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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 21 October 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Communi-tree In Smaland

11th October 2024 - 21st October 2024

Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Edinburgh create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Craigies Pumpkin Festival

1st October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.

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Craigies Pumpkin Festival ‘After Dark’

12th October 2024 - 26th October 2024

Join us at Craigies Farm for a night filled with spine tingling frights and fun - if you're brave enough!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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ECHC Game Changers 2024

1st October 2024 - 31st October 2024
Online Event Edinburgh

Welcome to the world of Game Changers! It's a mighty way to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity from the comfort of your gaming chair or sofa!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Family Pumpkin Craft Workshops

21st October 2024

Join Play Midlothian for some family Pumpkin Craft fun at IKEA on Monday 21st October! Workshops are running throughout the day and suitable for all ages and abilities!

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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

4th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

30th September 2024 - 3rd November 2024

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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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park

12th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh

19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Edinburgh for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Livingston

19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Livingston for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!

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October Holidays On Board

1st October 2024 - 31st October 2024

There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.

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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition

27th June 2024 - 24th October 2024

This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.

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Pedal 4 Poverty

1st August 2024 - 31st October 2024
Nationwide

Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

18th October 2024 - 25th October 2024

Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.

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Planetarium Lates: What’s Up? The Fright Sky!

18th October 2024 - 25th October 2024

This October we are drawing back the curtain on some of space’s dark secrets in “What’s Up? The Fright Sky!”

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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers

Selected dates between 30th September 2024 - 16th December 2024

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

10th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Nationwide

The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.

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The Book of Mormon

15th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!

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Trick or Treat Trail

2nd October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Makers Market The Lothians
Escape The Past
Fayre Play

Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 30th December 2024

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Newton Mearns Parish Church!

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The Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival

The Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival

12th October 2024 - 26th October 2024

All About Barrhead have announced that their Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival is making a return for 2024 and they're inviting all residents and businesses within the town to take part!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Art Exhibition: Scenes from the East Neuk by ‘Brushstrokes’

Art Exhibition: Scenes from the East Neuk by ‘Brushstrokes’

1st October 2024 - 28th October 2024

Enjoy beautiful scenes and still lifes captured in a range of styles by Crail Brushstrokes, a community of artists based in Crail, at this exhibition held in The Scottish Fisheries Museum!

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Fife Climate Festival

Fife Climate Festival

21st September 2024 - 25th October 2024

The Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action, filled with inspiring and interesting events and activities throughout Fife.

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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The Hidden Lane

The Hidden Lane

6th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

Come wander round, enjoy the quirkiness of old Glasgow and maybe do a little shopping at The Hidden Lane in Finnieston, one of Glasgow's little hidden gems!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s

Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s

5th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!

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Darktober

Darktober

4th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Darktober returns to M&Ds this Halloween! Come along and ride a selection of their outdoor rides as often as you like at night!

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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

5th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 5th and Sunday 27th October!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Selected dates between 1st October 2024 - 25th October 2024

Search along the woodland trail for the hidden Halloween themed items as part of this fun family activity at RSPB Lochwinnoch... can you spot them all?

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Braehead for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Stirling for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

5th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Happy Chinese Classes

Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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Events in Other Areas

Halloween Trail

Halloween Trail

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Have you got what it takes to conquer the Halloween trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum?

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Open Pass Scotland
St Mary's Music School
Parkdean
National Trust
ATG

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Makers Market The Lothians
Escape The Past
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Open Pass Scotland
St Mary's Music School
Parkdean
National Trust
ATG

Popular Events

A Spoonful of Vintage
A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
Dusherra 2024
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on 19th October at the top of Calton Hill, marking its 30th anniversary!
Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!
Queer East Festival
The Queer East Festival 2024 nationwide tour is heading to the Cameo Picturehouse in Edinburgh from 17th - 21st October.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall