Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire in October 2025
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Events in Renfrewshire
Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Renfrew Market & Car Boot
Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!
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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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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Browns Lane Market
Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!
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Big Art Show
One of Scotland's largest open entry exhibitions, Paisley's annual Big Art Show, returns for a fourth edition from Saturday 30th August - Saturday 15th November!
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Musical Mondays
Unleash your creativity with singer-songwriter Erin Hephzibah on Musical Mondays at Art Riot Studio, where kids will learn to write and create their own songs!
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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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Children’s Art Classes
Come along to our weekly Kids Art Classes (5-12yrs) where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
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Teen Art Classes
Come along to Art Riot's weekly Teen Art Class where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
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Teen Sketch Club with AJ Duncan
Teens can have fun developing their observational drawing skills using a variety of materials in new and imaginative ways whilst making new friends at Art Riot's Sketch Club with AJ Duncan!
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GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN
PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Search along the woodland trail for the hidden Halloween themed items as part of this fun family activity at RSPB Lochwinnoch... can you spot them all?
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Bishopton Rugby Club U12 Girls Rugby Training
Bishopton Rugby Club are pleased to announce that their under 12s girls training sessions will be returning to Renfrew Leisure Centre from Friday 3rd October!
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Autumn Coffee Morning
Join the organisers of Kilbarchan Show for a lovely coffee catch-up with lots of chat and fabulous home baking at their Autumn Coffee Morning on Saturday 4th October!
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Braehead Autumn Fashion Weekender
Braehead Shopping Centre is turning up the style this October with its free Autumn Fashion weekender, on Saturday 4th October and Sunday 5th October!
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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to Paisley Town Hall in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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Fun Inflatable Session
Join Twist & Hit Cheerleaders on Saturday 4th October for their Fun Inflatable Session in support of St Vincent's Hospice!
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Crown Ballet return to Beacon Arts Centre in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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Common Tongue
Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots, a fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.
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Guided Bat Walk
Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 9th October and explore the fascinating world of bats with Clyde Bat Group!
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Hercules The Bear
Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
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Big Kid Circus: Paisley
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Paisley's Barshaw Park between Friday 10th and Sunday 19th October!
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Glasgow Clan vs Manchester Storm
The Glasgow Clan take on Manchester Storm at Braehead arena on Friday 10th October in Elite League action!
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Little & Mini Buddies
Join St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation for Little & Mini Buddies, fun and engaging football sessions for 3 to 6 years, at Renfrew Leisure Centre.
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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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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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Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch
With thousands to choose from, grab your wellies and come along to Farmer Fletcher's Pumpkin Patch to find your perfect pumpkin in the run up to Halloween!
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Glasgow Clan vs Belfast Giants - Challenge Cup
Saturday night hockey returns to Braehead Arena as the Glasgow Clan take on the Belfast Giants in a crucial Challenge Cup fixture!
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Paisley Abbey Founders Festival Family Fun Day
Join Paisley Abbey on Saturday 11th October for their Founders Festival Family Fun Day, as part of a weekend of special celebrations!
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Savannah Safari Adventure Weekend At IKEA Glasgow
Looking for some family-friendly fun during the October Half Term? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of safari themed activities!
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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is returning to Beacon Arts Centre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!
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DIY Safari Binoculars At IKEA Glasgow
Kids can craft their very own safari binoculars using recycled materials, stickers, and lots of imagination at IKEA Glasgow this October Half Term!
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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! 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!
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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! 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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PACE Fest! Villain Musical Showcase
Come and take part in PACE's Musical Showcase... inspired by your favourite scenes, songs and routines and featuring all your favourite villains!
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Maya and the Whale
Coming to Paisley Arts Centre in October, Maya and The Whale is the story of a young climate activist on the run, grappling for hope amid unfolding global disasters.
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Twist & Hit Presents: Demon Hunters
Twist & Hit are bringing all the high energy and music of the Demon Hunters to their Half Term Holiday Camp on Tuesday 14th October!
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Explorer Dress Up Station At IKEA Glasgow
Dress the part, play the adventure! Strike a pose, stomp like an elephant, or roar like a lion – every moment is a chance to let your imagination run wild.
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Glasgow Clan vs Sheffield Steelers
One of the biggest matchups of the season takes place at Braehead Arena as the Glasgow Clan face off against long-time rivals, the Sheffield Steelers, in Elite Ice Hockey League action.
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Mini Park Rangers At IKEA Glasgow
Join the IKEA Glasgow Park Rangers in store, as they bring safari animals to life with playful stories and fun facts!
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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th October!
