Kids and young people.

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

Cadbury Easter Egg Trail The Hill House, Helensburgh, 18 – 21st April, 2014

Friday, April 18th – Monday, April 21st Cadbury Easter Egg Trail The Hill House 13:30 – 16:00 Turn eggsplorer at the Hill House Helensburgh this Easter as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury treat! Dates: Friday 18th to Monday 21st April Time: 1.30pm – 4pm daily. £2 […]

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Saturday, April 5, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Family Day Spaces and Faces Inspired by Glasgow International 2014, Tramway, 20 April, 2014

  Family Day Spaces and Faces Inspired by Glasgow International 2014 Tramway   Sun 20 April 12 noon – 4pm   Free, drop in.   Part of Glasgow International 2014 Tramway Family Day will be celebrating Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art exhibitions with a range of drop-in activities and workshops. Clare Hume (art storyteller) will […]

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Easter Drop In Day, Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 17 and 18 April, 2014

Thurs 17th and Friday 18th April 10.30am-4.30pm Drop-In Day Our doors will be open for a warm welcome from all at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre; Our café is open all day so why not get together with a few friends and arrange to meet for a coffee and a chat while the children […]

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Balloonology Workshop, Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre,17 and 18 April

Balloonology Workshop Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 17th and 18th April 10.30 a.m. By the end of this workshop you’ll be creating animals, birds, flowers and much more from balloons and you’ll have learned some skills to take home and use again. by Alex the Magician Ages 7+. £5.95 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 8-10 Balcarres […]

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Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra: Children’s Music Workshops, CCA, 11th April, 2014

Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra: Children’s Music Workshops CCA 11th April, 2014- 9 p.m. Free up that natural creativity, with the boys and girls of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra.  http://glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com/ CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD  

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Cosmic Connections! GI 2014, House of an Art Lover, GI Festival, 12th April, 2014

Cosmic Connections! GI 2014 12 April 2014 Our GI artist-in-residency Suzanne Dery is hosting this afternoon workshop for star-children age 8-12 years, inviting them to model an offering to the Sun and another star or planet of their choice. Starting with a map of the constellations, the young artists will locate and select a subject […]

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Night to Light, GI Festival 2014, House of an Art Lover, 10th April

10th April Join us for an evening of star gazing, where our GI artist-in-residence, Suzanne Dery will collaborate with the Curator at Coats Observatory, John Pressly to transport your eyes and mind a little closer to some of the wonderful mysteries of the night sky with the aid of on-site telescopes. 8.00 to 9.30pm FREE […]

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Tramway, Shadow and Light Art, 16th April, 5 – 12 year olds

  Shadow and Light Art Tramway 16th April, 2014 5 – 12 years Part of Glasgow International 2014 A workshop exploring shadows and light. Participants will create shadow characters and stories. Then set a scene/background for their character & their story. Drop in 10:30am-12noon http://glasgowinternational.org/ Tramway 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE

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The Tramway, Wee Art Explorers: Shadow Art, 9th 10th April, ages 2 – 5

Wee Art Explorers: Shadow Art Tramway 9th and 10th April Part of Glasgow International 2014 Once Upon My Time – Shadow Art. For ages 2-5 Drop in 10:30am-12noon In these wee art sessions, the participants will weave story into shadow puppetry and create backgrounds and characters to populate the Upper Foyer Gallery. Then the scene […]

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MCR Pathways and The Herald Campaign, Mentors Needed: you can make a big difference to a disadvantaged young person

HERALD CAMPAIGN — NO PLACE FOR DISADVANTAGE You can make a big difference to a Glasgow Future       Join The Herald & MCR Pathways as we trailblaze a better future for bright young people who need motivated and committed adults to support them through a pathway from school to further education. Be a […]

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Project-Ability, Friends and Family Workshops, Felt Eggs, Saturday 29th March 11 a.m.

