October Half Term Events in Lanarkshire on 17 October 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
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 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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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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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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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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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!
READ MOREThe 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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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Friday 17th October!
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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:
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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Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators
Join Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!
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:
Monsters and Myths Trail
This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
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Family Film Screenings
Book our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates 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.
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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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 Glasgow
Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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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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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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!
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:
Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Wild Faces: Safari Paper Plate Animals At IKEA Glasgow
Kids can create their very own safari animal masks using paper plates and their wild imagination at IKEA Glasgow 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!
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:
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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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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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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