🎅 Wee Weekender | 29–30 Nov – Baubles, Baking & Big Santa Dashes!

Hey Wee Weekenders!

Ready, set, sleigh! 🎄 This weekend is bursting with festive sparkle – we’ve got bauble painting, panto giggles, and not one but two Santa dashes.

Whether your crew is more hot chocolate and lantern walks or full-on Christmas market mode, we’ve found something for every type of festive fanatic (and their dog 🐶).

So lace up your snow boots (or trainers) – it’s going to be a jingly ride.

Here’s what’s happening near you this weekend:

🎨 Bauble Painting Workshop

Make your Christmas tree extra special this year with your own hand-painted baubles! The talented team from Good Days UK is back at Dockyard Social for this fun and festive drop-in event. Just turn up, pick your baubles (prices vary), and get decorating with all the paint, glitter, and good vibes you could wish for.

📍 The Dockyard Social, Glasgow West End
⏰ Sat 29 Nov, Midday – 5pm
💷 Free to attend (pay for baubles on the day)
👉 More info

👠 Cinderella Pantomime

It wouldn’t be the season without a bit of "He’s behind you!" magic. The Knightswood panto team are back with their hilarious, heartfelt take on Cinderella. Expect giggles, audience participation, a charity raffle, and a lot of silly fun – all in aid of good causes. Under 4s go free and snacks are sorted thanks to a fab tuck shop!

📍 Knightswood Congregational Church, G13
⏰ Wed 26 – Sat 29 Nov, 7.30pm nightly + 1.30pm Sat matinee
💷 From £6 (family & group tickets available)
👉 More info

🛍️ Cameron House Festive Market

Want a winter wonderland with loch views? Say hello to the Cameron House Festive Market! With 60+ stalls, hot food, mulled wine, carousel rides and a Christmas show for kids, this stylish event is both cosy and chic. Bonus: £1 of every ticket supports Glasgow Children’s Hospital – and you could win a lodge stay!

📍 Cameron House, Loch Lomond
⏰ Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 10am – 5pm
💷 £5 (under 3s go free)
👉 More info

⛸️ Clydeside Christmas Village

It’s the first year of this shiny new Christmas event – and it's already stealing hearts! Skating rink? Check. Santa visits? Yup. Street food, fairground rides, indoor bar and festive music? All there. With views over the Clyde and all the twinkly vibes, this is your one-stop festive shop.

📍 Clydeside South Street, G11
⏰ Sat 29 Nov – Sun 4 Jan (see site for times)
💷 Free entry (charges apply for attractions)
👉 More info

🍪 Family Baking Session: Scottish Snowballs

Calling all mini bakers! Head to Mackintosh at the Willow for a cosy baking session where you’ll learn how to whip up traditional Scottish snowballs with chef Jaz Spears. While they’re baking, you’ll get a lovely little tour of the historic tea rooms. Suitable for kids 5–12 but all are welcome!

📍 Mackintosh at the Willow, G2
⏰ Sat 29 Nov, 11.30am – 1.30pm
💷 £7 per person
👉 More info

🎅 Helensburgh Santa Dash

Don your best Santa hat (or full suit!) and join this jolly 4km dash through Helensburgh. Run, walk, prance or pose for photos – it’s all in support of local causes and guaranteed to deliver serious Christmas spirit. Bonus points for festive jumpers!

📍 Starts at Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh
⏰ Sat 29 Nov, 11am
💷 £5 (adults) / £2.50 (under 16s)
👉 More info

🏃‍♂️ Jiggly Santa Family Mile

Who says exercise can’t be festive? Join the Jiggly Joggers for a 1-mile jaunt through Tollcross Park dressed like Santa. Walk it, jog it, dance it – it’s up to you! A brilliant low-cost way to get active as a family and have a good giggle while you're at it.

📍 Tollcross Park, G32
⏰ Sat 29 Nov, Midday
💷 £1
👉 More info

✨ Lenzie Christmas Lights Switch On

Lenzie’s lights are going on in style with local celeb Gina McKie hosting the festivities. Expect Santa’s arrival around 5pm before the big switch-on at 5.30pm. Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy the glow-up!

📍 Lenzie Old Parish Church, G66
⏰ Sat 29 Nov, from 4.30pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🐾 Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie

It’s the most wonderful time... for your dog! Santa Paws is back at Dobbies, complete with festive sniff-ari, doggie obstacles, pressies for your pup and even an optional child + dog Santa meet. Pure paw-fection.

📍 Dobbies Milngavie, G62
⏰ Sat 29 Nov – Tues 24 Dec (see site for times)
💷 £12.50 per dog
👉 More info

🌙 Illuminate RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

Go on a moonlit adventure this weekend with RSPB Loch Lomond’s magical illuminated trail. You’ll decorate your own lantern, spot nocturnal wildlife, and sip a hot choc by the fire. A peaceful, nature-filled way to get into the festive flow.

📍 RSPB Loch Lomond, Gartocharn
⏰ Thurs 28 – Sat 30 Nov, 4pm – 6.30pm
💷 £8 (under 2s go free)
👉 More info

🎁 That’s a wrap!

Whether you’re gliding round the ice, baking a storm or dashing through the snow, we hope your weekend is filled with memories, mince pies and maybe just a little glitter in your hair. We’ll be back next Thursday with more ideas to keep your wee crew happy and festive!

Until then...
Stay jolly,
Wee Weekender