Question 1

What Halloween events are there for toddlers in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

5 events in the Borders suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
Halloween at Witch Corner — Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott, Melrose · 9 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 4–12
Halloween at Bowhill — Bowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 1+
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Dryburgh Abbey — Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 2–12
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Jedburgh Abbey — Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 2–12
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Melrose Abbey — Melrose Abbey, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov · Ages 2–12

Question 2

What Halloween events are on for kids in the Borders this weekend?

Accepted Answer

This weekend (Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November), 6 events are on in the Borders.
Halloween at Witch Corner — Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Halloween at Bowhill — Bowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Dryburgh Abbey — Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Jedburgh Abbey — Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Melrose Abbey — Melrose Abbey, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10:30am

Question 3

Are there Halloween trails for kids in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 3 Halloween trails and hunts are on in the Borders.
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Dryburgh Abbey — Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Jedburgh Abbey — Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Melrose Abbey — Melrose Abbey, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov

Question 4

What Halloween events are there for teenagers in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

1 event in the Borders is aimed at older children and teenagers.
Halloween Historical Ghost Tours at Traquair — Traquair House, Innerleithen · 30–31 Oct · Ages 8+

Question 5

What's on for kids on Halloween night in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, and 6 events in the Borders are on that day.
Halloween at Witch Corner — Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Halloween at Bowhill — Bowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Dryburgh Abbey — Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Jedburgh Abbey — Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh · Sat 31 Oct · 10am
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Melrose Abbey — Melrose Abbey, Melrose · Sat 31 Oct · 10:30am

Question 6

Are there indoor Halloween events for kids in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

5 events in the Borders are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
Halloween at Bowhill — Bowhill House & Grounds, Selkirk · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Dryburgh Abbey — Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Jedburgh Abbey — Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Wild Magic! An autumn family trail at Melrose Abbey — Melrose Abbey, Melrose · 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Halloween Historical Ghost Tours at Traquair — Traquair House, Innerleithen · 30–31 Oct

Question 7

Are there evening Halloween events for families in the Borders?

Accepted Answer

1 event in the Borders runs after dark.
Halloween Historical Ghost Tours at Traquair — Traquair House, Innerleithen · 30–31 Oct · Ages 8+

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