Magic on Main Street
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Magic on Main Street offers free daily drop-in activities at Riverside Museum in Glasgow on 10 October 2026. Sessions include creating vampire bats between 1.30pm and 4pm, with further monster hunt activities scheduled for 11 October. Science workshops and metal magic explorations are planned for 13 October.
Every day in the holidays there is a magical activity to enjoy! All activities are free and drop in. Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 1.30pm - 4pm - create your own vampire bat! Sunday 11 October Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Vampire Hunters - Join Tam and Ronnie as they take you back to the 1950s in search of the infamous Gorbals Vampire. There will be songs, poetry and mystery on this monster hunt through the museum. Meet outside the Subway on the old Street. Tuesday 13 October 1.30pm - 4pm - Join experts from Glasgow University to learn about real science in 17th century manuscripts, and create your own manuscript with quill and ink. 1.30pm - 4pm - Explore the 'magic of metal' with Ralph Moffat our Curator of European Arms and Armour. Knights didn't just slug it on the battlefield, they used magical incantations, spells and religious symbols and words to protect themselves. Wednesday 14 October Noon & 1pm - Vampire Hunters - Join Tam and Ronnie as they take you back to the 1950s in search of the infamous Gorbals Vampire. There will be songs, poetry and mystery on this monster hunt through the museum. Meet outside the Subway on the old Street. 1.30pm - 4pm - Magical rocks and minerals, explore the properties of earth's rocks and minerals with the museum's geology curator. Handle real samples from our collection. 1.30pm - 4pm - Create a magical picture with invisible art. 1.30pm - 4pm - Join experts from Glasgow University to learn about real science in 17th century manuscripts, and create your own manuscript with quill and ink. Thursday 15 October 10am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm - Jewellery making. Create your own magic charm with Vanilla Ink Jewellers. 1.30pm - 4pm - create your magical story by making lantern slides. Friday 16 October 3pm - 4.30pm - Autism Friendly Family Workshop - Magic on Main Street, crafts and object handling Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm - Magical performance lasting 30 minutes. Join Circe the Ancient Sorceress on her secret time travelling Island of Aeaea; as she prepares spells and amulets in her Wizards layer. 1.30pm - 4pm - Create your own spooky fairground gonk.
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Frequently asked questions
Magic on Main Street takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Magic on Main Street is held at Riverside Museum in Glasgow (100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS).
Entry to Magic on Main Street is free.
Tickets for Magic on Main Street can be booked via whatsonglasgow.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Magic on Main Street offers free daily drop-in activities at Riverside Museum in Glasgow on 10 October 2026. Sessions include creating vampire bats between 1.30pm and 4pm, with further monster hunt activities scheduled for 11 October. Science workshops and metal magic explorations are planned for 13 October.
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Every day in the holidays there is a magical activity to enjoy! All activities are free and drop in. Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 1.30pm - 4pm - create your own vampire bat! Sunday 11 October Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Vampire Hunters - Join Tam and Ronnie as they take you back to the 1950s in search of the infamous Gorbals Vampire. There will be songs, poetry and mystery on this monster hunt through the museum. Meet outside the Subway on the old Street. Tuesday 13 October 1.30pm - 4pm - Join experts from Glasgow University to learn about real science in 17th century manuscripts, and create your own manuscript with quill and ink. 1.30pm - 4pm - Explore the 'magic of metal' with Ralph Moffat our Curator of European Arms and Armour. Knights didn't just slug it on the battlefield, they used magical incantations, spells and religious symbols and words to protect themselves. Wednesday 14 October Noon & 1pm - Vampire Hunters - Join Tam and Ronnie as they take you back to the 1950s in search of the infamous Gorbals Vampire. There will be songs, poetry and mystery on this monster hunt through the museum. Meet outside the Subway on the old Street. 1.30pm - 4pm - Magical rocks and minerals, explore the properties of earth's rocks and minerals with the museum's geology curator. Handle real samples from our collection. 1.30pm - 4pm - Create a magical picture with invisible art. 1.30pm - 4pm - Join experts from Glasgow University to learn about real science in 17th century manuscripts, and create your own manuscript with quill and ink. Thursday 15 October 10am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm - Jewellery making. Create your own magic charm with Vanilla Ink Jewellers. 1.30pm - 4pm - create your magical story by making lantern slides. Friday 16 October 3pm - 4.30pm - Autism Friendly Family Workshop - Magic on Main Street, crafts and object handling Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm - Magical performance lasting 30 minutes. Join Circe the Ancient Sorceress on her secret time travelling Island of Aeaea; as she prepares spells and amulets in her Wizards layer. 1.30pm - 4pm - Create your own spooky fairground gonk.
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WhereRiverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Magic on Main Street?
Magic on Main Street takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Where is Magic on Main Street taking place?
Magic on Main Street is held at Riverside Museum in Glasgow (100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS).
How much are tickets for Magic on Main Street?
Entry to Magic on Main Street is free.
How do I get tickets for Magic on Main Street?
Tickets for Magic on Main Street can be booked via whatsonglasgow.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Sunday, 18 October 2026
Venue
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS
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