Events in Lanarkshire in October 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Disco Buddies ASN Disco
Disco Buddies host their ASN Disco every Tuesday at Westwood Parish Church in East Kilbride, it's a fun and safe environment to socialise with peers while enjoying a dance, bingo and raffles!
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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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Live Music Sundays
Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their Live Music Sundays!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
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Allsorts Youth Group
Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.
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Strathclyde Farmers Market
Don't miss the monthly Strathclyde Country Park Farmers Market, showcasing a selection of local producers, from fruit and veg to award winning meats, bakeries & dog treats!
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Baby Massage Course with Pebble Sense
Join Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.
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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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Candlelit Yin Yoga for Deep Rest
Calm your nervous system and welcome your new evening wind-down ritual with this deeply nourishing and grounding yoga class from Yoga By Gillian!
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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
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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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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Freak Show - Uncaged
Freak Show: Uncaged at Scotland's SCREAM Park dares guests to step inside a circus where the freaks are in charge... and flesh is the only applause they crave!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 11th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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Halloween at Castlebank
Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!
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Pumpkin Fever
Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of pumpkin props descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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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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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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Caledonia Gladiators Basketball Game
Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!
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A Passion For Wildlife
As part of Biggar Little Festival, Biggar Museum are delighted to host photographic exhibition, A Passion for Wildlife, by photographer Jean Manson.
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Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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Biggar Little Festival Art Trail
The annual Biggar Little Festival Art Trail is a road of discovery where you will find unique pieces of art, fine craftsmanship and an incredible range of skills!
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Walk Among Giants - Biggar Little Festival
Bring the kids to Walk Among the Giants at Wiston Lodge as part of The Biggar Little Festival this October and step into a world of Forest Magic!
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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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Young At Heart
These weekly one-hour workshops invite participants to explore movement and learn new dance moves in a fun, relaxed and social environment.
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Creative Comfort Zones: Brave Spaces and the Edges of Ease
Bazooka Arts hosts a series of participatory workshops, performances and an exhibition, inviting participants to explore their comfort zones through therapeutic arts.
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I Used to Be…
Textiles exhibition by Eilidh Manson featuring items that we expect to bring comfort, but, on closer inspection, are not what we expect them to be.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Whether you're discovering Joseph for the first time or reliving a favourite, don’t miss this technicolor triumph as Harlequin returns for the fourth consecutive year to the Village Theatre!
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Anne Gair - All Originals
Anne Gair is an indie folk singer songwriter who will be performing her original music with her full band at Biggar Corn Exchange on Thursday 23rd October as part of Biggar Little Festival 2025!
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Cinema Live: NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Filmed live from the West End, Mrs. Warren's Profession reunites Imelda Staunton with director Dominic Cooke, exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
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Cookery Demo and Two Course Lunch with Michel Roux Jnr
Michel Roux Jr is hosting an exclusive masterclass, giving you the opportunity to learn how to make some of his favourite dishes, at Crossbasket Castle!
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Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents An Evening with John Thomson and Friends
Enjoy an intimate evening of folk, blues, ragtime guitar, americana and singer/songwriter material from across the spectrum featuring originals and covers from John Thomson and friends.
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Handmade Journals Creative Art Workshop Experience and Lunch
Escape into the creative world of books and art and create something truly beautiful on this Handmade Journals Creative Art Workshop Experience at Crossbasket Castle.
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Lanarkshire Business Showcase
Discover new suppliers, partners, and opportunities in one day with unlimited opportunities to connect and grow at the Lanarkshire Business Showcase on Thursday 23rd October.
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Filmed live from the West End, Mrs. Warren's Profession reunites Imelda Staunton with director Dominic Cooke, exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
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Re:Genr8Creative presents ProFocus
Join Re:Genr8Creative for their debut event where they will be showcasing some of the best Scottish Rap and R&B artists headlined by the one and only Pro Focus!
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Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday
Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!
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A Night to Remember: Motown Show
Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 24th October!
