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Family days out in Glasgow

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Glasgow: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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PLAN A DAY

What's on, when you need it

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13 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Glasgow today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKWho was Chevalière d'Eon? · free
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23 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri13 things · Barbie: The Exhibition
  • Sat19 things · Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY
  • Sun15 things · Migrant Voice: Outside In
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TomorrowThu 8 · 14 things onRainy days144 under a roofFree80 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 2 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in GlasgowZoos & Wildlife Parks6Farms & Petting Farms in GlasgowFarms & Petting Farms9Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in GlasgowTheme Parks & Fairgrounds4Adventure Parks & High Ropes in GlasgowAdventure Parks & High Ropes24Museums in GlasgowMuseums19Science & Discovery Centres in GlasgowScience & Discovery Centres2Aquariums & Sea Life in GlasgowAquariums & Sea Life2Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in GlasgowCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage14Model Villages & Miniature Railways in GlasgowModel Villages & Miniature Railways5Steam Railways & Boat Trips in GlasgowSteam Railways & Boat Trips9Caves, Mines & Underground in GlasgowCaves, Mines & Underground3Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in GlasgowTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts2Observatories & Planetariums in GlasgowObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in GlasgowSoft Play11Trampoline Parks in GlasgowTrampoline Parks1Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in GlasgowLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas1Go-Karting in GlasgowGo-Karting1Bowling in GlasgowBowling4Escape Rooms in GlasgowEscape Rooms6Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in GlasgowCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf5Ice Rinks in GlasgowIce Rinks4Roller & Skate Rinks in GlasgowRoller & Skate Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in GlasgowArcades, VR & Gaming4Board Game & Play Cafés in GlasgowBoard Game & Play Cafés9Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in GlasgowPottery Painting & Craft Studios8Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in GlasgowSensory Rooms & Play Sessions13Parks & Playgrounds in GlasgowParks & Playgrounds2Country Parks & Nature Reserves in GlasgowCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in GlasgowWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in GlasgowGardens & Arboretums4Beaches & Coast in GlasgowBeaches & Coast3Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in GlasgowSplash Parks & Paddling Pools2Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in GlasgowPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches2Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in GlasgowSkate Parks & BMX Tracks3
Golf & Driving Ranges1Baby & Toddler Groups in GlasgowBaby & Toddler Groups2Dance in GlasgowDance4Drama & Performing Arts in GlasgowDrama & Performing Arts2Music Lessons & Choirs in GlasgowMusic Lessons & Choirs2
Art & Craft Classes3Cooking & Baking Classes in GlasgowCooking & Baking Classes1
Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime6Holiday Clubs & Camps in GlasgowHoliday Clubs & Camps3Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in GlasgowAdult Workshops & Evening Classes1Wellbeing & Mindfulness in GlasgowWellbeing & Mindfulness5Theatres & Shows in GlasgowTheatres & Shows8Pantomime & Family Theatre in GlasgowPantomime & Family Theatre6Cinemas in GlasgowCinemas1Live Music & Gigs in GlasgowLive Music & Gigs21Comedy in GlasgowComedy11Galleries & Exhibitions in GlasgowGalleries & Exhibitions15Libraries in GlasgowLibraries30Circus & Street Performance in GlasgowCircus & Street Performance7Talks, Lectures & Author Events in GlasgowTalks, Lectures & Author Events7Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in GlasgowImmersive & Touring Exhibitions10Indian & South Asian in GlasgowIndian & South Asian1Italian & Pizza in GlasgowItalian & Pizza3
Christmas10
Halloween & Pumpkin Events1
Bonfire Night & Fireworks4
Half-Term & School Holiday Events1
Markets & Car Boots1
Charity Events & Fun Runs1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

80

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

14

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

144

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

54

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFri-SunBarbie: The ExhibitionKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · 3 daysDetails →
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFri-SunWho was Chevalière d'Eon?Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · 3 daysDetails →
The HunterianFri-SunMigrant Voice: Outside InThe Hunterian · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Braehead Ice CentreFri-SunPublic SkatingBraehead Ice Centre · 3 daysDetails →
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFri-SunFree daily organ recitalsKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · 3 daysDetails →
Citizens TheatreFri-SunHeritage Building ToursCitizens Theatre · 3 daysDetails →
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFri-SunMini Museum ExplorersKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · 3 daysDetails →
The HunterianFri-SunNaeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLYThe Hunterian · from 10:00 each dayDetails →

Plus 15 more events this weekend across Glasgow.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Flight Club EdinburghFlight Club Glasgow
  2. 02Victorian sandstone building with black-barred windows and ornamental entrance, illuminated by golden sunset light.The Glasgow School of Music (GSofM)
  3. 03Man seated at a table in a busy pizzeria, with other diners visible in the background and industrial-style lighting overhead.Paesano Pizza Miller Street
  4. 04Modern adventure playground with blue surfacing, climbing structures, slide tower and tunnel features surrounded by newly planted trees.Ravenscraig Park Playarea
  5. 05Overhead view of casual lunch spread with fried chicken and chips, sandwiches with vegetables, dipping sauce, and a loaded jacket potato on wooden table.Valley View At Gouldings
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

144 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

80

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Glasgow

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Modern lodge building with outdoor seating nestled among forested hills with coniferous and deciduous trees.

No. 01Aberfoyle

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre

Forest trails to a waterfall and a Go Ape ropes course, with a café and picnic spot for afterwards.

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No. 02Glasgow · from £5

Ivory Blacks

A late-night Glasgow music venue with gigs and club nights, not really a spot for a family day out.

Children and teenagers climbing an indoor rock wall with safety harnesses indoors.

No. 03Renfrew · from £10

Climbzone

A high aerial course, a 15 metre free fall and the UK's tallest indoor slide, all under one roof in Renfrew.

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