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What Halloween events are there for toddlers in Scotland?
110 events in Scotland suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Craigies Pumpkin Festival 2026Craigies Farm & Little Farmers Soft Play, South Queensferry · 1–31 Oct · Ages 1+
- Halloween Scavenger HuntRSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch, Lochwinnoch · 1–30 Oct · Ages 2–12
- Pumpkins at the ParkHighland Wildlife Park, Kincraig · 3 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 1+
- Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct · Ages 3–12
- Halloween at Witch CornerAbbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott, Melrose · 9 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 4–12
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What free Halloween events are there for kids in Scotland?
2 events in Scotland are free to go to.
- Halloween Family TrailSt Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 1–31 Oct
- Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Whithorn PrioryWhithorn Priory, Newton Stewart · 10–31 Oct
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What Halloween events are on for kids in Scotland this weekend?
This weekend (Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November), 117 events are on in Scotland.
- Craigies Pumpkin Festival 2026Craigies Farm & Little Farmers Soft Play, South Queensferry · Sat 31 Oct
- Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin PatchLoch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss · Sat 31 Oct · 9:30am
- Pumpkins at the ParkHighland Wildlife Park, Kincraig · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
- Spooktacular Haunted HalloweenAuchingarrich Wildlife Park, Crieff · Sat 31 Oct
- Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · Sat 31 Oct · 11am
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Where are the Halloween parties for kids in Scotland?
26 Halloween parties and discos are on for kids in Scotland.
- Little Scare-lings 2026Dobbies Garden Centre Sandyholm, Carluke · 24–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
- Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies AberdeenDobbies Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 24–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
- Little Scare-lings 2026 at Dobbies EdinburghDobbies Edinburgh, Lasswade · 24–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
- Little Scare-lings 2026Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Stirling · 25–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
- Little Scare-lings 2026Dobbies Dunfermline, Dunfermline · 25–31 Oct · Ages 3–10
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Are there Halloween trails for kids in Scotland?
Yes — 41 Halloween trails and hunts are on in Scotland.
- Halloween Family TrailSt Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 1–31 Oct
- Halloween Scavenger HuntRSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch, Lochwinnoch · 1–30 Oct
- The Midnight Garden Halloween TrailCastle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
- Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Aberdour Castle and GardensAberdour Castle and Gardens, Aberdour · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
- Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Arbroath AbbeyArbroath Abbey, Arbroath · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
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Where can kids do Halloween crafts in Scotland?
14 Halloween craft sessions and workshops are on in Scotland, including pumpkin carving where it is offered.
- Pumpkin Picking at Valley ViewValley View At Gouldings, Rosebank · 3–31 Oct · Ages 1+
- Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct · Ages 3–12
- DynaMites: There's No Such Thing As A...Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh · 23–30 Oct · Ages 0–4
- Halloween Build A Bestie & Ice Cream @Mackie's 19.2Mackie's 19.2, Aberdeen · Sun 1 Nov · 11am · Ages 3–14
- Day Time Pumpkin & Play at Monty's Farm ParkMonty's Farm Park, Cardross · 10–30 Oct · Ages 1+
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What Halloween events are there for babies in Scotland?
3 events in Scotland welcome babies under one.
- DynaMites: There's No Such Thing As A...Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh · 23–30 Oct · Ages 0–4
- Tots Halloween Party at Wee KingdomWee Kingdom Cupar Indoor Soft Play Centre, Cupar · Sat 31 Oct · 10:30am · Ages 0–4
- World of Parties Big Inflatable Takeover HalloweenLevenmouth Swimming Pool & Sports Centre, Leven · Sun 1 Nov · 10am · Up to 12
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What Halloween events are there for teenagers in Scotland?
17 events in Scotland are aimed at older children and teenagers.
- Lantern Led TourThe Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh · 2–31 Oct · Ages 5+
- Haunted Jailhouse TourStirling Old Town Jail, Stirling · 12–31 Oct · Ages 8+
- GTM Lates: Addams Family Values (PG)Grampian Transport Museum, Alford · Fri 30 Oct · 7pm · Ages 8+
- Halloween Historical Ghost Tours at TraquairTraquair House, Innerleithen · 30–31 Oct · Ages 8+
- New Lanark Halloween HauntingsNew Lanark World Heritage Site, Lanark · 30 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 12+
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What's on for kids on Halloween night in Scotland?
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, and 114 events in Scotland are on that day.
- Craigies Pumpkin Festival 2026Craigies Farm & Little Farmers Soft Play, South Queensferry · Sat 31 Oct
- Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin PatchLoch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss · Sat 31 Oct · 9:30am
- Pumpkins at the ParkHighland Wildlife Park, Kincraig · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
- Spooktacular Haunted HalloweenAuchingarrich Wildlife Park, Crieff · Sat 31 Oct
- Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · Sat 31 Oct · 11am
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Are there ASN or relaxed Halloween events for kids in Scotland?
Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Scotland: quieter, calmer times with more space.
- ASN Pumpkin Picking Sessions at Craigend NurseryCraigend Nursery & Coffee Shop, Glasgow · 16–30 Oct
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What Halloween shows are on for kids in Scotland?
15 Halloween shows, stories and screenings are on for kids in Scotland.
- Chocolate Taste-Along: Ghostbusters (1984)The Hippodrome, Bo'ness · Fri 30 Oct · 7:30pm · Ages 12+
- GTM Lates: Addams Family Values (PG)Grampian Transport Museum, Alford · Fri 30 Oct · 7pm · Ages 8+
- Halloween stories with Pauline CordinerSt. Cyrus National Nature Reserve (car park & visitor centre), Montrose · Fri 30 Oct · 5:15pm · Ages 5–12
- The Big Halloween Screen: The Lost Boys (15)Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith · Fri 30 Oct · 8pm · Ages 15+
- Artie's Singing Kettle - HalloweenDenny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton · Sat 31 Oct · 11am · Ages 2+
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Are there indoor Halloween events for kids in Scotland?
95 events in Scotland are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Halloween Family TrailSt Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 1–31 Oct
- Family Chocolate Pumpkin WorkshopThe Cocoabean Company, Twynholm · 4–31 Oct
- Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at SEA LIFE Loch LomondSEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, Balloch · 10–31 Oct
- Halloween at BowhillBowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
- HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari ParkBlair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling · 10–31 Oct
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