MOLLY'S CIRCUS WITH ESTHER KENT @ THE CHILDREN'S WOOD (SCHOOLS ONLY)
2025-06-03 00:00 (Europe/London) | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
While Mum’s busy, Molly’s imagination brings to life a joyful riot of trapeze from the trees, clowns, animal acrobats and performers on tricycles. But when disaster strikes – Mum is there to help and sharing a picnic brings everyone together. Join author & illustrator Esther Kent for an inspiring story and art making session. P1-P2.
*To enquire, email info@westfest.uk
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EMILY DODD: CRIME SQUIRREL INVESTIGATORS @THE CHILDREN'S WOOD
2025-06-04 00:00 | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
Emily Dodd loves science and nature. With a background in science and museum education, Emily is the author of over twenty books including picture books, chapter books and non-fiction science books. Emily is also a screenwriter for CBeebies and a writer of BBC radio plays for children. In Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Case of the Naughty Nut Thief, you can try to crack the case together with Emily. In an interactive session, you can also discover a few fun facts about squirrels. P1-P3.
*To enquire, email info@westfest.uk
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GERRY DURKIN - NATURE TALES @ THE CHILDREN'S WOOD
2025-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
Scottish storyteller Gerry Durkin returns to The Children’s Wood to enthral and entertain Toddlers, Pre-Fives and Families. A fun-filled session with a master storyteller. Free – all welcome.
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WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - CIRCUS SKILLS
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join Halo Arts team of specialist tutors for 4 weeks of multi arts workshops at Kelvin Hall as part of WestFest, for young people aged 6-12.
7th June: 10-11.30am. All other dates: 12.30-2pm
All take place in Kelvin Hall’s workshop space.
Only £5 + Booking Fee Pre registration required via Eventbrite.
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE EMAIL: JULIA@WEAREHALOARTS.COM
All funds raised go towards Halo Arts new Partick Youth Theatre project.

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES BY BANYAN PUPPET THEATRE
2025-06-07 11:00, 2025-06-07 14:00 | Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8 - 10 Balcarres Ave, G12 0QF
A delightfully creative puppet show, with accompanying live music and clever use of everyday object theatre; when a very vain Emperor orders two swindlers to make him a set of clothes…. the like of which has never ever been seen before…. or since! Craft Activity from one hour before the show in our cafe. Lots of designs including the Emperor.
11AM & 2PM
£7.95 ADULT / £6.95 CHILD
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BYRES HUB COMMUNITY DAY 2025: CELEBRATING CONNECTIONS
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Clarice Pears Building, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB, United Kingdom
Discover the vibrant spirit of Glasgow at our third annual Community Day. Join some of our Hub community groups and School of Health and Wellbeing research teams for a free event packed with fun and inspiration. Enjoy music, tours, exhibitions, refreshments and hands-on pop-up activities. Explore a bustling marketplace featuring incredible third sector organisations, and test your wits with thoughtprovoking challenges in our Byres Hub Subway ‘escape room’. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s come together to celebrate connections and community—see you there! This event is part of the Glasgow Science Festival 2025 programme.

AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY WORKSHOP: PRINTING 850
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Celebrate Glasgow’s 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols.
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CINEMA KIDS CLUB & FAMILY FUN DAY
2025-06-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-29 10:00 - 14:00
Family fun just upstairs! While the kids enjoy a movie, we’ve got face painting, bouncy castle action, and activities galore waiting in Grosvenor Café. A great wee family day out in the West End!
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WILTON STREET GARDEN FETE
2025-06-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Wilton Street Gardens, Wilton Street, G20 6RE
A fun, FREE event in beautiful Wilton Street Gardens, bigger and brighter than ever. There’s something for everyone: original art, jewellery, kids’ games and activities, prints, beading, mid-century finds, cards, books, artisan baking, vintage fashion, gourmet burgers, plants, retro ceramics, make-your-own crafts, local information stalls, coffee and cake stands, music, massage… and more! Everyone welcome!
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GLASGOW WIND BAND PRESENTS: "MEET THE BRASS"
2025-06-08 15:30 - 16:45 | Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road, G51 2YL
Come and meet the wonderful Brass instruments of Scotland’s award winning Glasgow Wind Band in this fantastic, fun and highly anticipated interactive concert for all the family. Can the kids tell their trumpet from a french-horn? Just how low can a bass trombone go? Wave a flag and go mad.
Follows last year’s highly successful “Meet the Wind”.
£10 ADULTS / KIDS & UNPAID ADULT CARERS FREE
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German Story Circle for Children
2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, GG3 6AX, United Kingdom
Are you a parent from a German-speaking family looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones? The German Story Circle is our regular event for toddlers and babies aged 0-3 years old.
The German Story Circle is a parent-run event designed to connect multilingual families, teach children German language skills in a playful and engaging way, and provide a regular meet-up for parents and kids alike.
We meet every two weeks at the library of the Goethe-Institut Glasgow. It’s free to attend and refreshments are provided to keep everyone energised and happy.
Join us to make new friends and to help your child develop German language skills through fun and interactive activities. We look forward to seeing you!
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/ver.cfm?event_id=26672366
https://www.instagram.com/goetheinstitut_glasgow/

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - MAKE YOUR OWN T-SHIRT
2025-06-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join Halo Arts team of specialist tutors for 4 weeks of multi arts workshops at Kelvin Hall as part of WestFest, for young people aged 6-12.
7th June: 10-11.30am. All other dates: 12.30-2pm
All take place in Kelvin Hall’s workshop space.
Only £5 + Booking Fee Pre registration required via Eventbrite.
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE EMAIL: JULIA@WEAREHALOARTS.COM

THE 23RD JAPANESE MATSURI
2025-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Kelvin West Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE
A festival for all, regardless of their backgrounds. Watch Taiko Japanese drumming performance, and try calligraphy, origami and colouring.

ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB GALA
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00
Join the historic Arlington Baths Club for an afternoon of fun for all the family taking place inside and outside of the club. Featuring live music, circus performers, face-painting and participatory arts activities. Also a water polo match from the Western Baths Water Polo team and some fabulous, chilled out poolside music.
12-3PM: Arlington Street Gala
12PM: Water Polo Demonstration
3pm: Poolside Live Music

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - DRAMA & STORYTELLING
2025-06-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SOLSTICE GATHERING
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
With this free community event we are celebrating summer and the Children’s Wood 10th birthday! All Welcome!
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CRAFTERNOON: TENEMENT TILES
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | National Library of Scotland – Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW
Create a row of tenement tiles from your own design – worthy of any ‘wally close’!
Using a range of materials you’ll design and create a 3D tile, which you can create rubbings from to form a row of tiles. This workshop is suitable for both children and adults. All materials will be provided.
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KELVINSIDE ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAYS
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelvinside Allotments, Julian Allotments, Mirrlees Drive, Glasgow, G12 0SH
The annual open day at the Kirklee site of Kelvinside Allotments. Come and look round the allotments and talk to allotment members. Flowers, fruit, vegetables, plants, teas, homemade cakes, and jams and chutneys for sale; tombola and barbecue. 15% of proceeds donated to ‘Trellis,’ the therapeutic gardening charity. The open day for the other Kelvinside Allotment site, Julian allotments, will be on August 23rd 2-5pm.
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ROBOTS AND ORANGES WITH ALAN WINDRAM
2025-06-21 14:30 - 15:30 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join award-winning author Alan Windram in this highly interactive, fun-filled children’s event with his latest One Button Benny picture book, ‘One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma’ AND his brand new book ‘Kevin The Orange’. There will be stories, sing-along songs, some robot and mixed fruit n veg dancing, and even some flying fluffy oranges. Come along and join in the fun. Suitable for families and children from 3 to 6 years. Book signing available.

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - STREET DANCE WITH MLU SQUAD
2025-06-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
