What’s On
Throughout the year we will be having regular events. Please keep a lookout on both our Website and Facebook pages.
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FREE ENTRY – Looking for something to do this Halloween weekend with the family? For a great day out why not come along to the Forge Market as we have a verity of free entertainment and activities lined up on Sunday 27th oct.
Itinerary of free activities:
Saturday 26th Oct 10.00 – 5.00pm – Halloween Arts & Crafts
10.00 – 5.00pm – Trick & Treat Map solve the puzzle and take your winning answer to Jean our Lotto Queen based near reception to receive a treat (maps available in the community hub)
10.00-5.00pm – visit our haunted unit
Sunday 27th Oct
10.00 – 5.00pm – Halloween Arts & Crafts
10.00 – 5.00pm – Trick & Treat Map solve the puzzle and take your winning answer to Jean our Lotto Queen based near reception to receive a treat (maps available in the community hub)
10.00-5.00pm – Visit our haunted unit
10.00-5.00 – Halloween lawn games / Apple Dooking (Forking) – games scattered around various areas in the market
11.30 – 1.30pm – DNA Kids– Halloween Party Shows – times – 11.30 – 12.10 / 12.15 – 12.50 / 1.00pm – 1.30 (Halloween games, music and prizes to be won)
12.00 – 3.00 – Meet and Greet – are you a fan of Star Wars and Sci fi ? The force is strong and the troops will be amongst us so why not stop an say hello.
12.00-4.00 – Picture Portrait – get your Halloween picture taken and have it emailed over to you. Winner of best costume picture by public vote will receive a Halloween prize (please note: permission to be entered will have to be given at the time)
12.00 – 4.00 – Picasso Face painting
12.00 – 4.00 DJ – Dougie from Floorfillerz playing all those Halloween tunes to get you in the party mood
12.00 – 4.00 – Which one of our traders has the best costume and best dressed unit? For a chance for two of them to win a hamper of Halloween goodies it’s your chance to decide our winners so remember to check out all our traders and their units. Voting forms and voting box will be available in our community hub and reception area for some interaction fun.
12.00 – 3.00 – Saber Wars Demonstration – You’ve heard of paintballing and laser quest then to learn more about this fantastic new energetic combat game then come along and speak to the team and see how you can join.
1.30 – 2.00pm – Live Music from “Rebel Yell” our very own Jim and a very talented young lady.
2.00 – 4.00pm – Hoots & Owls Wizard School – Shows times – 2.00 – 2.55 / 3.00pm – 4.00pm (which house do you belong to?? Are you a great wizard or witch in the making ? Learn how to make potions, play games and take home a house badge and anti-bullying charm)
# Please note times and acts subject to change and limited spaces available for the showsCar Park – During Forge Market Opening days Thurs – Sun between the hours of 10 – 5.00pm for all drivers there is 2 free hours with charges then implemented thereafter. (1-2hrs – free / 2-3hrs £1.00 / 3-7hrs £4.00)
Parking meters are located across from Jem’s Carpets in the back car park bay and also the disabled Bay Car Park Entrance. It can also be paid via the QR code or online as advertised on all the signage placed around the car park entrances
FREE ENTRY – What are you doing on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 24 between 10.00 – 5.00pm?? Bring your shades and let your knees get some airing!! Helping to raise funds for “Shining Stars ASN Theatre School” why not come along to the Forge market for a fun packed weekend full of fun activity for the family to participate in. We have live music, dancing, games and so much more!! See below an intinary of events – * Please note subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances. Follow our facebook page for more information.
Mobility, family, and child friendly – running for nearly 29 yrs The Forge Market is the hidden gem of the East End of Glasgow with Free Carparking and it’s outside the LEZ !
Sat 27/07/24
10.00 – 5.00 Summer Arts & Crafts (Community Hub)
2.00 – 4.00pm – Animal Man Petting Zoo
10.00 – 5.00 Play some lawn games and take selfies with our dino and summer themed backdrops
10.00 – 5.00 Dino Hunt – Maps located in our community hub
12.00 – 4.00 Stevo Magic Man & Balloon Modeller
12.00 – 4.00 Picasso Face Painting
12.00 – 4.00 – Carlton Fire Brigade – Show & Tell – Ever wondered what the inside of a fire engine is like or what equipment they have to take with them? Learn how you can become a firefighter (located in carpark)
12.00 – 4.00 – Bridgeton Vintage Bus Garage – See inside a vintage bus, have a look at some exhibits and learn what it was like to be a bus driver. (located in carpark)
12.00 – 4.00 – Strathclyde Police – See what its like in a cell van, (located in carpark)
12.00 – 4.00pm – Tombola * – fantastic prizes to be won.
Times vary for live Live Entertainment – DNA Kids (Dino party games – limited spaces between shows) –
Jump n Jive – Rock n Roll Dance Displays and workshop
Live Music – Jamie Walker – Michael Bublé tribute
*More surprises on the day subject to availability
*Cost may occur
(Please note events are subject to weather and unforeseen changes)
Doors open at 10.00 am
Sun 28/07/24
10.00 – 5.00 Summer Arts & Crafts (Community Hub)
10.00 – 5.00 Play some lawn games and take selfies with our dino and summer themed backdrops
10.00 – 5.00 Dino Hunt – Maps located in our community hub
12.00 – 4.00 Stevo Magic Man & Balloon Modeller
12.00 – 4.00 Picasso Face Painting
12.00 – 4.00 – Character walkabouts – come along and meet Dino, Bluey Lilo and Angel (times vary)
12.00 – 4.00 Meet a baby dinosaur
12.00 – 4.00 Tombola * – fantastic prizes to be won.
Times vary for live Live Entertainment – Live music from:
Shining Stars and special guests
*More surprises on the day subject to availability
*Cost may occur
Shorts & Shades – sponsored by The Forge Market & Balloons 4u Glasgow
(Please note events are subject to weather and unforeseen changes)
Car park restrictions apply (between the hours of 10 – 5.00pm there is 2 free hours with charges then implemented thereafter. (1-2hrs – free / 2-3hrs £1.00 / 3-7hrs £4.00) rather than a two hours no return that seems to be in place in various areas. Please note that no drivers are exempt from this.
Parking meters are located across from Jem’s Carpets in the back car park bay and also the disabled Bay Car Park Entrance. It can also be paid via the QR code or online as advertised on all the signage placed around the car park , car park entrances. walls etc
Doors open at 10.00 am