October Half Term events in Stirling
View all the upcoming October Half Term events taking place throughout Stirling below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Stirling
Brick Wonders
29th September 2018 - 23rd January 2019
Historic Environment Scotland presents Brick Wonders at Stirling Castle featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore! Read more
Playful Tiger
12th October 2018
Playful Tiger is a show created especially with and for children and young people who are profoundly autistic. Read more
Tales from the Battlefield
13th October 2018
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield. Read more
Tiger Tale
13th October 2018
Something wild is prowling, she can hear it through her bedroom walls. Catch this insightful story of family relationships through the eyes of the daughter at Macrobert Arts Centre on 13th October. Read more
Tales from the Battlefield
14th October 2018
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield. Read more
Tales from the Battlefield
20th October 2018
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield. Read more
Tales from the Battlefield
21st October 2018
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield. Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Tennis For Free
29th September 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
NDT Cycling Saturdays Rouken Glen
6th October 2018
Enjoy a leisurely paced ride and learn some useful cycle skills along the way with NDT Cycling's Saturday events at Rouken Glen Park!
Tennis For Free
6th October 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Family Films at Eastwood Park Theatre
13th October 2018
Come along to Eastwood Park Theatre for a special screening of some classic family films!
NDT Cycling Saturdays Neilston
13th October 2018
Enjoy a leisurely paced ride and learn some useful cycle skills along the way with NDT Cycling's Saturday events in Neilston!
Tennis For Free
13th October 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Martha
15th October 2018
Catherine Wheels Theatre Company return to Eastwood Park Theatre with Martha, an original story about friendship created by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood!
Four Go Wild in Wellies
18th October 2018
Don't miss this whimsical adventure at Eastwood Park Theatre featuring bobble hats, scarves and tents that have a life of their own - and, of course, lots of fun in wellies!
Little Red Riding Hood’s Musical Adventure
20th October 2018
From the team behind the hugely popular Hairy Maclary Show, Little Red Riding Hood is a fun, original musical for children, with live music and love-able characters!
NDT Cycling Saturdays Rouken Glen
20th October 2018
Enjoy a leisurely paced ride and learn some useful cycle skills along the way with NDT Cycling's Saturday events at Rouken Glen Park!
Tennis For Free
20th October 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
27th October 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Family Films at Eastwood Park Theatre
31st October 2018
Come along to Eastwood Park Theatre for a special screening of some classic family films!
Family Films at Eastwood Park Theatre
3rd November 2018
Come along to Eastwood Park Theatre for a special screening of some classic family films!
Tennis For Free
3rd November 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
10th November 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
17th November 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
24th November 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
1st December 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
8th December 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
15th December 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
22nd December 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Tennis For Free
29th December 2018
If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then 'Tennis For Free' at Cowan Park, Barrhead is just for you!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions!
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot.
Quest for Oz
4th October 2018 - 28th September 2018
This October, Vision Mechanics invite you to their Autumn production 'Quest for Oz', a brand new illuminated augmented reality adventure!
Spooky Happenings
6th October 2018 - 31st October 2018
Explore a world of magic & shadows, with mysteries to solve and games to play at Almond Valley Heritage Centre.
Operation Earth
14th October 2018
Join us this October Half Term at Dynamic Earth for a final opportunity to take part in our interactive Operation Earth programme.
Find Out About Minerals and Gems!
15th October 2018 - 19th October 2018
Find Out About Minerals and Gems with special guests from the Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club this October half term at Dynamic Earth!
Linlithgow Holiday Club: Wildlife Superheroes
16th October 2018
Our local wildlife can sometimes need a helping hand to get through the long and chilly winter. Find out what you can do to help feed it and keep it warm!
Holyrood Holiday Club: Unbe-leaf-able!
17th October 2018
Join the Holyrood Rangers for an autumnal adventure, root around in leaf litter, make some art, forage for brambles and make some jam on an open fire.
