Kids and young people.

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

Festive Family Fun Day at The Arc, University of Glasgow

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Saturday 17 December, 2022, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Drop-in, with some free but ticketed sessions – see programme for details Advanced Research Centre , University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW The very first Festive Family Day at The Arc. Drop-in any time between 11:00 and 15:00 Enjoy a whole host of FREE […]

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Three Bears Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre

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4 December, 2022 , 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8 – 10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale Glasgow G12 0QF Further details and other puppet shows  A very festive porridge, porridge, porridge and the 3 BEARS just love it! The metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of 3 BEARS, […]

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Sleeping Senga – Pantomime at Websters Theatre Winter 2022

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Friday 2nd December –  Saturday 31st December 2022, 7.30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ FROM THE PRODUCERS THAT BROUGHT YOU LAST YEAR’S SMASH HIT OH AYE IT IS! Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd in association with Websters Theatre proudly present SLEEPING SENGA By Paul Harper-Swan It is Senga’s eighteenth birthday […]

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Christmas Jumper Day Whiteinch Library

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3 December, 2022 11 a.m. Whiteinch Library, 14 Victoria Park Dr S, Glasgow G14 9RL Christmas Jumper Day & Childrens’ Christmas Bookbug Bookbug 11 a.m. Library Day 11.45 a.m. Be the first to hear the new Whiteinch Library Christmas Song at 11.35 a.m. Childrens’ arts & crafts, Santa Post Box, Childrens’ pavement chalk art, books, […]

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Take 2: Abominable at GFT

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Saturday 26 November, 2022, 11.30 a.m. This family-friendly animated drama takes audiences on an epic 2,000 mile adventure from the streets of a Chinese city, to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. Yi (Chloe Bennet) is living the life of a busy Shanghai teenager when her world is turned upside down by the arrival of a yeti […]

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Cottiers at Christmas

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Sunday, 4 December, 2022, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Glasgow Studio Orchestra presents some magical music to get you into the festive spirit! This short concert is aimed firmly at families and children and is a great way of introducing your little ones to live music […]

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Vivace Theatre Training School, Musical Theatre Showcase

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14 – 22 January, 2023 (Various Dates) Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ An evening’s performance from Vivace Theatre School’s, Senior Musical Theatre Students. Vivace Theatre School offers first class training in Acting, Singing, Dance, Musical Theatre and Early Stages Performance for young people aged 3 years – 18 years. Tickets and […]

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Family Storytelling in the Children’s Wood, Glasgow

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Saturday 3 December, 2022 at 11 a.m. Winter Tales on the Meadow The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne, Sanda, Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 Event by The Children’s Wood and Meadow Allison Galbraith will share her winter stories with us. We will sell hot drinks and our home baking. Wrap up warm & rain proof. See you there! Grassroots […]

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Aladdin, Renfrew North Church

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9 and 10 December, 2022 Renfrew North Church, Renfrew, PA4 8RG Stardust Theatre Company A Magic Carpet ride all the way to Old Peking for this year’s traditional Scottish family panto, Aladdin, flying into Renfrew this Christmas to make all your wishes come true! Don’t miss this genie-us production of the timeless classic filled with […]

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G20 Salon – Make Up and Nails

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Friday 18 November, 2022 Acrylic Nails or Make Up at G20 Salon – 21 Dunbeith Place, Wyndford, Glasgow  G20 8HS Book to have your make up or nails done. Only £5 to cover costs. Telephone to book: 07762029663 Support Local Young People Towards A Positive Future About G20 ‘The G20 Youth club, G20 Works and […]

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Take 2: Wallace and Gromit Curse of the Were Rabbit

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Saturday 12 November, 2022 at 11.30 a.m. Wallace and his loyal companion Gromit open a pest-control business in their village. With just days till the annual vegetable competition, a wild monster rabbit wreaks havoc on the villagers and their beloved vegetable patches. Lady Tottington employs Wallace and Gromit to catch the Were-rabbit but one particularly […]

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Take 2: Mulan at Glasgow Film Theatre

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Saturday 5 November, 2022 at 11.30 a.m. Mulan is a young woman living in ancient China who hatches a plan to impersonate a man so she can fight in the army in place of her elderly father. As Mulan sets off to fight against the invading forces, her ancestors order the tiny dragon Mushu to […]

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Friday, November 4, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people

Bonfire Night – Dalmuir Park 2022

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Friday 4 November, 2022, 7 p.m. Event by West Dunbartonshire Council Remember, remember the 5th of November… It’s Bonfire Night! Watch the skies fill with dazzling fireworks and enjoy funfairs and family activies. Join thousands of spectators as Dalmuir park is illuminated with dazzling firework! Tuck into food from various stalls or enjoy family activities throughout […]

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Fireworks Night Levengrove Park Dumbarton 2022

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Saturday 5 November at 7 p.m. Levengrove Park, 2 Clydeshore Rd, Dumbarton G82 4AE Event by West Dunbartonshire Council Remember, remember the 5th of November… It’s Bonfire Night! Watch the skies fill with dazzling fireworks and enjoy funfairs and family activies. Join thousands of spectators as Levengrove park is illuminated with dazzling firework! Tuck into […]

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Winterfest Drumchapel 2022

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Saturday 5 November, 2022 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Drumchapel Park, Howgate Ave, Glasgow G15 8LY WINTERFEST community event returns to Drumchapel after having missed this for two years due to covid pandemic. Sparkling evening of fun with huge fireworks display,  music, entertainment, funfair, street theatre, dancers and more.

