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Events in Edinburgh on 30 October 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course including Salt Therapy

30th October 2024
Edinburgh East

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.

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900 Voices

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 30th November 2024

The voices of Edinburgh’s communities shape an ever-evolving sound installation inside St Giles’ Cathedral's magnificent interior.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

24th October 2024 - 9th November 2024

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Cab-arette Showtour

1st May 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

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Cards for Good Causes

28th October 2024 - 19th December 2024

The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Community Art group

Selected dates between 23rd October 2024 - 11th December 2024

Enjoy being creative with others in a friendly welcoming group and be part of a creating a community piece of art in the process. Ideal for 50+ years old and no experience required.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Dance N Play Preschool Dance Class

Selected dates between 16th October 2024 - 4th December 2024

Bring you little ones along to a weekly dance class at Dance Base in the Grassmarket, suitable for preschoolers (age 18 months +).

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Dogs + Noir

26th October 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Dogs + Noir is an exhibition by artist and printmaker A J Kinroy showing at Detour Espresso in Edinburgh from 26th October.

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ECHC Game Changers 2024

1st October 2024 - 31st October 2024
Online Event Edinburgh

Welcome to the world of Game Changers! It's a mighty way to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity from the comfort of your gaming chair or sofa!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Edinburgh Food Tour

11th May 2024 - 29th November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Gang Show

29th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024

25th October 2024 - 10th November 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 25th October bringing some of the world’s best short films to Summerhall and the Institut Français d’Écosse!

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

9th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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Flamenco Dance for kids

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th December 2024

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

4th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

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Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth

9th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Turn fear into fascination this October and join Dynamic Earth as the often-misunderstood creatures that call our planet home take centre stage!

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From Burgh to Bank Walking Tour

Selected dates between 2nd October 2024 - 30th October 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

How much can one King change a country? Find out on this walking tour with your guide from the Museum on the Mound!

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Game On

29th June 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games.

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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class

30th October 2024

Spend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!

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Gaz Coombes

30th October 2024

Brit pop legend Gaz Coombes has announced a string of Scottish dates which includes a night at La Belle Angele on Wednesday 30th October!

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Greyfriar’s Bobby VS The Radioactive Underworld

18th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Join us for our Halloween haunted house fundraiser event at Edinburgh's Barnton Bunker - Scotland's largest nuclear bunker!

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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

30th September 2024 - 3rd November 2024

With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.

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Halloween Hijinks

25th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

This Halloween weekend come and explore some of the darker tales of our history at Edinburgh Castle!

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Halloween Howler

30th October 2024

Join us in store at IKEA Edinburgh for a spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.

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Highlands to Islands

26th September 2024 - 10th November 2024

This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: Talking Pictures

26th October 2024 - 9th November 2024

Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new solo exhibition of work from highly collectable Edinburgh-born artist Jack Morrocco, showing from 26th October.

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Karine Léger :: Found Shapes

5th October 2024 - 30th October 2024

This exhibition, at &Gallery in October, delves into artist Karine Léger's process of creation, where sketches emerge from the "found shapes" of nature.

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Larry Dean: Dodger

30th October 2024

Join Larry Dean as he brings his hilarious new show Dodger, about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty, to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 30th October!

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Live music at Bar 13

30th November 2023 - 30th November 2024

Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!

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Love Wednesdays at Why Not Nightclub

Selected dates between 17th April 2024 - 28th December 2024

Come along to Love Wednesdays, Scotland's BIGGEST Wednesday night, hosted in the award winning WhyNot Nightclub!

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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in

1st July 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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National Museum of Flight Behind the Scenes Tours

Selected dates between 28th August 2024 - 30th October 2024

Find out about our collection of aero-engines and propellers on a curator-led tour of our Object Store.

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October Holidays On Board

1st October 2024 - 31st October 2024

There’s fun for all the family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October where kids can listen to their own special children’s audio tour as they explore all five decks.

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pass shadow, whisper shade

18th October 2024 - 22nd December 2024

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

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Pedal 4 Poverty

1st August 2024 - 31st October 2024
Nationwide

Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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Press Play | Gen Harrison & Susie Wilson

19th October 2024 - 8th November 2024

Press Play’, an interactive exhibition, takes a light-hearted look at the cassette player, with a nostalgic nod to everything that comes with it.

