Bard in the Botanics 2009 - Botanic Gardens
24th June - 1st August 2009
Scotland's biggest and best loved Shakespeare festival is back in the beautiful surroundings of Glasgow's Botanic Gardens. This year's season features productions of 'The Taming of the Shrew', 'Macbeth' and 'Richard III'. For a full schedule of performances, please visit www.bardinthebotanics.org. Tickets £8 - £15
Play in the Park - Various Locations
CSG Play Worker's are in parks around Glasgow East End throughout the summer providing fun games & activities for 5-11 year olds. Free with Glasgow Kidz Card! Play Workers will have applications available if you need one.
Tue 30th June 2009 - 11.00am - 1.00pm - Hogganfield Park
Tue 30th June 2009 - 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Alexandra Park
Wed 1st July 2009 - 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Glasgow Green
Thu 2nd July 2009 - 11.00am - 1.00pm - Greenfield Park
Thu 2nd July 2009 - 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Beardmore Park
Fri 3rd July 2009 - 11.00am - 1.00pm - Tollcross Park
Fri 3rd July 2009 - 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Lethamhill Pitches
Mon 6th July 2009 - 11.00am - 1.00pm - Buckingham Park
Mon 6th July 2009 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Barrachnie Park
Superbikes On The Square - George Square
Wednesday 1st July 2009 - 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Enjoy four performances by the current stars of the British Superbikes Series as well as musical entertainment from the Atlanta Girls and the Rockettes. Your chance to view race vehicles from Knockhill including a Ferrari 360. Free Entry
Go Wild in the City - Tollcross Park
Wednesday 1st July 2009 - 12 noon - 4.00pm
The Countryside Rangers are going Wild in the City with their friends from Zest. Looking to keep those bored children occupied? Then this is for you. There will be lots of games, skills and activities to get involved in, it’s fun for all the family. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Free event
Heritage Walk - Pollok Country Park
Friday 3rd July 2009 - 1.30pm - 3.00pm
An opportunity to find out more about the natural & cultural heritage of Pollok Estate. A different theme each fortnight. Just turn up at the Riverside Car Park. Free
The Glasgow Farmers' Market - Queen's Park
Saturday 4th July 2009 - 10.00am - 2.00pm
Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Free entry
Children's Farm - Which Craft? - Tollcross Park
Saturday 4th July 2009 - 12 noon - 3.30pm
A fun filled day of come and try country craft demonstrations, from weaving and spinning to wool dying as well as sheep shearing demonstrations running throughout the day. Plus face painting and balloon sculpture for the youngsters. Free event
Creatures of the Deep - Festival Park
Saturday 4th July 2009 1.30pm - 3.30 pm
Cyclops, Water Scorpions, Leeches, Sticklebacks and other underwater critters lurk in the depths. Are you brave enough to take a closer look at these mysterious creatures? If so, join in our drop in session at the Pond opposite the Science Centre. Fun for all the family. Wellies recommended.
Fossil Footprint - Victoria Park
Sunday 5th July 2009 - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
We all know about the Carbon footprint but how much do we know about the fossil footprint? Be amazed at the 300 million year old fossil tree in Victoria Park. The Countryside Rangers offer you another chance to learn about the creatures which roamed our land years ago and do some fossil activities. Free
Garden Talks - Compost - Pollok Country Park
Sunday 5th July 2009 - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Talks take place throughout the year, they are given by garden staff from the Country Park and Guest speakers, they are being held in the Visitor Centre at the Old Stable Courtyard. This talk is a practical demonstration looking at methods of composting and how to utilise it once made. Free