Make it a Summer of Fun with Glasgow Life

The kids won’t be bored, and neither will you!
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We have wide a range of free and low-cost activities that will keep the kids entertained all summer long. Get involved, whether it's a free family swim or a ceilidh at the Merchant City Festival. Don't miss out on our jam-packed Summer of Fun programme!

Get active for free

Enjoy a family swim

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

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Book a court

Table tennis, pickleball or badminton — the choice is yours!

A child standing at a table tennis table with a racket and ball in front of a Glasgow Life Sport sign.

Additional Support Needs sport camps

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.

Enjoy a game of football

Book a five-a-sides or seven-a-sides pitch for free.

A child, wearing a black and white football strip, smiles widely while on a grassy football pitch.
A performer holding a microphone and wearing a multi-coloured costume performs to children.

Merchant City Festival

Experience the joy of the Merchant City Festival! Why not join in the family ceilidh or watch amazing street performers?

Plan your visit

Sport camps

Tennis

Our daily and weekly camps are open to children aged 5 to 16.

A child in an orange t-shirt hits a tennis ball with a racket. Other children are behind waiting for their turn.

Football

Children aged 5 to 12 can enjoy our football camps during the holidays.

A child with an orange bib kicks a football on an indoor pitch, two other children are either side.
An adult and child are holding basketballs at head height which they are about to throw.

Summer of Fun Roadshows

A fun day out for all the family! Come along to try a variety of sports and games, take part in our fitness challenges, play on inflatables, and even get your face painted.

Find an event near you

Get stuck into activities at Glasgow Life Museums

Looking for something else to do?

Check out our what's on section for more ideas.
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