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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

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Magic Gareth: Halloween Special
14th October 2026

Get ready for a wickedly fun Halloween when Magic Gareth brings his halloween special, featuring hilariously spooky tricks and ghost-busting magic, to Eastwood Theatre!

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:
Rude Science
16th October 2026

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Rothes Halls!

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:
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!

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!

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!

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
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!

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
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!

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
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.

Events in Other Areas

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Wonder & Co
Arc Inspirations
King Pins
Cancer Research UK
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The Chocolatarium
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Edinburgh Street Historians
Support The Makers
MNB
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Edinburgh Dungeon
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