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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

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

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 6th December 2025
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join 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.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led 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.

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A Spoonful of Vintage

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 5th October 2025

A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Your 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.

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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

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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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin 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!

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Tang Soo Do

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!

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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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What’s Up: Dark Matter Detectives

3rd September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!

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German Rhyme Time for Under 5s

Selected dates between 5th September 2025 - 5th December 2025

You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Let 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!

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Lego Creation Station

Selected dates between 13th September 2025 - 13th December 2025

Whether you are a LEGO® Master or a LEGO® Beginner come and join in the building fun at the National Library of Scotland!

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Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition

26th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025

Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition, is a descent into the unseen, the buried, the hidden. Catch it at Whitespace Edinburgh!

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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

26th September 2025 - 3rd November 2025

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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Laaaunch!

1st October 2025 - 3rd October 2025

Starcatchers and Dirliebane Theatre Company present Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans... don't miss it at the Assembly Roxy in October!

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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025

3rd October 2025 - 5th October 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

3rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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

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Monsters and Myths Trail

3rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!

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Dusherra 2025

4th October 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 BMX Workshops

4th October 2025
Edinburgh North

If 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!

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Family Film Screenings

4th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Book our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates in October.

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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound

4th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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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HelloArt Asian-Led Market

4th October 2025

This 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!

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Saturday Music Classes

4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Is 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!

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Apple Day

5th October 2025

The Caley is holding its annual Apple Day on Sunday 5th October at Saughton Park, it's free and open to all.

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Community Cycling day

5th October 2025

Join the WATIF Community Trust and Gear up for a fun-filled Community Cycling day at Loanhead Farm on Saturday 5th October!

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The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Musselburgh

5th October 2025

The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to Musselburgh on Sunday 5th October with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

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Halloween Kids Creations!

Selected dates between 6th October 2025 - 27th October 2025

Drop in upstairs in our IKEA Edinburgh restaurant where children can craft with our Smaland Creche team.

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Big Fish

8th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman whose incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him, don't miss Shotts St Patrick's Amateur Opera Group production!

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Spooktacular Creations

8th October 2025

Families 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!

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Riverdance

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

To 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!

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The Paper Dolls

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

When 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.

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Apple Day at WHALE Arts

10th October 2025

Join us for Apple Day at WHALE Arts on Friday 10th October, it's the perfect autumn afternoon out!

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Come and Try Orienteering at Easter Craiglockhart Hill

11th October 2025
Edinburgh South

Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 11th October at Easter Craiglockhart Hill.

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Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

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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Great Big Living History Week

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.

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Halloween Days

Selected dates between 11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October, it's a spine-tingling adventure for the whole family!

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HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Craft 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.

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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Learn 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.

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Storytime: The Fables of La Fontaine

11th October 2025

Join 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!

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Winding Walk at Barnton Bunker!

11th October 2025

Come 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!

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Elgar Cello Concerto with cellist Ólöf Sigursveinsdóttir

12th October 2025

Edinburgh'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!

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Crafternoons

13th October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Looking 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)!

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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!

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Holyrood Family Adventure

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 16th February 2026

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

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Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day

13th October 2025

Step 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!

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October Holiday Club

13th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

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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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 20th October 2025
North Berwick

Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry this October!

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

13th October 2025

Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

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Witches or Healers

13th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Hear 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.

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

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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Jungle Threads!

Selected dates between 14th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

Kick off October half-term at IKEA Edinburgh and let your little ones unleash their creativity with crafts inspired by our new SANDLÖPARE range!

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One-Day Kids Sewing Workshop

14th October 2025 - 15th October 2025

Join 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.

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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween

15th October 2025

Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Wednesday 15th October!

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Pumpkin Storage Jar

15th October 2025

Add some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!

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Quiz Night!

15th October 2025

Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on 15th October for a Spooky Quiz Night!

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The McDougalls : Halloween Party

15th October 2025

Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

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Family Afternoon: Story Collage / Histoires en papier

16th October 2025

In 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.

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Safari Crafternoon’s for kids at IKEA Edinburgh

16th October 2025

Bring your mini adventurers for a wild afternoon of crafts in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh!

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You Choose

16th October 2025

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th October!

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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

17th October 2025

Put 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!

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Halloween at Loanhead Farm

17th October 2025

Join WATIF Community Trust for a Halloween evening for all to enjoy, including a spooky trail, kids disco, and pumpkin picking!

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Halloween Fireworks Nights

Selected dates between 17th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!

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Meet Canine Partners

17th October 2025

Join 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.

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Bloom: Performance and Ceilidh

18th October 2025

BLOOM, 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.

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Book event: Sibeal Pounder

18th October 2025

Do 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.

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Catch!

18th October 2025

Catch! is a mesmerising and joyful show that leaves audiences of all ages delighted and surprised.

