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October Half Term events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

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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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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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

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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Stirling

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 Stirling this Halloween!

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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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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:

Pick A Pumpkin

Pick A Pumpkin

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Neilston's Pick a Pumpkin event returns for 2025 and this time it's being held over two weekends in October!

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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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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 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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You Choose

You Choose

16th October 2025

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th October!

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Great Big Living History Week

Great Big Living History Week

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.

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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:

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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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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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:

Kipper The Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon

Kipper The Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon

16th October 2025

Join Rachel Huggins a Scottish Book Trust member, for lively readings of Kipper the Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this October Half Term!

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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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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 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:

Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

Pumpkin Picking at Valley View

4th October 2025 - 30th October 2025

Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!

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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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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 Half Term Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

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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Twist & Hit Presents: Hocus Pocus

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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Pumpkin Town

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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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

The City Sinners Play Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris
The City Sinners features some of the top players on the Scottish country / Americana scene and you can catch them when the play the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 2nd April.
Festive Decoration making with Green Aspirations
It's never too early to get festive! Join Green Aspirations on this half-day course at Made in Stirling, to make your very own wooden festive decorations.
Iron Ladies: Film Screening + Q&A
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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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