Family And Kids Events in Glasgow in October 2024
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Events in Glasgow
Pollok United Community Football Sessions
Join Pollok United at Nethercraigs every Sunday for their Community Football Sessions, and get your child started on their football journey in a friendly and fun environment!
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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
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Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
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Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Gorbals
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at St Francis Community Centre on Mondays!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Hillhead Community Centre on Mondays!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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All Ages Retro Quiet Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
R-CADE host Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 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!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Books at the Botanics
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
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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 each month!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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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!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Boat Trips Helensburgh
Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Ibrox Stadium Tours - The Home of Rangers FC
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Women On Wheels Balance Bike Group
Women On Wheels' mother and toddler balance bike group on Thursday mornings at Queen's Park is designed to get the youngest ones comfortable with bikes!
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Women On Wheels Family Cycling Sessions
If you want to learn to cycle with your kids or build confidence cycling together as a family, these sessions from Women On Wheels are perfect for you!
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Pedal 4 Poverty
Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!
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Merchant Square Market
Spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls at the fortnightly Merchant Square Market... featuring a selection of local producers and crafters there's something for everyone!
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Dog Days Market
Join Dog Days Glasgow for their monthly market and shop everything DOG!
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Wylie & Lochhead Exhibition
Wylie & Lochhead were the most successful furniture manufacturer in Scotland, an exhibition exploring their history is being held at the Mitchell Library between 26th August and 31st October.
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On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at The Firhill Complex.
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On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at The Firhill Complex.
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The Hidden Lane
Come wander round, enjoy the quirkiness of old Glasgow and maybe do a little shopping at The Hidden Lane in Finnieston, one of Glasgow's little hidden gems!
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St Enoch Centre Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to be hosting a new market at St Enoch Centre, come along and take a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Create Your Own Mural
Visit Tramway's front gallery space to create your own artwork in response to their new project - to install a community mural on Albert Drive.
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Junior Conservatoire Student Concert
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire students perform in their regular concert series.
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RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove
RSPB Glasgow hold regular, drop-in, nature-themed activities and crafts for all the family at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Musuem!
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Two Step: Exhibition
For their exhibition at Platform Glasgow, Beth and Fraser will utilise the vast scale of the exhibition wall and site specific areas around the building to celebrate their two-step collaborations.
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Sauchiehall Street’s Storytelling Sunday
Join Waterstones Sauchiehall Street every Sunday for a perfect family reading adventure as their booksellers will take you through one of their picture books!
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Fridays at One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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Phoenix Taekwon-do
Have you wanted to try Tae Kwon-do? Hosted by Phoenix Tae Kwon-do this event is perfect for all abilities so come along and find out if it's for you!
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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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Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes
Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Thursday afternoons at Merry-Go-Round!
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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Spooktacular
Scotland's beloved Halloween event, Spooktacular, is returning to Silverburn this Halloween season, for another year of frightening fun, and it’s bigger and better than ever before!
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Pollok United Soccer Academy Mini-Kickers
Was your child born between 2019-20, and looking to take their first steps in football? Join Pollok United Soccer Academy for Mini-Kickers!
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.
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LUSH Glasgow City Monster Bash
LUSH Glasgow City are hosting Halloween Workshops all through this half term, and you're invited, join them for an hour of product making, potion mixing, pumpkin modelling and more!
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Titanic Exhibition: Glasgow
Explore the Titanic story as you've never seen before! Combining unique immersive experiences with genuine artefacts, don't miss out on this unforgettable exhibition when it comes to Glasgow!
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Is your child 1-3 years old, and looking to get started in football? Join Pollok United Soccer Academy for tiny tots - the first step on your child's football journey!
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Batman Begins
It begins in IMAX! Experience Christopher Nolan's epic trilogy this autumn. In the first film, witness the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham.
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Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Milngavie for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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SPT Wheels & Thrills Family Day
Looking for a fun FREE family day out during the October Holidays? Join SPT for their Wheels & Thrills event on Sunday 20th October at Buchanan Bus Station!
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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band
The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!
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Marvellous Musicals with Glasgow Studio Orchestra
Join Glasgow Studio Orchestra at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church for a concert packed full of music from your favourite Broadway and West End shows!
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Byres Road Market
Come along to Byres Road Market, a spooktacular new monthly market, taking place in the heart of Glasgow's West End at Hillhead Library on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October!
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Halloween Family Party
Boo! Scotland's biggest family fancy dress party returns returns to Glasgow Science Centre on Friday 25th October!
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Halloween Plushies - Hand Sewing Class
Join Alex for a freaky Friday evening of Halloween crafting fun at Creative Block, learn some basic hand stitches and work with templates and felt to create your favourite spooky characters!
