October Half Term Events in Edinburgh on 17 October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Autumn Explorers
Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!
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Communi-tree In Smaland
Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Edinburgh create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!
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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College
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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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.
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Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth
Turn fear into fascination this October and join Dynamic Earth as the often-misunderstood creatures that call our planet home take centre stage!
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Half Term: Second World War Scotland
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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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Manual Cinema: October Camp
Enrol Your Children in a magical October Camp at the Edinburgh Steiner School, tailored for children ages 7-10!
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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!
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October Holidays On Board
There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: The Hairy Tale of Sam the Skull
Sam the Skull is a hilarious folk song by Harry Hagan, about a gallus Glasgow cat. Join storyteller Alastair McIver as he relates Sam’s continuing adventures!
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The Baddies
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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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:
The Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival
All About Barrhead have announced that their Big Barrhead Scarecrow Festival is making a return for 2024 and they're inviting all residents and businesses within the town to take part!
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Whitelee October Workshops
These family-friendly workshops at Whitelee Windfarm will cover different aspects of STEM in a fun, interactive and engaging way!
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Barrhead’s Big Bounce
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!
READ MOREOctober 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
The Fife "Tattie Holidays" are upon us and we look forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
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The Forgotten Orchard
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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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
AR26 Charity Free Football October Camps: Glasgow South
Come along and join AR26 Charity for their free Football October Camp for local kids, suitable for ages 6-14 years, at Hillwood Park!
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A Hair-raising Halloween at Hamleys
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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AR26 Charity Free Football October Camps: Glasgow North
Come along and join AR26 Charity for their free Football October Camp for local kids, suitable for ages 6-14 years, at Firhill Complex.
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Little Shop of Halloween Horrors
Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of ghouls and spectres descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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Autumn Explorers
Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term and join the Museum of Rural Life for family storytelling and creative activities!
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Beat The Street East Kilbride
Beat the Street is a fun, free game that will see the town of East Kilbride transformed into a giant game! See how far you can walk, cycle and run in just six weeks!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
SKOGSDUVA Doodles At IKEA Glasgow
Join IKEA Glasgow in-store for a drawing competition, where you will bring the creatures from their SKOGSDUVA range to life, to be in with the chance of winning a prize!
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Lush Braehead Halloween Party Workshops
Join the team at Lush Braehead this October Half Term for one of their spooky spectacular bath bomb workshops!
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Go Ice Skating at Braehead Arena
Get your skates on and get down to Braehead Ice Centre at Braehead Arena for one of their public skating sessions!
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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
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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Stirling Jailhouse Horrors
This autumn let our Prison Surgeon, Dr Forrest, thrill you with the Horrible History of Stirling’s terrible Tolbooth – the worst Jail in Britain!
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Kids & Teens Halloween Art & Craft Workshop - Introduction to Needle Felting - Callander
Join the Create Club for these beginner workshops for kids & teens, where they will explore the properties of wool, develop skills in needle felting and create their own Halloween pumpkin decorations!
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Halloween Trail
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
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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