Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Events & Activities for Schools at Glasgow Science Festival

GSF at the Riverside Museum and Botanics Gardens are available to book. We have created the Glasgow Science Festival STEAM Pack for you to enjoy in your own classroom. The library events below are for invited schools only. 

Bookable Events for Schools

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public and Schools, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 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 5 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

Cartoon image of a large group of people with balloons and cakes celebrating. Text reads Cheers for 20 Years where the 20 is a large balloon.
Cartoon image of a large group of people with balloons and cakes celebrating. Text reads Cheers for 20 Years where the 20 is a large balloon.

GSF's 'Cheers for 20 Years' STEAM Activity Pack

Sat, 31 May 2025 18:21:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festival: Cheers for 20 Years themed activities, best suited for primary school P4 to P7's

Events for Invited Schools

Working with Glasgow Libraries, the following school events are invite only. 

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.

Read, React, Experiment! A Storytime Science Adventure

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Read, React, Experiment! Parkhead Library, Mon 8 June, 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm, Invite only, Free

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.

Read, React, Experiment! A Storytime Science Adventure

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Read, React, Experiment!, Couper Library, Tues 9 June, 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm, 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.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Knightswood Library, Tues 9 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P3-5

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.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Woodside Library, Tues 9 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P3-5

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.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Pollok Library, Wed 10 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P3-5

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.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Govanhill Library, Wed 10 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P3-5

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 Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Dennistoun Library, Thurs 11 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P1-3

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 Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Shettleston Library, Thurs 11 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-3

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 Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Whiteinch Library, Fri 12 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P1-3

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 Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Milton Library, Fri 12 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-3