Free family activities this October

Join us throughout the school holidays

Adult and child taking part in a craft activity using colourful materials at a community workshop.

Looking for free family fun this October? Discover hands-on activities, arts and crafts, sports sessions and storytelling events taking place across Glasgow's libraries, museums, sports and community venues throughout the school holidays.

Discover free family-friendly fun at our museums

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Autumn Fun

Halloween Lanterns

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th Oct 2026
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Halloween Lanterns
The Burrell Collection

Medieval Day!

Saturday 17th Oct 2026 11:00am
The Burrell Collection
Medieval Day!

Get active this autumn holiday and try something new!

Stories, crafts and play at our libraries

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