October Half Term events in Glasgow
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Events in Glasgow
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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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
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Forest Families
Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!
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Wild At Mugdock
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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Magical October at Riverside Museum
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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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will once again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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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!
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CinemARC: The Secret of Kells
CinemARC are screening the wonderful Irish animated film, The Secret of Kells, sure to be a hit with parents and children alike.
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Alice in Wonderland Puzzle Week
To celebrate the recent release of a wonderful retelling of the classic, Alice With a Why by Anna James, can you help solve some peculiar puzzles in the children's bookshop?
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Professor Tartan’s Scottish Science Show
Professor Tartan's Scottish Science Show is coming to Hillhead Library on Friday 10th October. Round up yer pals and yer wee ones, and come feel the magic o' science, the Scottish way!
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GVVT Annual Open Weekend
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend returns for 2025 on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October!
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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.
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Crepe City Sneaker Festival
The Crepe City Sneaker Festival returns to Glasgow! Expect to see the city's best sneaker vendors bringing the rarest and most exclusive pairs of sneakers as well as the hottest in streetwear.
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The Witch And The Egg
One performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away when The Witch And The Egg comes to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
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Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers: Welly Walk
Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan for a wet, wild and muddy stomp around the woods at Mugdock Country Park looking for autumn wildlife!
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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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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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The Princess Proms
Don't miss a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies when The Princess Proms comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 13th October!
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Autumn Junior Ranger Camp: Woodlands, Wildlife & Wilderness
Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!
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Black History Family Workshops
Come along and take part in three family workshops exploring Black History using objects and collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Family Workshop: Monster Mascots
Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
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Half Term Retro Game Sessions
Join R-CADE for the half term school holidays as they extend their opening times for even more chance to play!
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Kids Boardgame Club
This October Half Term, R-CADE will be hosting a boardgame meetup in the R-CADE cafe, for gamers aged 10 and up!
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Kids October Holiday Climbing
The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand
Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Black History Month: celebrating the works of Black artists on display at GoMA
Join GoMA for three days of art making, where they celebrate the works of Black artists on display in their galleries.
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Kipper The Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon
Join Rachel Huggins a Scottish Book Trust member, for lively readings of Kipper the Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this October Half Term!
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Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
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Monkey Madness
Guaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
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Steampunks Science Halloween Event
Join Steampunks for a spine-tingling science adventure this Halloween... perfect for curious kids who love experiments, mess, and a little bit of magic!
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Blockbuster Pro Wrestling - Live In Maryhill
Blockbuster Pro Wrestling heads to Maryhill Community Central Hall for the first time ever, for a night of action-packed, family friendly wrestling!
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Family Friendly Ghost Tour of Provan Hall
Provan Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow and is also known as one of the most haunted... Are you brave enough to join History and Horror Tours for a spooky family friendly tour!
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Halloween Hideaway Market
Expect traders selling jewellery, crystals, incense, candles, bath products, spooky homeware, sweet treat and much much more when the Halloween Hideaway Market comes to the Britannia Panopticon!
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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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Medieval Day
Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell Collection on Saturday 18th October and step into the Middle Ages for a Medieval family day bursting with early modern fun!
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The Three Bears
The metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of the Three Bears at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre and the result, a very sticky adventure all round!
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These Mechanisms
Brimming with curiosity and joy, Christine manipulates and raps her way along a precarious journey, taking us to surprising places! Just got to keep going!
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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:
You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 19th October!
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Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators
Join Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!
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A Home For Hamish
A Home For Hamish at Clarkston Hall is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
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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Autumn Explorers
Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Catch!
Catch! is a mesmerising and joyful show that leaves audiences of all ages delighted and surprised.
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage.
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
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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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is coming to the Adam Smith Theatre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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!
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Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!
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A Squash and a Squeeze
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Twist & Hit Presents: Hocus Pocus
Join Twist & Hit on Thursday 16th October for a day of glorious shenanigans and mischief inspired by the Sanderson sisters!
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Lush Braehead Halloween Party Workshops
Join the team at Lush Braehead this October Half Term for one of their spooky spectacular bath bomb workshops!
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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th October!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos
Expect music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories when they bring The Smeds and the Smoos to Macrobert Arts Centre in October!
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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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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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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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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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