Outdoor events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Outdoor events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Leith Market
Come and meet our small independent traders at this bustling weekly farmers market right beside the Water of Leith.
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Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
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Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh’s original Farmers’ Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am-2pm!
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Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Edinburgh
Invisible Cities offer family friendly guided walking tours of Edinburgh that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
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The Mart Farm Shop Sunday Market
On the first Saturday of each month The Mart Farm Shop is taken over by crafters of all shapes and sizes.
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Grassmarket Weekly Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement as we host our weekly market.
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Auld Reekie Tours
Take a journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history touring the haunted underground vaults with Auld Reekie Tours!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts.
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The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
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Pedal It Purple
Cycle your purple socks off this October with by taking park in Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's brand new cycling challenge... Pedal It Purple!
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Sunday Funday - POSTPONED
Looking for something different to do with the kids on Sunday? Then pop down to The Yard Edinburgh from 10am to 4pm!
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South Queensferry Artisan Craft Market
Come along to Artisan Antics monthly Maker's Market at Port Edgar Marina where you will find a selection of beautifully handcrafted gifts from local artisans and makers!
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Five Sisters Zoo Autumn Nights
The Five Sisters Zoo will be beautifully illuminated every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Friday the 9th October to Sunday 15th November.
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Wondrous Woods
Come and join us for a creative lighting journey through the winding mystical pathways of the Wondrous Woods at Hopetoun House in a family friendly and safe event this Autumn!
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Nerf Zombie Wars
Zombies are taking over Conifox Adventure Park this Halloween and we need YOU to help save us. Join us and Foam Dart Thunder for a ghoulish outdoor Nerf Wars!
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The Hangman’s Haunts
Edinburgh’s gallows had no shortage of candidates – and visitors will meet some of them on this Halloween tour of Edinburgh with Mercat Tours!
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Fireworks Night at Dobbies Edinburgh
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, show stopping fireworks, shopping and more at Dobbies Edinburgh!
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Fireworks Night at Dobbies Livingston
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, show stopping fireworks, shopping and more at Dobbies Livingston!
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Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas Nights
Make your evenings merry and bright this festive season with a magical journey to the North Pole and back!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
The Five Sisters Zoo's ever-popular Christmas Zoo illuminations will return on 1st December until 23rd December every night from 5pm – 9pm.
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Christmas Drive-Thru Experience at Conifox
Conifox Adventure Park's sell-out Christmas experience returms this December, but with a ‘2020’ twist.
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Beecraigs Festive Forest
Following last year’s debut event, Beecraigs Festive Forest is back for 2020, bigger, brighter, longer and more spectacular!
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Spectacle of Light
Don't miss Dalkeith Country Park’s winter festive light experience 'Spectacle of Light' when it returns in 2020! It's a magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
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The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Edinburgh
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
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Car Park Panto: Horrible Histories presents Horrible Christmas
Just when you thought panto was cancelled, Horrible Histories comes to the rescue with their own unique take on the great British tradition!
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Kilomathon 13.1K
Kilomathon offers something a little bit different to your usual running event and is run on Edinburgh’s beautiful cycle path network. Find out more and sign up today!
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Creepy Crawly Bug Hunt
Hunt the grounds of Lauriston for creepy crawlies in their natural habitat, then make a giant version of your favourite bug at Lauriston Castle!
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend will take place on 29th and 30th May 2021 and promises to be the best one yet!
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Let’s Rock Scotland
Let's Rock Scotland, the Ultimate 80's Festival, returns to Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 19th June 2021 with a fantastic lineup of artists bringing you the very best of the 80’s!
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Edinburgh Food Festival
Celebrate all things great in food & drink when the Edinburgh Food Festival returns to George Square Gardens IN 2021!
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Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park 6th, 7th and 8th August 2021!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Taking place in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, the third edition of Edinburgh Summer Sessions pops up against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle!
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Men’s 10K Edinburgh
The Men's 10K Edinburgh returns on Sunday 24th October 2021! Get healthier, raise awareness for Men’s Health, and enjoy everything this fantastic city has to offer!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Beat The Street East Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free game that will see communities in East Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game! See how far you can walk, cycle and run in just 6 weeks!
