October Half Term Events in Glasgow in October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
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Magical October at Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will once again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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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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Wild At Mugdock
Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!
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CinemARC: The Secret of Kells
CinemARC are screening the wonderful Irish animated film, The Secret of Kells, sure to be a hit with parents and children alike.
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Professor Tartan’s Scottish Science Show
Professor Tartan's Scottish Science Show is coming to Hillhead Library on Friday 10th October. Round up yer pals and yer wee ones, and come feel the magic o' science, the Scottish way!
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Spooky Autumnal Crafts
Watch out for ghosts and get in the mood for Halloween with free drop in crafts and activities at Provan Hall over the October half term!
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TRON: ARES
Buckle up and get lost in the most immersive TRON film yet when it comes to IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!
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Guitar Slam Saturday
Do you know a young 'Rocker' in the making? Guitar Slam Saturday is a completely FREE drop-in taster session for kids who want to plug in and play for the first time.
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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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Halloween Pottery Painting - Miniature Ghosts
Join Creative Bloc in the studio for a fun afternoon of pottery painting your very own miniature ghosts. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and Halloween spirit!
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Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
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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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Forest Families
Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!
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Glasgow City FC v Partick Thistle - Scottish Power Women’s Premier League
The original trailblazers of Scottish women's football are back in Scottish Women's Premier League action as Glasgow City host rivals Partick Thistle in the Petershill Park Derby!
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The Witch And The Egg
One performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away when The Witch And The Egg comes to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
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Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers
Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!
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South Side Stars
Join the PI and Glasgow Life for a week long project where young people will work with professional theatre, vocal and dance coaches to create performances for the South Side Stars competition!
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TaylorMania - Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert
Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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The Princess Proms
Don't miss a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies when The Princess Proms comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 13th October!
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Amazing Art!
This Autumn join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as they go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.
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Autumn Junior Ranger Camp: Woodlands, Wildlife & Wilderness
Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!
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Black History Family Workshops
Come along and take part in three family workshops exploring Black History using objects and collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Family Workshop: Monster Mascots
Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
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Half Term Retro Game Sessions
Join R-CADE for the half term school holidays as they extend their opening times for even more chance to play!
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Kids Boardgame Club
This October Half Term, R-CADE will be hosting a boardgame meetup in the R-CADE cafe, for gamers aged 10 and up!
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Kids October Holiday Climbing
The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand
Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Black History Month: celebrating the works of Black artists on display at GoMA
Join GoMA for three days of art making, where they celebrate the works of Black artists on display in their galleries.
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Glasgow City FC v HB Køge - UEFA Europa Cup
It will soon be another European night at Petershill Park as Glasgow City FC host Danish side HB Køge in the Second Qualifying Round of the UEFA Women's Europa Cup!
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October Holidays Kids Cycling Club
Women On Wheels are running a Kids Cycling Club during the October holidays for kids and teenage girls of all cycling abilities!
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Kipper The Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon
Join Rachel Huggins a Scottish Book Trust member, for lively readings of Kipper the Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this October Half Term!
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Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
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Let’s Play Pokemon
For beginners and experts alike. Join Make Do & Grow for the opportunity to learn how to play the Pokémon card game including building a deck and battling your opponent!
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Monkey Madness
Guaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
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Steampunks Science Halloween Event
Join Steampunks for a spine-tingling science adventure this Halloween... perfect for curious kids who love experiments, mess, and a little bit of magic!
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Blockbuster Pro Wrestling - Live In Maryhill
Blockbuster Pro Wrestling heads to Maryhill Community Central Hall for the first time ever, for a night of action-packed, family friendly wrestling!
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Family Friendly Ghost Tour of Provan Hall
Provan Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow and is also known as one of the most haunted... Are you brave enough to join History and Horror Tours for a spooky family friendly tour!
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Halloween Hideaway Market
Expect traders selling jewellery, crystals, incense, candles, bath products, spooky homeware, sweet treat and much much more when the Halloween Hideaway Market comes to the Britannia Panopticon!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Milngavie this Halloween!
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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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Spooky Special
It doesn't get spookier than Provan Hall this Halloween! Join them on Saturday 18th October for a family friendly day of spooky activities in one of the oldest and most haunted houses in Glasgow!
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Springburn Community Festival
The Springburn Community Festival, celebrating the very best of Springburn, returns for 2025 taking place on Saturday 18th October from Midday in Springburn Way!
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Studio Open Day at Project Ability
Join Project Ability for their Studio Open Day and explore the workshop spaces, meet their team of tutors, and get creative with a range of fun activities suitable for all ages!
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Halloween Pottery Workshop
Join the team at Creative Bloc for a spooky Sunday afternoon of crafting, where you can sculpt and paint your own ceramic ghosts and pumpkins!
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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 19th October at Buchanan Bus Station!
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The Three Bears
The metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of the Three Bears at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre and the result, a very sticky adventure all round!
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These Mechanisms
Brimming with curiosity and joy, Christine manipulates and raps her way along a precarious journey, taking us to surprising places! Just got to keep going!
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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 'Body Works On Tour' workshops which will be running from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th October!
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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!
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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 17th October!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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:
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore at St Andrews Castle.
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Princess Proms
Calling all Princesses & Princes, the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline invites you to an enchanting concert singing the magical themes from your favourite Princess movies!
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Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!
Join us at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline on Thursday, 16th October for a delightful morning surrounded by nature.
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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:
Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only comes to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 17th October!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Sandyholm
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Sandyholm this Halloween!
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Tempo Community Fundraiser & Family Fun Day
Join Tempo Community on Saturday 18th October for a fun-filled event that brings the community together while raising vital funds to keep the centre thriving!
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Hercules The Bear
Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
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Pumpkin Town
Taking place between October 10th and October 19th, Pumpkin Town at XSite Braehead is the ultimate autumn celebration for families, friends, and Halloween lovers!
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Explorer Dress Up Station At IKEA Glasgow
Dress the part, play the adventure! Strike a pose, stomp like an elephant, or roar like a lion – every moment is a chance to let your imagination run wild.
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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays
These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.
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Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants
Budding young crafters – join Central Scotland School of Craft for a bite-sized Teens Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants workshop and learn some colourful jewellery making skills.
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Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos
Expect music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories when they bring The Smeds and the Smoos to Macrobert Arts Centre in October!
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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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