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Strathclyde Park Fireworks Display 2022

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Saturday 5 November, 2022 at 5.30 p.m. Strathclyde Country Park – ML1 3ED Motherwell An extravaganza of music and fireworks. Bonfire lit at 5.30pm followed by fireworks at 6.30pm. The display can be seen from a range of locations in the park. Hosts: North and South Lanarkshire Councils . From 4.30pm to 8.00pm food outlets […]

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THE YOUNG SCOTTISH FILMMAKERS PRIZE OPENS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR

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Glasgow Film has today, Thursday 28 October, 2022, announced that the Young Scottish Filmmakers Prize is open for submissions for its second year. The prize is delivered by Glasgow Film in partnership with Eden Court Highland and Glasgow Short Film Festival and funded by BFI Film Academy. The prize was designed in consultation with GMAC […]

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Thursday, October 27, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people

A Spooktacular Happening – Halloween The Children’s Wood

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Sunday 30 October, 2022 at 3.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. The Children’s Wood,  76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR Free event with soup, hot dogs and hot chocolate It will get dark so please bring torches Programme 3.30 p.m. – Lantern Making Workshop (bring jam jar without labels if you can) 4.30 p.m. – Illuminated […]

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Scary Mary’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Hunts, Glasgow Tall Ship

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Sunday 30 October, 2022 The Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G41 3HT This Halloween, the Glenlee has been taken over by the ghostly sailor Captain Van Der Decken, the master of the infamous Flying Dutchman. Can you find the treasure before the Captain finds you? Join Scary Mary on Sunday 30th October […]

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Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog

Halloween Singalong at Websters – Artie’s Singing Kettle

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Sunday 30th October 2022 at 10.30am and 1pm Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Artie’s legendary Halloween Singalong with the original Singing Kettles. ‘Eaten by a Boa Constrictor’, ‘Shove Granny Aff the Bus’, ‘Spooky Ghost’, lots of Singing Kettle favourites. Bring Granny too and we promise not to make it too scary! […]

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Scotland Loves Anime

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21 – 23 October, 2022 Scotland Loves Anime (SLA) returns to Glasgow Film Theatre for its 13th year, with a jam-packed line-up featuring the best of new Japanese animation – an unmissable event whether you’re a fan of anime, or simply a fan of film. There are a limited number of Scotland Loves Anime Weekend […]

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog

Maryhill Youth Art Festival 2022

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15 and 16 October, 2022 G20 Festival Building, Shuna Street, Glasgow G20 9PX and G20 Works Building,  21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS Talulah Hannah Wright and Emily Cutts Made by young people, for young people! A weekend of free workshops and activities for young people, all centred around creativity and art. Come have a go at […]

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Green Fingers Garden Care G20

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If you live in Glasgow in  the G20 area and need grass cutting, hedge trimming or other gardening work Jason is your man. One of G20 boys has started a gardening business. Telephone: 07479307665 G20 Instagram @FestivalG20 Twitter  

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Friday, September 30, 2022 | Filed under: G20 Festival

G20 Documentary and short feature film

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Thursday, 29 September 2022, 4.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cineworld Cinema Glasgow 7 Renfrew Street , G2 3AB About this event Come and join the G20 youth project’s screening of the G20 documentary. The evening will also premiere their short film: . The film was written by and features the G20 young people. Directed by […]

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Crime Squirrel Investigators with Author Emily Dodd, ARCdia

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Friday 23 September, 2022 11 a.m. – 11.50 a.m. Seminar room, The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane. University of Glasgow, G11 6EW Speaker: Emily Dodd Register for free event at Eventbrite Join CBeebies screenwriter and children’s author Emily Dodd for an interactive session with her book, Crime Squirrel Investigators. About this event Join CBeebies screenwriter (Tiny […]

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Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people

Queen Margaret Drive Festival 2022

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Sunday 25 September, 2022, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow G20 Event by Halo Arts Back after a two year break, join Halo Arts and the QMD Community on Sunday 25th September for a fun-filled afternoon featuring live music, street play from Operation Play Outdoors, circus performers, samba bands, stalls and more! […]

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Stars in Their Eyes 2022 – Fundraiser G20 Youth Glasgow

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Friday 7 October, 2022 Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT Tickets £7 Fleet Alliance annual Stars In Their Eyes Event in aid of G20 Youth. Ten acts will battle to be crowned the 2022 Champion. Performers £10 entry fee – looking for solo performers, duets or groups. Get in touch soon as spaces are […]

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Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2022

16 – 18 September, 2022 GYFF announces 2022 programme The festival has been co-curated by 16 young people from Glasgow and will open on Friday 16 September with a very special screening of Tom George’s See How They Run, and close on Sunday 18 September with a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! Behind the […]

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Bookbug, Byres Road Book Festival 2022

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Saturday 24 September, 2022, 10 am – 11.30 am Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP Bookbug is Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme and aims to inspire a love of stories, songs and rhymes from birth. Come along to Bookbug at Byres Road Book Festival and have fun enjoying songs, rhymes and […]

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Take 2 films: Annie at Glasgow Film Theatre

Saturday 20 August, 2022, 11.30 a.m. The sun will come out tomorrow in this musical classic of little orphan Annie. When Oliver Warbucks agrees to take an orphan into his home for a week to improve his public image he is surprised when Annie’s charm and bravery truly wins him over. Even though Annie enjoys […]

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people

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