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October Half Term events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Beat The Street Renfrewshire

10th September 2025 - 22nd October 2025
Various Locations 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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Halloween Scavenger Hunt

1st October 2025 - 31st October 2025

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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Hercules The Bear

9th October 2025

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

10th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

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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Paisley’s Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

10th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
Paisley

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

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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Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Paisley Abbey Founders Festival Family Fun Day

11th October 2025

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

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

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

12th October 2025

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

13th October 2025

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

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

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

13th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

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

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

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

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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PACE Fest! Villain Musical Showcase

13th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

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

14th October 2025

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

14th October 2025

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

15th October 2025

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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Mini Park Rangers At IKEA Glasgow

15th October 2025

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

15th October 2025

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

16th October 2025

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

16th October 2025

Join Twist & Hit on Thursday 16th October for a day of glorious shenanigans and mischief inspired by the Sanderson sisters!

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Wild Faces: Safari Paper Plate Animals At IKEA Glasgow

17th October 2025

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead

18th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

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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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

19th October 2025

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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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2026

Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!

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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:

Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators

Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators

Selected dates between 26th September 2025 - 17th October 2025

Join Sportykids Softplay for their School Holiday Science Taster Sessions with Little Lab Investigators!

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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute

17th October 2025

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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PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp

PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another football camp to keep your players active, healthy and socialising during the October holidays!

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October 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:

Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day

Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day

13th October 2025

Step into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!

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The Paper Dolls

The Paper Dolls

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden.

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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 20th October 2025

Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry this October!

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October 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

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Driftwood Tales : Storytelling with Riikka Palonen

Driftwood Tales : Storytelling with Riikka Palonen

13th October 2025

Join Finnish-born storyteller Riikka Palonen at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, as she brings us watery stories from the seven seas of the world – and from the 65,000 lakes of Finland!

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Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!

Tea, Trees ’n Tots? with all the family invited!

16th October 2025

Join us at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline on Thursday, 16th October for a delightful morning surrounded by nature.

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October 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:

Amazing Art!

Amazing Art!

Selected dates between 14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

This Autumn join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as they go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.

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These Mechanisms

These Mechanisms

21st October 2025

Brimming with curiosity and joy, Christine manipulates and raps her way along a precarious journey, taking us to surprising places! Just got to keep going!

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South Side Stars

South Side Stars

13th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

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 Half Term Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking

Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking

11th October 2025

Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!

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Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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October Holiday Club at Wiston Lodge

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 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:

Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays

Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 23rd October 2025

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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Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants

Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants

21st October 2025

Budding young crafters – join Central Scotland School of Craft for a bite-sized Teens Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants workshop and learn some colourful jewellery making skills.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

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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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 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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Sponsored Links

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Media Shop
Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
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Hostelworld

Popular Events

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!
Renfrewshire Business Network - October Meeting
Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at Launch-It in Paisley on Friday 31st October.
Voyage - The ABBA Tribute
Voyage The Abba Tribute (formerly known as Abba A Rival) is an explosive Abba Tribute show packed with all your favourite Abba hits and it's coming to The Old Swan in Paisley on Friday 17th October!
Christmas By Candlelight
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at the beautiful Coats Paisley, by candlelight.
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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