Crafty Kids, Haunted Tours, and Medieval Mischief! 🏰

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Welcome to this Week’s Spooky Special, Wee Weekenders! 🎃

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend full of ghosts, ghouls, and a whole lot of fun! Whether you’re crafting your own Halloween decorations, exploring haunted trails, or attending the spookiest puppet shows in town, Glasgow’s got it all. From carving pumpkins and building ceramic ghosts, to thrilling ghost tours and even a LEGO show (because what’s Halloween without a little LEGO?), we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly activities to help you make the most of this frightfully festive season. There’s something for everyone, so buckle up for a weekend full of seasonal adventures!

🎃 Kelburn’s Halloween Pumpkin Party 🎃

Kelburn's back with a bigger, better, and spookier Halloween Pumpkin Party! Whether your little ones are ghostly tricksters or you're a full-grown ghoul, there’s loads of family-friendly fun to be had. From pumpkin picking and carving to roasting marshmallows, there’s also a ghost hunt, Halloween games, and even a pumpkin carving competition. Perfect for kids and the kid-at-heart!

📍 Where: Kelburn Estate, Fairlie, Largs, KA29 0BE
🗓️ When: 12th – 20th October 2024
💷 Price: See website for details
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🎃 The Lidl Neep Patch 🎃

Get ready for a day out that's truly rooted in tradition! Lidl is reviving the old Scottish custom of crafting tumshie lanterns with their first-ever neep picking patch. Not only will you get to pick your own neep and carve it in the Tumshie Tent, but you'll also enjoy some hearty scran at the Stovies Stop, all made with locally sourced produce. With family-friendly games like the Neep Shy, live Scottish folk music, and a straw bale slide, it's fun for everyone. Plus, all proceeds go to the STV Children’s Appeal—so it’s family fun with heart!

📍 Where: Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, ML3 7UE
🗓️ When: 12th – 14th October 2024 (various time slots)
💷 Price: £5 per adult / Kids under 11 go free
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Sponsored by The Bank Heist

Prepare for a night of sophistication and suspense as a brand-new immersive dining experience comes to Glasgow! Channel your inner criminal mastermind and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to test your detective skills and enjoy an evening of excitement!

The Bank Heist is a dramatic adaptation of the real-life Northern Bank Robbery that took place on December 20th, 2004, in Belfast. This immersive experience is filled with glitz, glamour and high-stakes drama. Placing you and your friends in the shoes of cunning criminals as you work together to uncover who was behind the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history!

Book your spot now and see if you have what it takes to get away with the loot - then celebrate your success with an after-dinner disco!

🧱 Lego Model Show 🧱

LEGO fans, assemble! The Brick M8 Team is back at Summerlee Museum for Scotland's top LEGO model show! Expect over 40 tables showcasing incredible builds from across the country, a huge build pit with thousands of bricks, and fun LEGO challenges by Let’s Go Construct. Plus, you can enter charity raffles and tombolas, with fantastic LEGO prizes up for grabs. Don’t forget to check out the minifig hunt for even more fun! This event is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages—and did we mention it's free?

📍 Where: Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD
🗓️ When: 12th – 13th October 2024, 10am – 4pm
💷 Price: Free!
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🍁 Edinburgh Zoo Autumn Market 🍁

Why not treat yourself this half term with a visit to Edinburgh Zoo's autumn market? Nestled in Lemur Lodge, this market will feature a wide range of local artisans selling everything from garden planters to handmade jewellery, art, and even goodies for your beloved pets! With free entry to the market included in your zoo admission, you can enjoy a day of wildlife and unique shopping all in one go. Perfect for a family day out or just an excuse to pick up some seasonal treats.

📍 Where: Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
🗓️ When: 12th – 13th October 2024, 10am – 4pm
💷 Price: Included with zoo admission
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🚌 GVVT Annual Open Weekend 🚌

Step back in time with the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend! Explore a fantastic collection of historic buses, fire engines, and commercial vehicles, with plenty of visiting classics to marvel at too. You can even hop on a free vintage bus service to Kelvingrove Museum and Riverside Museum! Inside the garage, discover all stages of vehicle restoration and check out modern buses alongside their vintage counterparts. There will also be stalls, models, and the Clippie’s Café for a wee home-baked treat.

