🦇 Wee Weekender | 27–28 September - Bao Buns, Bats & Bounce Castles: A Wild Weekend for Wee Adventurers!

Hey there, Wee Weekenders!

It’s the September Weekend, and Glasgow is bursting at the seams with family-friendly fun – from bouncing inflatables to twilight bat hunts, foodie fiestas to comic book chaos.

Whether you’re craving some prehistoric playtime or a pop-culture pilgrimage, this weekend is stacked.

So grab a snack, rally the kiddos, and let’s see what’s on for your wee tribe this weekend…

🎉 Big Feed at Edmiston House

The foodie party is back where it all began – and it’s bigger and tastier than ever! Big Feed is rolling into Edmiston House with 12 incredible street food vendors (bao buns, bakes, wraps, oh my!), live music, DJs, and a buzzing indoor market vibe. Come hungry, leave happy.
📍 Edmiston House, Edmiston Drive, G51 2YX
⏰ Sat 27th & Sun 28th Sept | 11am–3pm & 4pm–9pm
💷 £5 entry | Under 5s go free
👉 More info

🦸‍♀️ East Kilbride Comic Con

Superheroes, sci-fi, comics, collectibles – oh yes! EK Comic Con returns for one last hurrah in its current spot. Expect meet & greets, movie props, handmade goodies, anime merch, and a costume-friendly atmosphere for all ages. Time to geek out, folks!
📍 EK, East Kilbride, G74 1LL
⏰ Sat 27th & Sun 28th Sept | 10am–4pm
💷 Free entry
👉 More info

🥁 Free Music Open Day @ Amplify

Is your kid the next mini Mozart or a future drumming rockstar? Let them try out drums, piano, guitar and more at Amplify’s open day. Meet the team, explore the space, and join in the musical mayhem – adults welcome too!
📍 Amplify Academy of Music, 90 Seaward St, G41 1HJ
⏰ Sat 27th Sept | 9am–3pm
💷 Free but booking essential
👉 More info

🎈 Autastic Club Inflatable Party

A special bounce-tastic day out for children with Additional Support Needs and their siblings! Expect inflatables, a play corner, and a friendly, relaxed environment where everyone is welcome – no diagnosis required.
📍 Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB
⏰ Sun 28th Sept | Sessions at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
💷 £10 per child | Adults go free
👉 More info

🦇 Brilliant Bats at RSPB Baron’s Haugh

Take a twilight stroll through Baron's Haugh and learn all about these mysterious night flyers. Bat detectors at the ready! It's an atmospheric nature adventure perfect for kids who love a bit of spooky science.
📍 RSPB Baron’s Haugh, Manse Road, Motherwell ML1 2PZ
⏰ Sat 27th Sept | 7pm
💷 £12 adults | Discounted rates for members/kids
👉 More info

🏹 Hunter-Gatherers at Hogganfield

Travel back 10,000 years and live your best prehistoric life! Craft arrows, forage for food, design your own wild headdress and track ancient animals. A free, hands-on day of nature and history with a fun scavenger hunt twist!
📍 Seven Lochs Wetland Park, G33 1AH
⏰ Sat 27th Sept | 11am–3pm
💷 Free (foraging activity requires booking)
👉 More info

🎨 Leap Then Look: Play Interact Explore

This isn’t just an art exhibition – it’s a wild, interactive creative playground! Move stuff around, build weird sculptures, take photos, and explore your inner artist. All ages welcome, especially grown-ups who still love stacking blocks.
📍 Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, G41 2PE
⏰ Sat 27th Sept & ongoing | 12pm–6pm (Sat)
💷 Free
👉 More info

🧸 Glasgow Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair

Vintage toys, Star Wars merch, collectables galore and over 220 tables of nostalgia-packed joy await at this mega fair. There’s even a café for tired parents. Early birds get in first, but everyone leaves with full hearts (and probably full bags).
📍 Bellahouston Leisure Centre, G52 1HH
⏰ Sun 28th Sept | 10.30am–3pm (Early bird from 8:30am)
💷 Adults £4 | Kids/Seniors £3 | Toddlers free
👉 More info

🎶 Miss R and Friends

If your wee one is obsessed with Miss Rachel, don’t miss this live musical adventure. It’s an interactive, sing-along, feel-good show designed just for little learners – and their grown-ups who know every song by heart.
📍 Princess Bar, 126 Smithycroft Rd, G33 2RQ
⏰ Sun 28th Sept | 11:30am
💷 £10
👉 More info

💬 That’s a wrap!

Whether you’re exploring the Stone Age, fangirling over Funko Pops, or grooving to a toddler-friendly bop, there’s no excuse to stay indoors this weekend, Wee Weekenders!

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Until next week – stay curious, caffeinated, and chaos-ready.

— Wee Weekender