🎉 Wee Weekender | 17–18 October – Pups, Fire Engines & Medieval Fun! 🐶🚒🏰

Hello Wee Weekenders! 🍂

It's a proper autumn weekend, and it's a busy one. There's a pumpkin patch just for dogs, a fire engine festival and a medieval day at the Burrell.

We've also got a toddler rave and a giant IMAX screen.

Here's what's on 👇

🎃 Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Sandyholm

Your dog gets their very own pumpkin patch this weekend. They can snuffle through squeaky toys, cosy autumn plushies and seasonal treats to pick their favourite. Bring your phone, the photos will be brilliant.

📍 Dobbies Sandyholm, Crossford
⏰ Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October (see website for times)
💷 £13.50
👉 More info

🐶 Top Dogs Day Out

Dog lovers, this one's free and it's a good yin. Expect dog shows, advice from trainers, treat and toy stalls, and plenty of other pooches to meet. Show details are still to be announced, so keep an eye on their website and socials.

📍 Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
⏰ Saturday 17 October, 10am–4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🎪 Muirhouse and Flemington Community Fest

A free community day with live entertainment, family activities, food and games. Everyone's welcome, dogs and cats included. The organisers would also love toys in good condition or raffle prizes if you're having a clear-out.

📍 St Brendans Catholic Church Motherwell, Motherwell
⏰ Saturday 17 October, 11am–3pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🚒 Festival Of Fire

Fire engines from the past and present are lined up at Riverside Museum. Kids can climb aboard the vintage vehicles, take the wheel and grab the all-important selfie. Perfect if your kids love anything with a siren.

📍 Riverside Museum, Glasgow West End
⏰ Saturday 17 October, 10am–5pm / Sunday 18 October, 11am–4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🐦 Birding For Beginners

A relaxed workshop to help you learn common birds, spotting tips and how to use binoculars. Then you head out onto the reserve to try it for real. Binoculars can be hired at the shop, and under 18s need to be with a paying adult.

📍 RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch
⏰ Sunday 18 October, 10.15am–12.45pm
💷 £13–£16
👉 More info

✨ Make Magic Workshop With Magic Moria

Wiggle your fingers, because this is a hands-on workshop where kids learn a trick, make it and practise performing it. It's suitable for ages 8 and up, and parents drop off and come back 15 minutes before the end. A nice Friday option if you're off for the October break.

📍 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End
⏰ Friday 16 October, 2pm–4pm
💷 £8.95
👉 More info

🎬 Arrietty In IMAX At Glasgow Science Centre

A gorgeous animated adaptation of The Borrowers, from the creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo. It's showing on Scotland's biggest screen, in English dubbed (with Saoirse Ronan and Tom Holland) or Japanese subbed. A cosy pick if the weather turns.

📍 Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow South Side
⏰ 15–18 October (see website for showtimes)
💷 £12.15 adult / £9.35 child / £10.75 concession, plus £1 booking fee
👉 More info

🏰 Medieval Day

Kings, queens, knights and jesters, head to the Burrell and step into the Middle Ages. There are crafts, face-painting, performances and tours, and you can wander the galleries to see the medieval objects up close. All materials are provided.

📍 The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side
⏰ Saturday 17 October, 11am–4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

🚌 SPT Wheels & Thrills Family Day

A free Sunday afternoon at Buchanan Bus Station, with vintage buses to hop on, music and a vibe that welcomes costumes. A handy one to tack onto a city centre trip.

📍 Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow City Centre
⏰ Sunday 18 October, midday–4pm
💷 Free
👉 More info

That's your weekend sorted, Wee Weekenders! 🍁

Whether you're out with the dogs or climbing on fire engines, there's plenty here to get everyone out in the fresh air. And a few free ones for the purse strings.

Hope it's a good one, and that someone else makes your tea after.

Catch you next week,
Wee Weekender 💛