Kids Introductory Sewing Class
17th October 2018
This Kids introductory sewing class is a 2-hour class for children aged 8-12. It will enable them to learn foundation sewing skills and it’s a perfect creative activity for school holidays.
Operation Earth
17th October 2018
Join us this October Half Term at Dynamic Earth for a final opportunity to take part in our interactive Operation Earth programme.
Splat Slime Workshop in West Calder
17th October 2018
Bring the children along to Splat Messy Play's new Slime workshop at Overboard Softplay on Wednesday 17th October!
Kids Sewing - Owl Toys
18th October 2018
Owl toys are easy sewing projects for children aged 8-12 who have already have done an introductory sewing class to learn how to use a sewing machine.
The Edinburgh Sketcher In The Gallery
19th October 2018
Come along to the City Art Centre on 19th October and learn to sketch with the famous Edinburgh Sketcher!
Halloween Magic School - with Edinburgh International Magic Festival
20th October 2018
Learn, create and perform your own magic at a spooky, magic workshop this Halloween at Lauriston Castle!
Operation Earth
20th October 2018
Join us this October Half Term at Dynamic Earth for a final opportunity to take part in our interactive Operation Earth programme.
Operation Earth
21st October 2018
Join us this October Half Term at Dynamic Earth for a final opportunity to take part in our interactive Operation Earth programme.
Unsung Heroines – the Role of the VADs
27th November 2018
Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story at Edinburgh Castle.
Unsung Heroines – the Role of the VADs
28th November 2018
Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story at Edinburgh Castle.
Events in Fife
Fuora Dance Project Presents: W-hat About?
19th October 2018
W-hat About? is a brand new dance-theatre piece for children created by Fuora Dance Project and is an interactive celebration of the importance of the inter-generational family ties.
The Snail and the Whale
20th October 2018
Tall Stories presents The Snail and the Whale at the Byre Theatre St Andrews, inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler!
Events in Glasgow
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions!
Woodland Nippers
4th October 2018
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Castlemilk Explorers
6th October 2018
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
9th October 2018 - 13th October 2018
From the production team that brought you Elf The Musical, Pantheon are back at the King's Theatre Glasgow with the truly spectacular and endlessly entertaining Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
GVVT Annual Open Weekend
13th October 2018 - 14th October 2018
This year the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend returns for 2018 on the 13 & 14th October!
Live Family Wrestling - Maryhill
13th October 2018
Join Wrestling Experience Scotland as they present an action-packed afternoon with fun entertainment for all ages, featuring the stars of Scottish Wrestling!
Monster Trail
13th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
Can you help the team at Culzean Castle banish the menacing monsters from the Country Park this October Half Term?
W-hat About?
13th October 2018
W-hat About? is a brand new show for children 4+ and their families! Catch it Platform Glasgow this October!
Family Friendly Guided Tours at The Tall Ship at Riverside
15th October 2018 - 19th October 2018
Join the guides for a family friendly guided tour round The Tall Ship this October Holiday and learn about the history of the Glenlee!
Halloween Arts and Crafts - 2 Day Workshop for Kids October Holiday
15th October 2018 - 16th October 2018
Kids aged 7-12 can come along for two days of spooky fun at Pollok House during the October Half Term and get prepared for Halloween!
Wizard School
16th October 2018 - 19th October 2018
Join Scotland Street School for some spellbinding tricks and enchanting alchemy at their magical Wizard School this October Half Term!
All About Owls
17th October 2018
Head along to Castlemilk Park during the holidays to meet and learn about a selection of owls courtesy of Owl Magic!
Premier British Wrestling Live in Barlanark
18th October 2018
The stars of Premier British Wrestling will return to Barlanark during the October school holidays as part of the grand reopening of Barlanark Community Centre!
Wild Thursdays
18th October 2018
Spend a 'Wild Thursday' at Castlemilk Park hunting for mini-beasts, plants and animals during the October school holidays!
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
19th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
The BBC Good Food Show returns to Glasgow from 19th - 21st October for a seasonal celebration of Scotland's finest food!
Nature Fun Weekend
19th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
This October half term bring your wild things on an adventure at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond hunting beasts and playing in the mud!
Resonate
19th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
Whether you're a Minecraft fan, a YouTube enthusiast or a casual gamer, join thousands of others for Resonate – The Ultimate Gaming Experience!
Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
20th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition is being held Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on the 20th & 21st of October!
Andy and the Odd Socks
21st October 2018
Andy and the Odd Socks are coming to visit Glasgow! They'll be playing their first ever Scottish show at Drygate on October 21st!
Brunch with Rapunzel at The Butterfly and Pig South
21st October 2018
One 4 The Kids and The Butterfly and Pig South are excited to be welcoming Rapunzel to join everyone for Brunch this October!
Halloween Party at Darcys with Wonder Woman
21st October 2018
Join One 4 The Kids at Darcy's for two hours of Halloween fun including slime making, skeleton sweetie hands, mummie games, cupcake decorating and lots more!
Woodland Nippers
1st November 2018
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Castlemilk Explorers
3rd November 2018
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Castlemilk Explorers
1st December 2018
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Woodland Nippers
6th December 2018
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Castlemilk Explorers
2nd February 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Castlemilk Explorers
2nd March 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Events in Lanarkshire
GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered
20th July 2018 - 4th November 2018
The GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered exhibition at New Lanark will celebrate the joy, excitement and occasional frustration of playing board games!
Outbreak: Night Terror
28th September 2018 - 31st October 2018
Returning for 2018, Outbreak: Night Terror Dream Decay is a terrifyingly unforgettable Halloween experience at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park!
Kid’s Knitting Classes
1st October 2018
Knitting on Cloud Nine are running a block of Kid’s Knitting Classes at Uddingston Community Centre during October!
Thoroughly Modern Millie
9th October 2018 - 13th October 2018
Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club are proud to bring Broadway’s smash hit musical comedy, Thoroughly Modern Millie, to Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre this October!
Mamma Mia! Dance Camp!
13th October 2018
Looking for October Week activities to keep the kids entertained? After the recent success and popularity of their last dance camp, SLS are back with another fun filled dance afternoon!
October Ghost and Ghoul Hunt
13th October 2018 - 28th October 2018
There's spooky goings on at Calderglen this October! Do you dare brave the Ghost and Ghoul Hunt?
October Week Holiday Activities with North Lanarkshire Heritage
13th October 2018 - 20th October 2018
A spooky selection of family friendly activities are being held in North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre throughout the October week holiday!
Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
13th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
The Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s will be a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, haymazing hay maze, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling plus more!
Kilbryde Hospice Charity Football Match
14th October 2018
To round off Hospice Care Week, Kilbryde Hospice will take on EK Thistle Amateurs in a game of 11 a side football with all funds going towards the hospice!
Autumn Crafts Workshop
15th October 2018
Join the team at Calderglen Country Park for their Autumn Crafts Workshops during the October half term break!
Go Wild in Autumn
15th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
Go Wild in the countryside during the October Half Term holidays at the award-winning National Museum of Rural Life!
Mayerling
15th October 2018
Dangerous desires, family secrets and political intrigues twist through every moment of daring choreography in Kenneth MacMillan's ballet Mayerling, catch it live via satellite at Airdrie Town Hall!
The McDougalls: Treasure Hunt
15th October 2018
The McDougalls are back with an exciting new musical show! Join them at Rutherglen Town Hall on Monday 15th October for Treasure Hunt!
Chilling Critters
16th October 2018
Face your fears and meet some creepy critters up close at Calderglen Country Park this October Half Term!
Martha
16th October 2018
Catherine Wheels Theatre Company return to Rutherglen Town Hall with Martha, an original story about friendship created by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood!
