Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MORECome along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREEdinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MORELed by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
READ MOREA Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
READ MOREYour Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
READ MOREFollow 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!
READ MOREEarth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREMartin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
READ MORECome and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
READ MOREExplore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREJoin us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
READ MOREJoin our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
READ MOREYou are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
READ MORELet your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!
READ MOREWhether you are a LEGO® Master or a LEGO® Beginner come and join in the building fun at the National Library of Scotland!
READ MOREBeneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition, is a descent into the unseen, the buried, the hidden. Catch it at Whitespace Edinburgh!
READ MOREWith 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.
READ MOREThe European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
READ MOREJoin us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREThis October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
READ MOREDusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on Saturday 4th October at the top of Calton Hill.
READ MOREIf your kid loves bikes (or just needs a bit of encouragement), The Scottish BMX School's workshops are a brilliant way to get them moving, learning, and smiling!
READ MOREBook our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates in October.
READ MOREJoin us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
READ MOREThis October, HelloArt invites you to experience the traditions and creativity of this festival through our Asian-Led Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 4th October!
READ MOREIs your child interested in learning an instrument? Then come along to these Saturday classes for ages 10 and 11 at St Mary's Music School Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin the WATIF Community Trust and Gear up for a fun-filled Community Cycling day at Loanhead Farm on Saturday 5th October!
READ MOREThe Little Children's Market Scotland comes to Musselburgh on Sunday 5th October with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
READ MOREDrop in upstairs in our IKEA Edinburgh restaurant where children can craft with our Smaland Creche team.
READ MOREFamilies are invited to join us at IKEA Edinburgh on 8th October for a fun-filled evening of DIY Halloween decorations to get your home ready for the spooky season!
READ MORETo celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
READ MOREWhen a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden.
READ MOREJoin us for Apple Day at WHALE Arts on Friday 10th October, it's the perfect autumn afternoon out!
READ MOREEdinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 11th October at Easter Craiglockhart Hill.
READ MOREAre 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!
READ MOREComic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!
READ MOREEspecially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.
READ MORECome along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October, it's a spine-tingling adventure for the whole family!
READ MORECraft Scotland is delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition, coming to the City Art Centre from 11th to 19th October.
READ MORELearn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.
READ MOREJoin us at the Institut français d’Écosse on 11th October for a special Heure du conte dedicated to the famous Fables of La Fontaine, with tales and craft workshop!
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThis autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MORECome along on a town and nature appreciation walk hosted by Barnton Bunker, Scotland's largest nuclear bunker, taking you through the beautiful forests of Corstorphine Hill and West Edinburgh!
READ MOREEdinburgh's Open Orchestra and the Iceland Amateur Symphony Orchestra join forces in a concert that includes the Elgar Cello Concerto, at Inverleith St Serfs Church on Sunday 12th October!
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids during the October break? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions at the Scottish Parliament every day (except Sundays)!
READ MOREExercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
READ MOREDiscover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
READ MOREStep into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!
READ MOREJoin the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
READ MORECome Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry this October!
READ MOREJoin Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
READ MOREHear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
READ MOREEdinburgh 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!
READ MOREKick off October half-term at IKEA Edinburgh and let your little ones unleash their creativity with crafts inspired by our new SANDLÖPARE range!
READ MOREJoin Remode Collective for this hands-on workshop focuses on practical sewing techniques that kids can use right away to repair, create, and customise their own items. Suitable for 8-14 years.
READ MOREJoin Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Wednesday 15th October!
READ MOREAdd some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!
READ MOREJoin us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 15th October for a Spooky Quiz Night!
READ MOREJoin Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
READ MOREIn this hands-on workshop at the Institut français d’Écosse, kids will dive into the colorful world of collage to create their very own stories.
READ MOREBring your mini adventurers for a wild afternoon of crafts in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh!
READ MORENonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th October!
READ MOREPut on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th October!
READ MOREJoin WATIF Community Trust for a Halloween evening for all to enjoy, including a spooky trail, kids disco, and pumpkin picking!
READ MOREConifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
READ MOREJoin Canine Partners on Friday 17th October to find out more about the work we do and see our brand new virtual demonstration of how we train our dogs.
READ MOREBLOOM, a dance performance and personal story from Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai, is taking place on 18th October at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, followed by a Ceilidh.
READ MOREDo you have the GUTS to join the Fright Club? Join bestselling children’s author Sibeal Pounder to celebrate the publication of her brand new spooky book series, Fright Club.
READ MOREFree this Halloween, can you find all 8 ghosts hidden around the St Cecilia's Hall galleries and answer each of their questions?
