Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Glasgow! This February 7th and 8th, we've got awesome creative shows and outdoor adventures perfect for the 3-14 age range. Check out The Showstoppers' Kids Show and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's musical tale.
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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Grosvenor Cafe, West End
Free to attend family fun with music and dancing in the West End!
Saturday Art Club
Gallery of Modern Art, City Centre
Free, drop-in art session perfect for keeping the 5-12s busy indoors.
The Showstoppers' Kids Show
Citizens Theatre, South Side
Kids' ideas turn into an instant musical adventure – magical for the little ones!
· February 7
3THE SHOWSTOPPERS' KIDS SHOW : This is brilliant - The Showstoppers take YOUR kids' ideas and instantly turn them into a unique, musical adventure right there on stage! It's totally improvised and so much fun to see their imaginations come to life.It's a completely unique, interactive show where the children's input creates the entire performance!
SATURDAY ART CLUBFREE : Pop into the Gallery of Modern Art for their regular Saturday Morning Art Club. It’s a free, drop-in session so you can be creative with your little artists without needing to book ahead.A great, completely free, drop-in creative session for the 5-12 year olds.
POLMADIE CAR BOOT SALEFREE : If you fancy hunting for unique treasures or just soaking up the atmosphere, this is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale! It runs on Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s perfect for a weekend rummage.It's a proper Glasgow institution and it's fully undercover, perfect for a cold February morning!
· February 8
4FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS AT THE GROSVENORFREE : Head to Ashton Lane for Family Fun Sundays at the Grosvenor Cafe. It’s free to get in, just bring your party outfit and get ready for some afternoon fun!It's one of the few free, dedicated family events happening this weekend in a lovely West End spot.
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: THE GREAT GRUMPY GABOON : A brand-new musical adventure with the SCO where the Grumpy Gaboon needs help to cheer up! This sounds like a lovely, high-quality way to introduce kids to classical music.Top-tier live music performance specifically tailored as a story/adventure for families.
GLASGOW CITY FC V CELTIC - SCOTTISHPOWER WOMEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE : Catch some local top-flight football action as Glasgow City FC takes on Celtic in the ScottishPower Women's Premier League. Great atmosphere for sports fans, especially older kids!A live sporting event featuring local talent, which is often hard to find scheduled on a specific weekend.
WILD AT MUGDOCK : Get the older kids outside for some proper bushcraft skills! They can try orienteering, building shelters, and learning basic bushcraft techniques in the great outdoors.A specific outdoor adventure session focusing on skills that older kids (10+) love, running this Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Glasgow this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are a few free options: check out the 'Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor' on Sunday afternoon in the West End, and the 'Saturday Art Club' drop-in session at the Gallery of Modern Art on Saturday morning.
Is there anything good for nature-loving older kids this weekend?
Yes! On Sunday (Feb 08), you can book them into the 'Wild At Mugdock' session in Milngavie for orienteering, shelter building, and other outdoor skills.
What unique, one-off event is on for kids on Saturday?
On Saturday, February 7th, treat them to 'The Showstoppers' Kids Show' at the Citizens Theatre where their ideas become an improvised musical show!
