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Events in Lanarkshire on 16 October 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

A Passion For Wildlife

16th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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A Squash and a Squeeze

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term and join the Museum of Rural Life for family storytelling and creative activities!

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Beat The Street CamGlen

17th September 2025 - 29th October 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

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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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

14th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, don't miss the Scottish Amateur Premiere at East Kilbride Village Theatre in October!

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Candlelit Yin Yoga for Deep Rest

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 30th October 2025

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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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

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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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

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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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

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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Guided Meditation

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 16th October 2025

Meditation on Twin Hearts helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.

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Halloween at Castlebank

Selected dates between 11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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I Used to Be: Weird Weaving

16th October 2025

Explore weaving as a form of creative expression in this hands-on workshop inspired by the exhibition.

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October Holiday Club at Wiston Lodge

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

Join the team at Wiston Lodge this October Half Term for five action-packed days of outdoor fun and themed adventures... each day offers a different experience!

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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!

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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s

4th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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 Fever

11th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

4th October 2025 - 30th October 2025

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: Freak Show - Uncaged

10th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint

4th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

October Art Camp For Kids

October Art Camp For Kids

14th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

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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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

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!

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Exhibition On Screen: Young Picasso

Exhibition On Screen: Young Picasso

16th October 2025

Exhibition On Screen, the award-winning and much-loved cinematic series that explores the biographies of history's most revered artists, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre with Young Picasso!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!

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Autumn Explorers

Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Resistance

Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

6th January 2025 - 31st October 2025

Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.

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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

16th October 2025

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Carnegie Hall on his first national tour!

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Dreel Crafters

Dreel Crafters

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Dreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a 'craft and a natter' with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Beginner Swing Dance Classes

Beginner Swing Dance Classes

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 4th December 2025

Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!

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Campaign Thursday

Campaign Thursday

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 18th December 2025

No room at home? We've got tables for that! Bring your party and Game Master to Top Hat & Bishop and enjoy your own tabletop RPG session at our cozy cafe!

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Riverdance

Riverdance

14th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Kings Theatre Glasgow in October!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters

PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters

13th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Inspired by your favourite scenes, songs and routines, join PACE Youth Theatre for their Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters this October Half Term!

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Pumpkin Town

Pumpkin Town

10th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

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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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert

Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert

15th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Stirling University Choir invites you to join in rehearsing, then performing Handel's Messiah (Part 1) and Rutter's Requiem. Rehearsals are held on campus on Monday evenings.

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Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great

Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great

16th October 2025

Join art expert Chris Newlands for this illustrated talk on Catherine the Great, a great patron of the arts and who loved to collect beautiful and precious things!

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Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience

Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience

9th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!

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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare

15th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Kelburn Pumpkin Party

Kelburn Pumpkin Party

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

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

The Wandering Witches of Culzean

19th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
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Popular Events

Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra & Special Guest Choirs Christmas Concert
The Town House in Hamilton will come alive with festive magic as the Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert on Thursday 11th December!
Miracle on Broomknoll Street
Join Monklands Light Opera as they help to spread some Christmas cheer by performing some Yuletide classics, top pop hits and a few wonderful musical numbers from Broadway hits through the years!
Jay Lafferty Ooft!
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe including sold out shows and 5 star reviews, Jay takes Ooft! on the road, don't miss her at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 7th February!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
St Andrew’s Hospice Christmas Market
Held over three days in November, St Andrew's Hospice annual Christmas Market is a wonderful opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done for all the family!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton