Events in Stirling in October 2025
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Events in Stirling
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Stirling Song Club
On the last Sunday of every month, Slanj-A-Va hosts the Stirling Song Club, providing a platform for musicians and songwriters to form a community and refine their craft!
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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting... all welcome!
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Denny Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Denny. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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The Mini Guns
Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns at our monthly residency at Slanj-A-Va, Stirling.
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Get ready to rock with The Mini Guns as they take the stage at The Riverside Inn, Callander!
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Killearn Country Market
Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
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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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Stirling Farmers Market
The ever popular Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street is held on the 2nd Saturdays of each month!
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Callander Toy Fair
Callander Toy Fair returns to McLaren High School. It's a must visit event for any collector of toys and models.
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Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Weekly Pub Quiz
Calling all quizzers! Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron on Wednesdays at 8pm for our fun weekly quiz!
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The Record Hide: Pop Up Record Shop
The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the historic Masonic Hall in Bridge of Allan.
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Thursdays between September 11th and November 27th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.
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Live Acoustic Music @ BrewDog
See in the weekend in style with great beer, great food and three hours of acoustic roots, blues, country, soul, pop and jazz tunes from Sci-Fi Jim at BrewDog Stirling!
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Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert
Stirling University Choir invites you to join in rehearsing, then performing Handel's Messiah (Part 1) and Rutter's Requiem. Rehearsals are held on campus on Monday evenings.
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Autumn Charity Talks in Gargunnock Kirk
Come along to a selection of Charity Talks taking place in Gargunnock Kirk throughout the Autumn!
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Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge
Gnosis Scotland is offering a free course in practical, esoteric Self-knowledge on Tuesdays at the Raploch Community Campus in Stirling.
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Public Lecture: Nagasaki and the Future of War in the 20th Century
Hear Professor Holger Nehring discuss the significance of the use of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki in this public lecture at the University of Stirling on 6th October.
READ MORERemembered: 80 years since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In the 80th year since the bombing, the University of Stirling is hosting an exhibition from the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
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Movies to Musicals Grease - School Edition
Movies to Musicals returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre this October with Grease The School Edition!
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Clara Mann
Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Rift and her sold out debut headline tour, Clara Mann returns to the road this Autumn with a date at the Tolbooth Stirling on 9th October.
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Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged - CANCELLED
Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at The Albert Halls on 9th October!
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Martin Simpson
Don't miss Martin Simpson, one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker, when he comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 10th October!
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Arnprior Farm Pumpkin Festival
Arnprior Farm is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Pumpkin Festival for Autumn 2025.
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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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Introduction to Portraiture
This introductory day at Made in Stirling will allow you to feel confident knowing a little about the history of the portrait as well as how to practice and compose your own portraits.
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Marbled Bookbinding
Join us for the collaboration of the century, as Cassandra Barron and Shona Spalding join forces to bring you a collaborative two day Paper Marbling and Bookbinding workshop!
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Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 11th - 31st October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
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Silver Bangle Workshop
Join us in a relaxed and friendly silver bangles workshop where you will learn traditional silversmithing skills and create a stunning sterling silver bangle in your own design.
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SNYJO – Big Band Jazz In The Afternoon
Suitable for the whole family, prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland, and beyond, demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping!
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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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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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Up A Close
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story to The Albert Hall, Stirling!
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William Wallace Running Festival
This is your chance to be part of an epic new event with routes set to showcase Stirling’s most historic sites and spectacular views.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 - Blue Programme
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Sunday 12th October!
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Gemstone Pendant
Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a creative stone set pendant workshop and make yourself a beautiful semi-precious gem and silver necklace in just a day!
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Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays
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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SUDS - Antigone
Don’t miss SUDS’ thrilling adaptation of Sophocles’ masterpiece Antigone at Macrobert Arts Centre from 13th to 15th October!
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Sweet & Sour – The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show!
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A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch
Learn more about 'A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime', the creative process, the voices behind the project, and the vision for the future, at the Exhibition Launch on 16th October at Creative Stirling!
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Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great
Join art expert Chris Newlands for this illustrated talk on Catherine the Great, a great patron of the arts and who loved to collect beautiful and precious things!
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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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Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration
Hamish Henderson - An Artist's Inspiration is being toured around Scotland throughout 2025 with a date at Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 17th October.
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at The Albert Halls in October!
