🌞 Wee Weekender | 25–27 July 2025Bubbles, Beats & Barnyard Treats: Summer Fun's in Full Swing!

Hey there, Wee Weekenders!

This week, we're throwing it way back—prehistoric dino dancing, retro buses, and even some ‘90s hip-hop flavour. It’s a full-on time-travel vibe (minus the dodgy time machine) with seven family-friendly events around Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

Pack the snacks, charge the phone, and don’t forget a brolly—this weekend’s set to be roarsome.

Let’s get stuck in... 🦕🎨🚍

🎅 DNA Kids Dinosaur Party

Calling all little raptors and T-Rexes! Dockyard Social is turning into Jurassic Park for one day only. Expect epic dino-themed playtime, a kids' disco with bubbles and snow machines, plus a hilarious entertainer dishing out sweets, prizes and non-stop laughs. It’s a dino-mite day out!
📍 The Dockyard Social, 95 - 107 Haugh Road, Glasgow West End
⏰ Sunday 27th July, 12pm – 5pm
💷 £10 per child
👉 More info

🎅 East Kilbride Farm Show

A proper day at the farm! Think majestic horses, adorable sheep, and prize-winning veggies. There’s a craft marquee packed with handmade goodies and a foodie street with everything from hog roast to afternoon cake. Don't forget to check out the kids' homecraft competition!
📍 West Nerston Farm, East Kilbride
⏰ Saturday 26th July, from 9am
💷 See event website for details
👉 More info

🎅 Belter Bubbles at Riverside Museum

It's bubbly mayhem at the Riverside Museum! Giant floating bubbles, bubble rainstorms, and even a chance to be encased inside one (yep, you read that right). This whimsical, free drop-in session is pure joy for all ages—bubbly vibes only.
📍 Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End
⏰ Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 1.30pm – 4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🎅 Big Feed Cowboy BBQ

Howdy, partner! Golf It! is going full country this weekend with line dancing, live music, kids crafts, and cowboy cupcakes. It’s yeehaw meets street food—complete with face painting, an ice cream shack, and even adventure golf!
📍 Golf It!, 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow
⏰ Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 11am – 9pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🎅 The Bridge Family Festival Day

One for the diary! Head east to Easterhouse for roller discos, inflatables, live entertainment, food stalls, and hands-on workshops. This all-out community celebration is buzzing with activity—indoors and outdoors—so you’re covered whatever the weather.
📍 Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
⏰ Saturday 26th July, 12pm – 4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🎅 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family Day

Get your ticket to nostalgia with vintage buses, interactive exhibits, and high-tech driving simulators. Add in face painting, PS5 ride-ons, live big band music, and even a visit from the Ghostbusters and Star Wars crew—this garage party's revved up for all ages.
📍 Bridgeton Bus Garage, 76–136 Fordneuk Street, Glasgow
⏰ Sunday 27th July, 11am – 4.30pm
💷 Adult £6 | Child £4 | Family £17
👉 More info

🎅 Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

Bookworms and mini-historians, unite! Head to New Lanark for a magical storytelling session with author Charlene Caldwell, a fun art workshop with the illustrator, a nostalgic ride back in time, and a scavenger hunt in the cotton mill gardens.
📍 New Lanark World Heritage Site
⏰ Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 11am–12.30pm & 1.30pm–3pm
💷 £8 per child | Adults go free (max 2 per group)
👉 More info

🎅 The Scottish Annual Hip-Hop Jam

From breakdancing to beatboxing, this all-day outdoor jam is a celebration of hip-hop culture that’s as family-friendly as it is electric. Expect top DJs, graffiti art, workshops, and open mics—all set in sunny Queen’s Park Arena.
📍 Queen's Park Arena, Glasgow South Side
⏰ Saturday 26th July, 12pm – 10pm
💷 Free (but booking required)
👉 More info

That’s all, folks!

From cowboy cookouts to bubbly bonanzas, this weekend’s bursting at the seams with fun. Whether you’re chasing bubbles, bopping to beats, or bonding with barn animals, there’s plenty to keep your wee crew grinning.

Catch you next Thursday for more weekend mischief,
– The Wee Weekender Team 💌

P.S. Spot something we’ve missed? Ping it our way and we’ll add it to the roundup!