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October Half Term Events in Edinburgh in November 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park

3rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Monsters and Myths Trail

3rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!

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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound

4th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Livingston

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!

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October Half Term Events in East Renfrewshire

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:

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Dunfermline this Halloween!

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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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:

Magical October at Riverside Museum

Magical October at Riverside Museum

1st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Milngavie

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Milngavie

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Milngavie this Halloween!

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Wild At Mugdock

Wild At Mugdock

Selected dates between 5th October 2025 - 14th December 2025

Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

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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:

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trail at Bothwell Castle to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore!

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Sandyholm

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Sandyholm

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Sandyholm this Halloween!

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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:

Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

10th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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?

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Braehead this Halloween!

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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:

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Stirling this Halloween!

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Events in Other Areas

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Sponsored Links

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Renfrewshire Council
The Chocolatarium
Children's Classic Concerts
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Murrayfield Experience
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Sponsored Links

MNB
Go Ape
Hilton Glasgow
Salvation Army
Tea Green
Mowgli
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Renfrewshire Council
The Chocolatarium
Children's Classic Concerts
Escape The Past
Murrayfield Experience
WST

Popular Events

Deacon Blue
Scottish pop rock titans Deacon Blue have announced a huge run of outdoor shows for summer 2026, including a date at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 17th July!
Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual Launch
Join Edinburgh Blue Balls Charity at The Pitt on Friday 14th November for the launch of the first-ever Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual, a celebration of connection, vulnerability, and strength!
Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

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