Children and Families

Celebrated Scottish storyteller Allison Galbraith launches her new collection of stories Funny Scottish Folktales for Children. Guaranteed to captivate and entertain. P4-5.

Come along for a first look at the new Byres Community Hub, explore population health with our interactive exhibition, take part in fun activities for all ages and be part of our celebration of 100 years of public health at the University of Glasgow. Together we can make Glasgow feel good.

Scotty is a little Scotty dog who was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm. But when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Will they both learn something […]

Scotty is a little Scotty dog who was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm. But when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Will they both learn something […]

Join us for a performance of Taiko Japanese drumming and a Japanese experience corner for visitors to try origami and write their names in Japanese alphabets.

A summer musical with Dotty and her faithful dog Toto. Transported to another world, Dotty makes friends with Mophead, Rusty and Lion, who help her defeat the Wicked Witch of Westfest!

The holidays are a coming.....it's Westfest and Fathers Day too! So treat Dad to some laughter and fun, with Cheeky Robert and Ben in a Basket, Robert’s ever-faithful and very funny dog and a great glove puppet show. Afterall we all know that Nessie does exist....don't we? Doors & cafe open one hour before the […]

Come and join us for an afternoon of music, juggling workshops, a BBQ, treasure hunt and workshops from: RSPB, Frog Life and the Glasgow Science Centre.

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete. Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, food, stalls, bouncy castle, bric-a-brac, and lots of fun games for kids. Children go free.