Halloween events for kids 2026 in Dumfries & Galloway

9 events in Dumfries & Galloway suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

• Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct · Ages 3–12
• Pumpkin Patch Sessions at Ernespie FarmErnespie Farm, Castle Douglas · 10–31 Oct · Ages 1+
• The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 3–12
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Caerlaverock CastleCaerlaverock Castle, Dumfries · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 2–12
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Threave CastleThreave Castle, Dumfries · 10–31 Oct · Ages 2–12

1 event in Dumfries & Galloway is free to go to.

• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Whithorn PrioryWhithorn Priory, Newton Stewart · 10–31 Oct

This weekend (Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November), 9 events are on in Dumfries & Galloway.

• Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · Sat 31 Oct · 11am
• Pumpkin Patch Sessions at Ernespie FarmErnespie Farm, Castle Douglas · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Caerlaverock CastleCaerlaverock Castle, Dumfries · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Threave CastleThreave Castle, Dumfries · Sat 31 Oct · 10am

Yes — 6 Halloween trails and hunts are on in Dumfries & Galloway.

• The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Caerlaverock CastleCaerlaverock Castle, Dumfries · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Threave CastleThreave Castle, Dumfries · 10–31 Oct
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Whithorn PrioryWhithorn Priory, Newton Stewart · 10–31 Oct
• Drumlanrig After DarkDrumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill · Sat 31 Oct · 5pm

2 Halloween craft sessions and workshops are on in Dumfries & Galloway, including pumpkin carving where it is offered.

• Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct · Ages 3–12
• Pumpkin Patch Sessions at Ernespie FarmErnespie Farm, Castle Douglas · 10–31 Oct · Ages 1+

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, and 8 events in Dumfries & Galloway are on that day.

• Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · Sat 31 Oct · 11am
• Pumpkin Patch Sessions at Ernespie FarmErnespie Farm, Castle Douglas · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Caerlaverock CastleCaerlaverock Castle, Dumfries · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Threave CastleThreave Castle, Dumfries · Sat 31 Oct · 10am

One Halloween show, story or screening is on for kids in Dumfries & Galloway.

• Artie’s Singing Kettle – Halloween!Theatre Royal, Dumfries · Sun 1 Nov · 1pm · Ages 2+

5 events in Dumfries & Galloway are indoors — handy if the weather turns.

• Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Caerlaverock CastleCaerlaverock Castle, Dumfries · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Threave CastleThreave Castle, Dumfries · 10–31 Oct
• Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Whithorn PrioryWhithorn Priory, Newton Stewart · 10–31 Oct
• Artie’s Singing Kettle – Halloween!Theatre Royal, Dumfries · Sun 1 Nov · 1pm

3 events in Dumfries & Galloway run after dark.

• The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 3–12
• Drumlanrig After DarkDrumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill · Sat 31 Oct · 5pm · Ages 2–12
• Kirkcudbright Halloween TrailKirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright · Sat 31 Oct · 5pm · Ages 3–12