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October Half Term events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Murrayfield Experience
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October Half Term Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Pick A Pumpkin

Pick A Pumpkin

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Neilston's Pick a Pumpkin event returns for 2025 and this time it's being held over two weekends in October!

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October Half Term Events in Fife

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum

October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

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 Dunfermline this Halloween!

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

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 at St Andrews Castle.

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October Half Term Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

TRON: ARES

TRON: ARES

10th October 2025 - 23rd October 2025

Buckle up and get lost in the most immersive TRON film yet when it comes to IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!

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Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers

Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 27th December 2025

Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!

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Discover! Weekend Sessions

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

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October Half Term Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

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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Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trail at Bothwell Castle to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore!

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October Half Term Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

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 Braehead this Halloween!

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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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Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

1st October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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October Half Term Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

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 Stirling this Halloween!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Events in Other Areas

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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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Street Historians
Renfrewshire Council
Murrayfield Experience
Open Pass Scotland
Murrayfield Experience
ATG

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Wonder & Co
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Murrayfield Experience
Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Street Historians
Renfrewshire Council
Murrayfield Experience
Open Pass Scotland
Murrayfield Experience
ATG

Popular Events

Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
Northern Rodeo Country Festival
Giddy up, North! The wild west is riding into The Pitt for one boot-stompin’, line-dancin’, bronco-buckin’ night of country fun on Saturday 8th November!
Edinburgh Diwali
The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music and dance!
Rianne Downey
Experience the heartfelt storytelling and soaring vocals of Glasgow's Rianne Downey, live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th April.

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