Wee Weekender: Bonfire Bangs, Halloween Thrills & Cozy Family Fun! 🎇🎃✨

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Hey Wee Weekenders! 🎉 

It’s the perfect blend of fireworks, spooky celebrations, and autumn festivities this weekend, and we’ve gathered a list of Glasgow’s hottest (and brightest!) family-friendly events for you.

Whether you’re here for the BOOMS in the sky or the little spooky BOOs on the ground, we’ve got you covered. Grab your mittens, pull on those costumes, and let’s dive into a magical weekend of fun!

🌠 Lanark & District Round Table Annual Fireworks Display

A Guy Fawkes night that’ll go off with a bang! Join the Lanark Round Table crew for their iconic fireworks display at Moor Park. Food’s on-site, and kiddos under 5 are free, so gather the family for an epic night under the stars. Gates open at 6:30 pm, and tickets are available online or at the door.

📍 Moor Park, Lanark
🕒 2nd Nov, Gates open at 6:30 pm
💷 £5 (Under 5s go free)
🔗More info

👻 Music Bus Halloween Spooktacular

Calling all wee ghouls and goblins! Join Music Bus for a Halloween party packed with songs, spooky crafts, puppet pals, and bubbles galore. There’s even a play mat for the tiniest attendees and tea for the grown-ups. Costumes are a must, so get those capes and cat ears ready!

📍 Newlands South Church, 37 Riverside Road, Glasgow
🕒 2nd Nov, 2 pm - 3 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
💷 £15 (Admits one child + two adults)
🔗 More info

Sponsored by The Bank Heist

Prepare for a night of sophistication and suspense as a brand-new immersive dining experience comes to Glasgow! Channel your inner criminal mastermind and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to test your detective skills and enjoy an evening of excitement!

The Bank Heist is a dramatic adaptation of the real-life Northern Bank Robbery that took place on December 20th, 2004, in Belfast. This immersive experience is filled with glitz, glamour and high-stakes drama. Placing you and your friends in the shoes of cunning criminals as you work together to uncover who was behind the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history!

Book your spot now and see if you have what it takes to get away with the loot - then celebrate your success with an after-dinner disco!

🧙 Wizard School

Dust off those wizard hats! Wish Upon A Star Kingdom invites young witches and wizards for an immersive magical experience with potions, house sorting, and spellbinding fun. Show off your magical prowess and maybe snag a prize for best costume!

📍 Wish Upon A Star Kingdom, Rosyth Road, Glasgow
🕒 2nd Nov, 4 pm - 5:30 pm
💷 £18
🔗 More info

🎶 Halloween Family Silent Disco

Get your groove on at this Halloween Family Silent Disco, where you can switch between three music channels as you dance in your favorite costumes. Headphones, spooky tunes, and monster mash classics await you in a hauntingly fun setting!

📍 Dobbie Hall, Main Street, Larbert
🕒 2nd Nov, 2 pm - 3:45 pm
💷 £7.50
🔗 More info

🎭 Artie’s Singing Kettle Halloween Party

Join Artie and the Singing Kettle crew for a family-friendly Halloween adventure! Don your costumes, follow clues hidden in the Singing Kettles, and sing along to classics like Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff the Bus.

📍 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow
🕒 3rd Nov, 11 am & 1:30 pm
💷 £14
🔗 More info

📖 Create Your Own Spooky Story - Vivian French

Join beloved children’s author Vivian French for a spooky storytelling workshop at the Mitchell Library. Get creative with your little ones, chat about the life of an author, and even create your very own story. Perfect for young writers with big imaginations!

📍 Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
🕒 2nd Nov, 11 am - 12 pm
💷 Free (Booking required)
🔗 More info

🎆 Troon Round Table Fireworks

The Troon Round Table brings a night of whizzes and bangs for everyone! Arrive early for the funfair and stay for the main event—a fireworks display at 7:30 pm. Donations are welcomed to help keep this tradition alive!

📍 Troon
🕒 2nd Nov, Funfair 4 pm - 9:30 pm; Fireworks at 7:30 pm
💷 Suggested donation: £10 per family
🔗 More info

🦇 The Dark Knight Rises – IMAX

Watch Batman in all his glory on the biggest screen in town! Catch the final chapter of the Dark Knight trilogy in IMAX at the Glasgow Science Centre.

📍 Glasgow Science Centre
🕒 1st - 3rd Nov, See event website for times
💷 Adult £11.55 / Concession £10.25 / Child £8.90
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💡 Festival of Light

Get ready for a full day of festivities at East Pollokshields Quad’s annual Festival of Light! Enjoy food, lantern-making, live music, and a parade to light up the streets. Bring your family and celebrate a vibrant evening!

📍 East Pollokshields Quad, Kenmure Street, Glasgow
🕒 2nd Nov, 2 pm - 10 pm
💷 Free (Donations welcome)
🔗 More info

🎇Helensburgh Fireworks Display

Head to Helensburgh for an evening of fireworks by the sea. With live music, food, and warm drinks on tap, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Bonfire Night with the whole family.

📍 Helensburgh Waterfront
🕒 3rd Nov, Gates open at 4 pm; Fireworks at 5:30 pm
💷 Free (Donations encouraged)
🔗 More info

That’s it, Wee Weekenders!

Whether you’re ringing in Bonfire Night, celebrating spooky season, or both, we hope you have a fabulous weekend.

Stay cozy, stay spooky, and we’ll see you next week! ✨