🎃 Spooky Adventures & 💪 Giant Fun: A Wee Weekender for All Ages! 🎉

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Hey there, Wee Weekenders! 🎉 

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend filled with spooky fun, thrilling adventures, and even a bit of giant-sized action!

Whether you're hunting pumpkins, meeting superheroes over breakfast, or cheering on the world's strongest men, there's something for everyone this weekend. Grab your costumes, your wellies, and your crew—it's time to make some unforgettable memories! 💀🎃💪

💪 Giants Live World Tour Finals 🏋️

Get ready for a display of raw power at the Giants Live World Tour Finals! On 19th October 2024, the world’s strongest men will gather at Glasgow's OVO Hydro for a battle of epic strength across seven jaw-dropping events. Expect to see incredible feats of lifting, pulling, and flipping from giants like Luke Stoltman and Mitchell Hooper as they push themselves to the limit. This thrilling finale is not just about brute strength—it’s about determination, skill, and a whole lot of heavy lifting!

🎯 Where: The OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 4:00 PM (Show kicks off at 5:00 PM)
💷 Price: £35.75 - £285.45 (VIP packages available)
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🐕 Top Dogs Day Out 🐾

Calling all dog lovers! Loch Lomond Shores is hosting Top Dogs Day Out, a paw-some celebration of all things canine. From dog shows to fun activities, there’s something for every furry friend and their humans. The event even features a Companion Dog Show with 11 categories, so why not enter your pup and see if they can take home a rosette? With dog-friendly cafes and shops, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family—two-legged and four!

🎯 Where: Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💷 Price: Free (Dog Show entry £3)
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Sponsored by The Bank Heist

Prepare for a night of sophistication and suspense as a brand-new immersive dining experience comes to Glasgow! Channel your inner criminal mastermind and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to test your detective skills and enjoy an evening of excitement!

The Bank Heist is a dramatic adaptation of the real-life Northern Bank Robbery that took place on December 20th, 2004, in Belfast. This immersive experience is filled with glitz, glamour and high-stakes drama. Placing you and your friends in the shoes of cunning criminals as you work together to uncover who was behind the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history!

Book your spot now and see if you have what it takes to get away with the loot - then celebrate your success with an after-dinner disco!

🍳 Kids Character Breakfast 🦸‍♂️

Enjoy the last of the October holidays with a magical Kids Character Breakfast at Hampden Park! 🎉 Your little ones can enjoy breakfast alongside their favourite characters—meet Spiderman, Elsa, and Scotland’s own mascot, Roary the Lion. With a build-your-own pancake station and fun games, this morning promises to be packed with excitement, laughter, and endless photo opportunities. It’s the perfect way to start the day for kids of all ages!

🎯 Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💷 Price: See event website for details
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🎃 Raver Babies Halloween Spooktacular 🕸️

Ready for a spooky family rave? Raver Babies is bringing its Halloween Tour to the Goodyear Social Club, featuring DJ Stuart McLean! This all-ages Halloween rave is packed with fun—think inflatables, face painting, glow sticks, and a special visit from a Halloween mascot. There’s even a licensed bar for the grown-ups, free sweets for the kids, and earplugs at the ready for those who prefer the music a little quieter. Costumes encouraged!

🎯 Where: Goodyear Social Club, Glasgow
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
💷 Price: From £6 + booking fee
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👻 Death Valley View 🎃

Brace yourselves, thrill-seekers—Death Valley View is back to haunt your Halloween! Starting 19th October, Gouldings’ Valley View turns into a spine-chilling, haunted walkthrough filled with live scare actors, eerie woods, and cursed grounds. With restless spirits lurking and spooky surprises at every turn, this event is perfect for those who love a good fright. But beware, it's only for the brave—recommended for kids 10+ (if they dare)!

🎯 Where: Valley View at Gouldings, Rosebank
⏰ When: 19th - 31st October 2024, sessions from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
💷 Price: £11.95
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🧙‍♂️ Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Milngavie 🎃

Calling all mini monsters! Join the spooky fun at Little Scare-lings this Halloween at Dobbies Milngavie. Your little ones will enjoy a Children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, get hands-on with a gourd decorating activity, and play games with Dobbies' very own ‘monster’. It’s the perfect mix of fright and fun, with a laid-back vibe for the whole family. Don’t forget to come in your spookiest costume!

🎯 Where: Dobbies Milngavie, Boclair Road
⏰ When: 19th - 27th October 2024 (check event website for timings)
💷 Price: £10.99 per child, £6.40 per adult
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🎃 East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail 🧙‍♀️

Step into the magic of autumn at the East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail in Calderglen Country Park! Wander through a winding path lined with glowing pumpkins, perfect for picking or simply soaking in the autumn vibes. With marshmallow toasting, family fun, and a dog-friendly atmosphere, this trail is a must-visit for all ages. Plus, there’s even a quieter session for a more relaxed experience—ideal for little ones or anyone who prefers a calmer environment.

🎯 Where: Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride
⏰ When: 19th - 20th October 2024, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💷 Price: £3.95 (Free for under 12 months)
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🏃‍♂️ Giffnock North Athletics Club: Run, Jump, Throw 🏅

Get your little athletes moving with Run, Jump, Throw sessions from Giffnock North Athletics Club! These fun, hour-long classes are perfect for 5-8 year olds, focusing on essential movement skills like balance, coordination, and speed. Held at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, the programme offers a friendly and supportive environment for kids to make new friends while learning new athletic skills that benefit all sports.

🎯 Where: Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Beaton Road, Glasgow
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (two session options)
💷 Price: £32 (price adjusts weekly based on remaining sessions)
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🦧 Oscar and The Lost City 🏺

Join Oscar on a wild adventure into the South American jungle as a school history lesson takes an unexpected turn! In Oscar and The Lost City, our hero, accompanied by a comical chimp, searches for his friend Bluebell and the legendary Inca Lost City. This exciting puppet show is perfect for little adventurers, and there’s even a fun craft activity before and after the show, where kids can make their own puppets and masks!

🎯 Where: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
💷 Price: £6.95 - £7.95 (Craft kits: £2.50 each or 3 for £6.00)
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🏴‍☠️ Treasure Island at Platform Glasgow 🎶

Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure in this uniquely Scottish adaptation of Treasure Island! Perfect for the whole family, the show follows local lad Robbie Stevenson, whose imagination brings the classic tale to life. With thrilling live music, sea shanties, and plenty of pirate fun, Robbie learns that the world is full of treasure—if you're brave enough to find it. This exciting production is packed with adventure and is sure to entertain pirates and landlubbers alike.

🎯 Where: Platform Glasgow, Westerhouse Road
⏰ When: Saturday, 19th October 2024, 1:00 PM
💷 Price: £9.50 (standard) / £6 (concession) / £5 (Local Links)
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As the days grow shorter and the chills creep in, there's no better way to celebrate than with a weekend full of spooky delights and exciting activities. Whether you're raving with the family, wandering through a haunted pumpkin trail, or embarking on a pirate adventure, this Wee Weekender has you covered.

So get out there, have a blast, and we'll see you next week for more fun-filled plans! 👻🎉