Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh on 12 October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
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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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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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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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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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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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Family Film Screenings
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
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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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 @ ‘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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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
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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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
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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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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
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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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend
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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Saturday Music Classes
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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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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
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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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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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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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Your Art World
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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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:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Falkland Palace’s Halloween Trail
Get ready to explore the spooky Halloween Trail at Falkland Palace, it’s the perfect family day out – and even your four-legged friends are welcome!
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October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
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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.
READ MOREFamily 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:
Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's annual Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park between 11th and 19th October!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 11th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail
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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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
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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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!
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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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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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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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