🌞Wee Weekender | 4–6 July 2025Trucks, Tacos & Tartan: Your Weekend Starts Here

Dear Wee Weekenders,

Glasgow’s going BIG this weekend — big trucks, big BBQs, big science bangs, and big fluffy dogs in fancy dress (no, really).

Whether you're cosplaying as a Pokémon, cheering on a caber toss, or chasing toddlers around soft play, there’s something for everyone across the city and beyond.

From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to the buzzing streets of the West End, this weekend is stacked with summer magic, fresh air, and a smidge of madness.

Basically, if you're not out and about, you're doing it wrong.

 🚛 Big Truck Weekend with J&M Murdoch & Son

Calling all wee truck lovers! Big Truck Weekend is rolling back into town, and it’s a monster hit with families. From vintage lorries to modern-day haulage heroes, you’ll get to climb aboard and explore these giants of the road. There’s plenty to see and snap pics of, all against the fab backdrop of the Riverside Museum.

📍 Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS
⏰ Saturday 5th July, 10am – 4pm & Sunday 6th July, 11am – 4pm
💷 Free entry (and free fun!)
👉 More info

🎮 Glasgow Anime & Gaming Con

Gamers, cosplayers, and anime superfans — assemble! The UK’s biggest anime convention returns to Glasgow with a jam-packed weekend of geeky goodness. From cosplay masquerades and lip sync battles to gaming zones full of retro faves and fresh releases, there’s something for every kind of fan. Plus, special guests, panels, live performances, and after-parties? Say less!

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3HN
⏰ Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th July (see website for full schedule)
💷 See event website for ticket prices
👉 More info

🎉 Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

Make a splash this weekend at Summerfest! Set on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, this two-day outdoor festival is bursting with live music, street food, stalls, and activities for all ages. From laid-back lakeside vibes to toe-tapping tunes and tasty treats, it’s the perfect excuse for a summer day trip with the fam.

📍 Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL
⏰ Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th July, 10am – 5pm
💷 Free entry (just bring your sunny vibes!)
👉 More info

🎯 Luss Highland Gathering

Get ready for a proper Highland hooley! The Luss Highland Gathering is back with all the classics — caber tossing, highland dancing, pipers, and even a hill race if you fancy a climb before your ice cream. Dating back to 1875, this is tradition with a twist of fun, set in the gorgeous Loch Lomond landscape. Don your tartan, pack a picnic, and prepare to cheer on some serious strength and sprightly steps.

📍 Luss Games Field, Luss (Loch Lomond)
⏰ Saturday 5th July, from 10am (Opening ceremony at 11am)
💷 £15 adults / £7 children / £35 family (2 adults + 2 kids)
👉 More info

🍔 The Big American BBQ Weekend

Get your grill on, Glasgow! Big Feed is going full Stars & Stripes with a weekend packed with smoky BBQ classics, Philly cheese steaks, Birria tacos, and enough grilled cheese to make you weak at the knees. There’s live music, giant sports screens, beer gardens, and a hot dog eating contest for the brave (or the bonkers). Plus, you can take a swing at crazy golf, paddle tennis, or just chill by the loch with an ice cream and frozen cocktail. It’s basically the 4th of July, Glasgow-style.

📍 Golf It!, 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33 1AH
⏰ Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th July, 11am – 9pm
💷 Free entry
👉 More info

🐣 Big Fun Early Years Activities

It’s all in the name — Big Fun is here to brighten wee faces all July long at Queen’s Park Arena! Expect soft play for under 2s, joyful workshops with local faves like Bookbug and Giggle N’ Grow, and fun-filled family activities aimed at boosting wellbeing and community vibes. It’s totally free, but make sure to book your spot — because big fun waits for no toddler!

📍 Queen’s Park Arena, Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42
⏰ Various dates from 5th – 29th July (check site for schedule)
💷 Free, but booking required
👉 More info

🐾 Doggy Day

Who let the dogs out? Castlemilk Park did, and they're throwing a tail-wagging good time for the whole family! Pop along for fun competitions, prize giveaways, and enough cute pups in fancy dress to melt your heart. You don’t need a dog to join the fun — but if you do have one, let them strut their stuff!

📍 Castlemilk Park, Machrie Road, Glasgow South Side G45 0AZ
⏰ Saturday 5th July, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
💷 Free (walkies and woofs included!)
👉 More info

🧪 Science Boffins

Boom! Bang! Brilliant! The Science Boffins are back at The Dockyard Social, and they’re bringing mind-blowing experiments, curious contraptions, and interactive fun galore. Perfect for wee Einsteins and curious minds, this hands-on science day is full of fizz, flash, and facts — all while you munch on street food in one of Glasgow’s coolest venues. Don’t forget your lab coat (or at least your sense of wonder)!

📍 The Dockyard Social, 95–107 Haugh Road, Glasgow West End G3 8TX
⏰ Sunday 6th July, 12pm – 5pm
💷 £10
👉 More info

🧭 That’s a wrap on this week’s Wee Weekender!

Whatever kind of fun your fam is after — from geeky cons and lochside fests to dog shows and science shows — Glasgow has you totally sorted this weekend.

Don’t forget to tag us in your snaps (especially if they involve hot dogs or actual dogs), and as always, share the Wee Weekender with your pals!

Until next week— stay playful, stay curious, and stay caffeinated ☕
Love,
The Wee Weekender Team 🧡