Summer of Fun

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
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Tennis camps
Our daily and weekly camps at Scotstoun are open to children of all abilities aged 5 to 16.
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Free family swimming
Our popular free family swimming sessions will take place at venues across the city.
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Football camps
Children from 5 to 12 years old can enjoy our daily and weekly football camps during the holidays.

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 involvedActivities at Glasgow's world-class museums
Free drop-in workshops and events with Glasgow Life Museums this summer
Burrell's Treasures
Printmaking at GoMA
Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts
Mini Museum Explorers
Saturday Art Club
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 detailsSummer of Events
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Glasgow Mela
Enjoy a multicultural free family day out. Mela brings music, dance, arts, and tasty food to Kelvingrove Park each June.
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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.
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World Pipe Band Championships
Experience the amazing atmosphere of the World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, which takes place in August.

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