🌞 Wee Weekender | 2–3 AugustDucks, Disco & DIY Bling: A Weekend Worth Quacking About!

Hey there, Wee Weekenders!

August is sneaking in like a sugar-fuelled toddler at bedtime – loud, exciting, and not going to sleep anytime soon. This weekend is absolutely buzzing with things to do, from pirate pups to disco ducks, mini raves to big birthdays.

Whether you're after glitter, grub, or good tunes (or all three at once), we've got something to thrill your wee crew.

Let’s dive into this jam-packed weekend of family fun – it’s one for the memory books!

🎸 Summer Jam

A weekend of live music, BBQ bites, and brilliant fundraising – Summer Jam is bringing the vibes to Lochwinnoch! With a lineup of local bands, a sizzling outdoor menu, and every penny going to Teenage Cancer Trust, it’s a feel-good fest for all ages.

📍 The Three Churches Inn, Lochwinnoch
⏰ Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd August, 12pm – 7pm
💷 £15 adults / £7 kids (weekend ticket)
👉 More info

🦆 New Lanark Duck Festival

Ready, set, quack! Back by popular demand, this duck-tastic day out includes treasure hunts, duck mask making, races down the mill lade, and even a duck parade with Bubbles the Duck. Prizes, crafts, and face painting galore – it’s fowl-play in the best way.

📍 New Lanark World Heritage Site
⏰ Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd August, 10am – 5pm
💷 £7 per child (includes race duck – adults go free!)
👉 More info

🎪 Carnival Crazy Weekend at IKEA Glasgow

IKEA’s going full carnival this weekend, and it’s not just about flat-pack furniture! Face painting, balloon twisting, mini golf, Hook A Duck, and even a Spin To Win wheel. It's colourful, chaotic fun—and yep, it’s all totally free!

📍 IKEA Glasgow, Renfrew
⏰ Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd August, 11am – 4pm
💷 Free!
👉 More info

🎤 The Taylor Swift Effect

Calling all mini Swifties! Shake it off at this high-energy tribute show featuring all your favourite Taylor eras, complete with costumes and a post-show meet and greet. Grab your friendship bracelets and sing your heart out!

📍 East Kilbride Village Theatre
⏰ Sat 2nd August, 2pm
💷 £20
👉 More info

🎂 Big Feed’s Birthday Party

Big Feed is turning 2 and throwing one heck of a party at Golf It! Expect DJs, street food, face painting, crafts, cupcakes, Labubu meet & greets, and more. Bonus: you can pop over for a round of crazy golf or hit the driving range while you're at it!

📍 Golf It!, Glasgow
⏰ Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd August, 11am – 9pm
💷 Free!
👉 More info

🎨 Jewellery Making with Vanilla Ink

Get hands-on at the Riverside Museum with this fab drop-in workshop! Stamp your own keyring or design a dazzling pendant to take home. A shiny little memory-maker (and it's completely free).

📍 Riverside Museum, Glasgow
⏰ Sat 2nd August – Keyrings: 10am–1pm / Pendants: 2pm–5pm
💷 Free! Drop-in, no booking needed
👉 More info

👑 Princess Ballet

Budding ballerinas aged 3–8 can twirl with Tower Princess and Snow White in this magical morning of dance, sparkles, and royal giggles. A fairy-tale ballet session that’ll have your little ones floating out the door!

📍 Wish Upon A Star Kingdom, Glasgow
⏰ Sat 2nd August, 10am – 11:30am
💷 £16
👉 More info

🐾 Paw Patrol Live! – The Great Pirate Adventure

The Paw Patrol gang is back in town with a swashbuckling stage show packed with music, adventure, and treasure-hunting excitement. A must-see for every wee Ryder recruit!

📍 SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
⏰ Fri 1st – Sun 3rd August (multiple showtimes)
💷 £18.75 – £53.95
👉 More info

🎧 Little Ravers Glasgow

Turn up the toddler tunes and throw it back with this family-friendly rave at Saint Luke’s. Think inflatable fun, remix bangers, and dancing like nobody’s napping. Perfect for kids with energy to burn – and nostalgic parents too.

📍 Saint Luke’s, Glasgow
⏰ Sun 3rd August – see website for details
💷 £10 – £20 (under 1s go free)
👉 More info

That's a wrap!

So whether you’re duck racing, discoing, or dancing in a tiara – there’s no shortage of magic this weekend, Wee Weekenders. Snap those photos, share your adventures, and remember: juice cartons before Prosecco (unless you’re really brave).

Catch you next Thursday for more pint-sized plans and family frolics!

Big hugs and sunny vibes,
Wee Weekender 🐥

P.S. Did you go to something fab last weekend? Hit reply and let us know – your tips could make next week's cut!