October Half Term Events in Edinburgh on 13 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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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the October break? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions at the Scottish Parliament every day (except Sundays)!
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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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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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Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day
Step into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!
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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.
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October Holiday Club
Join the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club
Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry this October!
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.
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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Witches or Healers
Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
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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:
Glasgow Science Centre Pop-Up
Glasgow Science Centre returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre with their 'Body Works On Tour' workshops which will be running from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th October!
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PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another football camp to keep your players active, healthy and socialising during the October holidays!
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.
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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.
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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 at St Andrews Castle.
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:
TaylorMania - Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert
Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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South Side Stars
Join the PI and Glasgow Life for a week long project where young people will work with professional theatre, vocal and dance coaches to create performances for the South Side Stars competition!
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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!
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:
Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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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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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 11th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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:
PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters
Inspired by your favourite scenes, songs and routines, join PACE Youth Theatre for their Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters this October Half Term!
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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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Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail
Paisley First are kicking off the Halloween fun with their FREE event for all the family, can you seek out and name all the Creepy Creatures and complete the trail?
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:
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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Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays
These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.
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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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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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