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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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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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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:

You Choose

You Choose

19th October 2025

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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A Home For Hamish

A Home For Hamish

15th October 2025

A Home For Hamish at Clarkston Hall is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families!

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October Week Children’s Yoga Workshop

October Week Children’s Yoga Workshop

14th October 2025

Join Roots Children's Yoga this October week at The Moon Rooms for a special yoga workshop for children aged 8-12 years!

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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:

Witches or Healers

Witches or Healers

13th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.

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Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones

Come for the Yacht, stay for the scones

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

17th October 2025

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to the Assembly Rooms on 17th 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:

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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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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Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)

19th October 2025

Whether it’s your first watch or a long-awaited re-watch, Fantastic Mr. Fox is a beautifully scruffy tale, feeling as fresh and sharply crafted as ever.

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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 Three Bears

The Three Bears

19th October 2025

The metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of the Three Bears at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre and the result, a very sticky adventure all round!

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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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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 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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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!

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Pop Princesses - World Tour

Pop Princesses - World Tour

18th October 2025

The four fabulous Fairy Tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour, come and join them at Lanark Memorial Hall for this epic around-the-globe show!

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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:

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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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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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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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

Renfrewshire Council
The Quay
Glasgow Science Centre
Media Shop
Hostelworld
ATG

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!
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!
ABBA Christmas By Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join Concerts By Candlelight at Coats Paisley for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live by candlelight!
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!
The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk
Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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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