Events in Glasgow on 29 October 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 29 October 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Glasgow
A Quiet Fire
A Quiet Fire at Tramway is the first solo exhibition in a Scottish institution by Malawian artist Billie Zangewa.
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Abandoned: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Abandoned at their new exhibition space on High Street during October!
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Afternoon Traditional Music Session
Get your fix of traditional Scottish music with some of the best young musicians in Scotland, every Sunday at the Islay Inn!
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Artwork by Karl Stern
House for an Art Lover's Cafe welcomes the work of Karl Stern to its walls. Karl's works reflect people and landscapes from his experience of Finland, to Portugal, to his home country of Scotland.
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Ascarium - Trick or Treat
Get ready to dive into some 'spook-splash-tic' fun as SEA LIFE Loch Lomond transforms from aquarium to Ascarium this Halloween!
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Ashanti Harris Exhibition: A Carnival of Overlapping Histories
A Carnival of Overlapping Histories celebrates the cultures and family histories of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia - and explores how these have entangled with Scotland's own.
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August House of Horrors
Glasgow's August House is embracing spooky season and will be transformed into August House of Horror from the 27th to 31st of October for a Halloween weekend spooktacular!
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Battlefield Lantern Parade
Battlefield Community Project presents the return of the weird and wonderful annual Battlefield Lantern Parade on Sunday 29th October!
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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
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Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!
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Blue: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the colour blue as the theme at their gallery on Glassford Street during October!
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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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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition returns to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on the 28th and 29th of October!
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Classical Rebirth Collection (Exhibition by DerectumArt)
Discover a collection of digital prints inspired by the great classical masters and resurrected through a contemporary, gothic perspective by local artist and author, Alexandru Morariu (DerectumArt).
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Cleo Mussi: Botanicals
A solo exhibition of mosaics by maverick ceramic artist Cleo Mussi, opens on Saturday 7th October at Compass Gallery!
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Comics Uncovered: From Glasgow to Gotham Exhibition
Delve into the fascinating history of comic books by exploring the 'Comics Uncovered: From Glasgow to Gotham Exhibition' at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
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Dawn French Is a Huge Tw*t
Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, returns to the stage this autumn with a brand new solo show, Dawn French Is A Huge Tw*t!
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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
READ MOREElder 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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Exhibition: A stone, A spark, A shard of glass
Local G20 Artist Collective created new artworks inspired by the museum collection and the history and surroundings of Maryhill for this new exhibition, A stone, A spark, A shard of glass.
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Exhibition: All Mortal Greatness Is But Disease
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) in Dumbarton delves deep into Scotland's forgotten history of industrial whaling in their exhibition 'All mortal greatness is but disease'.
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Family Halloween Party
Join Riverside Museum for music, dancing and spooktacular fun! Glasgow's Mini Manoeuvres will be providing the spooky beats as you dance throughout the museum!
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Fear Factory
US metal heavyweights Fear Factory will headline The Garage on Sunday 29th October with support from Butcher Babies and Ignea!
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Flowers Et Nature Morte: A Solo Exhibition by Lex McFadyen
The Glasgow Gallery is delighted to be hosting Lex McFadyen's current solo exhibition, Flowers Et Nature Morte!
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For Dom, Bruno & The Amazon
For Dom, Bruno & the Amazon is an exhibition at The Tall Ship telling the story of the destruction of the Amazon and highlighting hopeful solutions.
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Fused Glass Classes
Join glass artist Kimberley Armstrong for a relaxed, fun, creative day making your own fused glass jewellery!
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Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth
A special exhibition is being hosted by the Lillie Art Gallery, 50 years after the artist's work was shown at a previous display in the Milngavie venue!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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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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Glasgow: The Dark Side Tour
Join Walking Tours In Glasgow for their 'Dark Side' evening walking tour and discover a very different side to Glasgow this Halloween!
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Glasgow’s Golden Generation Glitz and Gold Afternoon Tea
Fizz, Prizes, Dancing and lots of fun what more could you want? Gather your squad for Glasgow's Golden Generation's Glitz and Gold Afternoon Tea on Sunday 29th October!
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Go Quest Adventures - Glasgow
The Glasgow Quest is a fun and engaging way to explore the Merchant City area from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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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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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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Halloween at Riddle Rooms - Family Friendly
Are you ready for some Halloween fun? Riddle Rooms have a few tricks up their sleeves to make you have a fang-tastic time!
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Halloween Firewalk
Would you like to challenge yourself to walk over hot coals? Join Epilepsy Scotland for their Halloween Firewalk on Sunday 29th October!