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Halloween Family Trail

18th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Free this Halloween, can you find all 8 ghosts hidden around the St Cecilia's Hall galleries and answer each of their questions?

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Halloween Ghost Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

18th October 2025

Get 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!

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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 25th October 2025
Leith

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a Halloween Special hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Livingston

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!

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Nearly New Sale @ Pregnancy and Parents Centre

18th October 2025

Pick 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.

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The Space Dome

18th October 2025 - 27th October 2025

Visit 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!

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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market

19th October 2025

Come 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.

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Six

21st October 2025 - 25th October 2025

From the West End to Broadway, the international smash hit musical SIX returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2025!

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A Minecraft Movie

24th October 2025

Come along to WHALE Arts on Friday 24th October for a free screening of A Minecraft Movie!

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From the Land of Fire & Ice

24th October 2025

The 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.

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Jubilate Children’s Choir

24th October 2025 - 19th June 2026

Jubilate is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral's new junior choir, held every Friday during term time in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds.

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Old Town Ghost Walk (Halloween Special)

24th October 2025

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling Halloween Special adventure in Edinburgh's Old Town!

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Breton Dance Workshop

25th October 2025

Step into the lively world of Breton dance with BreizhAlba at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th October!

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Carve A Treat

25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by to carve our animals a spooktacular treat!

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Christine Hurley @ Music on the Mezzanine

25th October 2025

Enjoy a lyrical lunchtime recital with solo cellist Christine Hurley at Edinburgh Central Library on Saturday 25th October!

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Curiosity Club

Selected dates between 25th October 2025 - 29th November 2025

Leave 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!

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Edin-boo! Castle: Halloween Shenanigans

25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

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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Haddington Corn Exchange Makers Market

25th October 2025

Don'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!

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Halloween Family Fun Day (Military connections)

25th October 2025

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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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh

25th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Bring 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!

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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Livingston

25th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Bring 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

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Storytime Halloween Special: The Ghost, the Cat, and the Loch Ness Mystery

25th October 2025

Join us at Institut français d’Écosse for a spooky and magical storytime on Saturday 25th October!

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Children’s Classic Concerts: Fright at the Museum

26th October 2025

Join Children's Classic Concerts, the RSNO and the RSNO Children's Chorus for this perfectly curated creepy concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!

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Scooby-Doo: Monster Mayhem

26th October 2025

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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Trio du Levant in Concert (oboe, violin and organ)

26th October 2025

Don'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!

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Edinburgh Quartet - St Cecilia’s - Concert 2

28th October 2025

The 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.

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The November Group @ Music on the Mezzanine

28th October 2025

Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome The November Group on Tuesday 28th October!

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Playhouse of the Dead: Day Edition

29th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

This Halloween, take part in a one-of-a-kind interactive family experience at the Pitt in Granton!

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Higgs Halloween Lecture - A Dangerous Shade of Green

30th October 2025

Come 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.

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Spooktacular Halloween Bash!

30th October 2025

Join IKEA Edinburgh in store for our spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.

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The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration

30th October 2025

The 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!

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Family Leith Theatre Halloween Heritage Tour

31st October 2025

Explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure this Halloween at our special family-friendly heritage tour and trail.

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Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score

31st October 2025

Silent 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!

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Halloween Night Ghost Walk

31st October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spooky night of ghostly tales and haunted history on our Halloween Night Ghost Walk!

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Newhailes Haunted House Tour (Kids Edition)

31st October 2025

Do you believe in ghosts? Join us this Halloween for a special family frightmare inside Newhailes House!

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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:

Halloween Family Sunday

Halloween Family Sunday

26th October 2025

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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Restart A Heart Day

Restart A Heart Day

16th October 2025

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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Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt

Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt

25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Spooky giggles, crafty makes, and garden adventures await little monsters at Greenbank Garden's Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt!

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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:

Rosyth Community Market

Rosyth Community Market

Selected dates between 1st January 2025 - 30th November 2025

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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Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)

19th October 2025

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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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

24th October 2025

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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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:

The Big Halloween Kids Comedy Show

The Big Halloween Kids Comedy Show

25th October 2025

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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Glasgow East Comic Con

Glasgow East Comic Con

25th October 2025

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

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!

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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:

Halloween at Summerlee Museum

Halloween at Summerlee Museum

26th October 2025

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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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

3rd October 2025

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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Pumpkin Fever

Pumpkin Fever

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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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:

Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

10th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Free First Aid Training

Free First Aid Training

16th October 2025

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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Paisley Halloween Festival

Paisley Halloween Festival

24th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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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:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants

Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants

21st October 2025

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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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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The Wandering Witches of Culzean

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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 Pumpkin Experience

9th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!

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Kelburn Pumpkin Party

Kelburn Pumpkin Party

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

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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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

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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Arran Festival of Food and Drink

Arran Festival of Food and Drink

24th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
Arran

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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