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Back to the 80’s
Join us at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on Saturday 18th Ocotber for a night of Retro Music and 80s Nostalgia with Fizz on arrival and a three course dinner!
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Into the Black: A Tribute to Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Into The Black have built a reputation for their authentic and heartfelt performances and you can catch them at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 18th October!
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Introduction to stained glass: Halloween Special
Get into the Halloween spirit on this haunted beginners copper foiling workshop at Made in Stirling on Saturday 18th October!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Stirling this Halloween!
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Reading Between The Lines
Step into the vibrant world of Scottish storytelling at Reading Between the Lines, a unique literary celebration bringing together some of the nation’s most insightful voices and film makers.
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Simple Silver Rings Taster Workshop - October
Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a bite-sized Silver Jewellery Making Taster Session and learn some basic jewellery making skills as you create a beautiful silver ring!
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Experimental Sand Casting
This sand casting workshop is ideal for those who have some previous studio experience and are comfortable working with both butane (handheld) and propane torches.
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Artspace: Creative Connections in Callander - Exhibition
This exhibition features work produced by participants in six weeks of workshops led by a professional artist, responding to SMHAF’s 2025 theme, Comfort & Disturb.
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Dollar Handmade Pottery Decorations
Prepare for the upcoming festive season and create our own handmade pottery decorations, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron at Burnside Hall on Monday 20th October!
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Muckhart Handmade Pottery Decorations
Come along to Muckhart Coronation Hall and create our own handmade pottery decorations, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
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Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Wrap Rings or Pendants
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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Autumn Needle Felting
Create a fabulous Autumn canvas tote bag using preloved textiles & wool on this workshop at Stirling Reuse Hub on Thursday 23rd October!
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Lantern Tours: Mystery and Malice
Step into Stirling Castle's dark side and join us on a Halloween themed tour! Suitable for ages 12+.
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Legally Blonde
'OMIGOD you guys'! Rubber Chicken Theatre teens and adults are back at Macrobert Arts Centre this October with their production of Legally Blonde!
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A Night To Remember: Motown Show
Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to The Albert Halls in Stirling on Saturday 25th October!
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Beginner Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
Don’t let the dark months put your riding on pause. PEAK MTB Performance Sessions are short, focused skills workshops designed to keep your confidence and technique dialled in all winter long.
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Beginners Tapestry
Join Jo McDonald for a two-day Beginners Tapestry Weaving Workshop, suitable both for complete beginners and for improvers looking to refresh their skills.
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Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock heads out on a solo tour of the UK in support of her album, Begging The Night To Take Hold, don't miss her live at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 25th October!
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Furniture Upcycling
Would you like to be taken through the process of upcycling a piece of furniture from start to finish? Then join Caroline Moriarty a full day course at Stirling Reuse Hub!
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Halloween Quiz Night
Join our Halloween Quiz Night Saturday, 25th October and help raise funds for our Bo'ness Children's Fair Festival! Ghoulish fun, prizes & plenty of tricks and treats!
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Music & Meditation
Come along to the Yoga Tree in Stirling on Saturday 25th October for an free exploration of music and meditation!
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Painting with Enamel & Lustres
Explore the rich and expressive techniques of painting with enamels and lustres to bring colour, pattern, and illustrative detail into your enamel jewellery designs on this two day course at CSSofJ.
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Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies Stirling
Bring your furry friends to Dobbies Stirling for a special dog-friendly event where your pup can pick their very own autumn-themed toy from our doggie pumpkin patch!
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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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Weirdly Wild Weekend
Bring the kids along and have a ghoulishly good time together at Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping on 25th & 26th October!
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Weekly Yoga Classes
Enjoy gentle yoga to help you feel grounded, calm, and reconnected with Roz Yoga Lifestyle at these weekly classes in The Dunblane Centre!
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Fair Day Film Nights - Practical Magic
This Halloween, join us for a spellbinding evening at Bo’ness Hippodrome as we bring a touch of Practical Magic to the big screen—all in support of Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival!
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Pictish Trail (Solo)
Don't miss Johnny Lynch, AKA Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop wonder Pictish Trail when he returns to the Tolbooth Stirling on Tuesday 28th October!
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Crochet For Beginners – Weekly Class
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a 6-week crochet for beginners course, aimed at beginners looking to learn the art Crochet with Cynthia, one chain at a time.