The next Friends and Family Fun workshops will be Felt Eggs Saturday 29th March. Come along to our Friends and Family Fun Workshops and get ready for Easter with some colourful felt eggs! Watch beautiful patterns and tactile surfaces emerge as you roll your sleeves up and get felting! These classes provide the opportunity for […]

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children & Young People, CCA, Glasgow

Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children & Young People CCA Sat 29 March 2014 Times vary, £6 trial/£55-65 for eight week blockAges: 4-18Email clare.hemphill@talktalk.net to book With the exception of the school holidays, CCA offers competitively priced drama classes every Saturday for children and young people, held by accomplished writer and actor Clare Hemphill and […]

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Children’s Wildlife Photography Workshops, Kelvingrove Park, 7th, 14th 21st April, 2014

  RSPB   Are you aged between 7 and 16? Do you love the outdoors and the wildlife that lives out there? Do you have fun taking photographs of the world around us? Join us for an afternoon of photography and wildlife as we invite you on our Children’s Wildlife Photography Workshops. Kelvingrove Park. Monday […]

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Friday, March 21, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy, 27 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2014, SSE Hydro, Glasgow

Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy, 27 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2014   SSE Hydro   7 p.m.   Tickets: £13.50 – £38.00   Hotline: 0844 395 4000 The action-packed ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, whisks audiences on a captivating adventure to four magical locations, including the auto-racing terrain of […]

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Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor presents Funny Stuff for Happy People, The Stand, 23rd March

Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor presents Funny Stuff for Happy People The Stand, Glasgow 23rd March, 2014, 3 p.m. Kids can bring their adults along to this show without any worry of them getting bored, as there’s a lovely blend of comedy, storytelling, magic, and some stupid science to top it off. Ticket prices:     £4 www.martinmor.com […]

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RSPB, Seabird Spectacular, Kelvingrove, Glasgow 22nd and 23rd March

Seabird Spectacular Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 1pm – 4pm Price: Suggested donation £1 At this time of year the seabirds are starting to arrive on our coasts to breed and feed. Join us to learn more about these wonderful creatures and why they need our help! Directions Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, […]

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Glasgow CAN Family Arts Week-end, 21 – 23 March, 2014

GlasgowCAN Family Arts Weekend FRI 21ST -SUN 23RD MARCH 2014 Join us from Friday 21st March for fun filled family friendly Arts Weekend! COMMONWEALTH COLOURS MARYHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE 35 AVENUEPARK STREET G20 8TS FRIDAY 21ST MARCH 5.30-7.30PM               SPRING, SAMBA & SPIDERS WOODLANDS COMMUNITY GARDEN 91-101 WEST PRINCES ST G4 9BY SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 1-4.00PM     FAMILY […]

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Woodlands Community Garden, Spring Into Life, Family Arts Event 22nd March

  Saturday 22nd March, 1pm to 4pm                   Featuring “Discover Me”, The Conservation Volunteers Scotland Natural Play Programme, where families can learn, play, explore and discover.Join in with;– nature trails and walks– arts and crafts using natural and recycled objects– tales of wonder for all ages– samba music– cakes, glorious cakes This event is supported […]

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Glasgow Theatre and Comedy: Soft Play Area: Watch with Baby Comedy, 23rd March

Soft Play Area: Watch with Baby Comedy OranMor, Top of Byres Road Sunday 23rd Of Mar 2014 – Comedy @ The Venue   G;asgpw International Comedy Festival Janey Godley, Billy Kirkwood, Mark Nelson and Jojo Sutherland tell jokes for grown ups at a comedy gig you can take your 0-2 year to. The Soft Play area […]

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Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival, The Tramway 10 – 12 July, 2014

COMMONWEALTH YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL 10th – 12th July, 2014 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE We’re staging the first ever Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival this year – Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July – bringing together 36 youth dance groups from Australia, Canada, England, India, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and […]

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Friday, March 14, 2014 | Filed under: Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

