Get your scare on in Hamilton with our ultimate guide to Halloween happenings. Explore the haunted heights and creepy catacombs of Hamilton with our guide, ideal for resident bats and cave-curious tourists.
Popular events this season include the whimsical Monster Mash Disco, where the dance floor transforms into a frightful fiesta. With its spooky tunes and costume contests, it invites all ghouls and goblins to join in the fun. There's also the eerie Ghost Trail, an atmospheric journey through Hamilton's chilling past, where tales of spectral visitors will captivate thrill-seekers. And the Magic Den's Halloween Magic Show is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering enchanting performances that blend mystery and magic. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Hamilton
- Ghost Trail (Glasgow)
- Monster Mash Disco (Glasgow)
- Magic Den's Halloween Magic Show (Glasgow)
- Children’s Potion Class (Glasgow)
- Halloween Pumpkin Hunt (Lochwinnoch)
- This is Halloween (Milngavie)
- Wish Upon A Star Kingdom Halloween Party (Glasgow)
- Victorian SĂ©ance Experience at Holmwood House (Glasgow)
- Artie's Singing Kettle Halloween Party (Glasgow)
- The Craft Pottery Studio's Halloween Workshop (Glasgow)
See these and even more events listed below!
Hamilton Area Haunted Experiences
Victorian SĂ©ance Experience at Holmwood House
What to Expect:
A unique Victorian SĂ©ance Experience hosted by an expert in Victorian Spiritualism and Witchcraft.
Description:
This Halloween night, Holmwood House invites you to participate in a unique Victorian SĂ©ance Experience. As part of an exclusive audience of only 24, you will experience something that intrigued the likes of Queen Victoria and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The evening lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is hosted by Cara Hamilton, an Astrologer, Mindreader, and Victorian Spiritualism and Witchcraft Expert.
Where: Glasgow | More Info: Victorian SĂ©ance Experience at Holmwood House
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hamilton
Monster Mash Disco
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of interactive exhibits and activities.
Description:
Embrace the Halloween spirit at Scotland's biggest family fancy dress party at Glasgow Science Centre. Enjoy a terrific night out exploring the science centre's three floors of interactive exhibits, featuring Frankenstein's dissection, Monster Mash Disco, Spooky Shows, Special Guests, Creepy Crafts, and much more.
Where: Glasgow | More Info: Monster Mash Disco
Magic Den's Halloween Magic Show
What to Expect:
An interactive Halloween magic show with a craft activity where attendees can create their own puppets and masks.
Description:
Magic Den's Silly Spooky Magic Show is an interactive Halloween event suitable for all the family. It combines magic, comedy, and puppet silliness with a wee bit of spooky fun. The show includes a craft activity where attendees can create their own puppets and masks before and after the performance. Welcome to come in Fancy Dress (optional).
Where: Glasgow | More Info: Magic Den's Halloween Magic Show
Artie's Singing Kettle Halloween Party
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with enchanting sing-alongs and hidden clues within the original Singing Kettles.
Description:
Artie's Singing Kettle Halloween Party is a spooktacular celebration where you can bring your festive spirit and don your best Halloween costume. The event features enchanting sing-alongs with Bunny Fou Fou, The Ghost Hunt, and Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff the Bus. Explore clues hidden within the original Singing Kettles for a magical experience that's not too scary for parents.
Where: Glasgow | More Info: Artie's Singing Kettle Halloween Party
Wish Upon A Star Kingdom Halloween Party
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of engaging and exciting games.
Description:
Join Wish Upon A Star Kingdom for a delightful "Not So Scary Halloween Party" on October 27, 2024. Bring your best costumes and participate in a magical parade, engaging Halloween-themed games, and win fantastic prizes. Enjoy a fun-filled day with witches, wizards, fairies, superheroes, and other fantastic characters.
Where: Glasgow | More Info: Wish Upon A Star Kingdom Halloween Party
This is Halloween
What to Expect:
A free, family-friendly pumpkin trail hunt in Milngavie town centre.
Description:
Embrace the spooky season with Milngavie's much-loved Halloween Pumpkin Trail Hunt. This free day out event in Milngavie town centre invites families to enjoy discovering all the creatively carved pumpkins at our local businesses.
Where: Milngavie | More Info: This is Halloween
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
What to Expect:
A family-friendly pumpkin hunt with a scavenger hunt and activity booklet.
Description:
Join the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve for a spooky and fun family activity. Follow the Spooktacular pumpkin trail, collect your special Halloween pumpkin activity bag, and see how many ghoulish pumpkins you can find. This event includes a scavenger hunt, activity booklet, and certificate, making it a frightfully fun adventure for all.
Where: Lochwinnoch | More Info: Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
Neilston Pick a Pumpkin
What to Expect:
A family-friendly pumpkin-picking event with various activities and attractions.
Description:
Neilston's Pick a Pumpkin event returns in 2024, offering a fun-filled experience over two weekends in October. Visitors can enjoy picking their own pumpkins, exploring hay bale art, and interacting with a tractor and combine harvester. The event also features a play area for younger kids, face painting, and a dog-friendly environment. The tuck shop will be returning, providing additional entertainment for families.
Where: Neilston | More Info: Neilston Pick a Pumpkin
Dobbies Braehead Pumpkin Picking
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive Halloween celebration with activities suitable for families with children aged 3-10 years old.
Description:
Dobbies Braehead is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event called Little Scare-lings. This event offers terrifying treats, frightful fun, and petrifying planting activities. Children can enjoy a Children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, a spooky gourd decorating activity, and fun games with the Dobbies' 'monster.' The event is perfect for families with children aged 3-10 years old, and children under 3 can participate with adult support.
Where: Braehead | More Info: Dobbies Braehead Pumpkin Picking
The Craft Pottery Studio's Halloween Workshop
What to Expect:
Unique opportunity to craft decorative ceramic pumpkins with a variety of glaze colors.
Description:
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for a spooky and creative Halloween Workshop where you can craft your own decorative ceramic pumpkins using the hand-built pottery method. Each participant will have the opportunity to create 3 small-medium pumpkins, choosing from a selection of glaze colors to enhance their natural beauty. The workshop is a fun and artistic way to celebrate the Halloween season.
Where: Glasgow | More Info: The Craft Pottery Studio's Halloween Workshop
Dobbies Dunfermline Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with terrifying treats and frightful fun.
Description:
Dobbies Dunfermline is hosting the Little Scare-lings Halloween event, offering a fun and interactive experience for families. The event includes a Children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, spooky gourd decorating, and games with the Dobbies' 'monster.' Fancy dress is encouraged, and there are activities suitable for children aged 3-10 years old.
Where: Dunfermline | More Info: Dobbies Dunfermline Halloween Event
Dobbies Stirling Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with spooky activities and a fancy-dress competition.
Description:
Dobbies Stirling is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event called "Little Scare-lings" from October 19th to 27th. The event includes terrifying treats, frightful fun, and petrifying planting activities. Children can enjoy a spooky gourd decorating activity, fun games, and a Halloween Afternoon Tea. Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and there will be a fancy-dress competition with prizes.
Where: Stirling | More Info: Dobbies Stirling Halloween Event
Dobbies Sandyholm Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive Halloween celebration with a mix of spooky activities and delicious treats.
Description:
Dobbies Sandyholm is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event called Little Scare-lings, featuring terrifying treats, frightful fun, and petrifying planting activities. The event includes a Children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, spooky gourd decorating, and fun games with the Dobbies' 'monster.' Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and the event is suitable for families with children aged 3-10 years old.
Where: Carluke | More Info: Dobbies Sandyholm Halloween Event
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Hamilton
Children’s Potion Class
What to Expect:
An immersive potion-making experience with glow-in-the-dark, bubbling drinks inspired by Irish legends.
Description:
Join us for a magical Halloween Potion Making experience at The Cauldron Edinburgh. This immersive class combines molecular mixology and fun science to bring fantasy worlds to life. Participants wear cloaks and use "working" magic wands to brew their own potions, including a glow-in-the-dark, bubbling drink inspired by the Irish legend of Stingy Jack. The event offers separate sessions for adults-only and families, with gluten-free and vegan-friendly options available.