Dad Jokes, Dancing & Drama 🎭🚗🎉 Your Ultimate Weekend Line-up

Hey Wee Weekenders! 👋

It’s a big weekend on the horizon—Father’s Day is coming in hot, and Glasgow’s throwing everything at it from Viking invasions to street parties and even a wee trip through the wardrobe.

Whether you're treating the dads, feasting in the Southside, or chasing down classic cars and Highland pipes, there’s something to keep every bairn (and grown-up) buzzing.

Buckle up—we’re about to make your weekend plans easier than finding a dad in a queue for burgers. 🍔

🎅 Father’s Day at Dockyard Social

Treat the dads (and honorary dads!) to a weekend of street food, craft beers, and tasty surprises at Dockyard Social. There’s a build-your-own-burger bar, themed cocktails, and loads of family seating so the wee ones can tag along too – plus, live music keeps the good vibes flowing!

📍 Dockyard Social, 95-107 Haugh Road, G3 8TX
⏰ Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June, from 12pm
💷 Free entry, food and drinks priced individually
👉 More info

🦁 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Step through the wardrobe and into a magical world with this stunning stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s classic. With epic battles, breathtaking puppetry and a whole lot of snow, it's a perfect way to introduce the kids to the theatre (and maybe relive a few childhood memories yourself).

📍 Theatre Royal Glasgow
⏰ Running until Saturday 15th June – various times
💷 Tickets from £13
👉 More info

🎉 Battlefield Street Party

The Southside’s most colourful bash is back! Expect live music, street food, local makers, kids’ crafts, and a good old knees-up. This one's packed with family-friendly fun and great vibes – bring your dancing shoes and maybe a brolly (just in case).

📍 Battlefield Rest and surrounding streets, G42
⏰ Saturday 15th June, 12pm – 6pm
💷 Free!
👉 More info

🏴 Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games

Get your kilt on and head to the Highlands… well, just north of the city! Enjoy classic events like tug o’ war, pipe bands, and caber tossing, plus a fun fair and craft stalls to keep wee ones entertained all day long.

📍 West of Scotland Rugby Club, Milngavie
⏰ Saturday 15th June, gates open 9am
💷 Adults £7, kids £3, family ticket £15
👉 More info

🎪 Carmunnock Gala Day

Think bouncy castles, dog shows, community performances, and all the gala classics. This is small-town charm at its finest, with fun for the full family and a buzzing village atmosphere that’s pure wholesome joy.

📍 Carmunnock Village Green
⏰ Saturday 15th June, from 12pm
💷 Free entry
👉 More info

🥘 Cartha Southside Food & Drink Festival

Calling all foodies! This two-day festival is bursting with gourmet street eats, refreshing tipples, and loads of kids' activities – from face painting to foodie workshops. Great way to kick off summer munching in style!

📍 Cartha Queens Park RFC, Southside
⏰ Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June, 12pm – 8pm
💷 £5 entry (under 5s go free)
👉 More info

🚗 Loch Lomond Shores Classic Car Show

Take a spin out to Balloch for a day of vintage vehicles, live entertainment, and the scenic shores of Loch Lomond. It’s a proper family day out with something shiny for every age – and even the odd superhero or two making an appearance!

📍 Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
⏰ Sunday 16th June, 10am – 4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

⚔️ Visiting Vikings at Kelvingrove

Raiders! Invaders! And… storytellers? Pop down to Kelvingrove for an immersive day of Viking tales, crafts and dressing up. Meet a Norse warrior (don’t worry, they’re friendly) and let your wee ones explore Scotland’s ancient links to the longships.

📍 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
⏰ Sunday 16th June, from 11am
💷 Free
👉 More info

That’s a wrap, Wee Weekenders!

Whether you’re off caber tossing, Narnia exploring, or just out for the snacks (no judgement here), we hope your weekend is full of memory-making moments.

Snap a pic, tag us, and let us see those happy wee faces. And if a Viking challenges you to a duel… maybe just offer them a scone.

See you next week for more family shenanigans!