🎉 Wee Weekender: Family Fun to Chase the January Blues!

Hello, Wee Weekenders!

January might be grey, but your weekend doesn’t have to be!

This week, we’ve rounded up a smashing lineup of activities to keep the kids entertained and the grown-ups smiling. From museum adventures to panto magic and creative hangouts, there’s no shortage of fun for everyone.

So, pull on your boots, grab the kids, and get ready to make some memories!

🎨 Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Unleash your wee ones' inner Indiana Jones at Kelvingrove's Mini Museum Explorers! These fun-filled sessions combine free play, singing, and creativity, introducing 3-5-year-olds to the museum's treasures. It's a perfect blend of learning and laughter!

📍 Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow West End, G3 8AG
⏰ Time: 17th January, 14th February, and 14th March 2025; sessions at 11am–12pm & 1pm–2pm
💷 Price: Absolutely free!
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🌌 Stargazing at New Lanark

Join star ranger Elizabeth Tindal for an enchanting evening under the stars at New Lanark's rooftop garden—the largest in Scotland! Kick off with a captivating talk, then immerse yourself in the night sky with hot drinks in hand. Whether you're a budding astronomer or a seasoned stargazer, this event is perfect for all.

📍 Location: New Lanark World Heritage Site, New Lanark Mills, Lanark, ML11 9DB
⏰ Time: Saturday, 18th January 2025; starting at 5:30pm
💷 Price: £15
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✨ Cinderella at Eastwood Park Theatre

Wave goodbye to post-Christmas blues with Harlequin Youth Theatre’s sparkling pantomime, Cinderella! Expect an evening packed with music, dancing, and laughs that’ll brighten even the gloomiest January day. Perfect for the whole family!

📍 Location: Eastwood Park Theatre, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG
⏰ Time: 14th–18th January 2025; 7:30pm shows, plus a 2:30pm Saturday matinee
💷 Price: From £17
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🏃‍♂️ Springburn Junior Parkrun

Get your kids moving with the Springburn Junior Parkrun—a free, fun, and friendly 2k event for 4 to 14-year-olds. Held every Sunday morning, it's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. Parents are welcome to join in, making it a family affair focused on participation and fun.

📍 Location: Springburn Park, Balgrayhill Road, Glasgow, G21 3UB
⏰ Time: Every Sunday at 9:30am
💷 Price: Free!
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⛸️ TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Ready to roll? TrySkating’s open skating sessions are the perfect Sunday morning activity for beginners and seasoned skaters alike. Bring your own skates or hire some (just book in advance). Safety first—helmets and pads required for junior skaters, with spares available if needed!

📍 Location: ARC: Health and Fitness, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow City Centre, G4 0BA
⏰ Time: Every Sunday, 10am–12:30pm
💷 Price: Adults £8, Juniors/Seniors £6, Adult & Child £12 (extra juniors £5). Inline skate hire +£5.
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🎨 Saturday Art Club

Get the kids’ creative juices flowing at the Gallery of Modern Art’s Saturday Morning Art Club! These free, drop-in workshops let families explore drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, and more—all inspired by the gallery's incredible artworks. What masterpiece will your wee artists create this week?

📍 Location: Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre, G1 3AH
⏰ Time: Every Saturday, 10:30am–12:30pm
💷 Price: Free!
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🎨 Creative Hangouts: New Caregivers & Preschoolers Class

Kickstart your weekend with fun, bonding, and creativity at Creative Hangouts' new class for caregivers and preschoolers! Starting Friday, 17th January, this 10-week block is perfect for making memories and masterpieces together in a welcoming space designed for you and your little one.

📍 Location: Kessington Hall, 58 Milngavie Road, Bearsden, G61 2DP
⏰ Time: Every Friday, 11am–12pm & 12:30pm–1:30pm
💷 Price: £99 for the 10-week block
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🎭 Hillhead Youth Theatre

Calling all budding performers! Hillhead Youth Theatre is back at Hillhead Library for their Winter Term, offering young people (ages 5–12) a chance to develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills. Each session builds toward an exciting end-of-term showcase!

📍 Location: Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow West End, G12 8AP
⏰ Time: Sundays, 19th January–23rd March 2025 (except 16th February), 2pm–3:30pm
💷 Price: £89 for the full block (10% off if booked before 20th December with code EARLYBIRD10)
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🎬 Take 2: Family-Friendly Films

Enjoy Saturday mornings with the wee ones at Glasgow Film Theatre’s Take 2 screenings! From timeless kid-friendly classics to the latest blockbusters, these screenings are designed with families in mind. Bonus: Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and their accompanying adult can snag free tickets (available on the day)!

📍 Location: Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre, G3 6RB
⏰ Time: Saturdays at 11:30am
💷 Price: £5.50 per ticket (includes one free adult entry per child’s ticket). Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders + adult go free!
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There you have it, folks—another week, another bundle of fun-filled activities to brighten your weekend.

Whether you're stargazing, skating, or cheering for Cinderella, there's no excuse to stay cooped up indoors. We’ll be back next week with more family-friendly fun to keep your calendars full and your hearts even fuller.

Until then, keep the wee ones entertained and don’t forget to share your weekend snaps with us—tag us with #WeeWeekender!

Catch you next Wednesday!
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