Days Out Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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Country Days
Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!
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The 30+ Club: Daytime Clubbing for Over 30s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at Edinburgh Corn Exchange is not to be missed!
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What’s Up: Dark Matter Detectives
Join our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
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Old Skool Days
Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025
The European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Monsters and Myths Trail
This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
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80s & 90s Daytime Clubbing For Over 30s with Studio38
It’s time to party as Studio38.Club presents daytime clubbing for over 30s, playing 80s & 90s classics and rare grooves, at the Shanghai Club on Saturday 4th October!
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Dusherra 2025
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on Saturday 4th October at the top of Calton Hill.
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Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer
Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!
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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound
Join us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
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Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
After three sellout festivals, the Grassmarket Beer Fest is back on Saturday 4th October for another celebration of great beer, live music, and community spirit!
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Apple Day at WHALE Arts
Join us for Apple Day at WHALE Arts on Friday 10th October, it's the perfect autumn afternoon out!
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Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones
Are you looking for something fun to do this October holidays in Edinburgh? Then bring the whole crew and follow in the footsteps of Royalty aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia!
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!
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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2025
Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival returns to Murrayfield on Saturday 11th October 2025 - Bigger, Bolder, and with a New Festival Family!
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Great Big Living History Week
Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October, it's a spine-tingling adventure for the whole family!
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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October Holiday Club
Join the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
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Autumn Explorers
Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Soul Gathering
Join us for the Soul Gathering Festival, a one-day celebration of connection, creativity, and wellbeing at The Pitt on Saturday 18th October!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
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Edin-boo! Castle: Halloween Shenanigans
Some special guests await you in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle and they have a story to tell!
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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
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Halloween Family Fun Day (Military connections)
For those with military connections, whether they're veterans or families of current service members, come explore our Ghastly Garden and Monsterous Maze, for the small and big kids among us!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
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The Big Swally Edinburgh
The Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing present The Big Swally Edinburgh, returning for its second year on Saturday the 25th of October.
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Ghost Hunter Academy
Become a certified Ghost Hunter with a short introduction to the fascinating field of paranormal investigation, followed by a live ghost hunt in Banshee's most haunted room.
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Scooby-Doo: Monster Mayhem
Come help the Scooby-Doo gang solve the mystery and unmask the monster at this Halloween event run by Patchwork Bear Events on 26th October!
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Playhouse of the Dead: Day Edition
This Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive family experience at the Pitt in Granton!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
GHA RFC x Cash For Kids - Fundraising Lunch
GHA Rugby Club are hosting their first ever Cash for Kids Fundraising Lunch on Saturday 18th October, get your tickets and be part of something special!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Wee Fife Folk Festival
The Wee Fife Folk Festival returns with another great line up in 2025, but this year includes a Saturday Acoustic Matinee.
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Scottish Supermoto Championship
Don't miss the Scottish Supermoto Championship at East Scotland Kart Club, just past Crail's drag strip - free to attend and perfect for the whole family!
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Scottish Championship Car Racing - Best Of Scottish - Final Round
Get ready for the grand finale of the 2025 Scottish motorsport season! The Knockhill Motor Sports Club and SMRC proudly present the Best of Scottish Club Racing event.
READ MOREDays Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Shanty Festival
The Glasgow Shanty Festival returns for 2025 to the Tall Ship Glenlee and Riverside Museum with a feast of rip-roaring songs and tales of the sea!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition returns to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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Pumpkin Picking
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Pumpkin Picking event returns for 2025 with lots of pumpkins to choose from, jumbo games, a carving station and a selection of food and drink trucks!
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Lego Model Show
On Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October the Brick M8 Team will return to Summerlee Museum with LEGO builders from across the country for Scotland's most popular LEGO model show!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Paisley Halloween Market
Part market, part monster mash... The Paisley Halloween Market at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th October promises thrills, chills, and unbeatable vintage shopping!
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WICKED Family Fun Day
Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!
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Fun Inflatable Session
Join Twist & Hit Cheerleaders on Saturday 4th October for their Fun Inflatable Session in support of St Vincent's Hospice!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Interesting Things
Interesting Things returns to the Tolbooth showcasing some of the best Scottish and international indie, alternative, electronic, pop, jazz and experimental music.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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Kelburn Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its fourth festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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