The Snail and the Whale
16th October 2018
Tall Stories presents The Snail and the Whale at East Kilbride Village Theatre inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler!
Autumn Crafts Workshop
17th October 2018
Join the team at Calderglen Country Park for their Autumn Crafts Workshops during the October half term break!
Halloween Arts and Crafts - 2 Day Class for Kids October Holiday
17th October 2018 - 18th October 2018
Kids aged 7-12 can come along for two days of spooky fun at Sew Confident, Bothwell during the October Half Term and get prepared for Halloween!
Swan Lake
17th October 2018
After the sold-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet is back to the UK with the most famous Ballet of all time... Swan Lake!
Chilling Critters
18th October 2018
Face your fears and meet some creepy critters up close at Calderglen Country Park this October Half Term!
Splat Slime Workshop
18th October 2018
Are your kids a fan of slime? Join Splat Messy Play at United Reform Church on October 18th for their Splat Slime Workshop!
The Snail and the Whale
18th October 2018 - 19th October 2018
Tall Stories presents The Snail and the Whale at Lanark Memorial Hall inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler!
Autumn Crafts Workshop
19th October 2018
Join the team at Calderglen Country Park for their Autumn Crafts Workshops during the October half term break!
Spooktacular Messy Play - Hamilton
19th October 2018
Join Mess Around Lanarkshire for their Spooktacular Party at Trinity Parish Church, Hamilton on October 19th!
Susie McCabe - Domestic Disaster
19th October 2018
Susie McCabe is back with her brand new show for 2018 Domestic Disaster, featuring her unique brand of cynicism and solid hard-hitting punchlines!
Premier British Wrestling
20th October 2018
Premier British Wrestling return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 20th October with their biggest show yet, Maximum Impact 2018!
Spooktacular Messy Play - Lanark
20th October 2018
Join Mess Around Lanarkshire for their Spooktacular Party at St Nicholas Church Hall, Lanark on October 20th!
Biggar Day Out
21st October 2018
Biggar Little Festival pulls out all the stops for its biggest and best day out ever... Biggar Day Out on Sunday 21st October!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Do’s & Don’ts
12th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
NTS and award winning documentary theatre socialists Rimini Protokoll present Do's and Don'ts in this unusual and exciting tour around Paisley.
Scotland’s Boat Show
12th October 2018 - 14th October 2018
Scotland’s Boat Show returns to Kip Marina, Inverkip between the 12th & 14th October 2018!
The Wee Spree
12th October 2018 - 20th October 2018
The Wee Spree returns to this year's Spree Festival with plenty of fun activities to keep the kids entertained during the October holidays!
Little Adventurers - Trick or Treat Spooktacular
15th October 2018 - 18th October 2018
PACE Youth Theatre hold regular workshops for 3 to 5 year olds! Join them during October Half Term their Trick or Treat Spooktacular!
PACE Detectives and the Halloween Hunt
15th October 2018 - 20th October 2018
This October half term join PACE and create a show in a week at 'PACE Detectives and the Halloween Hunt'!
Peter Pan
15th October 2018 - 20th October 2018
Spend a week rehearsing a performance based on JM Barrie's much-loved tale of the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up this October Half Term with PACE!
Roald Dahl’s The Witches
15th October 2018 - 18th October 2018
Join the cast and take on the grand high witch herself before she turns all of us into mice on PACE Youth Theatre's October Half Term camp!
Thriller: A Musical Showcase
15th October 2018 - 19th October 2018
Wanna be startin' something? How about a week of fun-filled song and dance at PACE Yout Theatre's Thriller: A Musical Showcase!
Little Adventurers Explore - Pumpkin Patch Factory
20th October 2018
PACE Youth Theatre hold regular workshops for 3 to 5 year olds! Join them on October 20th for 'Pumpkin Patch Factory'!
Classic Car Show
21st October 2018
Join us on the shores of Castle Semple to admire a dazzling array of beautiful cars at the annual Classic Car Show!
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