10am-4pm | Free  The Arches, 253 Argyle St G2 8DL The Big Glasgow Comic Page presents The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair at The Arches. We bring to you a whole fantastic day of assorted geekery […]

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St Mirren player Tony Fitzpatrick talks about his children’s book, The Language Hub 16 May 2015

 The Language Hub Ltd, come and meet former St. Mirren player Tony Fitzpatrick and his children’s book ‘The Promise – Together again’ Saturday 16 May, 2015  3 p.m. Free event, ages 5+ but all welcome 52 Keith Court, G11 6QW!

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Knit Wild Crafternoon and Yarnbombing, The Children’s Wood, 24 May, 2015

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Knit Wild Crafternoon and Yarnbombing for Voluntary Arts Week Kelbourne St Scout Hall Sunday 24th May, 1-5pm Join us in making a wild and woolly yarnbomb of The Children’s Wood as part of Voluntary Arts Week. Free craft activities for all ages. Complete beginners welcome. Expert knitters come and share your skills! Knit Wild Crafternoon […]

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