October Half Term Events in Edinburgh on 12 October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones
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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Family Film Screenings
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
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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Great Big Living History Week
Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.
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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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Monsters and Myths Trail
This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend
Learn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
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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This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
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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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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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:
Hercules the Bear
Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
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:
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
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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October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
READ MOREOctober 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:
Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
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TRON: ARES
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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Glasgow City FC v Partick Thistle - Scottish Power Women’s Premier League
The original trailblazers of Scottish women's football are back in Scottish Women's Premier League action as Glasgow City host rivals Partick Thistle in the Petershill Park Derby!
READ MOREOctober 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:
October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum
Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
READ MOREOctober 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:
Savannah Safari Adventure Weekend At IKEA Glasgow
Looking for some family-friendly fun during the October Half Term? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of safari themed activities!
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Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch
With thousands to choose from, grab your wellies and come along to Farmer Fletcher's Pumpkin Patch to find your perfect pumpkin in the run up to Halloween!
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Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
READ MOREOctober 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
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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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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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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Kelburn 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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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
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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