🧛‍♂️ Wee Weekender | 11–12 October – Ogres, Ghosts & Guitar Riffs: A Spooktacular Weekend for Wee Wild Things!

Hey there, spooky sidekicks and mini mischief-makers!

Autumn is officially here, the leaves are crunching, the pumpkins are plumping, and Glasgow is positively bursting with half-term fun.

Whether your wee ones want to chase ghosts, shred guitar solos, or go ogre-spotting — we’ve got your weekend sorted.

So, grab your cosiest jumper, a travel mug of something pumpkin-spiced (we won’t judge), and dive into this week’s line-up of family adventures!

🎃 East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail

Back by pumpkin-popular demand! Take a whimsical wander through Calderglen Country Park as pumpkins play peek-a-boo from behind trees and bushes. This self-led trail is the perfect blend of autumn magic, fresh air, and Insta-worthy photo ops — pumpkin picking with extra pizzazz.

📍 Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride
⏰ 11th–19th October, 10am–4pm
💷 £4.95
👉 More info

🧱 Lego Model Show

Brick-tastic news! Scotland’s biggest LEGO show is back at Summerlee. Expect jaw-dropping displays, epic builds, and a sprinkling of nostalgia for the grown-ups. With fundraising in aid of Fairy Bricks, you can feel good while geeking out.

📍 Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge
⏰ 11th & 12th October, Sat 10am–5pm / Sun 10am–4pm
💷 FREE
👉 More info

🎭 Shrek The Musical

Your favourite swamp-dwelling ogre is stomping onto the King’s Theatre stage! With big laughs, fairy tale chaos, and a talking cookie with sass, this amateur production is bringing Broadway-style fun to Glasgow. Bonus: you get to sing along with I’m a Believer guilt-free.

📍 King’s Theatre, Glasgow
⏰ 7th–11th October (check website for showtimes)
💷 From £22 + booking fee
👉 More info

🎸 Guitar Slam Saturday

Got a kid who’s been air-guitaring since nursery? Head to Amplify Academy for a FREE drop-in guitar session! Let them try out real instruments, jam with tutors, and earn their “I Survived Guitar Slam” certificate — rock on, mini musicians.

📍 Amplify Academy of Music, Glasgow South Side, 90 Seaward Street, G41 1HJ
⏰ 11th October, 10am–2pm
💷 FREE
👉 More info

🎃 Pumpkin Family Fun Day

Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group are throwing a pumpkin party — and you’re all invited! With games, crafts, and loads of feel-good autumnal fun, this event is perfect for families who love a bit of seasonal cheer and community spirit.

📍 St Brendan's Catholic Church, Motherwell
⏰ 11th October, 11am–3pm
💷 FREE
👉 More info

🚌 GVVT Annual Open Weekend

Hop aboard for a trip through time with vintage buses galore! The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is opening its doors (and its bus doors) for a weekend of nostalgia, displays, and free heritage bus rides between Bridgeton and the Riverside Museum.

📍 Bridgeton Bus Garage, Glasgow East End
⏰ 11th & 12th October, 10am–5pm
💷 Adults £8 / Concession £7 / Kids £6 / Family £22 / Under 3s FREE
👉 More info

👻 Halloween Pottery Painting – Miniature Ghosts

Get spooky with some seriously cute pottery painting! At Creative Bloc, your wee artists can paint three tiny handmade ghosts and make them as stripy, glittery, or googly-eyed as their haunted hearts desire. Collect the finished masterpieces the following week!

📍 Creative Bloc, Glasgow West End
⏰ 11th October, 1pm–3pm
💷 £10 (includes 3 mini ghosts!)
👉 More info

🐻 Hercules The Bear

Ever heard the one about the 10-foot grizzly bear who lived like a human in Scotland? No, really. This wild theatre show mixes puppetry and comedy to tell the true story of Hercules, the bear who stole hearts — and headlines. It’s got heart, humour, and just the right amount of chaos.

📍 Platform, Glasgow East End
⏰ 11th October, 2pm
💷 £9.50 / £6 concession / £5 local links
👉 More info

🍂 That’s a wrap, Wee Weekenders!

From haunted pottery to heroic ogres and real-life grizzly tales, this weekend’s bursting with stories to tell over your next cuppa. Whether you’re heading out on a pumpkin trail or reliving your childhood with vintage buses, don’t forget to tag us in your adventures and share the spooky cheer!

Until next week – stay cosy, stay curious, and maybe don’t invite a bear to dinner. 🐻🎃
The Wee Weekender Team