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LOL Comedy Airdrie with Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe returns to Airdrie Town Hall with another phenomenal headline set on Friday 24th October!
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Slide and Seek
It's that time of year again... don't miss Slide and Seek, the annual Halloween Party at Krazy Congo Soft Play on Friday 24th October!
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The Comedy Spot
The Comedy Spot will be live at Strathclyde Hilton on Friday 24th October with an amazing line up of Gary Faulds, Jane McCarry, Scott Agnew, Dean TB and Al Thompson!
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The Green Knight
Don't miss a one-woman version of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, written and performed by Debbie Cannon, at Biggar Little Festival 2025!
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The Kinks Experience
Re-creating the authentic live sound of The Kinks, don't miss The Kinks Experience live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 24th October!
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The Silver Keys & Shotts St Patricks Brass Band
Back by popular demand, don't miss The Silver Keys & Shotts St Patricks Brass Band, live at the Henderson Theatre on Friday 24th October!
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Up a Close
Following a sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story to Rutherglen Town Hall!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 25th October!
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Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story
Get ready for a night of solid gold hits when Barry Steele and an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers bring The Roy Orbison Story to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 25th October!
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Disney Junior Cinema Club
Don't miss this big-screen adventure for little ones with an hour-long cinema experience, featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more
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Lanark Clydesdale Foal Show
Come along and watch this year's Clydesdale foals being pampered and prepared for the show and then watch them perform in the ring, for probably the first time in their lives!
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Sandyholm
Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Sandyholm have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!
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The Funtron 3000 Halloween Spooktacularthon
Act About are back with The Funtron 3000 Halloween Spooktacularthon, another fast paced, funny show aimed at young children!
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The Mungo Boys
The Mungo Boys is a heart-warming, funny and poignant true story of six pals and their passion for music and dreaming big, don't miss it at Biggar Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th October!
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Adventures On Old MacDonald’s Farm
With an original script and brand-new songs along with many singalong favourites, don't miss Adventures On Old MacDonald's Farm at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 26th October!
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An Afternoon At The Musicals
Join this first-class professional cast at Cumbernauld Theatre as they sing some of the best show tunes from London's West End and Broadway!
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Diving Horse
Hailing from Glasgow and with influences ranging from LCD Soundsystem to Talking Heads and The National, Diving Horse are an exciting electro-rock band.
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Halloween at Summerlee Museum
Come along to Summerlee Museum in fancy dress on Sunday 26th October for some spooky Halloween fun including arts and crafts, a terrifying trail, spooky photo sessions, games and more!
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Little Pumpkin Path at Wiston
Celebrate autumn in the most playful way at Wiston Lodge's Little Pumpkin Path... every ticket includes a pumpkin to carve, marshmallows to toast, and a woodland trail full of surprises!
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Razzmatazz Wedding Exhibition - Westerwood
Newly engaged and looking for the perfect venue or suppliers for your special day? Razzmatazz Occasions invites you to their Wedding Exhibition at Doubletree by Hilton Westerwood on October 26th!
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Rocca LaBOO-BOO
Bring the whole family for a Sunday filled with good food, fun, and just the right amount of fright when Rocca host their LaBOO-BOO event!
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Extreme Ancestry
Martin Stepek shares powerful stories from his Polish and Irish heritage, including readings from his memoir about his father's astonishing and tragic journey to Scotland.
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Music in The Museum: Between the Notes with Karen MacIver
'Between the Notes' is a gentle invitation to pause, listen, experience and reflect. This special event marks the launch of a new artist-designed public piano for North Lanarkshire.
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Gibby’s Rock n’ Roll Confusion
Stephen Brackenridge plays Billy 'Gibby' Gibson, a punk grappling with political confusion and growing isolation in this musical comedy at Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 28th October!
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Black Ball Final - 40th Anniversary Tour
Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor at The Town House Hamilton as they recreate the match that gripped a nation... the 1985 World Snooker Final!
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Coalburn Brass Band Family Taster Sessions
Come along to these free taster sessions to either try out playing a brass instrument for the first time or learn how to develop your playing as a member of the Coalburn Brass Band Family!