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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion

7th June 2024 - 24th November 2024

A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun

30th October 2024

Respected by ancient cultures yet cast as archetypal villain in European fairy tales, wolves were hunted to extinction in Scotland and beyond.

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Arcana 21

30th October 2024

This coming-of-age story is conveyed through spoken word, music and movement in the spirit of the Griot storytelling traditions from West Africa.

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: How to Bring About a Peaceful Revolution?

30th October 2024

Join us for this hybrid performance at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, presented in film and on stage is hosted by Horst Edler.

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Tree of Memory - Honouring the Elders

28th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Share a life well lived and honour your own elders at the Tree of Memory, weaved and created by Katie Warner. Supported by the Scottish Storytelling Forum. All welcome!

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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Solo exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’

19th October 2024 - 16th November 2024

Walk with Me, a collection of new paintings clearly inspired by water, by artist Paula Dunn is showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 19th October!

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Sounds of the 70s at St Mary’s

30th October 2024

Join our Cathedral Consort on 30th October for an evening of familiar songs as you've never heard them, in the amazing acoustic and atmosphere of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral!

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

27th July 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.

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The Book of Mormon

15th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

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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The Bright Club

Selected dates between 30th October 2024 - 18th December 2024

The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

5th September 2024 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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The Magic Lantern

30th October 2024

The Magic Lantern, the moniker of singer-songwriter Jamie Doe, comes to the Traverse to launch his joyous and devastating fifth album ‘To Everything A Season’!

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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Trick or Treat Trail

2nd October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Twist and Shout

30th October 2024

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

The Community Hub Clarkston: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Clarkston: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 30th October 2024

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Clarkston welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!

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Neilston Community Choir

Neilston Community Choir

Selected dates between 25th September 2024 - 18th December 2024

Neilston Community Choir, open to everyone in the community and beyond who enjoy singing. No experience needed, no auditions, just come along and sing!

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Sportykids’ Spooktacular Halloween Parties

Sportykids’ Spooktacular Halloween Parties

29th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Sportykids' Spooktacular Annual Halloween Parties are back featuring disco party games, a fancy dress competition and a party bag to take home!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

5th October 2024 - 8th January 2025

Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.

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October Holiday Activities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum

October Holiday Activities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum

7th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

The Fife "Tattie Holidays" are upon us and we look forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.

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Veterans Supper Club

Veterans Supper Club

12th December 2023 - 10th December 2024

The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Selected dates between 22nd April 2024 - 24th December 2024

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Health Defence team is here to help you make positive changes to your health – starting today!

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Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

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Journey

Journey

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival

Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

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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Death Valley View

Death Valley View

19th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Will you make it through unscathed, or will you become another ghostly tale whispered among the shadows? Dare to find out, then explore Death Valley View this Halloween!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Sma Shots Halloween Experience

Sma Shots Halloween Experience

24th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Step into the shadows of Paisley's eerie past for a night of ghostly encounters and spine-chilling surprises when the Sma Shots Halloween Experience returns this October!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch

Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch

12th October 2024 - 30th October 2024

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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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 12th - 31st October!

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Gentle Hatha Yoga

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Selected dates between 30th October 2024 - 20th November 2024

Kings Park Yoga is running this Gentle Hatha Yoga class at The Wee Yoga Room on Wednesdays for 4 weeks, starting on 30th October.

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Dementia the Musical

Dementia the Musical

30th October 2024

Dementia the Musical is a funny but moving production telling the history of Scottish dementia activism and James McKillop, Nancy McAdam & Agnes Houston's role front and centre of it.

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Events in Other Areas

BLIGHT - Halloween Scare Trail

BLIGHT - Halloween Scare Trail

10th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Kelburn's 'Haunted Forest' returns with an appetite for fear. By Popular demand, the immersive scare experience is now running even more days throughout October 2024!

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Halloween Trail

Halloween Trail

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

Have you got what it takes to conquer the Halloween trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum?

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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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