Summer of Fun

Free and low-cost activities to enjoy during the summer holidays
A child wearing a black and white football strip, smiles with arms raised above their head. Blurred out children in the same strip can be seen in the background.

Looking for fun activities for the kids to do during the school holidays? We've got you covered! From sport camps to reading challenges, we've got a range of things to do to keep the kids happy and busy this summer.

Sport camps and activities this summer

  • Tennis camps

    Our daily and weekly camps at Scotstoun are open to children of all abilities aged 5 to 16.

    A child swings a tennis racket while a coach stands by watching over. They are at an outdoor grass tennis court.

  • Free family swimming

    Our popular free family swimming sessions will take place at venues across the city.

    Two children’s heads bob above the water in a swimming pool. Both are smiling widely, holding blue swim floats and wearing pink goggles.

  • Football camps

    Children from 5 to 12 years old can enjoy our daily and weekly football camps during the holidays.

    A child, wearing a black and white football strip, smiles widely while on a grassy football pitch. Other players, who are blurry, can be seen dotted around the pitch.

  • Free pitches

    Book a pitch for either 5-asides or 7-asides and enjoy a free game of football.

    A child in a yellow bib is running towards a football and about to strike it in an indoor pitch. A younger child in an orange bib is in the background on the pitch.

  • Free courts

    Book a free court and enjoy a game of badminton, table tennis or pickleball.

    A child in an orange tee-shirt hits a tennis ball with a racket. A queue of children await their turn to hit the ball.

  • ASN sport camps

    Sporting fun for children with additional support needs (ASN) and their families

    A person in a wheelchair is on a sports court with others surrounding them. They are engaged in a sport together.
A child smiles reading a book, which has the title ‘Hilda’. Books are displayed on the wall in the background in what is a colourful library scene.

Summer Reading Challenge

Head to your local library to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! This year's theme is Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors.

Find out how to get involved

Activities at Glasgow's world-class museums

Free drop-in workshops and events with Glasgow Life Museums this summer

Summer of fun

Burrell's Treasures

Tuesday 1st Jul - Thursday 7th Aug 2025
The Burrell Collection
Burrell's Treasures
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Printmaking at GoMA

Tuesday 8th Jul - Thursday 7th Aug 2025
Gallery of Modern Art
Printmaking at GoMA
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Mini Museum Explorers

Every month on the 3rd Friday from 20th Jun 2025 until 15th Aug 2025
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Mini Museum Explorers
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Saturday Art Club

Every week on Saturday from 26th Oct 2024
Gallery of Modern Art
Saturday Art Club
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Free family-fun roadshows

Roadshows will take place across five venues in local neighbourhoods. There will be come 'n' try sports, fitness challenges, inflatables, face-painting, and more.

Get more details

Summer of Events

  • Merchant City Festival

    Each July, the Merchant City Festival brings arts, circus, dance, and live music to the city's streets with a range of free and low-cost events.

    A performer on a small stage, wearing a bold blue tee-shirt, performs in front of a crowd of children.

  • World Pipe Band Championships

    Experience the amazing atmosphere of the World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, which takes place in August.

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What's on

Browse the full programme for Summer of Fun and discover events taking place near you.

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