🧗‍♂️ Wee Weekender | 24–25 Jan – Pirates, Pixels & Puppet Showdowns!

🎭 Fireman Sam Live – The Lost Pirate Treasure

Norman Price is up to his usual antics again—and this time, he’s hunting for real pirate treasure! Join Fireman Sam and the gang for a high-energy live show packed with clues, sea shanties, and a whole lot of swashbuckling drama. A must for mini maties and fans of all things Pontypandy.

📍 Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling Street, Airdrie ML6 0ES
⏰ 25th January 2026, 12.30pm & 3.30pm
💷 Adults £16.50 / Concessions £15.50 / Family of 4 £60
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🕹️ All Ages Retro Game Sessions

It’s game on at R-CADE! Dive into 1700+ games across five decades—from Atari to PlayStation—in Glasgow’s only family-friendly retro arcade. Whether you're schooling your kids in Mario Kart or settling old Sonic rivalries, there’s fun for all generations. Bonus: the café has board games and sweet treats galore!

📍 R-CADE, 121 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LF
⏰ 22nd–24th January 2026, Midday–7pm
💷 £7.50–£10 per session
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🧗 The Climbing Academy – FREE Glasgow Open Days

Got a wee monkey in the family? Let them (safely) climb the walls at TCA’s open days! Totally free for new climbers, with shoe hire, induction, and even a hot cuppa and mince pie thrown in. Available at two city locations—no booking required, just rock up and scale new heights.

📍 The Newsroom (Portman St, G41 1EJ) & The Prop Store (Maryhill)
⏰ 24th–25th January 2026, Newsroom 10am–5pm / Prop Store 11am–5pm
💷 FREE (Yes, really!)
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🧚 Oscar and the Highland Castle

Mousetale Puppets are back with a glowing adventure full of charm, catchy songs, and ultraviolet magic! Follow Oscar the mouse on a daring journey to Loch Ness in a tale of castles, spiders, and secret Scottish history. Plus, get crafty before or after the show with make-your-own puppets and masks.

📍 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Ave, G12 0QF
⏰ 25th January 2026, 11am & 2pm
💷 £6.95 – £8.95 (Crafts £2.50 or 3 for £6)
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🎭 Kids Drama Workshop with Halo Arts

Budding actors, this one’s for you! A brilliant one-hour drama workshop for ages 5–12, hosted by Halo Arts at Partick Library. Expect games, creativity, and confidence-boosting fun led by professionals who know how to engage even the shyest star-in-the-making.

📍 Partick Library, 305 Dumbarton Road, G11 6AB
⏰ 24th January 2026, 1pm–2pm (Doors 12:45pm)
💷 FREE (Booking required – limited to 20 spaces!)
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⚽ Glasgow City FC v Rangers – ScottishPower Women’s Premier League

Top-of-the-table drama hits the pitch as Glasgow City takes on city rivals Rangers! Expect thrilling football and a fantastic family vibe at Petershill Park. It’s a great way to introduce wee ones to the excitement of the beautiful game—plus, tickets won’t break the bank.

📍 Petershill Park, 28 Adamswell St, G21 4DD
⏰ 25th January 2026, 4:10pm kick-off
💷 Adults £10 / U16s £2 / Concessions available
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☕ That’s a Wrap, Wee Weekenders!

Whether you’re cheering from the stands, gaming like it’s 1999, or puppeteering a glow-in-the-dark spider, there’s something magic waiting this weekend.

Don't forget to tag us in your family adventures—we love seeing our Wee Weekenders in action!

Until next week,
Stay warm, stay silly, and don’t forget the snacks.

✌️
Wee Weekender Team