🎉 Wee Weekender | 16–17 May – Pop Parties, Bouncy Castles & Big Screen Thrills! ✨🏰🍜

Hello Wee Weekenders! 👋

May is in full swing and this weekend's lineup is a proper mixed bag — in the best way.

We've got a glitter-soaked pop party for your big girls, the UK's biggest inflatable for your bouncy crew, and a Hong Kong street market taking over the Barras. Plus food festivals, forest play, and Top Gun on Scotland's biggest screen for the older bairns.

Here's what's on 👇

✨ Girlypop Live

Glitter, confetti and screaming every word to Sabrina, Taylor, Chappell and Olivia — all in one afternoon. There are glam zones, roaming performers, sweet treats and proper festival vibes for ages 5+. Bring the girl gang or make it a mum-and-daughter day they'll be talking about for months.

📍 SWG3, Glasgow West End
⏰ Sunday 17 May, midday–5.30pm
💷 See website for ticket details
👉 More info

✈️ Top Gun Maverick on IMAX

If your big kids are old enough for a 12A, this is a proper treat. Top Gun Maverick on Scotland's biggest screen is loud, fast, and absolutely made for IMAX. A great pick for a teen night out that doesn't involve scrolling through Netflix for an hour first.

📍 Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow South Side
⏰ Saturday 16 May, 6.45pm–9pm
💷 £12.15 adults / £9.35 children / £10.75 concession (+£1 booking fee)
👉 More info

🦡 Falls of Clyde Badger Cubs

Outdoor nature play for the 0–6 crowd, led by Scottish Wildlife Trust rangers. Expect nature games, crafts, wildlife hunts and a bit of story time in the woods. Free, friendly, and a lovely way to wear out a wee one before lunch.

📍 Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, Lanark
⏰ Friday 15 May, 10am–12.30pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🎨 Family & Kids Creative Art Workshops

Painting, clay, collage and a bit of cheerful mess — all in a relaxed city-centre studio. Sessions run across the weekend with small groups and all materials included, so you can just rock up and let them create. Great for ages 5–12, and no experience needed (from anyone).

📍 O&E Art Craft Studio, Bath Street, Glasgow
⏰ Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May, various times
💷 From £15 per session, family options available
👉 More info

🦘 Inflatable Fun City

The UK's largest themed inflatable is back at Barnhill Farm, and yes, it's as massive as it sounds. Entry also gets you go-karts, crazy golf, a double-decker play bus, a giant sandpit and animal feeding. Ideal for ages 2–12 and guaranteed to flatten them by bedtime.

📍 Barnhill Farm, Inchinnan
⏰ Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May, midday–5pm (last entry 4pm)
💷 £20.04 (£17.99 + booking fee)
👉 More info

🌊 X-CRAFT 'Dive Deep'

A proper deep-dive into the history of submarines, from Alexander the Great's bathysphere to the daring WWII attack on the Tirpitz. Shows run every half hour and it's a brilliant pick for curious older kids. Note: not one for the very wee ones.

📍 The Submarine Centre, Helensburgh
⏰ Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May, 10am–4pm (closed Wednesdays)
💷 £7–£14
👉 More info

🍔 Cartha Southside Food and Drink Festival

Unreal food, top drinks, live music and a proper Southside atmosphere — sorted. Kids go free, so it's an easy yes for a Saturday afternoon graze. The kind of day where you arrive hungry and leave horizontal.

📍 Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow South Side
⏰ Saturday 16 May, midday–8pm
💷 Adults £12 / Children free
👉 More info

🥟 Hong Kong Street Market

The Barras is being transformed into a buzzing Hong Kong street scene for the weekend. Expect authentic street food, handcrafted goods, and a proper showstopper Lion Dance plus cultural performances throughout. Free, family-friendly, and a brilliant taste of something a bit different.

📍 The Barras Market, Glasgow East End
⏰ Saturday 16 May, 10am–6pm / Sunday 17 May, 10am–4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🐉 Kaiju Con – Glasgow Anime Con

Anime and manga fans, this one's for you. A full day of panels, tournaments, cosplay comps, screenings and workshops at the SEC. If you've got a tween or teen who lives in anime hoodies, you've just sorted their whole weekend.

📍 SEC Centre, Glasgow West End
⏰ Saturday 16 May, 10am–5pm
💷 £10.92–£26.52 (+£0.50 per order)
👉 More info

🥖 Chatelherault Market

A lovely Sunday wander through Chatelherault with the best of Scottish produce — fine meats, fresh bakes, seasonal veg, hot drinks and street food. Free parking, dog friendly, and the train station is right at the entrance. Easy win for a chilled Sunday.

📍 Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
⏰ Sunday 17 May, 10am–3pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

That's your weekend sorted, Wee Weekenders! 🎉

From glitter and pop anthems to bouncy castles, dumplings and a bit of forest play, there's something for every age and energy level this weekend.

Whatever you get up to, hope it's a good one — and if you end up somewhere brilliant, let us know!

Catch you next week,
Wee Weekender 💛