WHAT'S ON · WED 7 OCTOBER
What's on in Glasgow today
Every family event, show and session happening in and around Glasgow today, with times, prices and ages. Checked by us, not scraped.
13 things on 6 free 10 indoors 6 venues
Wed 7 October13 things on
FreeAll day · check times with the venue
Who was Chevalière d'Eon?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow
Indoors
All day · check times with the venue
Barbie: The Exhibition
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow
Indoors
FreeAll day · check times with the venue
Free daily organ recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow
Indoors
Free10:00
Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY
The Hunterian · Glasgow
Indoors
10:00
Migrant Voice: Outside In
The Hunterian · Glasgow
Indoors
All day · check times with the venue
Public Skating
Braehead Ice Centre · Glasgow
from £26.50All day · check times with the venue
Queen By Candlelight
Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow

10:15
Mackintosh House Guided Tour
The Hunterian · Glasgow
Indoors
12:00
Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n' Climb and Soft Play
Kelvin Hall · Glasgow · ages 0+
Indoors
12:30-13:30
Wee Ones Skate
Braehead Ice Centre · Glasgow
Free13:30
Geo-Natter
The Hunterian · Glasgow
Indoors
Free15:30-17:30
Table Top Role Playing Games Club
Barmulloch Community Centre · Glasgow · ages 11-16
Indoors
Free17:00
Stirling Maxwell Centre Autumn 2026 Seminar Series
The Hunterian · Glasgow
Indoors
ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT
Places to just turn up to
Farms, parks and museums that don't need booking. Check opening hours on the listing before you set off.
FreeKibble Palace
Glasgow
A free glasshouse full of odd plants to spot, plus waymarked trails through the gardens outside for younger explorers.
Blue badge parkingPublic transport nearby

Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox
Glasgow
A dog friendly pub and restaurant in Glasgow with food served daily until 9pm, open from late morning right into the night.
Dog friendlyRestaurantWheelchair accessible

The Helix
Falkirk
Rope bridges, splash fountains and open-air play under the Kelpies, with a car park that fills fast in good weather.
Bike parkingCaféEV chargingGift shop+3 more

Jackton Distillery
Glasgow
A working distillery tour and tasting experience near Glasgow, with proper access support if anyone in your group needs it.
Accessible toiletCaféHearing loopQuiet / SEN sessions+4 more

The Good Coffee Cartel
Glasgow
A dog-friendly coffee shop with cakes and artisanal sodas, useful for a sit-down before or after whatever else is on the cards.
CaféDog friendlyIndoor seating

BAaD - Barras Art & Design
Glasgow
A Barras courtyard and venue with live music, weekend brunch hours and a backyard bar that's dog friendly.
Dog friendlyFood on siteRestaurantWheelchair accessible
Good to know
Is anything free?
Yes, Who was Chevalière d'Eon?, Free daily organ recitals, Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY, Geo-Natter and 2 more are free to attend. Some free events still need a ticket booked in advance; each listing says so.
What do tickets cost?
Paid events start from £26.50. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.
What if it rains?
Who was Chevalière d'Eon?, Barbie: The Exhibition, Free daily organ recitals, Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY and 6 more are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.
How up to date is this?
The list refreshes every few minutes from the organisers' own published schedules. If an event is cancelled at short notice it may still show; the booking link on each listing goes to the organiser's live page.
PLAN A DIFFERENT DAY
What's on, when you need it
Everything open and on in Glasgow today, with times and prices.
TOP PICKWho was Chevalière d'Eon? · free- Fri13 things · Barbie: The Exhibition
- Sat19 things · Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY
- Sun15 things · Migrant Voice: Outside In
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