Summer of Fun

Free and low-cost activities to enjoy during the school summer holidays in Glasgow. Make it a summer to remember with our Summer of Fun programme.

Bored kids? Not this summer!

With sports camps, arts and crafts and Commonwealth Games themed activities all summer we've got you covered.

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Summer of Fun

Terrarium fun

Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th Jul 2026
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
Terrarium fun

Top pick

Merchant City Festival

The Merchant City Festival returns for 2026, transforming the heart of Glasgow into a vibrant hub of creativity from 24 July - 2 August. From circus and dance to a dedicated family programme, we’re bringing arts and performance out of the theatre and onto the pavement.

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Free sports

  • Free swimming

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

    A little boy wearing swimming trunks and armbands gives a triumphant punch to the air as he leaps into a swimming pool

  • Free courts

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

    A girl on a tennis court wearing an orange tshirt crouches low to hit a ball with her racquet

  • Football camps

    Enjoy our daily and weekly football camps for 5-12 year olds.

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