October Half Term Events in Lanarkshire in October 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
Beat The Street CamGlen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s
The annual Pumpkin Festival at M&D’s is a fantastic experience for the whole family featuring Pumpkin picking, Halloween themed games, spooky storytelling and more!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
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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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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The Addams Family
Join Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club when they return to Hamilton Town House with their production of The Addams Family musical!
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Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!
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Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival
From the 11th until the 31st of October ALL children visiting Clyde Valley Family Park will get to choose their own FREE pumpkin as part of their ticket and the park's Pumpkin Festival!
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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's annual Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park between 11th and 19th October!
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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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Lego Model Show
On Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October the Brick M8 Team will return to Summerlee Museum with LEGO builders from across the country for Scotland's most popular LEGO model show!
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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum
Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!
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Pumpkin Family Fun Day
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group on Saturday 11th October for a fantastic Pumpkin Family Fun Day full of autumn joy and community spirit!
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Pumpkin Fever
Visitors to East Kilbride town centre are in for a spooky surprise this October as a spine-tingling array of pumpkin props descend on the malls to celebrate Halloween!
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Pumpkin Picking
Craigend Nursery & Coffee Shop's Pumpkin Picking event returns for 2025 with lots of pumpkins to choose from, jumbo games, a carving station and a selection of food and drink trucks!
READ MOREThe Mythical Mystery Hunt
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trail at Bothwell Castle to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore!
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October Holiday Club at Wiston Lodge
Join the team at Wiston Lodge this October Half Term for five action-packed days of outdoor fun and themed adventures... each day offers a different experience!
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A Squash and a Squeeze
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Autumn Explorers
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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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 14th October!
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Biggar Little Festival
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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Taylor Fever
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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Walk Among Giants - Biggar Little Festival
Bring the kids to Walk Among the Giants at Wiston Lodge as part of The Biggar Little Festival this October and step into a world of Forest Magic!
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Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Friday 17th October!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Sandyholm this Halloween!
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Pop Princesses - World Tour
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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Tempo Community Fundraiser & Family Fun Day
Join Tempo Community on Saturday 18th October for a fun-filled event that brings the community together while raising vital funds to keep the centre thriving!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle - Halloween
Join Artie's Singing Kettle 'Halloween' show for a spooktacular extravaganza at the Henderson Theatre, Shotts Community Centre on Sunday 19th October!
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Encanto Sing-A-Long
The smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madrigal gets the sing along treatment at Cumbernauld Theatre with lyrics on-screen that you can't stop singing!
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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:
PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another football camp to keep your players active, healthy and socialising during the October holidays!
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You Choose
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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The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss The Eras Experience, a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 17th October!
READ MOREOctober 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:
Catch!
Catch! is a mesmerising and joyful show that leaves audiences of all ages delighted and surprised.
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October Holiday Club
Join the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend
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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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)
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
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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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.
READ MOREOctober 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:
Crepe City Sneaker Festival
The Crepe City Sneaker Festival returns to Glasgow! Expect to see the city's best sneaker vendors bringing the rarest and most exclusive pairs of sneakers as well as the hottest in streetwear.
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Steampunks Science Halloween Event
Join Steampunks for a spine-tingling science adventure this Halloween... perfect for curious kids who love experiments, mess, and a little bit of magic!
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Blockbuster Pro Wrestling - Live In Maryhill
Blockbuster Pro Wrestling heads to Maryhill Community Central Hall for the first time ever, for a night of action-packed, family friendly wrestling!
READ MOREOctober 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:
Twist & Hit Presents: Hocus Pocus
Join Twist & Hit on Thursday 16th October for a day of glorious shenanigans and mischief inspired by the Sanderson sisters!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead
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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Big Kid Circus: Paisley
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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Here's a selection of October Half Term Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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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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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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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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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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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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