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RCS Symphony Orchestra
Hear some of the most celebrated works from the classical music repertoire at this mesmerising evening of music with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Symphony Orchestra!
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Wasps Hanson Street Open Studios
On October 25th - 27th Hanson Street will open its doors to the public for an Open Studios event, providing rare access to the many artists, makers and creative industries who now work there!
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1994 Halloween Family Fun Day Rave
Bring the grandparents, carers and all your friends, because it's time for another massive 1994 Halloween Family Fun Day Rave Spooktacular at The Classic Grand!
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Art Car Boot Sale
Art Car Boot Sale, Scotland's largest contemporary art market, travels to Tramway for a Southside iteration. Come along and discover and purchase works from a host of talented contemporary artists!
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Be-BOP-BAIRNS: Halloween Party
Creeping back by popular demand, Platform Glasgow is resurrecting the all-singing, all-dancing, family-favourite Be-BOP-BAIRNS for a fang-tastic Halloween extravaganza!
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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition returns to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October!
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Children’s Halloween Arts and Crafts
Join The Language Hub for a Halloween Arts & Crafts for Kids session, complete with a goodie bag and snacks, on Saturday 26th October!
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Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Start your day off right with a freshly brewed coffee, hot roll, cake and great company while raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support at Parkhead Congregational Church's Coffee Morning!
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Come and Ceilidh Night - With Stroma Folk & Ceilidh
Bring yourselves, partners, grandparents, aunts, uncles, bosses - anyone... and join renowned ceilidh band, Stroma, at Glasgow University Union as part of their UK tour!
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Cranky Franky and the Witches
Meet Cranky Franky, resident of Provan Hall, who is haunted by witches of old Scotland! Can you help him find clues to banish the curse?
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Glasgow Vs Norfolk A&B - Double Header LIVE
Don't miss your chance to see Glasgow Roller Derby's A+B teams doing some spooky good skating and taking on the frightful Norfolk Roller Derby at this Double Header on Saturday 26th October!
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Halloween Family Event: Enchanted Tea Room Adventures
Come along as a family to learn how to read the future with tea leaves and take part in a spooky psychic show aimed at families at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Halloween Silent Disco Parade from Partick to The Kelvingrove Art Galleries with Ya Dancer Crew
Join the Ya Dancer Crew on Saturday 26th October for their Halloween Silent Disco Parade from Partick to Kelvingrove Art Gallery!
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Hoopy Halloween
Hoopy the Huddle Hound is hosting his Halloween Spectacular for all the family again this year on Saturday 26th October at Celtic Park!
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Milngavie Halloween Pumpkin Trail
Milngavie's free family friendly pumpkin trail is back running from Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st October!
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Monster Mash at the Forge Market
Are you looking for some free Halloween activities to do and have a great day out with the family? Why not head on down to the Forge Market for their Monster Mash!
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Nonna Said... Wee Halloween Party
Nonna said... it's spooky season! Bring your little ones for an afternoon of fun arts & crafts, pizzas, games and a bested dressed competition!
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Planetarium Lates
Travel to the rings of Saturn, land on the moon and explore beyond our solar system at Glasgow Science Centre's Planetarium Lates!
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Raver Babies - All Age Family Rave - Halloween Spooktacular
Raver Babies bring their Halloween Tour, featuring DJ JPS, to the Fairfield Club on Saturday 26th October!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Haunted Concert Hall
You can expect lots of spooktacular treats from the RSNO and the Youth Chorus with this spine-tingling concert for the whole family at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Spooky Lanterns - Halloween Crafts
Join Alex for a crafty afternoon at Creative Bloc, upcycling glass jars into spooky lanterns! Perfect for decorating your doorstep or going out guising on Halloween!
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Sunshine & Smiles Gala: Fundraising Event for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association, also known as Lajna Imaillah, warmly welcomes you to their indoor fundraising event, hosted at the mosque in support of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity!
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The Big Halloween Kids Comedy Show
A brand new unpredictable Halloween Comedy show for the whole family filled with nonsense, games, stand up, improv, competitions and JUST a little bit of splatter with the laughter!
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The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan's epic trilogy continues in IMAX with The Dark Knight. Christian Bales stars in the titular role which sees Batman raise the stakes in his war on crime.
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The Paul O’Gorman Autumn Fair
The Paul O'Gorman Autumn Fair returns to Knightswood Congregational Church on Saturday 26th October featuring a selection of fantastic craft stalls!