READ MOREGet into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
READ MOREJoin North Edinburgh Nightmares on a Halloween Special hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
READ MOREPick up pre-loved baby and maternity clothes, equipment, cloth nappies, children's books and toy at The Pregnancy & Parent's Nearly New Sale on Saturday 18th October.
READ MOREVisit The Space Dome at The Centre, Livingston from 18th-27th October and enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy as well as science-themed activities!
READ MORECome along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 19th October.
READ MORECome along to WHALE Arts on Friday 24th October for a free screening of A Minecraft Movie!
READ MOREThe Garleton Singers and The Vordukor Choir from Iceland present an evening of songs from Scotland and Iceland at St Mary's Parish Church Haddington on 24th October.
READ MOREJubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.
READ MOREJoin North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling Halloween Special adventure in Edinburgh's Old Town!
READ MOREStep into the lively world of Breton dance with BreizhAlba at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th October!
READ MOREOver the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!
READ MOREEnjoy a lyrical lunchtime recital with solo cellist Christine Hurley at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 25th October!
READ MORELeave your grown-ups at the door and jump into a Curiosity Club for these exciting, hands-on sessions for curious kids aged 7 – 11 at the National Museum of Scotland!
READ MORESome special guests await you in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle and they have a story to tell!
READ MOREDon't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
READ MOREDon't miss the Makers Market at Haddington Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th October, with a wonderful vibrant selection of amazing local makers, designers and artists!
READ MOREFor 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!
READ MOREBring your furry friends to Dobbies Edinburgh for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch!
READ MOREBring your furry friends to Dobbies Livingston for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch
READ MOREJoin us at Institut français d’Écosse for a spooky and magical storytime on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREJoin Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
READ MORECome help the Scooby-Doo gang solve the mystery and unmask the monster at this Halloween event run by Patchwork Bear Events on 26th October!
READ MOREDon't miss The Trio du Levant as they embark on a series of concerts in Scotland, making a stop in Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk on Sunday 26th October!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Quartet presents the second concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall. This concert continues the exploration of Beethoven’s op. 18 quartets with his quartet no. 2 in G major.
READ MOREJoin us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome The November Group on Tuesday 28th October!
READ MOREThis Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive family experience at the Pitt in Granton!
READ MORECome along to a delightfully poisonous Higgs Halloween Lecture that is full of spooky fun for the entire family, on Thursday the 30th of October in the Medical School.
READ MOREJoin IKEA Edinburgh in store for our spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.
READ MOREThe Eric Liddell Community is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special evening of music from pupils at James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir High School on Thursday 30th October!
READ MOREExplore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure this Halloween at our special family-friendly heritage tour and trail.
READ MORESilent Screen Scotland returns to Edinburgh with "Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening" - a candlelit screening of Nosferatu accompanied by live score at the Institut français d'Écosse!
READ MOREJoin North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky night of ghostly tales and haunted history on our Halloween Night Ghost Walk!
READ MOREDo you believe in ghosts? Join us this Halloween for a special family frightmare inside Newhailes House!
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Bring your little pumpkins and witches to celebrate Halloween at The Busby Hotel on Sunday 26th October... the fun will be frightfully fantastic with wicked face painting and creepy-cool activities!
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Newton Mearns Community First Responders are hosting an open CPR training day for everyone at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Thursday 16th October.
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Spooky giggles, crafty makes, and garden adventures await little monsters at Greenbank Garden's Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt!
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Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!
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Whether it’s your first watch or a long-awaited re-watch, Fantastic Mr. Fox is a beautifully scruffy tale, feeling as fresh and sharply crafted as ever.
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Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre on Friday 24th October!
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A brand new unpredictable Halloween Comedy show for the whole family filled with nonsense, games, stand up, improv, competitions and JUST a little bit of splatter with the laughter!
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Browse trader stalls, geek out and have the chance to get your picture taken with your favourite characters when Glasgow East Comic Con comes to Platform Glasgow on Saturday 25th October!
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Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Come along to Summerlee Museum in fancy dress on Sunday 26th October for some spooky Halloween fun including arts and crafts, a terrifying trail, spooky photo sessions, games and more!
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Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of pumpkin props descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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Paisley First are kicking off the Halloween fun with their FREE event for all the family, can you seek out and name all the Creepy Creatures and complete the trail?
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Mini First Aid Glasgow are delighted to be hosting a FREE Community Family Event on Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October at St Mirin’s Cathedral Church Hall in Paisley.
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Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2025!
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Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Budding young crafters – join Central Scotland School of Craft for a bite-sized Teens Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants workshop and learn some colourful jewellery making skills.
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This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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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 in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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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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The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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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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