🐦 Twirls, Tales, and a Wee Ceilidh – Weekend Fun Awaits!

Hey there, Wee Weekenders!

Ready to pack your weekend with fun and family-friendly adventures?

From dancing to birdwatching and crafting, this week’s line-up has something for everyone. Whether you’re spinning on the dance floor, crafting a haggis masterpiece, or spotting feathered friends, Glasgow’s got you covered.

Let’s dive into what’s on!

🎭 The McDougalls: Fairytale Fun

Once upon a time in Giffnock, The McDougalls are back with their sparkling new winter show, Fairytale Fun! Join Auntie Aggie, Max, and Morag the Rabbit in a musical adventure to recover the Fairy's missing magic wand. Expect singalong hits like Humpty Dumpty and Ten in the Bed while helping untangle classic tales like Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so grab your wand or cape and join the fun!

📍 Location: Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG
⏰ Time: Saturday, 25th January 2025, at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
💷 Price: £12
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🎉 Braw Bairns

Come along and coorie in for a fun-filled Scots language family day at the Mitchell Library! Celebrate the Bard’s birthday with a packed schedule of traditional stories, songs, and crafts for weans of all ages. Highlights include Bookbug sessions in Scots, storytelling with Susi Briggs, Scots songs and stories, Scottish crafts, and Thomas Clark’s hilarious The Boggin Beginnin (A Series of Scunnersome Events). Booking is required, so don't delay!

📍 Location: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow City Centre, G3 7DN
⏰ Time: Saturday, 25th January 2025, from 10:00 AM
💷 Price: Free (but booking required)
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Sponsored by Stonelaw Preschool & Nursery

Stonelaw Preschool is a not-for-profit, committee-led nursery based in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire. During term time, we provide a safe, secure and caring environment for young children aged between three and five years old.

All of our places are entirely funded by South Lanarkshire Council, so parents don’t have to pay for their children to be cared for during our opening hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm. Our healthy snacks and lunches are free, too.

We also provide optional, affordable wraparound care for children between the hours of 8am and 4pm to help parents and caregivers meet their childcare needs. Drop us a line or give us a call for more details!

🚀 Sci-Fi Galactic Adventures

Step into a galaxy far, far away at Sci-Fi Galactic Adventures, an immersive exhibition at the Riverside Museum. Explore life-size costumed figures, space speeders, fighter models, galactic soldiers, and a certain famous android. It’s perfect for die-hard fans and first-time explorers alike, with amazing photo ops guaranteed! Cosplayers are welcome, so don your best space gear—but follow Disney's guidelines for family-friendly snaps.

📍 Location: Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End, G3 8RS
⏰ Time: 11th January – 6th April 2025,
💷 Price: Free
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🌿 RSPB Glasgow at Kelvingrove

Looking for a family outing that’s both fun and feather-filled? Drop by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for RSPB Glasgow’s nature-themed activities and crafts. From making bird feeders during the Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend to crafting bee homes at Spring Awakening, there’s something for every little nature lover. Bonus: it’s free!

📍 Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow West End, G3 8AG
⏰ Time: Various dates, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM:

• 25th & 26th January 2025: Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend

• 15th & 16th February 2025: Show the Love

• 22nd & 23rd March 2025: Spring Awakening
  💷 Price: Free
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🎨 Burns Family Crafternoon

Celebrate the Bard’s birthday with a creative twist at the National Library of Scotland's Burns Family Crafternoon! This drop-in event is all about Scotland’s most famous creature—the haggis. Make your own pom-pom haggis, design a collage haggis picture, and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun. No booking required—just bring your artistic flair!

📍 Location: Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End, G3 8AW
⏰ Time: Saturday, 25th January 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💷 Price: Free
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💃 The Wee Ceilidh

Dust off your dancing shoes and bring the whole family to Sloans for The Wee Ceilidh! With live music from an in-house ceilidh band and a friendly caller guiding every step, this event guarantees fun for dancers of all ages. Need a breather between spins? Head to the colouring station to relax and recharge. It’s a twirl-tastic afternoon in Sloans’ Grand Ballroom you won’t forget!

📍 Location: Sloans Bar & Restaurant, 62 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow City Centre, G2 8BG
⏰ Time: Saturday, 25th January 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (also on 23rd February and 30th March 2025)
💷 Price: £8
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🐦 Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend

Head to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for the Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend! Join in the fun with family-friendly activities, including making your very own bird feeders. You can also take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch outside the museum and help spot some feathered friends. It’s a perfect way to connect with nature and have a blast!

📍 Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow West End, G3 8AG
⏰ Time: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💷 Price: Free
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And there you have it, Wee Weekenders—a weekend full of magic, movement, and nature! Don’t forget to snap some pics and tag us with #WeeWeekender. We love seeing your wee ones in action! Until next week, keep it fun, keep it family, and keep it Glasgow.

Cheers,
The Wee Weekender Team 💛