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Popular Events: This season, families can immerse themselves in the thrills of the Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park, where vibrant pumpkins and engaging activities await. Hop over to HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park for a unique blend of wildlife encounters and Halloween excitement after dark. And definitely don't forget the Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline, featuring delightful activities tailored for the younger trick-or-treaters. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Dunfermline
- Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
- HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park (Stirling)
- Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park (Crossford)
- Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party (Largs (near Glasgow))
- Grand Cafe Halloween Bridgerton Ball (Edinburgh)
- Halloween Pumpkin Party at Kelburn (Largs)
- Pumpkin Picking at Dobbies Stirling (Stirling)
- Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park (Dalkeith)
- Waverley 'Scare' Halloween Ceilidh (Edinburgh)
- Halloween Party at St. Margaret's Church
See these and even more events listed below!
Dunfermline Area Haunted Experiences
Waverley 'Scare' Halloween Ceilidh
What to Expect:
A spooky twist on traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing with opportunities to win prizes and support a good cause.
Description:
Waverley 'Scare' Halloween Ceilidh is a spooktacular night of traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing with a spooky twist. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes and participate in fun activities, including a raffle for terrifyingly great prizes. All donations from the evening will support Waverley Care in providing life-changing support services for people affected by HIV and hepatitis in Scotland.
Where: Edinburgh | More Info: Waverley 'Scare' Halloween Ceilidh
The Merchants Hall Halloween Music
What to Expect:
A live, candlelit concert featuring a curated selection of Halloween classics.
Description:
Experience a hauntingly beautiful evening at The Merchants Hall in Edinburgh New Town, where Candlelight: Halloween brings together a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring classic Halloween themes and melodies. The event will take place on October 26, 2024, with two sessions at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Where: Edinburgh | More Info: The Merchants Hall Halloween Music
Halloween Hundred Cycle Ride
What to Expect:
A haunting 110km cycling route through Fife's historic and spooky landscapes.
Description:
The Halloween Hundred Cycle Ride is a 110km (70 miles) non-competitive cycling event starting from Ladybank, Fife. Riders will navigate through graveyards, ruined abbeys, and Gothic chapels, enjoying the autumnal scenery of Fife. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency and enjoyment, with flexible start times between 8:30am and 10am.
Where: Fife | More Info: Halloween Hundred Cycle Ride
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Dunfermline
Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive Halloween celebration with tasty food and activities suitable for families with children aged 3-10.
Description:
Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline is a family-friendly Halloween event where children aged 3-10 can enjoy a frightfully fun time with spooky treats, gourd decorating, and games. Adults can relax with a hot cup of coffee or tea and a sweet treat while watching their kids have fun. Fancy dress is highly encouraged.
Where: Dunfermline | More Info: Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Dunfermline
Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park
What to Expect:
Free pumpkins for every visiting child, along with various Halloween-themed activities and decorations.
Description:
The Clyde Valley Family Park Pumpkin Festival is a fun-filled event for all ages, running from October 12th to 31st, 2024. Children visiting the park will receive a free pumpkin to choose and carve, while adults can participate in a fancy dress contest and enjoy themed music, decorations, and activities like the Halloween Hunt and Creepy Corridor. This festive event offers a variety of spooky yet family-friendly activities.
Where: Crossford | More Info: Pumpkin Festival at Clyde Valley Family Park
HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with various family-friendly activities.
Description:
HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park offers a family-friendly autumn adventure from October 12th to 31st. Enjoy activities like the undercover hay bale play-pit, trick-treat trail, and marshmallow toasting over a cozy fire pit. Explore the park's seasonal surprises, including giant hay bale spiders, and visit your favorite animals.
Where: Stirling | More Info: HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Pumpkin Picking at Dobbies Stirling
What to Expect:
A playful and interactive experience where dogs can sniff out their perfect pumpkin toy or pick an actual pumpkin to take home.
Description:
Experience a fun-filled autumn day at Dobbies Stirling's Pup-kin Patch. Let your pooch sniff out their perfect pumpkin toy or pick an actual pumpkin to take home. Enjoy digital photos taken by the friendly team and have some fun with autumn props. This event is perfect for all breeds and ages, making it a wonderful family activity.
Where: Stirling | More Info: Pumpkin Picking at Dobbies Stirling
Halloween Pumpkin Party at Kelburn
What to Expect:
A variety of Halloween activities including pumpkin picking and carving, ghost hunts, and spooky tattoos.
Description:
Join Kelburn Estate for a spooktacular Halloween Pumpkin Party, perfect for all ages. Enjoy pumpkin picking, carving with the Kelburn team, toasting marshmallows over a fire, ghost hunts, spooky tattoos, and Halloween games. The event also features a pumpkin carving competition. This family-friendly celebration promises a day full of festive fun and surprises.
Where: Largs | More Info: Halloween Pumpkin Party at Kelburn
Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party
What to Expect:
A variety of spooky and festive activities suitable for all ages.
Description:
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October This family-friendly event features pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving with help from the Kelburn team, toasting marshmallows over a fire, a ghost hunt, spooky tattoos, Halloween games, and a pumpkin carving competition. It's a day full of surprises and festive fun for all ages.
Where: Largs (near Glasgow) | More Info: Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party
Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
What to Expect:
Experience a haunted tour through the eerie basement of Dalkeith Palace.
Description:
Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park offers a spooktacular experience with a curiously creepy pumpkin patch, the new "Prisoners of The Palace" haunted tour through the eerie basement of Dalkeith Palace, kids' Halloween workshops, and a spooky scavenger hunt at Fort Douglas. This event is perfect for thrill-seekers and families alike, providing a variety of activities to enjoy during the Halloween season.
Where: Dalkeith | More Info: Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Halloween Fireworks Nights at Conifox Adventure Park
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween celebration featuring fireworks, fire performances, and interactive spooky activities.
Description:
Experience a spooky and thrilling Halloween at Conifox Adventure Park with the Halloween Fireworks Nights. Enjoy a show-stopping fireworks display, a flame-tastic fire performer, The Witches Labyrinth, The Funhouse of Fear Maze, Broomstick Flying School, and Devilish Disco. Each child can pick a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and participate in fearsome photo ops. Additional activities include Taylor’s of Edinburgh Funfair, face painting, and marshmallow toasting.
Where: Kirkliston (near Edinburgh) | More Info: Halloween Fireworks Nights at Conifox Adventure Park
Dobbies Dunfermline Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of fun and interactive activities suitable for families.
Description:
Dobbies Dunfermline is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event called "Little Scare-lings" from October 19th to 27th. The event features terrifying treats, frightful fun, and petrifying planting activities. Children can enjoy a Children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, spooky gourd decorating, and fun games with the Dobbies' 'monster.' Fancy dress is highly encouraged.
Where: Dunfermline | More Info: Dobbies Dunfermline Halloween Event
Halloween Party at St. Margaret's Church
What to Expect:
An informal Halloween party with drama and dance workshops, crafts, and party games for kids and parents affected by AM.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party at St. Margaret's Church This informal get-together is designed for kids and parents affected by AM, featuring Elderberry Arts' drama and dance workshops, crafts, and party games. While costumes are not mandatory, they are absolutely welcomed. Enjoy teas and coffees provided for the grown-ups, and bring a little picnic for your family. The event will take place in The Crypt, the church hall underneath St Margaret's RC church, East Port Dunfermline.
Where: Dunfermline | More Info: Halloween Party at St. Margaret's Church
Halloween Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
What to Expect:
The Ghastly Gardens Alloween Trail offers a unique outdoor adventure where participants solve creepy clues to uncover a secret phrase and claim a prize.
Description:
Embark on a spooky adventure through the gardens of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The Ghastly Gardens Alloween Trail challenges you to follow the map, solve creepy clues, and uncover the secret phrase. With a prize waiting for each participant, this family-friendly event is perfect for those who dare to explore the mysteries of the trail. Dress suitably for the weather and enjoy an afternoon of eerie fun with your family.
Where: Alloway (near Ayr) | More Info: Halloween Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Dunfermline
Grand Cafe Halloween Bridgerton Ball
What to Expect:
Enjoy an evening of decadent dining and glamorous attire with enticing entertainment and scandalous drama.
Description:
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Grand Cafe's Bridgerton Halloween Ball. Indulge in decadent dining, don glamorous attire, and enjoy enticing entertainment and scandalous drama. The event features a themed cocktail menu, live pianist, and tableside feasting with savory and sweet treats served sharing style. This is sure to be a memorable night filled with elegance and intrigue.