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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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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 - 25th 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:

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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Doggie’s Day Out

Doggie’s Day Out

18th October 2025

Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!

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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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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:

October Half Term: Make Do and Mend

October Half Term: Make Do and Mend

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Learn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.

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Monsters and Myths Trail

Monsters and Myths Trail

3rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!

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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.

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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:

Princess Proms

Princess Proms

14th October 2025

Calling all Princesses & Princes, the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline invites you to an enchanting concert singing the magical themes from your favourite Princess movies!

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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

19th October 2025

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage.

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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline

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 Dunfermline this Halloween!

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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:

The Princess Proms

The Princess Proms

13th October 2025

Don't miss a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies when The Princess Proms comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 13th October!

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Medieval Day

Medieval Day

18th October 2025

Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell Collection on Saturday 18th October and step into the Middle Ages for a Medieval family day bursting with early modern fun!

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October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand

October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

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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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:

Taylor Fever

Taylor Fever

17th October 2025

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!

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Autumn Explorers

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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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 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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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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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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Popular Events

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!
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey as they celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a symphonic feast that will leave your heart soaring and your soul filled with joy!
Christmas At The Movies By Candlelight
Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey and embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films!
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!
King Of Birds
Don't miss Americana rock band King of Birds and special guest Sulidae live at The Bungalow Paisley on Tuesday 23rd December!

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Beacon Arts Centre Braehead Arena Johnstone Town Hall Old Swan Inn Paisley Paisley Abbey Paisley Arts Centre Paisley Town Hall Robertson Park Renfrew The Bungalow Paisley Venue Paisley