Glasgow Feb Half-Term 2020

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If you are looking for more inspiration,
there are many more events on our website
www.primarytimes.co.uk/glasgow
28 Jan - 23 Mar
Indoor Adventures
Climbzone PA4 8XQ
www.climbzone.co.uk
Book an epic day of fun whatever
the weather. Scale the climbing
wall, take the plunge on the Drop
and soar around the Skypark
in Glasgow’s premier indoor
adventure park or just turn up to
hurtle down the UK’s tallest indoor
slide. T: 0141 886 5459
28 Jan – 23 Mar
Indoor Climbing
The Glasgow Climbing Centre G51 1RN
www.glasgowclimbingcentre.com
Give climbing a go and reach new
heights. Book a family session,
kids holiday club or taster session
and have fun scaling the walls at
Glasgow’s premier indoor climbing
centre. T: 0141 427 9550
31 Jan - 2 Feb
Stargazing
New Lanark World Visitor Centre
ML11 9DB
www.newlanark.org
6.30pm, 7pm & 7.30pm Stargazing
returns to Scotland’s biggest
rooftop garden. This event,
for amateurs, enthusiasts and
professionals alike, gives you the
unique opportunity to explore
the stars through talks, crafts and
telescopes. T: 01555 661345
1 Feb
Mackintosh Impressions
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
G53 7NN
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1.30pm This fun family printing
workshop will explore the symbols
and inspirations behind the work
of Mackintosh and his peers and
inspire you to create your own
print to take home.
T: 0141 276 9300
1 Feb
Planetarium Lates
Glasgow Science Centre G51 1EA
www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Live presenter-led show, where our
team of expert astronomers will fly
you on a tour of the cosmos, show
you the latest amazing images,
and bring you cutting-edge
astronomy news.
T: 0141 420 5000
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1 Feb - 2 Feb
Tyre Clay Pots
Riverside Museum G3 8RS
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1.30pm Join this messy clay
workshop and have fun creating
your own tyre inspired clay pot.
T: 0141 287 2720
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Make a Hand Drum
Scotland Street School Museum
G5 8QB
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1.30pm Charlie Mack’s Playtime
Orchestra invites you and your
family to a regular workshop
session. Make, play and collect
a new Mackintosh-style musical
instrument in each session. T: 0141
287 0500
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Mackintosh & His Pals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum G3 8AG
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1.30pm Marvel at Jessie M. King’s
‘Frog Prince’, listen to the same
story, dress up and make your own
finger puppets to act out the tale.
T: 0141 276 9599
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Little Explorer Days
Glasgow Science Centre G51 1EA
www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Little Explorer days are themed
fun-packed days filled with things
like workshops, drop-ins and make
and take activities. Suitable for
ages 3-5 years. T: 0141 420 5000
1 Feb - 23 Mar
Open Water Swimming
Sessions
Pinkston Water Centre G4 9XP
www.pinkston.co.uk
Sessions held every Saturday at
8am; every Monday at 12pm and
every Wednesday at 7am.
T: 0141 332 5636
1 Feb - 23 Mar
Stand Up Paddle-boarding
Sessions
Pinkston Water Centre G4 9XP
Pinkston Water Centre
www.primarytimes.co.uk/glasgow
www.pinkston.co.uk
1pm Sessions held every Saturday.
Booking essential. T: 0141 332 5636
1 Feb - 23 Mar
Beginners Kayak Sessions
Pinkston Water Centre G4 9XP
www.pinkston.co.uk
12pm Sessions for children and
families. Every Sunday. Booking
essential. T: 0141 332 5636
1 Feb - 23 Mar
Intermediate Kayak
Sessions
Pinkston Water Centre G4 9XP
www.pinkston.co.uk
3pm Sessions held every Sunday.
Booking essential. T: 0141 332 5636
2 Feb
Forest School
Mugdock Country Park G62 8EL
www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk
2pm The Elder tree has
traditionally been used for making
whistles, pencils and other
implements for generations. Try
your hand at making something
from this historically fascinating
tree. Suitable for ages 8-12 years.
Booking Essential. Cost £7.
T: 0141 956
5 Feb
Tram Days
Riverside Museum
G3 8RS
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1.30pm Join us inside
our Room & Kitchen
tram and handle some
tram-related objects. There
will also be an option to explore
its beautiful design through a
drawing activity. T: 0141 287 2720
7 Feb
Stained Glass Windows
People’s Palace G40 1AT
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
1pm Celebrate the brighter days,
We check
listings carefully but
event details and prices
may be subject to change.
Please always check
with the venue.
by creating a beautiful stainedglass
window, inspired by the
Butter Cup Diary. T: 0141 276 0788
7 Feb
Love Bugs and Other
Wildlife
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
PA12 4JF
www.rspb.org.uk
10am Explore our woodland trail
and find out how different types of
animals try to attract a mate. Cost
£2.50 per child.
8 Feb
Gorgeous Georgians
Gallery of Modern Art G1 3AH
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
10.30am In this fun, pop up
show in Gallery one we will be
discovering and making the
different things Georgian children
played with to amuse themselves.
T: 0141 287 3050
8 Feb
Chinese New Year
Kelvin Hall G3 8AW
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
12pm Kelvin Hall’s annual funfilled
family-friendly celebration
of Chinese New Year with
Ricefield Arts. Drop in to
celebrate the Year of
the Rat.
T: 0141 276 1450
8 Feb
Chinese New Year at
Riverside
Riverside Museum G3 8RS
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
12pm Dress-up in traditional
Chinese costume, celebrate
Lantern Festival and learn about
the animals of the Chinese Zodiac -
this is the year of the rat!
T: 0141 287 2720
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