What's On in Glasgow & West of Scotland

Glasgow Winterfest

Venue: Glasgow City Centre

Website: www.glasgowwinterfest.com

Following the overwhelming success of last year, Glasgow Winterfest is returning for its second year, bringing a spectacular celebration of the season to the heart of the city. This year's Winterfest promises...

Big Wheel

Venue: East Princes Street Gardens

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas

With incredible views of the historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, as well as sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions, one ride on the Big Wheel won’t be enough!...

Edinburgh's Winter Festival

Venue: Edinburgh Town

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/home

With a newly expanded programme of events and attractions including Christmas Markets, Ice Skating, fairground rides, Christmas Tree maze, community events and more, Edinburgh's Christmas is the best way...

ASN Splash Session

Venue: Johnstone Community Sports Hub

Website: www.oneren.org

Go along for a silent 90 minute session with inflatables, beach balls, toys and more! £5.25 per family of 2x adults and 2x children (£1.25 per additional child). Children must be accompanied by an adult...

Autism Friendly Hours

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

The Science Centre is an exciting place, bustling with loud sounds and bright lights so they will be lowering the volume and softening the lights to allow adults and children with autism, or other neurodiversities,...

Bikeability Scotland

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.cycling.scot/bikeability-scotland

Free, in-school programme that is supported by a network of qualified instructors, who are often teachers, parents, and members of the local community. You can check to see if your child’s school currently...

Bookbug

Venue: Bothwell Community Hub

Website: www.thebothwellhub.co.uk

Bookclub, for kids, amazing reading sessions every week. Children and guardians are invited to stay afterwards for tea, coffee and a snack. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9.30-10am. Pre booking over the...

Bothwell Junior Chess Club

Venue: Bothwell Community Hub

Website: www.thebothwellhub.co.uk

This group is proudly sponsored by Your Move McLaughlin and is held every Thursday, £1.50 entry. To apply, contact Michael hamiltonchesstuition@virginmedia.com, 07942876090.

Braehead Ice Centre

Venue: Braehead Ice Centre

Address: King's Inch Road

Website: www.braeheadicecentre.co.uk

Braehead Ice Centre is the best place in Central Scotland to enjoy ice skating this Winter! Braehead Ice Centre runs regular ice skating sessions along with classes, hockey clubs, themed nights, skating...

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Venue: Celtic Park

Address: Glasgow East End

Website: www.celticfc.com/visit-celtic-park

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium on this 1-hour guided tour. Celtic Park is one of the biggest football stadiums in Europe, making it the perfect...

City Sightseeing Glasgow

Venue: Glasgow City

Website: www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk

The open-top bus tour is the perfect way to discover Glasgow. They offer a choice of two tour routes exploring different areas of this wonderful city, leaving from George Square seven days a week. From...

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Elder Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km junior timed runs which are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun. Go along and...

Explore!

Venue: Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Feed your curiosity and get hands-on with Explore! This unmissable experience will nurture your inner scientist and inspire you to see the world around you in a new way. The Explore! gallery is filled...

Join Cub Club

Venue: Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website: www.scottishspca.org/cub-club

Join Cub Club - the new kids membership at the Scottish SPCA! Every Cub Club member gets a super welcome pack with cuddly toy, activities and more! Little animal-lovers are in for a treat when they become...

Kids Climbing Club

Venue: Above Adventure

Website: www.aboveadventure.co.uk

Are you looking for something to do with your kids on a Saturday? Join the Kids Climbing Club, for £10 (includes shoe hire) for rope climbing and bouldering. Book online, call 01563 657349 and drop-ins...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Kumon aims to help children of all ages and abilities become confident, independent learners who can thrive both at school and in their future careers.Join the over 3.5 million Kumon students worldwide...

Saturday Art Club

Venue: Gallery of Modern Arts

Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/28/saturday-art-club

Take inspiration from the artworks on display while trying out different materials and techniques. Includes drawing, painting, sculptures, printing and collage. Recommended for families with children 5...

Sensory Room

Venue: Above Adventure

Website: www.aboveadventure.co.uk

Visit the sensory room and embark on a journey of relaxation and sensory exploration. Whether you’re seeking a therapeutic escape or simply curious about the wonders of sensory stimulation, this is a...

Victoria Junior Parkrun

Venue: Victoria Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace! It is entirely...

Ice Skating

Venue: West George St between Castle Street and Charlotte Square

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas

Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George St on the magnificent alpine ice rink. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+), no babes...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Eastwood Park Theatre

Website: www.ercultureandleisure.org/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk

Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer the hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there’ll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes,...

Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbell

Venue: Tron Theatre

Website: www.tron.co.uk

With a blast of magic from the mighty Stinkerbell, Peter Pan whisks West End Wendy away from the safety of her Byres Road residence to a place full of treachery, deceit and chippies that never close. Welcome...

Christmas Tree Maze

Venue: St Andrew Square

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas

St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails, providing families with a much loved festive attraction and Christmas photo opportunities in the heart of the city. Go...

Peter Pan

Venue: Kings Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com

With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before! Be part of the panto...

Pinocchio

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org

Join Pinocchio on this raucous, silly and hugely entertaining journey. Sing along with him as he meets friends, old and new, and finds out what it means to be a real boy in this fun packed Festive show.

Santa's Stories

Venue: St Andrew Square

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas

Santa and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in St Andrew Square ready to welcome children and families and provide a magical Christmas experience.Santa's Stories are group sessions for up to...

