This Weekend in Glasgow: Monster Trucks, LEGO Builds & Bunny Boogies 🧱🐰💥

Hey Wee Weekenders!

Hope you’ve got your calendar (and your wellies) at the ready, ‘cause Glasgow is popping off this weekend!

From monster truck madness and brick-building brilliance to bunny-themed breakfasts and belly laughs for the kiddos—this lineup is as egg-citing as it gets.

So gather your crew, charge the snacks, and let’s make some memories!

🔥 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

Buckle up, Wee Weekenders—it's about to get loud. The OVO Hydro is being taken over by beastly trucks, blazing lights, and bone-rattling action as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live rolls into town. With favourites like Mega Wrex™, Bone Shaker™, and the debut of fossil-fury legend Skelesaurus™, this is the kind of chaos kids dream of. There’s even a transforming robot and stunt-packed motocross show thrown in for good measure. Basically, it's every toy box come to life—and it's glorious.

📍 OVO Hydro, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
🕙 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April 2025 – check times online
💷 Adults: £35.75 – £58.45 / Kids: £30.10 – £52.80
🔗 More info

🎸 Sprog Rock: Born Ready Album Launch

Get ready to jam, bounce, and boogie—Sprog Rock is back and they’ve brought an album full of bangers! Head to Platform Glasgow for the Born Ready album launch where little ones (and big ones too) can sing, sway, spin, or simply sprawl out and soak up the vibes. These original tunes were co-written with kids across Scotland, so expect lyrics that hit home and beats that get bums off seats. It's a proper feel-good gig for the whole fam!

📍 Platform Glasgow, 1000 Westerhouse Road, G34 9JW
🕙 Friday 11 April at 2pm / Saturday 12 April at 11am & 2pm
💷 £5 per person (yes, even for babes in arms)
🔗 More info

🚌 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Pop-Up

Toot toot! If your wee one’s obsessed with wheels—or if you still miss the good old buses—this one’s for you. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is rolling back into Shawlands Civic Square with a fab fleet of retro rides. You can hop aboard, poke around, snap pics, and even go for a nostalgic spin around the Southside. It's part history lesson, part vintage vibes, and 100% fun for the fam. Bonus: it’s totally free!

📍 Shawlands Civic Square, 5 Langside Avenue, G41 2QR
🕙 Saturday 12 April, 10am – 3pm
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🚓 To Emergencies & Beyond: Family Fun Day

Calling all junior heroes and mini medics—this one’s got sirens, stunts, and a whole lotta action! Head to Loch Lomond Shores for a fun-filled day hosted by Police Scotland, packed with emergency service demos, interactive displays, and toe-tapping tunes from the Police Scotland Pipe Band. There’s even a special Quiet Hour for those who like their fun a bit more chill. It’s educational, exciting, and totally free—what’s not to love?

📍 Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL
🕙 Saturday 12 April, 11am – 3pm (Quiet Hour: 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🐣 The Big Easter Kids Comedy Club

Get ready to giggle 'til your jellybeans jiggle—The Big Easter Kids Comedy Club is bouncing into The Stand! This isn’t your average comedy gig. Think games, improv, silly stand-up, surprise guests, and just a smidge of splatter (because it is Easter, after all). There’s even an Easter costume catwalk with prizes, so dig out those bunny ears and go big. Ideal for wee chuckle monsters aged 5–11!

📍 The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG
🕙 Saturday 12 April at 1:30pm
💷 £8 – £10 (no under 5s, grown-ups must tag along)
🔗 More info

🧱 National Brick Events – Glasgow

Calling all brickheads! Whether you’ve got a future master builder or just love the smell of LEGO in the morning, this one's got your name on it. National Brick Events is landing at Easterhouse Sports Centre with build pits, epic LEGO displays (yep, even a life-sized submarine), interactive mosaics, and enough rare sets to make collectors weak at the knees. There’s even a special play area just for kids, so everyone gets to join the block party.

📍 Easterhouse Sports Centre, 12 Auchinlea Road, G34 9HQ
🕙 Saturday 12 April, 10am – 4pm (Early Bird gets in from 10am)
💷 See link for ticket types & family deals (under 5s go free)
🔗 More info

🐰 Parkhead Congregational Church Easter Craft Fair

Looking for something a little more low-key and a lot more handmade? Swing by Parkhead Congregational Church’s Easter Craft Fair for charming, crafty goodness made with love by the local congregation. Think handmade gifts, Easter treats, and a cosy wee café for that much-needed cuppa and slice of something sweet. It’s wholesome, heartwarming, and totally free—perfect for a mellow Saturday morning browse.

📍 Parkhead Congregational Church, 77 Westmuir Street, G31 5EW
🕙 Saturday 12 April, 10am – 1pm
💷 Free!
🔗 More info

🥞 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Start your day sunny side up—with the Easter Bunny himself! Hampden Park is laying on a cracking morning of magic, munchies, and bunny hugs. Tuck into a tasty brekkie, enjoy Easter-themed activities, and be wowed by a magician who’ll have your wee ones in stitches. Ideal for families looking to hop into the Easter spirit with full bellies and big smiles.

📍 Hampden Park, G42 9BA
🕙 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April, 10am – 12pm
💷 £19.50 per child (under 12) / £5 under 2s / £10 per adult
🔗 More info

And just like that, your weekend game plan is sorted!

Whether you're chasing down vintage buses, breaking out your best Easter outfit, or dodging LEGO bricks barefoot (we've all been there), we hope it’s a belter.

Don’t forget to tag your antics with #WeeWeekender—we love seeing your adventures in action.

Till next week, keep it playful, Glasgow!