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Halloween Witch Market
Celebrate Halloween at Glasgow's annual Witch Market which promises a magical afternoon out at Katie's Bar on Sunday 1st and Sunday 29th October!
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Hillhead Bookclub Vintage Market
Calling all the lovers of the old, the used and the new... a monthly Vintage Market is held on the last Sunday of each month at Hillhead Bookclub!
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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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Hocus Pocus - 30th Anniversary
Revel in the wickedly humorous nostalgia of supernatural comedy, Hocus Pocus and celebrate its 30th anniversary this Halloween at Glasgow Science Centre!
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Hoopy Halloween
Hoopy the Huddle Hound is hosting his Halloween Spectacular for all the family again this year on Sunday 29th October at Celtic Park!
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
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Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band: Performing The Album Hello Starling Plus More
Josh Ritter and band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his 2003 breakthrough record, Hello Starling, with a very limited European headline tour which includes a night in Glasgow on October 29th!
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Josh Wolf: Bring Your Kid To Work
Comedian Josh Wolf has announced he'll bring his 'Bring Your Kid To Work' tour to Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 29th October!
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Katie Littlefield’s Solo Exhibition in support of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Skypark, one of Glasgow's premier business destinations, has announced that Katie Littlefield's exhibition of Scotland’s coastline, in support of CHAS, will be hosted in its donated gallery space!
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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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Kids Halloween Party
Come join the team at The Princess Bar on Sunday 29th October for an amazing Halloween Family Fun Day with lots of fun and laughter and amazing food!
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Kyle Gordon’s First Uk Tour
New York based comedian, actor, writer and songwriter Kyle Gordon (Kyle Gordon is Great) heads to The Glee Club Glasgow on Sunday 29th October as part of his first UK tour!
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Learn 50+ at CLL October Term Classes
Choose from a wide range of in-person and online classes and workshops and kick start your learning with the University of Strathclyde's Learn 50+ at CLL programme!
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LEGO Trail at Kelvin Hall
Planning a visit to Kelvin Hall? Be sure to check out their LEGO trail in celebration of Glasgow becoming the European Capital of Sport for 2023!
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Lil’ Monstars Ball
Gather your Little MonSTARS together and head along to the Hard Rock Cafe for their annual Halloween Breakfast Bash!
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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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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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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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Mark Watson: Search
Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star, multiple award-winner Mark Watson returns to consider the search for meaning that we're all on!
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Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
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Milngavie Halloween Pumpkin Trail
Milngavie's free family friendly pumpkin trail is back running from Thursday 26th to Tuesday 31st October!
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Moira’s Run
Moira's Run returns for 2023 and will take place in Glasgow's Queen's Park or virtually at a venue of your choice on Sunday 29th October!
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Nae Expectations
Tron Theatre Company presents Nae Expectations, Gary McNair's fresh look at the Dickens classic, with a Glasgow tongue and a gallus spirit!
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Nephilim Anthropology Conference
The Nephilim Anthropology Conference is the only groundbreaking experimental gathering to include religion alongside the sciences and arts to unravel one of the great mysteries known to humanity.
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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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Pollok House Guided Tours
Find out more about the history of Pollok House and the Maxwell family on one of their hour long guided tours!
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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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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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Provan Hall’s Halloween Hoot
What better place to celebrate Halloween with the family than Provan Hall... Glasgow's oldest house and supposedly Glasgow's most haunted house!
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R-CADE All Ages 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 all ages party!
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R-CADE All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions
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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Samhain Walk
Come and join Outdoors For You to celebrate the changing of the seasons and learn about local history among the natural beauty of Pollok Park!
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Scary Mary’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Hunts!
This Halloween, the Glenlee has been taken over by the ghostly sailor Captain Van Der Decken, the master of the infamous Flying Dutchman. Can you find the treasure before the Captain finds you?
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Silverburn Street Market
Held on the second and last Sundays each month, Silverburn Street Market features several local, artisan operators selling fresh produce, candles, sweet treats along with much more!
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Spookfest at The Forge Market
The Forge Market have a weekend of Halloween fun planned including wizard workshops, owls, trick & treat hunt, arts & crafts, facepainting and much more!
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Spooktacular
Things are about to get spoooooky at Silverburn this Halloween, dare you enter the Spooktacular fairground when it returns in October?
READ MORESpringburn Junior Parkrun
Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
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Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock: Featuring The Day of the Dead Rock Orchestra
Now in its 20th year Vampires Rock Starring Steve Steinman comes to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians!
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Supper for the Soul - A Halloween Dinner for the Dead
In this transitional period between the seasons and between the spaces of living and dead the Kali Collective invites you to 'Supper for the Soul: A Halloween dinner for the dead'.