Glasgow City of Science Flash Mob

When: Wednesday 19th March 2014 at 12 Noon prompt! Where: Outside Glasgow Science Centre and BBC Scotland What: Get your hands in the air and dance along to the music in our giant outdoor dance session. Why: To raise the awareness of Glasgow schools hand hygiene world record attempt taking place shortly afterwards. Getting your […]

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

Junior Nature Club, Mugdock Country Park, 30th March, 2014

Junior Nature Club – No Parents Required! Mugdock Country Park, Craigallion Road, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8EL Sunday 30th March 2014, 1.45pm – 4pm 8 – 12 year olds Let’s communicate, but no talking allowed! Ranger led activities for 8 – 12 year olds .Cost £1. Bookings essential on 0141 956 6586, bookings taken from Friday […]

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Sunday, March 9, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people

Fundraiser Glasgow: St John’s Renfield Playgroup Bazaar, 22nd March, 2014

St John’s Renfield Playgroup Bazaar Saturday 22nd March 2014, 10 a.m. – Noon Family fun morning. Stalls, refreshments, home baking, bouncy castle, face painting and more. Adults £1.50 (includes tea and bun), kids free. St John’s Renfiled church, 22 Beaconsfield Rd, Glasgow G12 http://stjohnsrenfieldplaygroup.wordpress

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Friday, March 7, 2014 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

Dance with Babies in Glasgow, Free tasters Bishopbriggs and Hillhead

Dance with Babies Free Taster Class Bishopbriggs and Hillhead Get your free taster class at Dance with Babies on March of 2014! In 2014 Dance with Babies is partnering with Get Scotland Dancing, Commonwealth Culture 2014 Programme, to get more people dancing in Scotland than ever before. You can get your free taster class at […]

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What’s On in Glasgow Events for kids and young people. Mitti: Our South Asian Roots – Family Fun Day, Scotland St School, 8th March

Mitti: Our South Asian Roots – Family Fun Day Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street , Glasgow G5 8QB Date: Sat 8th Mar 14 Join us on Commonwealth Day as we celebrate Glasgow Museums’ new RENEW collection of art from South Asia. See work from community projects based on this new collection and create […]

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Kilmardinny Clean Up, Bearsden, 8th March, 2014

Kilmardinny Clean Up, Bearsden Kilmardinny Loch , Thompson Drive, Bearsden Glasgow G61  Sat 8th Mar 14 11am – 2pm. Free event. Wheelchair accessible. Volunteers needed to clean up Kilmardinny Loch Local Nature Reserve and Craigdhu Wedge.  Everyone welcome: children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet the Ranger at the loch end of Thompson Drive, […]

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What’s on in Glasgow Kids and Young People, Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, 11 – 21 April, Scottish Youth Theatre

Freckleface Strawberry The Musical 11 – 21 April, 2014 Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap, to caking on makeup, and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realise it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Black Beauty, GFT 11.30 a.m. Saturday 8th March

Take 2: Black Beauty U Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street Saturday 8 March 11:30  a.m. Buy Tickets →   Timeless tale about a lifelong friendship between a boy and his horse. Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows! All other tickets cost £4.50. Each […]

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Thursday, March 6, 2014 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people

Aye Write 2014: Cerrie Burnell: Snowflakes, 5th April

  Cerrie Burnell: Snowflakes 5 Apr 2014  •  12:00 P.M – 1:00 P.M  •  Mitchell Library Cbeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell reads from her first book, Snowflakes. Every snowflake is different, every snowflake is perfect! Cbeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell is dropping in to introduce her first book, Snowflakes. Hear her read from the book and colour […]

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | Filed under: Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival 2014, Kids and young people

Beaconsfiled Toddlers’ Group, St Johns Renfield Church, Beaconsfield Road

New mums – we need you! Lots of our little ones are graduating to nursery so we have lots of space and toys that want to be played with. Come and join us at our very friendly toddler group in St Johns Renfield Church Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Kelvindale Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-12noon during term […]

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people

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