🧝‍♂️ From Elves to Adventures – Your Wee Festive Weekend Starts Here!

Ho-ho-hello Wee Weekenders!🎅

Are your little ones ready to become festive legends?

This week, Glasgow is bursting with holiday magic—elves are crafting, reindeer are parading, knights are donning armour, and Santa’s saving his best “Ho Ho Ho” just for you.

Whether it’s building a teddy bear, creating comics, or getting lost in a winter wonderland, we’ve got all the festive feels wrapped up just for you.

Let’s sleigh this weekend, shall we? 🎁

❄️ Build a Snowman With the Snow Sisters

Do you want to build a snowman? 🎶 Head over to Wish Upon A Star Kingdom for a frosty, fun-filled morning with the Snow Sisters, decked out in their stunning winter wear! Your little ones can create their very own cuddly snowman, sing along to favourite tunes, dance with friends, and join an epic indoor snowball fight. It's a magical day packed with giggles, adventure, and wintery wonder!

📍 Location: Wish Upon A Star Kingdom, Roadway 5, Morris Park, Rosyth Road, Glasgow East End G5 0YD
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
💷 Price: £35 per child (Adults attend free; please limit to one adult per paying child)
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🏴‍☠️ Peter Pan Panto

Set sail for Neverland this holiday season! Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling kids in a swashbuckling pantomime adventure at the King’s Theatre Glasgow. With pantomime legends Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac leading the way, expect stunning sets, dazzling costumes, hilarious antics, and magical special effects. A treasure chest of fun awaits the whole family—don’t miss it!

📍 Location: King’s Theatre Glasgow, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JN
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024 – 5th January 2025 (Check event website for performance times)
💷 Price: See event website for details
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🐾 Glasgow Cat Extravaganza & Rescue Awareness Event

Calling all cat lovers! 🐱 Head to the SEC Glasgow for a purr-fectly furr-iendly weekend celebrating all things feline. From an International Cat Competition featuring the most stunning cats in the world to a bustling shopping village with gifts for your furry friends, there’s so much to enjoy. Support local rescues, learn all about cats, and watch the judges crown the Best Kitten, Cat, Alter, and Household Pet. A pawsome event for the whole family!

📍 Location: SEC Centre, Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW
🕰️ Time: 23rd – 24th November 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💷 Price: Adults: £25, Seniors/Teens (12–17): £20, Under 5s: Free
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🎅 Helensburgh Christmas Lights Switch On & Christmas Market

Get ready to jingle all the way to Helensburgh for a day packed with festive cheer! 🎄 The town's volunteer elves have pulled out all the stops with a bustling Christmas market, fairground rides, street food, and live performances from talented community entertainers. Don’t miss the big moment as Santa arrives to help switch on the lights, accompanied by a chorus of carol singers. High-five some huggable Christmas characters and enjoy a magical start to the festive season!

📍 Location: Helensburgh
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
💷 Price: Free event
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✨ Ashton Lane Winter Wonderland

Get your Christmas jumper ready and head to Ashton Lane for a day of festive magic! 🎅 Under a canopy of twinkling fairy lights, Santa and his reindeer will be making an appearance, while adults can sip on winter warmers from pop-up bars, browse the festive market, and enjoy Christmas choirs. With its charming vibe and delicious offerings from the lane’s iconic restaurants and bars, it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss the big lights switch-on at 5 PM!

📍 Location: Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End
🕰️ Time: 24th November 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💷 Price: Free event
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🎁 Hillington Park Church Christmas Fayre

Get your Christmas shopping started at Hillington Park Church’s festive Fayre! 🎄 With 25 stalls offering everything from baked goods and handmade jewellery to candles, Christmas decorations, and even Spanish cleaning products (because Santa loves a clean sleigh), you’re bound to find something special. Enjoy refreshments with your entry, and for the wee ones, there’s face painting and a visit to Santa’s Grotto. A cheery way to kick off the season!

📍 Location: Hillington Park Parish Church, 24 Berryknowes Road, Glasgow South Side G52 2UD
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💷 Price: £2.50 (includes refreshments)
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🎨 Kids Festive Pottery Painting

Let your little ones unleash their creativity this festive season at Art Space G41! 🖌️ Kids can paint pre-made pottery items, turning them into unique decorations or keepsakes for the holidays. With a variety of paints and bisque ware to choose from, this is a great way to create memories—and art—that will last for years. Items will be ready to take home in 2–4 weeks, just in time to deck the halls!

