October Half Term Events in Edinburgh in October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
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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The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
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Beauty and The Beast
Shotts St Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group return to Reconnect Howden Park with the stage version of Disney’s classic animated film Beauty and The Beast!
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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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Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Edinburgh create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!
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Let’s draw Halloween!
Join Edinburgh illustrator Elaine Macintyre (aka LeopardyNonsense) on 11th October for a fun and freaky family drawing session to celebrate the spooky season! Suitable for ages 2+.
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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 Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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ZURU XSHOT Tour
Smyths Toys Edinburgh is hosting the official XSHOT TOUR this October giving families and friends the chance to test out the product range and make memories with XSHOT!
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The McDougalls: Halloween Party
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls comes to Church Hill Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!
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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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Haunted Gingerbread Houses!
Come along to IKEA Edinburgh on 14th or 16th October and create your own tasty Halloween Haunted House!
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Manual Cinema: October Camp
Enrol Your Children in a magical October Camp at the Edinburgh Steiner School, tailored for children ages 7-10!
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October Half Term Holiday Camps
Let your child discover adventure this October at The Wild Outdoors camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School!
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October Half-Term Holiday Camp
Looking for an action-packed week of fun and creativity this October half-term from a trusted provider? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's Multi-Sports Holiday Club at Meadowbank Sports Centre!
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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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Treasure Island
Don't miss this new version of a classic story told like never before, bursting with sea shanties, treasures, and a sumptuous amount of adventure!
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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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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Dragon Tale
Join storyteller Daiva Ivanauskaitė-Brown for a magical tale about courage and dreams at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival: The Hairy Tale of Sam the Skull
Sam the Skull is a hilarious folk song by Harry Hagan, about a gallus Glasgow cat. Join storyteller Alastair McIver as he relates Sam’s continuing adventures!
READ MOREAR26 Charity Free Football October Camp: Edinburgh
Come along and join AR26 Charity for their free Football October Camp for local kids aged 6 - 9 years at Wester Hailes High School on 18th October!
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Let’s build! Fantasy forest edition
We believe in play everyday, join us and create your own Fantasy forest inspired by our new SKOGSDUVA collection at IKEA Edinburgh!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh
Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Edinburgh for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Become an official Little Scare-ling; Join the team at Dobbies Livingston for terrifying treats, frightful fun and petrifying planting this Halloween!
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Pumpkin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh
Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Edinburgh have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all ages!
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Edinburgh
Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Edinburgh have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!
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SKOGSDUVA Doodles
Join IKEA Edinburgh in-store as you bring to life the magic of our Scandinavian Forest!
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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band
The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!
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Family Pumpkin Craft Workshops
Join Play Midlothian for some family Pumpkin Craft fun at IKEA on Monday 21st October! Workshops are running throughout the day and suitable for all ages and abilities!
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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:
Glasgow Science Centre Pop-Up
Glasgow Science Centre returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre with their 'Powering our Future' workshops which will be running from Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th October!
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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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PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another football camp to keep your players active, healthy and socialising during the October holidays!
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Fife
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Childwood October Holiday Club
Childwood October Holiday Club is a nature based school holiday provision for primary aged children running from 8th to 10th October at Falkland estate!
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The Forgotten Orchard
Featuring storytelling, music and Scot’s ballads, the production brings to life Scotland’ s rich orchard heritage and celebrates diversity, home grown food and the joy of harvest.
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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.
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
AR26 Charity Free Football October Camps: Glasgow North
Come along and join AR26 Charity for their free Football October Camp for local kids, suitable for ages 6-14 years, at Firhill Complex.
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North Kelvin Girls Only Camp
North Kelvin Sports are running a one day, girls football camp on Friday 11th October and they would love to see you there!
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Where’s The Ghost
It's nearly Halloween and Gary Dunn will have you laughing your socks off in his amazing comedy magic show for all the family, along with his trusty side kick Chico the Monkey!
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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:
The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show
Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!
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Routes To Work Gaming Van Event
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, the 16th of October! Routes To Work is rolling into Burnhead Community Centre with their gaming van event, and you're invited!
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Pumpkin Picking
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Pumpkin Picking event returns for 2024 with lots of pumpkins to choose from, jumbo games, a carving station and a selection of food and drink trucks!
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Communi-tree At IKEA Glasgow
Bring your imagination to life and help IKEA Glasgow create a whimsical display that celebrates nature and community this October Half Term!
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PACE Fest! October Holiday Events
PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 are back for the October holidays!
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Go Ice Skating at Braehead Arena
Get your skates on and get down to Braehead Ice Centre at Braehead Arena for one of their public skating sessions!
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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Kids & Teens Halloween Art & Craft Workshop - Introduction to Needle Felting - Callander
Join the Create Club for these beginner workshops for kids & teens, where they will explore the properties of wool, develop skills in needle felting and create their own Halloween pumpkin decorations!
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Kids & Teens Halloween Art & Craft Workshop - Introduction to Needle Felting - Kippen
In these beginner workshops, kids & teens will explore the properties of wool, develop skills in needle felting and create their own Halloween pumpkin decorations to take home.
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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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Wizard School
Get ready for a magical adventure at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's Wizard School, where you'll learn spells, potions, and enchantments!
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