Days Out Events in Edinburgh in October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
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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Cold War Scotland
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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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience
Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!
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National Museum of Flight Behind the Scenes Tours
Find out about our collection of aero-engines and propellers on a curator-led tour of our Object Store.
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Green Explorers
Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!
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Oktoberfest
Back by popular demand, Oktoberfest comes to Volcano Falls Adventure Golf Edinburgh from 14th September!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
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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Craigies Pumpkin Festival
Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.
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October Holidays On Board
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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Trick or Treat Trail
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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Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth
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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Edinburgh Zoo Autumn Market
Treat yourself this half term and visit Edinburgh Zoo's autumn market in Lemur Lodge on 12th & 13th October!
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October and create some pumpkin-tastic memories!
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle
Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle?
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Autumn Explorers
Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!
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Half Term: Second World War Scotland
Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!
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Dusherra 2024
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on 19th October at the top of Calton Hill, marking its 30th anniversary!
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How to Train your Dinosaur
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey back in time as we welcome How to Train your Dinosaur shows at Edinburgh Zoo for one weekend only!
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Halloween Hijinks
This Halloween weekend come and explore some of the darker tales of our history at Edinburgh Castle!
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Terminal V Halloween Festival
Terminal V returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre this Halloween with their first ever 2 Nights - 2 Stages concept on 25th & 26th October!
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Beasties and Broomsticks Brunch
Get into the Halloween spirit this October with our exclusive morning of fun at the Edinburgh zoo!
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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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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on 26th October!
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Scream Queens: Drag Brunch at Brewhemia!
Join us at Brewhemia Edinburgh on Saturday 26th October for a spine-tingling Halloween Drag Brunch!
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Barrhead’s Big Bounce
On Thursday 17th October, join the All About Barrhead team in Barrhead Foundry for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
October Holiday Activities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum
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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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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Brewtanic Garden Beer Festival
Join us on Saturday 12th October at St Andrews Botanic Garden for the Brewtanic Garden Beer Festival!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
OKTOBERWEST
Join WEST on the Green on Saturday 12th October for OKTOBERWEST... a slice of Bavaria in Glasgow, with cracking beer, delicious food, live music and the best atmosphere in town!
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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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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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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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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!
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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park on Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Saturday 26th October!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Marvin Humes - JLS ‘Day Club’
Get ready to relive the unforgettable music of the 2000s as Marvin Humes, the iconic JLS legend and The Hit List star, comes to Ingliston in October!
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Courage Ladies Day
Courage group is a local charity based in Paisley and they are having a Ladies Day at The Ugly Duck on Sunday 15th September to raise important funds for Renfrewshire Women's Aid.
READ MOREDays Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 12th - 27th October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 12th - 31st October!
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Subliminal Halloween House Party
Subliminal presents a daytime clubbing event on 26th October in the intimate venue of Stirling Distillery with four of Subliminal's resident DJ's playing funky, vocal house music!
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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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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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