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October Half Term events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

The Baddies

4th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!

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Beauty and The Beast

8th October 2024 - 12th October 2024

Shotts St Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group return to Reconnect Howden Park with the stage version of Disney’s classic animated film Beauty and The Beast!

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Let’s draw Halloween!

11th October 2024

Join Edinburgh illustrator Elaine Macintyre (aka LeopardyNonsense) on 11th October for a fun and freaky family drawing session to celebrate the spooky season! Suitable for ages 2+.

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party

13th October 2024

Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls comes to Church Hill Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!

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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

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

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October Half Term Holiday Camps

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Let your child discover adventure this October at The Wild Outdoors camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School!

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The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle?

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Treasure Island

15th October 2024

Don't miss this new version of a classic story told like never before, bursting with sea shanties, treasures, and a sumptuous amount of adventure!

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Half Term: Second World War Scotland

16th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!

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Dino Day

18th October 2024

Come along to the National Mining Museum Scotland on Friday 18th October for Dino Day!

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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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Pumpkin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh

19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Edinburgh have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all ages!

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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh

19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Edinburgh have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!

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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band

20th October 2024

The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!

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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 19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Neilston's Pick a Pumpkin event returns for 2024 and this time it's being held over two weekends in October!

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

16th October 2024

Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls return to Eastwood Park Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!

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Barrhead’s Big Bounce

Barrhead’s Big Bounce

17th October 2024

On Thursday 17th October, join the All About Barrhead team in Barrhead Foundry for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!

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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:

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

19th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

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

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The Forgotten Orchard

The Forgotten Orchard

17th October 2024

Featuring storytelling, music and Scot’s ballads, the production brings to life Scotland’ s rich orchard heritage and celebrates diversity, home grown food and the joy of harvest.

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Treasure Island

Treasure Island

9th October 2024

Don't miss this new version of a classic story told like never before, bursting with sea shanties, treasures, and a sumptuous amount of adventure!

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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:

A Hair-raising Halloween at Hamleys

A Hair-raising Halloween at Hamleys

3rd October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Families are in for a treat – and maybe one or two tricks too - this October Half Term as Hamleys, the Finest Toy Shop in the World, is hosting a spectacular array of free spooky events!

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Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Man

13th October 2024

Imagine a world made of biscuits... trees, houses and stars in the sky. Into this beautiful world comes the Gingerbread Man, creating havoc wherever he goes!

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Top Dogs Day Out

Top Dogs Day Out

19th October 2024

Loch Lomond Shores' Top Dogs Day Out is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!

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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:

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

5th October 2024

Artie is bringing the original Singing Kettles packed full of clues to his Greatest Hits show at Rutherglen Town Hall on Wednesday 16th October!

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

18th October 2024

Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!

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Goose

Goose

16th October 2024

This forty-five-minute interactive production brings Laura Wall's laugh-out-loud illustrations and loveable character Goose to life!

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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:

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

20th October 2024

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is coming to Beacon Arts Centre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!

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InGLOWston's SPOOKY Family Rave

InGLOWston's SPOOKY Family Rave

13th October 2024

Get ready for a spine-chilling good time at the InGLOWston's Spooky Family Rave... a neon party like no other, perfect for both adults and kids alike!

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

12th October 2024

Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls return to Johnstone Town Hall with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!

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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:

Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Stirling

Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Stirling

19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Stirling have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!

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Pumpkin Patch at Dobbies Stirling

Pumpkin Patch at Dobbies Stirling

19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Stirling have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all ages!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

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

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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Kelburn’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

Kelburn’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

12th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

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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Wizard School

Wizard School

15th October 2024

Get ready for a magical adventure at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's Wizard School, where you'll learn spells, potions, and enchantments!

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Kids Pass
National Trust
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeons

Sponsored Links

Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Makers Market The Lothians
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Great Run Company
ACME Comic Con
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Kids Pass
National Trust
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeons

Popular Events

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
The Box Man : Japanese film screening at Odeon Lothian Road
A nameless man gives up his identity to live with a large cardboard box over his head, to meet a range of characters as he wanders in Tokyo.
Flamenco Dance for kids
Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!
October Half Term Holiday Camps
Let your child discover adventure this October at The Wild Outdoors camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School!
Too Much Too Young
Celebrate the iconic 2Tone records and the artists who brought this sound to the world in this high-energy, feel good show at The Liquid Room on 22nd February!

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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