Beauty And The Beastie

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/pavilion-theatre-glasgow

Join Glasgow’s favourite panto gang for a show filled with laughter, songs that will get your toes tapping and the usual Pavilion hilarity! With all the usual mischief, music and mayhem of a Pavilion...

Beauty And The Beastie

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/pavilion-theatre-glasgow

Join Glasgow’s favourite panto gang for a show filled with laughter, songs that will get your toes tapping and the usual Pavilion hilarity! With all the usual mischief, music and mayhem of a Pavilion...

Paisley's Cosy Christmas Trail

Venue: Paisley Town Centre

Website: www.paisleyfirst.com

Free fun for all the family plus a free chocolate treat for every child who completes the trail!

Aladdin

Venue: Motherwell Concert Hall

Website: www.culturenl.co.uk/aladdin

Join Aladdin on an adventure from rags to riches, as he woos the princess and tries to escape an evil sorcerer! Packed full of family fun, spectacular sets and costumes, and all the traditional panto magic....

Maw Goose

Venue: Websters Theatre

Website: www.insideouttheatreproductions.com

From the Producers that brought you last year’s smash hit A Crackin' Cinderella Story, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Maw Goose! Book now for an all singing, all dancing eggstravaganza...

The Polar Express Train Ride

Venue: Waverley Station

Website: https://edinburghthepolarexpressride.com

This November and December experience THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Edinburgh. The fully immersive theatrical event lets you and your family, from little ones to Granny and Grandpa, experience what...

Elf School

Venue: Princes Square Shopping Centre

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

After a sell-out success in previous years, children aged 4-10 can head to Princes Square to learn the tricks of the Christmas trade. Once they’ve enjoyed two hours of fun crafts, games, creativity and...

LUSH Glasgow City Winter Grotto

Venue: Lush

Address: 98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

The holidays are coming, the elves are hard at work, Santa may be busy making toys but his jolly wife is visiting Lush the winter and might just bring along a very sparkly, sweet Fairy friend! Advance...

Special Delivery

Venue: Lanternhouse

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org/events/special-delivery

Not all good things come in neatly wrapped packages. Sometimes they arrive as you least expect them… with a thud, down your chimney! An enchanting musical journey filled with wonder this Winter. Created...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Beacon Arts Centre

Website: www.beaconartscentre.co.uk

Join Jack and all your favourite Beacon panto regulars as they climb the magic beanstalk to take on not only the Giant, but the evil sorceress, Voldemorra, and her hapless henchman, Snotbag as they try...

Mrs Claus at The Hill House

Venue: The Hill House

Address: Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

This December, make memories that last a lifetime. Reserve your spot to meet the delightful Mrs. Claus at The Hill House and embrace the magic! Don't forget to wear your favourite Christmas jumper, or...

The Polar Express - IMAX 3D (U)

Venue: IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/christmas

The Polar Express revolves around Billy who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when he embarks on a magical train journey...

Itison Drive-In Movies

Venue: Loch Lomond Shores

Address: Ben Lomond Way

Website: www.lochlomondshores.com

Screening times and listing are to be confirmed. Watch this space.....

Starry Nights

Venue: Dean Castle

Address: Kilmarnock

Website: www.starry-night.co.uk

Starry Nights is a an enchanting experience for all the family, bringing the spirit of Christmas and a whole wonderland of excitement from festive lights, lasers and captivating festive sound installations,...

The Wizard of Oz Pantomime

Venue: SEC Centre

Website: www.sec.co.uk

The Theatre School of Scotland are proud to present this year’s Pantomime, The Wizard of Oz, Held at the SEC for our THIRD year. Awaiting more details...

The IRN-BRU Carnival

Venue: SEC Centre

Website: www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/the-irn-bru-carnival-2025

For the thrill seekers, there’s the Star Fighter, Sticky Wall, and Air Raid, and families can get their kicks on the Samba Balloons and Helter Skelter. If traditional rides are more your thing, don’t...

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Venue: Lanternhouse Cinema

Website: www.lanternhousearts.org/events/the-royal-ballet-the-nutcracker-2

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production,...

Planetarium Festive Double Bill

Venue: The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre

Website: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org

Enjoy some festive fun under the stars, as we find out how Santa finds his way around the Earth on Christmas Eve in Santa's Starry Adventure, then settle in for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol....

Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders!

Venue: Mugdock Country Park

Website: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Calling all 1-7 year olds and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Give the birds a late Christmas present by making some tasty feeders for the garden...

Elf The Musical

Venue: OVO Hydro

Website: www.ovohydro.com/events/detail/elf-the-musical

The arena spectacular ‘Elf The Musical’, features Santa’s magical flying sleigh, an audience snowball fight, a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole, amongst many spectacular scenes all set...

Bairns New Year Revels

Venue: 54 George Street

Website: www.edwinterfest.com/hogmanay/whats-on/bairns-new-year-revels

A special Bairn’s New Year Revels allows young party-goers a chance to join the celebrations with a huge family ceilidh, live music, dancing and Hogmanay fun for all. Don’t worry if you don’t know...

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2025

Venue: OVO Hyrdo

Website: www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/strictly-come-dancing-live

This is an unforgettable experience the whole family can enjoy, packed with glorious routines, stunning costumes, mesmerising staging and electrifying dancers.The sensational Motsi Mabuse will be joining...