🎄Festive Fun for Kids: Your Wee Weekender Guide is Here!

Ho ho hello, Wee Weekenders!

December is here, and that means your calendar is about to get jingle-bell busy. Whether your little elves want to laugh their baubles off, meet Santa, or create gingerbread masterpieces, we’ve got the ultimate festive fun roundup for you.

Let’s make sure your weekends are merry, bright, and full of brilliant activities to tire out the wee ones (and maybe squeeze in some mulled wine for yourself 😉).

🎅 Festive Film for a Fiver: Polar Express 3D

Hop aboard The Polar Express 3D at the Glasgow Science Centre's IMAX Theatre this December! Follow Billy on an unforgettable Christmas Eve journey to the North Pole, where belief in Santa is restored in breathtaking 3D. This festive family favorite will leave you feeling warm, fuzzy, and ready for the holidays.

📍 Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow South Side G51 1EA
⏰ 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th December 2024 (times vary)
💷 £5 early bird (until 30th November); £5.95 child / £7.95 adult thereafter
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🎅 The Big Christmas Kids Comedy Show

Get ready to laugh your baubles off at The Stand's Big Christmas Kids Comedy Show! With improv, audience games, a mini panto, and some tinseltastic surprises, this rapid-fire show will have your wee ones giggling all the way. Brought to you by Poisoned Apple, the team behind "Who Stole Frankenstein's Brain," this show is perfect for 5–11-year-olds (sorry, no under-5s).

📍 The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow West End G3 6NG
⏰ 7th and 21st December 2024, doors 1:30 PM / show 2:00–3:00 PM
💷 £6–£8
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🎅 1994 Christmas Family Fun Day Rave

Get your Santa hats and festive jumpers ready for the return of the 1994 Christmas Family Fun Rave! Enjoy four hours of festive fun with old-school anthems, party DJs, kids' entertainers, face painters, a raving Santa, and Christmas party games for all ages. Held over two floors, attractions include bouncy castles, a foam machine, ball pit, balloon modeling, and more. Please note, pram parking is available at the venue entrance, and parents must remain responsible for their children at all times.

📍 The Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4QD
⏰ 7th December 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💷 From £8 + booking fee
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🎅 Grinch Takeover

Brace yourselves, Wee Weekenders—the Grinch is back at Dockyard Social for some outrageous Christmas antics! Expect flying scran, roaring laughter from the weans, and a festive atmosphere that'll have the whole family in stitches. After a smashing success last year, this event promises even more mischievous fun.

📍 The Dockyard Social, 95–107 Haugh Road, Glasgow West End G3 8TX
⏰ 7th and 21st December 2024, from 7:30 PM to close
💷 £10
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🎅 Loch Lomond Shores Christmas Festival

Join us for a festive extravaganza at Loch Lomond Shores! On the 7th and 8th of December, from 10 AM to 5 PM, immerse yourself in holiday cheer with family-friendly funfair rides, including a magical carousel, and a plethora of stalls offering unique gifts and fresh produce. Enjoy live entertainment on our festival stage, indulge in delicious street food, and capture memories with our festive decorations perfect for selfies. Don't miss the adventure golf, Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, boat tours, and a visit to Santa at SEA LIFE. It's the ultimate festive family day out!

📍 Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL
⏰ 7th & 8th December 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💷 Free entry
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🎅 Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association Christmas Fayre

Yule not want to miss the Glasgow RDA's festive fundraiser! Enjoy pony rides, Santa's Grotto, a prize tombola, raffle, stalls, Craft Corner, and 'pat a pony' sessions. It's a cash-only event, with all proceeds supporting the charity's fantastic work.

📍 Sandyflat Stables, Caldercuilt Road, Summerston, Glasgow G23 5NA
⏰ 7th December 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💷 Free entry
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🎅 Kids Gingerbread House Workshop

Let your wee ones unleash their inner architects at this fun-filled Gingerbread House Workshop! Each child will receive pre-made gingerbread pieces and all the trimmings to build and decorate their very own festive masterpiece. Guided by friendly helpers, it's a sweet way to get into the holiday spirit and create something deliciously unique.

📍 The Dockyard Social, 95–107 Haugh Road, Glasgow West End G3 8TX
⏰ 7th December 2024, 12:00 PM
💷 £25
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🎅 Santa at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond

Dive into the festive season with a splash at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond! Meet Santa in his underwater grotto, embark on a Christmas quiz trail, and explore the aquarium's mesmerizing marine life. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa, making it a memorable experience for the wee ones. Pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.

📍 SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL
⏰ Saturdays and Sundays from 7th to 23rd December 2024
💷 £24.95 per child (includes SEA LIFE admission and a free adult ticket); additional adults £18 each
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🎅 The Magic of Christmas

Join Magic Den for a festive family show brimming with hilarious interaction that'll have you jingling all the way to Christmas! Don't miss Blinky the puppet, and every child receives a wee gift at the end. Arrive early or stay after to enjoy craft activities, including colour-in and cut-out puppets and masks, with designs like mermaids, sharks, and dragons.

📍 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0QF
⏰ 7th and 22nd December 2024, 11:00 AM
💷 £6.95–£7.95
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🎅 Glasgow's Santa Dash

Join thousands of festive runners at Glasgow's Santa Dash, a 5K fun run where participants don Santa suits to spread holiday cheer while raising vital funds for cancer patients and their families. Whether you're running, jogging, or walking, this event is open to all ages and abilities. Prizes await the best-dressed Santas, so get creative with your costumes!

📍 Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB
⏰ 8th December 2024, starting at 10:00 AM
💷 Adults £16 / Children £6
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🎅 It’s A Wonderful Life

Step into the heartwarming world of Bedford Falls with this live adaptation of the classic Christmas film, It’s A Wonderful Life. Follow George Bailey as he discovers just how much his life means to those around him, in a story that’s charmed families for generations. Presented by AAGDG, this festive gem is sure to remind everyone of the magic of kindness and the sound of angels getting their wings.

📍 Airdrie Town Hall, Airdrie, ML6 0AS
⏰ 4th–7th December 2024, 7:30 PM
💷 £15
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That’s a wrap on this week’s Wee Weekender, folks!

Whether you’re hopping aboard The Polar Express, giggling with the Grinch, or dashing through Glasgow in Santa suits, there’s plenty to make this season unforgettable for you and the kids.

Don’t forget to tag us in your adventures—after all, if it’s not on Instagram, did it even happen?

Until next time, stay warm, stay merry, and keep those wee ones believing in the magic of Christmas! 🎄✨