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Hannah Aldridge
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music from singer songwriter Hannah Aldridge at the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 29th October!
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Iron Ladies: Film Screening + Q&A
IRON LADIS is the inspirational story of the iron-willed, working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state.
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Jack Skipper: Skint
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper brings his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, show Skint to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 29th October!
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Halloween Quiz Night in aid of British Heart Foundation
Come along to The Crown Hotel, Callander on Thursday 30th October for a Halloween Quiz Night in aid of the British Heart Foundation!
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Nick Heyward
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Nick Heyward, returns to Scotland this autumn for an intimate acoustic tour, and plays the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 30th October!
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Open Mic Night!
Join our host Scott and showcase your talent — music, poetry, comedy, or anything in between. The mic is ready at the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron!
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Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Back for the fourth year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween with Walking Tours In Stirling!
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The UK Pink Floyd Experience
Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show, at The Albert Halls, features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band!
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Crochet For Beginners
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for an introductory workshop and learn the art of Crochet for Beginners crochet with Cynthia, one stitch at a time!
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Horse: The Same Sky 35 Year Anniversary
It's 35 years since Horse release of 'The Same Sky' and now, in a truly special event, Horse performs the entire album live in its original track order at The Albert Halls Stirling on 31st October!
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The Tannahill Weavers
Catch The Tannahill Weavers, one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, when they return to the Tolbooth Stirling on the 31st October 2025!
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Trick or Treat at Made in Stirling
Attention to all the Stirling ghosts and ghouls!! At Made in Stirling we are holding a trick or treat event for all those that come dressed up!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Art Demonstration By Maggie Downer
On Thursday 9th October, Eastwood Art Club welcomes artist Maggie Downer who will demonstrate her skills in figurative painting.
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ASN Makaton and Song Session with Glasgow Groovers
Join Glasgow Groovers at Sportykids Softplay for their regular themed ASN Makaton and Song Sessions!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Yeol Eum Son plays Mozart
Yeol Eum Son returns with two of the great composer's most compelling concertos.
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Capella Edina - Enigma
Capella Edina brings its first annual season to a conclusion with one of the most perplexing pieces of music created, Edward Elgar’s Enigma!
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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour
Why trust your holiday photos to a selfie camera? With this walking tour by Dan of the Edinburgh Street Historians, you can have professionally taken photographs to celebrate your time in the city!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Pop-up at Bowhouse Market
The Croft House is bringing our exclusive collection of Scottish knitwear and accessories to Bowhouse Market, St Monans.
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Falkland Palace Ghost Tours 2025
Come along to Falkland Palace this September and October for an after-hours journey through its dark history and ghostly legends.
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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
Join Artie’s Singing Kettle “Halloween” show at Rothes Halls for a spooktacular extravaganza!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Uncle Baji’s Pub Quiz
Bring your pals and have a go at one of the hardest pub quizzes the fine city of Glasgow has to offer... Uncle Baji's Pub Quiz at Taphouse Bar & Kitchen!
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Craig Campbell: Raging Graciously
Join Craig Campbell at Clydebank Town Hall on Thursday 16th October for a night of raging graciously, where laughter and good vibes are guaranteed!
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Times Up Art Exhibition
RADA is returning for his third solo exhibition in 3 years, don't miss the Times Up Art Exhibition, based on memes, Glasgow and street art humour, at Box Hub Warehouse from 31st October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
A Passion For Wildlife
As part of Biggar Little Festival, Biggar Museum are delighted to host photographic exhibition, A Passion for Wildlife, by photographer Jean Manson.
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Halloween at Castlebank
Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!
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BCW Live
The stars of British Championship Wrestling return with their massive family friendly wrestling supershow to East Kilbride on Saturday 25th October!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour
Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.
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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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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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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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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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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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FREE In-Store Tasting with Douglas Laing Whisky
Geraldo's of Largs are delighted to welcome back Fiona from renowned independent Scotch Whisky specialists, Douglas Laing & Co for this free in store tasting event!
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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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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare
Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
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FREE Turntable Whiskies Tasting
Geraldo's in Largs are delighted to welcome Gordon Stevenson from Kilninian Spirits for a free in-store tasting of Turntable Whiskies, come and try some of their delicious award-winning drams!
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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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FREE RAER Spirits In-Store Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome RAER Spirits for an in-store tasting of their award-winning spirits on Saturday 25th October!
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