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An Evening With Peter McQueen and The Hebridean Baker
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture presents a special evening of storytelling at The Town House Hamilton, on 30th October, featuring Peter MacQueen and Coinneach MacLeod (the Hebridean Baker)!
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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to The Town House Hamilton on Thursday 30th October!
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MTDA Performing Arts Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
MTDA Performing Arts return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a giant tale of magic, mayhem and moo-ving adventures!
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The Noizy Indie Social Club Presents The Mellow Party
Mellow Party is a lowlander alternative folk band, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 30th October!
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All About The BOOze Halloween Party
Join the team at ORA Bar on Friday 31st October for Spooky Serves, Twists of Fate Shots and Sights of Spirits when they host their All About The BOOze Halloween Party!
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Castlebank Halloween Party
Castlebank Fright Night returns! Join the team for their Halloween extravaganza which finishes on October 31st with a spooktacular party!
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Celtic Da’s: A New Play By Phil Differ
Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 31st October!
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Halloween Movie Night: Sleepy Hollow
Join New Lanark for dinner, drinks, and Tim Burton's gothic classic Sleepy Hollow - a stylish escape for film lovers, foodies, and anyone craving something different this October 31st!
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Main St Studios Showcase
Get ready for a jam packed night of live music as Main St Studios presents its highly anticipated Band Showcase at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 31st October!
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of genre-defying cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Don't miss this special Halloween screening at Lanark Memorial Hall.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Gather your Sweet Transvestites and come on over to Frankenstein's Place for a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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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:
All About You - One Day Retreat
Join experienced retreat leaders Sandra O’Neill and June Meagher for this one day retreat offering you gentle yoga, TCM Body Clock Flow breathing & Yoga Nidra meditation, breathwork and sound bath.
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry
Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The November Group @ Music on the Mezzanine
Join us on the mezzanine at Central Library as we welcome The November Group on Tuesday 28th October!
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Higgs Halloween Lecture - A Dangerous Shade of Green
Come along to a delightfully poisonous Higgs Halloween Lecture that is full of spooky fun for the entire family, on Thursday the 30th of October in the Medical School.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Rosyth Community Market
Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!
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Eat The Movies at Earls Hall - Gremlins
Come join Seven Events UK at Earlshall Castle Grounds where we will be screening our Halloween Special - Gremlins!
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T.REXTASY
'Get it On' when T.Rextasy play all of Bolan's biggest hits when they come to Rothes Halls on Friday 31st October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Scottish Rogue Whisky Distillery Tour
Explore the past, present and future of Glasgow's whisky with a Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience!
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Rocket Rhapsody - Elton John & Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
Ready Freddie? Get set for massive stars b-Elton out some of music's greatest ever anthems at the Radisson RED's Rocket Rhapsody Tribute Night!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Halloween Themed Murder Mystery Evening
Enjoy a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted, Halloween-themed, murder mystery evening, 'Murder on the Ghost Train' at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley!
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Glasgow Clan vs Fife Flyers
The Spookiest Game of the Season... Join Glasgow Clan for their Halloween Game Night as they battle Fife Flyers in the Challenge Cup!
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Erskine Arts Cinema Screenings
Erskine Arts are bringing affordable cinema to Renfrewshire! With a genre spanning line up of films from family sing-alongs to cult classics, there's something for everyone.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Back for the fourth year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween with Walking Tours In Stirling!
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Autumn Needle Felting
Create a fabulous Autumn canvas tote bag using preloved textiles & wool on this workshop at Stirling Reuse Hub on Thursday 23rd October!
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Halloween Quiz Night
Join our Halloween Quiz Night Saturday, 25th October and help raise funds for our Bo'ness Children's Fair Festival! Ghoulish fun, prizes & plenty of tricks and treats!
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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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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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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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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare
Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its fourth festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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FREE RAER Spirits In-Store Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome RAER Spirits for an in-store tasting of their award-winning spirits on Saturday 25th October!
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