As the holidays approach we need all the help we can get to entertain the kids! We
have collated a list of 10 of our favourite free activities in Glasgow. Do you have more
we can add?
1. Elder Park Junior Parkrun
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/elderpark-juniors/
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder
Park!
2. Bookbug
https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookbug/find-your-local-bookbug-
session
Bookbug offers free, fun and friendly sessions in libraries around Glasgow for babies, toddlers
and children under 5 years of age accompanied by their parents and/or carers.
3. Mini Museum Explorers
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/mini-museum-explorers
Explore Glasgow’s museums with your 3-5 year olds in this fun session, with a mix of free play
and structured activity to enjoy together.
4. Free Art Classes for 12-18 Year Olds
https://thelanguagehub.co.uk/platinum-jubilee-fund-art-classes/
The Language Hub are running art classes, aimed at 12 – 18 year olds, who are interested in
learning, creating and expressing themselves through art.
5. Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
https://www.balticstreetadventureplay.co.uk/about
Baltic Street Adventure Playground is a supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to
12 years. Younger children are welcome with a carer or guardian and it is free to enter and
play!
6. Play Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/events/1000518650935893/1000518664269225?ref=newsfeed
Each week we will offer a craft activity or floor games, for children aged 5-11 years old.
7. Tollcross Children’s Farm
https://www.glasgowwithkids.co.uk/mini-review-tollcross-park-childrens-farm/
Entry is free and the farm has lots of animals including pigs, goats, horses, ducks, and chickens
to see.
8. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum-p246571
Interesting and interactive displays to keep parents and kids amused. The Mini Museum caters
specifically for younger children.
9. Play Together on Pedals
http://playonpedals.scot/?fbclid=IwAR2-
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Free learn-to-ride a bike sessions for kids aged 2-6
10. The Tall Ship Glenlee
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-tall-ship-glenlee-p869641
The Tall Ship offers nautically themed events and activities including fun and informative talks
and tours and costumed volunteer days!