🧪 Wee Weekender | 13–14 SeptemberScarecrows, Science & Superdogs: A Weekend of Brilliantly Bonkers Family Fun!

Hey there, Wee Weekenders!

What do you get when you mix science experiments, vintage motors, scarecrows, herding ducks, pre-loved baby gear, balloon animals, and an epic Wii Sports battle? No, it’s not a fever dream – it’s this weekend in Glasgow and Lanarkshire! From curious kids to nostalgic grown-ups, there’s something for everyone in this jam-packed edition.

Read on, plan your weekend, and prepare for fun — because there’s no such thing as “nothing to do” around here…

🧬 Biggar Science Festival

It’s full STEAM ahead in Biggar this week, and the grand finale on STEMtastic Saturday is where the real magic happens! You’ll find drop-in science zones, Lego robotics, a planetarium show, science-themed Bookbug sessions, and the spectacular Magichem Show that blends illusion and explosions (safely!). Plus, don’t miss the tour of Scotland’s only preserved gasworks and a brain-teasing Science Trail around town with prizes up for grabs.

📍 Biggar
⏰ Saturday 13th September (festival runs 8–13 Sept)
💷 Most events are free or low-cost – check listings
👉 More info

🐶 Dog and Duck Day

You’ve herd right — it’s back! Watch as clever collies round up a team of plucky ducks in the Drakes of Hazard obstacle course, with plenty of chances for wee ones to join in. Inside the museum, get stuck into crafts and gather round for some animal-themed storytelling. Also on show: Mordor Gundogs, who’ll wow you with obedience and cuteness, courtesy of their tiny puppy trainees!

📍 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
⏰ Saturday 13th September, 10:30am – 3:30pm
💷 Free with museum admission or Annual Pass
👉 More info

🚗 Lanark Car Show

Time to get your motor running! This free, family-friendly car fest features stunning vehicles from the 1930s all the way to today — all parked up in Lanark Town Centre for your viewing pleasure. You’ll find everything from classic cruisers to modern marvels, and the whole town comes alive with shops, cafés, and welcoming vibes. It’s a total joyride (minus the petrol bill).

📍 Hunter’s Close Car Park, Lanark
⏰ Saturday 13th September, 10am – 2pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🛠️ Model & Hobby Show

Planes, trains, tanks and… a giant model ferry? This nostalgic celebration of hobbies returns to Mackinnon Mills with hands-on exhibits for both kids and grown-ups. Try remote-controlled boats, climb inside military vehicles, admire intricate dioramas, and maybe even rediscover an old passion. It’s a mix of charmingly nerdy and genuinely impressive. Coffee and raffle prizes await, too!

📍 Mackinnon Mills, Coatbridge
⏰ Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September, 10am – 5pm
💷 £5 adults / Under 16s free (with adult)
👉 More info

🌾 Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

Still going strong after 13 straw-stuffed years, this scarecrow spectacular is the ultimate community celebration. Expect live music, fairground rides, craft stalls, food, inflatables, and of course — the legendary scarecrows themselves! Highlights this weekend include the Family Outdoor Fun Days, Super Scarecrow Street, and the big Grand Parade. Go on – build your own and join the fun!

📍 Bothwell
⏰ Festival runs until Sunday 14th September, with key events on Sat 13th & Sun 14th
💷 Mostly free – see website for event details
👉 More info

🎉 Forge Market 30th Birthday Bash

The East End’s beloved Forge Market is hitting the big 3-0 — and they’re throwing a birthday bash you won’t want to miss! There’ll be face painting, balloon magic, mini zoo animals, live music, puppet shows, and even a visit from the Ghostbusters. Plus, you can browse dozens of traders and tuck into food from local faves like Wok This Way and Molly Malones.

📍 Forge Market, Duke Street, Glasgow
⏰ Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September, 12pm – 4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🛍️ The Little Children’s Market – Glasgow

Looking for a bargain (or ten)? This brilliant baby and kids’ market is the place to stock up on preloved clothes, toys, books and equipment — all for a fraction of the high-street price. Tables sell out fast, and shoppers are known to queue early for the best deals. So grab a tote bag, channel your inner treasure hunter, and prepare for some seriously good finds.

📍 Easterhouse Sports Centre, Glasgow
⏰ Saturday 13th September, 11am – 1pm
💷 £2 adults / Kids go free
👉 More info

🎮 Family Wii Sports Party

Get your game face on — R-CADE is throwing a sporty little bash in honour of one of the greatest video games of all time. Wii Sports fans can compete in bowling, boxing, baseball and more during this action-packed two-hour session. Bonus: every player gets a sweatband to keep it retro. Great for kids 8+ and nostalgic grown-ups alike!

📍 R-CADE, Saltmarket, Glasgow
⏰ Sunday 14th September, 5pm – 7pm
💷 £15 per participant
👉 More info

That’s a wrap, Wee Weekenders!

So whether you’re chasing ducks, swinging a Wiimote, building a robot, or stuffing a scarecrow, there’s absolutely no excuse for staying in this weekend. Don’t forget to snap some pics and tag us in your weekend wanderings — we love seeing our Wee Weekenders out and about!

Until next week, keep it curious, crafty, and full of cake (or at least street food).

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See you out there,
Wee Weekender