This Weekend in Glasgow: Chicks, Comics & Chocolate Egg Hunts 🐣📚🍫

Hello again, Wee Weekenders!

Hope you’re ready to hop into a long weekend bursting with colour, chaos, and choccy. Glasgow is buzzing with Easter fun—from chick hunts in cathedrals and comic book capers at St Enoch Centre to soft play boogies, subway adventures, and a posh brekkie with biscuit decorating at The Ivy.

Whether you fancy some boutique bunny vibes or a bargain at the Barras, this week's got it all.

Egg-cited? You will be. Let’s get into it…

🚇 Glasgow Subway Round & Round Family Fun Day

Who knew a subway ride could turn into a full-on family festival? This Easter, hop aboard Glasgow’s Underground for a whirlwind of free fun—think Easter egg hunts, glitter tattoos, hula hooping, arts, crafts, and even bike lessons (on solid ground, not the train, promise). Plus, kids travel free, which means more budget for snacks and sparkly face paint. Let the underground adventures begin!

📍 Various Subway Locations, Glasgow
🕙 Saturday 19 April, 12pm – 4pm
💷 Free (and kids ride free too!)
🔗 More info

🛍️ Barras Market Easter Weekend Extravaganza

This Easter, the Barras Market is cranking the vibes up to 11. With over 100 traders, mouth-watering street food, live buskers, face painting, and egg hunts, it’s basically the city’s coolest Easter party—no invite needed. Whether you're after vintage treasures, a snack-on-the-go, or just soaking up the atmosphere, this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole crew.

📍 The Barras Market, 244 Gallowgate, G4 0TT
🕙 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April, 10am – 5pm
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🐣 Soft Play Easter Party at Kelvin Hall

Got a little bunny bursting with energy? Let 'em loose at the Kelvin Hall Soft Play Easter Party! There’s an egg hunt to crack, party games galore, and a chance to bust out some serious bunny dance moves. It’s all happening in a safe, soft ‘n’ bouncy space—ideal for wee ones who love to move, groove, and maybe even scoff a few chocolate eggs.

📍 Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, G3 8AW
🕙 Sunday 20 April, 11am – 1pm
💷 £10 per child / £1 per adult / Free for under 1s
🔗 More info

🎶 Music Bus Easter Parties

If you're after a sweet and snuggly Easter vibe, the Music Bus Easter Special is pure bunny bliss. Held at Newlands South Church, this cosy party packs in themed songs, egg hunts, bubble fun, musical instruments, and even a baby-friendly play corner. There's also cake, crafts, and a balloon arch perfect for that Insta-worthy family snap. It’s a musical, magical hour of bonding—ideal for bubs, toddlers, and the grown-ups who love them.

📍 Newlands South Church, 37 Riverside Road, G43 2EG
🕙 Saturday 19 April – Sessions at 12:30pm, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
💷 £15 (1 child + up to 2 adults)
🔗 More info

🦸 Excelsior Comic & Toy Fair at St. Enoch Centre

Ready to meet Pikachu, Mario, and Optimus Prime in one day? (Same.) The Excelsior Comic & Toy Fair is bringing a weekend of geeky greatness to the St. Enoch Centre, with character meet-and-greets, top-notch toy stalls, indie creators, and comic vendors galore. Whether you're hunting rare merch, snapping selfies with superheroes, or just soaking up the buzz, this event is a collector’s dream—and totally free!

📍 St. Enoch Centre, 55 St Enoch Square, G1 4BW
🕙 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April, 10am – 5pm
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🌼 Spring Holiday Fun at the National Library of Scotland

Got a wee one with crafty fingers and a big imagination? Drop into Kelvin Hall and help the National Library of Scotland grow a magical paper garden! Kids can create flowers, bugs, and leafy wonders to add to a blooming display. There’s also a spring-themed trail, quiz fun, and old-school film screenings to keep the vibe chill and cheerful. No booking needed—just pop in and get creative!

📍 Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, G3 8AW
🕙 Running until Saturday 19 April (closed 18th & Sundays)
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🐤 Easter Hunt at Glasgow Cathedral

Sound the (tiny) alarm—Glasgow Cathedral's Easter chicks are on the loose! Bring the kids for a charming hunt around one of the city’s most iconic buildings, searching high and low for these cheeky little flappers. Find them all and you’ll earn a sweet chocolate reward—because no great chick detective works for free. A fun and gentle way to sneak a bit of history into your Easter weekend.

📍 Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, G4 0QZ
🕙 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April, 9:30am – 4:30pm
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🐰 Kimpton Blythswood Square Easter Egg-stravaganza

Fancy an Easter celebration with a touch of luxe? Kimpton Blythswood Square is laying on a weekend full of fun—from a Peter Rabbit cinema screening to a garden egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Little ones can tuck into a seriously sweet afternoon tea (hello, Mini Egg cupcakes and chocolate flowerpots!), while grown-ups enjoy the fancy vibes. It's Easter, but make it boutique.

📍 Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa, 11 Blythswood Square, G2 4AD
🕙 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April – check event details for timings
💷 £20 per child (afternoon tea & activities included)
🔗 More info

🐇 Easter Sunday at The Ivy Glasgow

Looking to mix a little glamour with your giggles this Easter? The Ivy on Buchanan Street is dishing up a delicious breakfast experience for the whole fam—complete with biscuit decorating for the kids, photo ops with the Ivy Bunny, and a limited-edition Easter egg tin for the grown-ups (yes, please). It’s the perfect start to a stylish Sunday, where the brekkie is bougie and the vibes are all smiles.

📍 The Ivy Glasgow, 106 Buchanan Street, G1 2NB
🕙 Sunday 20 April, 8:30am – 11:00am
💷 See link for booking details & pricing
🔗 More info

And just like that, you’ve got your Easter weekend sorted—no frantic Googling required.

From sweet treats and vintage rides to musical bunnies and glitter tattoos, there’s something for every kind of family fun seeker.

If you’re out and about, don’t forget to tag us using #WeeWeekender—we’d love to see your smiling faces and chocolate-smeared selfies.

Until next week, keep it quirky and keep it Glasgow! 💛