October Half Term Events in Lanarkshire on 16 October 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
A Squash and a Squeeze
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
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
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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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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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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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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October Holiday Club at Wiston Lodge
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
Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!
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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 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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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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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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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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Family Afternoon: Story Collage / Histoires en papier
In this hands-on workshop at the Institut français d’Écosse, kids will dive into the colorful world of collage to create their very own stories.
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th October!
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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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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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 Glasgow:
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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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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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
READ MOREOctober Half Term Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters
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
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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Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail
Paisley First are kicking off the Halloween fun with their FREE event for all the family, can you seek out and name all the Creepy Creatures and complete the trail?
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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:
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 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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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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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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