Ghosty Giffnock Halloween Trail
Let's have some fun, bring the community together and create an amazing Ghosty Giffnock Halloween Trail for all to enjoy!
The Great Clarkston Pumpkin Trail
With Hallowe'en not too far away, I Love Clarkston are celebrating one of the best holidays of the year, with The Great Clarkston Pumpkin Trail!
Witchy Windows
This Halloween, Clarkston Community Council invite you to take part in Clarkston's first ever Witchy Windows event!
Walk the Block
Walk the Block is a weekly evening walk, held on Wednesdays, covering various routes around Clarkston, Giffnock and Muirend!
Run the Blades
Run the Blades returns to Whitelee Windfarm for 2021 in July with three events... a 10K, Half Marathon and the 50K Ultra!
Events in Fife
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
Inverkeithing Car Boot Sale
Inverkeithing Car Boot Sale is held every Sunday Morning at Belleknowes Park And Ride Car Park. Come along and find yourself a bargain!
Kirkcaldy Farmers Market
The Kirkcaldy Farmers Market, located in the bautiful Town Square, is a lovely location to stoll around and has so much choice of produce on offer!
St Andrews Farmers’ Market
Come along to St. Andrews Farmers’ Market and find a wide range of artisan producers come together selling delicious food and specially made crafts!
Bowhouse Market Weekends
Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.
Cupar Farmers Market
Get along to Cupar Farmers Market, offering a great range of produce, on the third Saturday of every month!
Fireworks Night at Dobbies Dunfermline
Enjoy an evening of delicious food, show stopping fireworks, shopping and more at Dobbies Dunfermline!
Prog in the Park 2.0
PROG IN THE PARK 2.0 is taking place at the Glen Pavilion, Pittencrief Park Dunfermline in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland. Don't miss 12 hours of quality prog rock Live!
Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govan Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets retail market and car boot sale in Govan (opposite the Govan Shopping Centre)!
Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
The Barras Market
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Glasgow
Invisible Cities offer friendly walking tours of Glasgow that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 2.5-3 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
Merchant City Music Past and Present
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a two hour Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Thursdays and Fridays to carry out practical work in the park and keep it looking beautiful!
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
Glasgow Farmers Market at Mansfield Park
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's west end twice a month!
Loch Lomond Scary Faerie Trail
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Faerie Trail!
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets car boot sale in Blochairn!
Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday of each month!
Sunday Markets at BAaD
Held weekly, the Sunday Markets at BAaD showcase eclectic, handmade & one-off pieces from an amazing variety of traders from all over Scotland!
Halloween Treasure Trail
Drop in to RSPB Loch Lomond this half term for a spooky Halloween hunt and see how many objects you can find!
Flock Together - CANCELLED
'Flock Together' is a Social/befriending Group aimed towards people who feel unable to speak openly about difficult family situations and to feel valued and supported.
Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!
Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween, step into a magical world full of light, fantasy and fun when GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens courtesy of itison!
Spooktacular Paddle Boarding
Join West End Adventure for a spooktacular Nightime Paddle Boarding Journey this Halloween!
The Iris Ayr Halloween Drive-In
The Iris Ayr are back with another selection of drive-in movies, just in time for Halloween... expect horror classics, family favourites and much more!
CULT - CANCELLED
Kelburn Estate's Haunted Forest team presents CULT, an immersive horror experience, new for Halloween 2020!
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
Come to our RSPB Loch Lomond reserve for some spooky fun, follow our Spooktacular pumpkin trail and see how many of our ghoulish pumpkins you can find!
STREETrave Presents SEATrave - Halloween Special
STREETrave Presents SEATrave, the Halloween Special, featuring Bassheads (DJ Set), Iain Boney Clark and Michael Kilkie... plus very special guest Irvine Welsh outdoors at SWG3 Glasgow!
SWG3 Seated Sessions with Optimo (Espacio)
SWG3 Seated Sessions Presents Optimo (Espacio) live from their outdoor marquee for a Halloween Special on Saturday 31st October!
Scottish Ensemble Plays the Four Seasons
Scottish Ensemble are back to play Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece, The Four Seasons, outside at SWG3 Studio Warehouse Glasgow!
SWG3 Seated Sessions: Shoot Your Shot
SWG3 Seated Sessions presents Shoot Your Shot, making its first appearance IN REAL LIFE since March!
SWG3 Winter Wonderland
Join the team at SWG3 this festive season as they transform their yard into a winter wonderland for all the family to enjoy!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Events in Lanarkshire
Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 2pm!
Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 10th 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!
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!
Haunted Maize Maze
Between the 26th and 31st October terrifying characters will entertain and scare you from beyond the grave at Valley View at Gouldings' Haunted Maize Maze!
Ghouls in the Garden
Boo! Castlebank Horticultural Centre's Halloween event 'Ghouls in the Garden' event is back, with a socially distanced twist!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
Kilmacolm Farmers Market
Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!
Galoshans Festival
For Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters, Galoshans Festival programme explores the deepest darkest depths of the sea & spine-tingling tales of Inverclyde's bewitching waters!
Paisley Pumpkin Halloween Trail
There's plenty of Halloween fun to be had in Paisley town centre this October with this fun Pumpkin Halloween Trail from Paisley First!
Big Halloween Pumpkin Trail
Cardwell Garden Centre is staging a Big Halloween Pumpkin Trail around the centre for youngsters to take part in!
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
Explore the woodland trail and see how many goulish pumpkins you can find on the scavenger hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!
Halloween at The Parking Lot Social: Glasgow
The Parking Lot Social brings the ultimate drive-in Halloween party to Glasgow! They've created a spook-tacular event space and packed it full of chills, thrills, tricks and treats!
The Christmas Drive-In Tour: Glasgow
The Christmas Drive-In Tour is coming to Glasgow... it's the ultimate festive family night out featuring comedy, quizzes and film screenings all rolled into one!
The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival Glasgow
The magic of Christmas lives on at The Parking Lot Social Winter Festival... featuring pantomimes, huge Christmas parties, festive movie screenings, fireworks, comedy, food trucks & more!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
The John Muir Family Award
Under The Trees is offering the chance for families to undertake the John Muir Award with them. It's a fantastic outdoor learning award, and is easy to achieve - even under our current situation!
Stirling Farmers Market
At the monthly Stirling Farmers' Market you'll find up to 25 stalls offering an outstanding range of superb produce!
Stirling Market and Car Boot
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Market is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday... all welcome!
Halloween Fun
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is going PUMPKIN-tastic this Halloween. It might be smaller in scale, but will still be big on family fun!
Walk on the Wildside at Black Devon Wetlands
Celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters locally by walking on the wildside and exploring RSPB’s Black Devon Wetlands Reserve with our interactive trail!
Hocus Pocus on the Hill
Hocus Pocus on the Hill is an illuminated trail around the beautiful Holmehill in Dunblane, featuring lights, music, dance and even some high flying aerial performance in amongst the trees.
Bannockburn’s Autism Friendly Halloween Spooktacular
Join us at the Battle of Bannockburn for an Autism Friendly Halloween Spooktacular with reduced capacity and a more relaxed atmosphere!
Bannockburn’s Halloween Spooktacular
Come along to the Battle of Bannockburn for our Halloween Spooktacular. Make your way through the spooky woodland trail, solve the riddles and collect your treat!
Fireworks Drive-In
Award winning 21CC Fireworks are bringing their dazzling firework displays to Errol Showground this November for Scotland's first ever drive-in fireworks event!
Supernova Run 2020
Take a beautiful iconic venue, wait until dusk, get the family together, grab everything and anything that glows or flashes and then set off on a Supernova 5K!
A Christmas Miracle at Rough Castle
Enjoy some festive fun with your family and loved ones as Rough Castle Experiences once again brings the woodland to life in a blaze of colour and light!
Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021
It doesn't matter if you are elite runner, fun runner, first timer or a spectator! The two day Stirling Scottish Marathon 2021 will include something for everyone!
Stirling Highland Games
The annual Stirling Highland Games returns for its 150-year celebration on Saturday 21st August 2021, promising a great day out for all the family!
Vibration Festival 2021
Join us for Vibration Festival, Scotland's newest boutique awarding winning family friendly music festival, in the stunning grounds of Callendar Park, Falkirk on Saturday 4th September!
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