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October Half Term events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

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October Half Term Events in East Renfrewshire

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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:

Little Look Club

Little Look Club

Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 10th October 2026

Come and explore artworks together with your wee ones at the Hunterian Art Gallery's Little Look Club and let their imaginations flow!

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Mòd Ghlaschu

Mòd Ghlaschu

9th October 2026 - 17th October 2026

This autumn, Glasgow will once again become the vibrant heart of Gaelic culture as the Royal National Mòd returns to Scotland’s largest city!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween

12th October 2026

Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 12th October!

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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:

Low Parks LEGO Club

Low Parks LEGO Club

Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 17th October 2026

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, held on the first and third Saturdays of each month between February and October!

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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:

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2026

Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!

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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:

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

7th February 2026 - 25th October 2026

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

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Sponsored Links

The Chocolatarium
Fayre Play
Arc Inspirations
DanceIhayami
Support The Makers
MNB
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
King Pins
Edinburgh Dungeon
Class Bento
Kids Pass
Rabbies Tours
ATG

Popular Events

Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Giants
Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!
St Patrick’s Day At the Three Sisters
Join The Three Sisters, in the heart of Edinburgh's Little Ireland, for the capital's famous St Patrick's Day celebration, back for yet another year of festivities!
Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
An Evening with Neil Lancaster
Waterstones Edinburgh West End are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 10th March to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Dark Heart.

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