Events & Activity Packs for Schools at Glasgow Science Festival

Some of these events are invite only to local schools. Bookable events for all schools are GSF at the Riverside and Botanics, and Defending Scotlands Heritage Workshop.

Bookable Events for Schools

These events are open to all schools through a booking system. Also available is our GSF STEAM Activity Pack which is free to download. 

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Thurs 5th to Sun 15th June, 11am-3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

 

 

Botanic Gardens wiht woman & terrarium, child watering plant, couple pushing each other in a wheelbarrow

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

10 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Fri 6th to Sun 15th June, 11am - 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.
Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.

Defending Scotland's Heritage Primary School Workshop

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:50:00 BST

Workshop on climate change with Historic Environment Scotland, Tues 10th - Thurs 12th June, Booking required, Free, P5-7

Several cartoon people building models and wearing lab coats.
Several cartoon people building models and wearing lab coats.

GSF's Primary STEAM Activity Pack

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:21:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festival: Glasgow Celebrates themed activities, best suited for primary school P4 to P7's

Events for Invited Schools

These events are taking place for invited local schools. These are not able to be booked.

Several cartoon robots
Several cartoon robots

GSF Creating Engineers Final

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:22:00 BST

Grand Final of the Glasgow Science Festival 2025 Creating Engineers Competition, Kelvin Hall, Wed 28th May, 9am - 1pm, Invite only

Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.

Glasgow Super-Surgeons

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Workshop on Glasgow's medical history, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Thurs 5th June, 10:15am - 12:30pm, Invite only, Free, P5 - 7

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.

Surfing the Moon

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

Surfing the Moon, Barmulloch Library, Thurs 5th June, 10.30am - 11.30am, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.

Surfing the Moon

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

Surfing the Moon, Royston Library, Thurs 5th June, 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.

Surfing the Moon

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

Surfing the Moon, Whiteinch Library, Fri 6th June, 10:30am - 11:30am, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.

Surfing the Moon

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

Surfing the Moon, Ibrox Library, Fri 6th June, 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Invite only, Free

People reading books
People reading books

The Little Robot Storytelling

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

The Little Robot Storytelling, Dennistoun Library, Mon 9th June, 10.30am - 11.30am & 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P5-7

Cartoon image of a woman and a child holding stacks of colourful books.
Cartoon image of a woman and a child holding stacks of colourful books.

The Little Robot Storytelling

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

The Little Robot Storytelling, Drumchapel Library, Tues 10th June, 10:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Invite only, Free, P5-7

Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.
Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.

The Little Robot Storytelling

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:00 BST

The Little Robot Storytelling, Castlemilk Library, Wed 11th June, 10:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Invite only, Free, P5-7

Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Go Wrong?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Riddrie Library, Thurs 12th June, 10:30am - 11:30am, Invite only, Free, P1-2

Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Go Wrong?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Knightswood Library, Thurs 12th June, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-2

Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Go Wrong?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Possilpark Library, Fri 13th June, 10:30am - 11:30am, Invite only, Free, P1-2

Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Go Wrong?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Govanhill Library, Fri 13th June, 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-2