Days Out Events in Glasgow in October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
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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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Bute Yard Market
Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!
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Balloch Indoor & Outdoor Market
Find everything from second-hand clothes to vintage treasures and unique collectibles at the monthly Balloch Indoor & Outdoor Market!
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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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AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run - CANCELLED
Get the whole family active by joining the Great Scottish Run's family friendly activities in George Square on Saturday 4th October!
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Country Day Party
Get your cowboys hats ready... The Country Day Party is coming to Glasgow! Don't miss an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!
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Visit My Mosque - Open Day at Al-Furqan Mosque
Come along to the Visit My Mosque open day at Al-Furqan Mosque on October 4th & 5th where you can enjoy a tour of the building and learn more about Islam and the mosque itself!
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WELOVEOLDSKOOL 90s Daytime Rave
Get ready to rewind to the 90s! Join WELOVEOLDSKOOL for an unforgettable day of dance classics and old-skool anthems at their 90s themed rave in Glasgow!
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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 5th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 4th October!
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ABBA Day Party
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! Get ready for a glitter-filled afternoon of pure pop perfection as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA!
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Glasgow Shanty Festival
The Glasgow Shanty Festival returns for 2025 to the Tall Ship Glenlee and Riverside Museum with a feast of rip-roaring songs and tales of the sea!
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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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Sir James Pub Quiz Pub Crawl
First held in 2013, and now a yearly event, Pub Quiz host Sir James's annual Pub Quiz Pub Crawl is back - and it's bigger, boozier (please drink responsibly), and better than ever!
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Tenement Trail
Scotland's Tenement Trail is THE music lover's festival, boasting the best emerging talent plus much-loved artists and will return on Saturday 11th October!
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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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Glasgow Vegan Festival
On Saturday 18th October, Easterhouse Sports Centre will be home to the annual Glasgow Vegan Festival, featuring over 70 stalls, demos, workshops and more!
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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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OKTOBERWEST
Join WEST on the Green on Saturday 18th 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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Top Dogs Day Out
Get ready for a barking good time because Top Dogs is back at Loch Lomond Shores this autumn with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!
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Hoe Down Show Down
Glasgow are you ready... Hoe Down Show Down, the BIGGEST Country Festival to hit Glasgow City Centre, comes to The Garage on Saturday 22nd November!
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Simply Christmas - The Crafty Christmas Show
Simply Christmas, The Crafty Christmas Show, is the perfect place to shop from 100 festive retailers, offering a diverse range of gifts all under one roof at the SEC Glasgow!
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The Creative Craft Show
The Creative Craft Show is set to make a grand return to the SEC Glasgow from the 23rd to 26th October featuring the popular Stitching Show!
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GlasGHOST: Glasgow’s Biggest Indoor Family Halloween Experience!
Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure this October when GlasGHOST, a thrilling, family-friendly Halloween event like no other, comes to the SEC Glasgow!
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The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival
The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow, the Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 24th and 26th of October!
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Bricks By The Clyde
Thin Blue Bricks are back with brand new show, Bricks By The Clyde at Riverside Museum, featuring amazing Lego displays built by some of the best fan builders in Scotland!
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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition returns to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October!
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Glasgow East Comic Con
Browse trader stalls, geek out and have the chance to get your picture taken with your favourite characters when Glasgow East Comic Con comes to Platform Glasgow on Saturday 25th October!
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The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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Moulsdale Foundation Museum Open Day
The Moulsdale Foundation are thrilled to announce their monthly Open Days at their classic and performance car and motorbike museum, home to Scotland's largest classic car and motorbike collection!
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Soul On Sunday Halloween Day Time Event
Soul on Sunday takes on a spooky twist this Halloween, offering fun combining with soulful sounds you love with great atmosphere and people!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Days Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer
Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!
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Ghost Hunter Academy
Become a certified Ghost Hunter with a short introduction to the fascinating field of paranormal investigation, followed by a live ghost hunt in Banshee's most haunted room.
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October, it's a spine-tingling adventure for the whole family!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Apple Day
Join Monimail Tower Project, a small charity taking care of the 13th century tower, walled garden and orchard, for our signature apple day on 12th October!
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Water Works
Come and see work-in-progress on our new pond and water harvesting system at Inverkeithing Community Garden as part of the 2025 Fife Climate Festival.
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October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trail at Bothwell Castle to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore!
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Pumpkin Picking
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Pumpkin Picking event returns for 2025 with lots of pumpkins to choose from, jumbo games, a carving station and a selection of food and drink trucks!
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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's annual Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park between 11th and 19th 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:
The HB Film Festival
The HB Film Festival returns for 2025, showcasing films from Scotland, the UK and worldwide in the heart of Paisley between the 2nd and 5th October!
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Fun Inflatable Session
Join Twist & Hit Cheerleaders on Saturday 4th October for their Fun Inflatable Session in support of St Vincent's Hospice!
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WICKED Family Fun Day
Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!
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Here's a selection of Days Out 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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Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 11th - 31st October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
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Stirling C-aaahstle: Halloween Shenanigans
Have some Halloween fun at Stirling Castle with an eerie story or join in with some creepy crafts!
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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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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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