📍 Location: Art Space G41, Unit 11, 124 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow South Side G41 3NN
🕰️ Time: 23rd November, 30th November, 7th December, and 14th December 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💷 Price: £6 per child (plus bisque ware cost on the day; adults pay £7 if painting too)
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⚔️ Wicked Weapons and Knights in Armour

Get ready for a medieval day out at the Burrell Collection! 🏰 Celebrate the launch of Introducing European Arms and Armour by curator Dr. Ralph Moffat with a jam-packed day of thrilling activities. From learning about scary weapons in the gallery to meeting a knight in shining armour, there’s something for everyone. Try your hand at craft activities, explore replica arms and armour, and dive into the fascinating history of the Burrell’s finest treasures.

📍 Location: The Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💷 Price: Free event
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🧝 Maggie’s Glasgow Elf Run & Christmas Fayre

Get your jingle on at Maggie’s Glasgow! 🎄 Start the day with the 2km Elf Run, a fun-filled route through a hidden wood and around Bingham’s Pond. After crossing the finish line at the Maggie’s Centre, stick around for the Christmas Fayre, featuring festive stalls, Maggie’s Grotto, and live performances. It’s a day of cheer, shopping, and holiday magic for the whole family—all while supporting a fantastic cause.

📍 Location: Maggie’s Glasgow, Gartnavel General Hospital, Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 0YN
🕰️ Time: Elf Run: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM / Fayre: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
💷 Price: Elf Run & Fayre: Adult £7.50, Child £5, Family (4) £20 / Fayre only: Adult £5, Children Free
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🎅 Merry Milngavie

Get ready to light up the festive season in Milngavie! 🎄 The town centre will come alive with Christmas cheer, featuring Santa’s Grotto, a festive parade at 3 PM, and the big Christmas tree lights switch-on at 5 PM. It’s a magical afternoon packed with fun for the whole family, and it’s all free—thanks to the support of local businesses.

📍 Location: Milngavie
🕰️ Time: 23rd November 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💷 Price: Free event
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🖌️ Comic Creations

Calling all aspiring artists aged 12 to 15! ✏️ Learn to create your very own comics in the unique and historic setting of Provan Hall. Over three creative workshops, you’ll explore the art of storytelling through panels and illustrations. Snacks, drinks, and plenty of inspiration are included, so grab your pencils and let your imagination run wild!

📍 Location: Provan Hall, 11 Auchinlea Road, Glasgow East End G34 9PQ
🕰️ Time:

• 23rd November, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• 30th November, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• 8th December, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

💷 Price: Free (Booking required—email [email protected] with age and dietary requirements)
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🎅 Santa’s Snowy Hideaway

Santa is taking a break from the North Pole to spread Christmas cheer at the St. Enoch Centre! ❄️ Families can stroll through a magical, twinkling wonderland, write a Christmas list, and meet Santa himself. Capture memories with photos, enjoy face painting, and join in festive arts and crafts. Every ticket supports Street Soccer Scotland, so your visit will help spread joy even further!

📍 Location: St. Enoch Centre, 55 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 4BW
🕰️ Time: Weekends from 23rd November to 22nd December 2024 (Check event website for times)
💷 Price: £15 per child (adults free; ticket proceeds support Street Soccer Scotland)
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🎁 Build a Teddy Bear with Santa’s Elves

Get ready for a beary magical morning! 🧸 Join the festive fun at Wish Upon A Star Kingdom, where your wee ones can craft their very own cuddly companion with the help of Santa's cheerful elves. Dress up as an elf or don your most enchanting attire for a morning filled with games, giggles, and holiday cheer. Each child will leave with a new stuffed friend and memories to treasure!

📍 Location: Wish Upon A Star Kingdom, Roadway 5, Morris Park, Rosyth Road, Glasgow East End G5 0YD
🕰️ Time: 24th November 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
💷 Price: £35 per child (Adults attend free; please limit to one adult per paying child)
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And that’s your weekend all wrapped up, Wee Weekenders! 🎁 

Whether you’re dodging snowballs, meeting a knight, or serenading Santa, we hope your weekend is filled with joy, giggles, and a sprinkle of festive magic.

Keep making those merry memories, and we’ll see you next Wednesday for more holiday happenings.

Until then, stay cosy, stay jolly, and don’t forget the mince pies! 🥧✨