October Half Term Events in Glasgow on 16 October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:
October Art Camp For Kids
Kids... get ready for a spooktacular October Art Camp at Studio Two Six One where you can create ceramic pumpkins or spooky pots, print your own ghosts or collage a spooky picture!
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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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones
Are you looking for something fun to do this October holidays in Edinburgh? Then bring the whole crew and follow in the footsteps of Royalty aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia!
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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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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.
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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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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.
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Beat The Street CamGlen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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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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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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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:
Lush Braehead Halloween Party Workshops
Join the team at Lush Braehead this October Half Term for one of their spooky spectacular bath bomb workshops!
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PACE Fest! Make Your Own Monster Musical
It's time to get creative; choose your favourite songs and devise a storyline with brand new characters in a never-been-done-before musical - this time with a spooky theme!
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PACE Fest! Little Stars, Big Stage
Perform in your first show! Join PACE for four mornings of drama, movement and music workshops culminate in a performance on the final day!
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:
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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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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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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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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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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