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Taylor Peacock Campbell
Artists Mark Campbell, Craig Peacock and John Taylor will show new work of drawings and paintings at Gallowgate Studios over three consecutive weekends!
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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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The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas
Two events for the price of one! The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas at the SEC Glasgow in October is the ultimate day out for hobbyists and crafters!
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The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
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The Medium and Three Decembers (Opera Double Bill)
RCS opera department presents two gripping American works: Jake Heggie's emotionally charged Three Decembers and Gian Carlo Menotti's haunting masterpiece, The Medium!
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The Mitchell Street Market
August House x The Mitchell St Market is a brand new market concept showcasing the most unique & creative businesses in Glasgow under one roof, every weekend!
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Drag-a-long & Halloween Party
Join Oran Mor for a night of decadent debauchery, glitter, and glam as they pay homage to the iconic cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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The Scottish Prize for Fine Art
The Scottish Prize for Fine Art is a must-see 'open' exhibition featuring the work of one hundred artists who have been selected for submission by a panel of professional practicing artists.
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The Witches Cove
Whether you are a witchy beginner or a master of magic there is something for everyone at The Witches Cove market at Revolution Mitchell Street!
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TrySkating: Indoor Skating (Inlines & Quads)
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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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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Wee Tait Halloween Parties
Wee Tait Entertainment will once again be hosting their popular Halloween parties on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October!
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Wish’s 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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Witch One Dunnit? Murder Mystery Halloween Party
Throw on your Halloween costumes and enjoy a three-course meal, a glass of cava on arrival, and an interactive murder mystery show followed by an afterparty until the early hours at Arta!
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Wunderhorse
Wunderhorse have announced a headline show at SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 29th October!
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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:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Catherine McEwan Foundation’s Comedy Crohnies
Catherine McEwan Foundation are bringing their Comedy Crohnies, featuring Rick Molland, Gary Little, Conor Burns and Ray Bradshaw, to The Lodge in the Lane, Eaglesham!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
READ MOREEvents in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
One Man Frankenstein
If you think you know the story of Frankenstein then you had better think again, dear viewer. This is a tale of horror. This is a tale of madness.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
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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The Devil in the Belfry
Edgar Allan Poe's satirical short grows arms, legs and teeth in a fantastical and frantic monologue by Dave Robb, directed by Flavia D'Avila, as part of Edinburgh Horror Festival!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Kirkcaldy Galleries Halloween Hunt
Kirkcaldy Galleries is hosting a Halloween Hunt for Grown Ups during October. Come along and discover the chilling history of Fife!
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Guided Walks Of The Old Course
Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
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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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Smithstone’s Spooktacular
Smithstone Equestrian Centre can't wait to welcome you to their Spooktacular event this Halloween! With a wide variety of activities to suit all ages, this event is set to book fast, so be quick!
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The Coven
With tales of bone chilling hags, tearing the flesh from passers by, screams of agony heard in the dead of night will you embrace the darkness and experience The Coven at M&Ds?
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Bugs and Beasties Trail
Find big bugs and beasties, and learn some fun bug facts, on your way to the working farm at the National Museum of Rural Life!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Greig Taylor Band
Packing a punch, Greig Taylor's music is a cross-section of old and new blues, funk, and soul... don't miss him and his band live at The Bungalow on Sunday 29th October!
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Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Halloween at Xsite
Head along to Xsite on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October for a weekend full of Halloween fun for all the family!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Pumpkin patch
Come and pick your favourite pumpkin at Hillview Animal Park in Alloa, with opportunities for social media selfies, festive photos and fun for all the family!
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Monthly Women’s Sharing Circle
Women have been coming to gather in circle for millennia, and there is potent medicine in sitting with one another, listening, sharing, simply being. Join us at The Yoga Tree, Stirling!
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Braw Mending
Join us in our mission to craft a sustainable future by learning to make do and mend your favourite garments, blankets, or pretty much anything else you can imagine.
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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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Culzean’s Scary Fairy Trail
A Wicked Witch has cast an evil spell on Culzean and caused some fairies to get lost... can you help find them on Culzean's Scary Fairy Trail?
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Fawkes Festival: Dean Castle Country Park Halloween Firework Spooktactular
As the spookiest night of the year approaches, Fawkes Festival offers a spine-tingling experience for all the family at Dean Castle Country Park!
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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 Haunted Forest Presents Asylum
Kelburn's Haunted Forest, the most famous scare-fest in Scotland, returns this October with immersive horror experience Asylum!
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