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The Witch Who Caught The Sneezes
Don't miss an afternoon of fun and laughter when Talking Heads Puppets return to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with The Witch Who Caught The Sneezes!
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Battlefield Lantern Parade
Battlefield Community Project presents the return of the weird and wonderful annual Battlefield Lantern Parade, led by Brass, Aye? on Sunday 27th October!
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Big Feed’s Halloween Weekender
Looking for an all day family Halloween event? BIG FEED X GOLF IT have you covered, join them on Sunday 27th October for arts & crafts, film screenings and some spooky street food!
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Castlemilk Park Pumpkin Festival
Castlemilk Park will be holding their annual Pumpkin Festival between Sunday 27th and Thursday 31st October featuring pumpkin carving, illumination of the stables and the Spooky Walk!
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Halloween Dogyard
Dogyard Social returns on Sunday 27th October for a special Halloween edition, come and enjoy the market stalls specially aimed at bits and bobs for your furry friend!
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Kingdom Halloween Party
Bring your most faBOOlous costumes and join Wish Upon A Star Kingdom for an unforgettable adventure at their Kingdom Halloween Party!
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Magic Den’s Silly Spooky Magic Show
Don't miss Magic Den's hilarious silly and a wee bit spooky interactive Halloween magic show, suitable for all the family, at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
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Not So Scary Halloween Party
Calling all brave little souls, put on your best costumes and join Wish Upon A Star Kingdom for an unforgettable adventure at their Not So Scary Halloween Party!
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R-CADE Family Halloween Party
Join R-CADE for a spooky evening of retro video games, tabletop games, spooky movies and lots of bonus Halloween fun at their family party!
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Up and Running Events: Pollok Park 5k/10k
Up and Running Events are delighted to host a 5k/10k running event in Pollok Country Park on Sunday 27th October!
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Pumpkin Carving
The Pyramid at Anderston will be Pumpkin Carving with Jim Parkyn from unwanted pumpkins to help inspire the community to eat their pumpkins and reduce the number that end up in the bin this Halloween!
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Wild Adventure Drumchapel Halloween Parties
Don't miss out on Wild Adventure Drumchapel's first ever Halloween parties being held between Tuesday 29th and Thursday 31st October!
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CinemARC: Witches and Witchcraft
CinemARC is excited to present Nicolas Roeg's The Witches for this year's Halloween film screening at the ARC on Wednesday 30th October!
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Big Guitar Weekend
Strum-thing big is about to hit Glasgow... the sound of glorious guitars will reverberate across the city when Big Guitar Weekend returns to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this Autumn!
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Kids Halloween UV Party
Join Clubbercise with Marie for their Kids Halloween Spooktacular UV Disco at Barlanark Community Centre on Thursday 31st October!
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Rave’n Ball & Market
Glasgow's Witch Market and Edinburgh's Alternative Night Market have collaborated to bring you a night of debauchery under the moon and stars!
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Soft Play Halloween Party
There will be plenty of tricks and treats in store for the whole family, so dig out your best Halloween costume and join Kelvin Hall Soft Play for their Halloween Party!
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The Barras Halloween Night Market
Prepare for a night of spooky fun as The Barras Market's Halloween Night Market returns for its second year, this time with a thrilling Beetlejuice theme!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Lockerdoom Halloween Event
Join P7 children from St Johns Primary and their parents for their Halloween Trail fundraiser, Lockerdoom, at Barrhead Waterworks on Friday 25th October!
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Halloween Party
The Giffnock North AAC Club are hosting their first ever kids Halloween Party on Sunday 27th October, join them for a Fa-BOO-lous afternoon of fun!
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GHA Family Halloween Party
Open to all children and families, get your costumes ready for an afternoon of Halloween treats, games and dancing at GHA's Family Halloween Party!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by our stretch tent by the car park to carve our animals a spooktacular gift!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Galaween Ghostal Path
After an amazing first event in 2023, Galaween Ghostal Path is coming back bigger and better for 2024!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Dunfermline for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Rosyth Community Market
Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Halloween At Falls Of Clyde
Enjoy some bewitching family fun at Falls of Clyde this Halloween on one of their spooktacular events!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 12th 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!
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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 Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Dinner With Wednesday And Enid
This Halloween, The Three Churches have invited special guests Wednesday and Enid along for dinner who will entertain the kids with their witty chat and dancing and games!
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Zine Making Workshops
Join these weekly Zine Making sessions at ReMode to learn about the art of zine-making, citizen journalism, creative writing techniques and much more!
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Big Kid Circus: Renfrew
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at at XSite Braehead between October 11th and 20th!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Stirling for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Thursdays between September 5th and November 21st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.
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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!
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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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