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Free First Aid Training
Mini First Aid Glasgow are delighted to be hosting a FREE Community Family Event on Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October at St Mirin’s Cathedral Church Hall in Paisley.
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Twist & Hit Presents: Hocus Pocus
Join Twist & Hit on Thursday 16th October for a day of glorious shenanigans and mischief inspired by the Sanderson sisters!
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Galoshans Festival
Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival returns for 2025 from Friday 17th October, promising a fortnight of music, mystery, and magic!
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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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Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust is proud once again to host the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at this annual charity concert.
READ MOREHalloween Pumpkin Hunt
Explore the woodland trail and see how many ghoulish pumpkins you can find on the scavenger hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Braehead this Halloween!
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Repair Fair in Renfrewshire
On Saturday 18th October, RenCAN Hub will host a Repair Fair in The Wynd Centre in Paisley, featuring a Repair Cafe, workshops, family activities and tea & coffee!
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Birding For Beginners
Are you new to birdwatching or interested in taking it up? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce beginners to this fantastic hobby!
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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue
Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!
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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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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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Paisley Halloween Festival
Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2025!
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Sma Shots Halloween Experience
Step into the shadows of Paisley's eerie past for a night of ghostly encounters and spine-chilling surprises when the Sma Shots Halloween Experience returns this October!
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Pop Divas Ice Disco
From timeless anthems to chart-topping tunes, Braehead Ice Centre's Pop Divas Ice Disco the ultimate night of skating, music, and fun on the ice - perfect for pop lovers of all ages!
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Braehead
Looking for some autumn fun? This year Dobbies Braehead have created a wonderful day out for pumpkin pickers of all breeds!
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The Paisley Halloween Market
Part market, part monster mash... The Paisley Halloween Market at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th October promises thrills, chills, and unbeatable vintage shopping!
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Witches Market
The Boo Crew are bringing Halloween to Lochwinnoch with a programme of events including the Witches Market at Route 760 Cafe on Saturday 25th October!
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WICKED Family Fun Day
Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!
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Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow
Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!
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Hallo-Wee Ones on Ice
Calling all little monsters, pumpkins, and superheroes! Join Braehead Ice Centre for a magical Halloween skating session designed for little skaters under 5!
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Kids Spooky Tour Bus With McGills
This Halloween, join Ardgowan Hospice as they hop on an iconic McGills tour bus for a thirty-minute journey like no other!
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Halloween Howler At IKEA Glasgow
Dress to impress in your scariest, funniest or most creative costumes and join IKEA Glasgow for a range of activities at their Halloween Howler!
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Horror Con Scotland - The Halloween Edition
Horror Con Scotland, The Halloween Edition, is descending on Paisley Town Hall for a weekend of spooky fun!
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Snowflake Gelato Pumpkin Smash Booth
This Halloween weekend, Snowflake Gelato invites locals to swap spooky chills for smashing thrills as its viral Pumpkin Smash Booth lands at Braehead Shopping Centre.
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Spook & Skate Halloween Ice Disco
Lace up your skates, dress to impress (or scare!), dance to the biggest Halloween hits, and be in the chance to win prizes for the best costumes at Braehead Ice Centre!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Sportykids’ Halloween Parties
Sportykids' Spooktacular Annual Halloween Parties are back featuring disco party games, a fancy dress competition and a treat to take home!
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 19th October!
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Big Barrhead Halloween Parade
Get ready for a spooktacular evening on Saturday 25th October as the annual Big Barrhead Halloween Parade returns, packed with fun for the whole family!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
BTRDA Rallycross
The 2025 BTRDA Clubman Rallycross Championship brings the season to a thrilling close at the legendary Knockhill Rallycross track!
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Falkland Palace’s Halloween Trail
Get ready to explore the spooky Halloween Trail at Falkland Palace, it’s the perfect family day out – and even your four-legged friends are welcome!
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Fife Flyers vs Guildford Flames
Got nothing planned this Saturday night? Get along to the coolest night out in Fife as the Flyers take on the Flames in Elite Ice Hockey League action.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour
The KIDZ BOP Kids, Aleah, Cliff, Matty and Shila, are bringing their LIVE Certified BOP Tour back to the UK! Don't miss them live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 31st October!
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Bounce & Rhyme Sessions
The Language Hub's Bounce & Rhyme French and German sessions introduce the youngest members of the family to a second language in the earliest stages of their development!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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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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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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
DyslexiFest
Got a question about dyslexia? Want to find the people and organisations that exist to help you? Then come along to DyslexiFest when it returns to Stirling on Saturday 4th October!
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HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!
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Stirling C-aaahstle: Halloween Shenanigans
Have some Halloween fun at Stirling Castle with an eerie story or join in with some creepy crafts!
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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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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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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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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