📍 Where: Bridgeton Bus Garage, 76-136 Fordneuk Street, Glasgow, G40 3AH
🗓️ When: 12th – 13th October 2024, 10am – 5pm
💷 Price: Adults £8, Concession £7, Child £6, Family £22, Carer £2, Under 3’s go free. Weekend passes available.
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👻 Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - Halloween Trail 👻

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the spooky Halloween trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum? Pick up your terrifying trail sheet at the admissions desk and follow the map around the eerie gardens to solve creepy clues. Solve them all, and you'll earn a spooky prize from the lucky dip! Perfect for a family day out, but don’t forget to dress warmly—it’s all outdoors!

📍 Where: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdochs Loan, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ
🗓️ When: 12th – 31st October 2024, from 10am (Last trail sheet sold at 3:30pm)
💷 Price: £3 per trail
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👻 Family Ghost Tour of Provan Hall 👻

Ready for a spine-chilling evening with the family? Provan Hall, one of Glasgow’s oldest (and most haunted) buildings, is hosting a special ghost tour just for families! Join History and Horror Tours as they guide you through this historic site with eerie tales and ghostly encounters. Perfect for kids aged 8 and up who want to get into the Halloween spirit without the late-night scares!

📍 Where: Provan Hall, 11 Auchinlea Road, Glasgow, G34 9PQ
🗓️ When: 12th October 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
💷 Price: From £10
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🛡️ Burrell Collection’s Medieval Day 🛡️

Calling all Kings, Queens, Knights, and Jesters! Step into the Middle Ages at the Burrell Collection's Medieval Day, perfect for a family adventure back in time. Enjoy crafts, performances, tours, and explore the gallery's impressive medieval collection—all for free! Bring the whole family along for a fun-packed day of early modern excitement.

📍 Where: The Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT
🗓️ When: 12th October 2024, 11am – 4pm
💷 Price: Free!
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🛹 Skateboard GB National Championships 2024 🛹

Get ready for some gnarly action as the Skateboard GB National Championships take over The Loading Bay Skatepark! With practice sessions, a best trick competition, and thrilling heats and finals, this two-day event is perfect for skateboarding fans of all ages. Whether you're there to watch the pros or just soak in the skate culture, it's going to be an adrenaline-filled weekend!

📍 Where: The Loading Bay Skatepark, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XE
🗓️ When: 12th – 13th October 2024, Midday – 7pm
💷 Price: £5 + booking fee (Children under 8 go free!)
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🐻 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre’s The Three Bears 🐻

Get ready for a sticky, silly adventure as the metal world of Goldilocks meets the wooden world of the Three Bears! This lively and creative puppet show, set in the kitchen, brings the classic tale to life with kitchen tools and a festive porridge-filled twist. Stick around before or after the show to enjoy crafting in the café—kids can colour, cut out, and create their own puppets and masks, with a variety of fun designs to choose from!

📍 Where: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow, G12 0QF
🗓️ When: 12th October 2024, 11am & 2pm
💷 Price: £6.95 - £7.95 (Craft kits available from £2.50)
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🌿 Tattie Holidays Adventures 🌿

Calling all young explorers! Head to Dams to Darnley Country Park for a fun-filled family adventure where you’ll discover fascinating plants, insects, and shy wildlife. As you explore the park with your budding naturalists, you can also enjoy some nature-themed crafts along the way. This is a fantastic way to get the kids outdoors during the October break, but remember to dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes!

📍 Where: Dams to Darnley Country Park, Balgray Reservoir Car Park, Barrhead, G78 2SB
🗓️ When: 13th October 2024, 1pm – 3pm
💷 Price: Free (but booking required)
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🍪 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre’s Gingerbread Man Show 🍪

Imagine a world made entirely of biscuits—trees, houses, and stars in the sky. Into this sweet land comes the Gingerbread Man, running riot and causing all kinds of trouble! Will he manage to outsmart the sneaky Fox? This charming puppet show, with its toe-tapping soundtrack and minimal dialogue, is perfect for little ones. And don’t worry, there will be plenty of gingerbread biscuits and cake at the café for you to enjoy too!

📍 Where: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow, G12 0QF
🗓️ When: 13th October 2024, 11am & 2pm
💷 Price: £6.95 - £7.95 (Craft kits available from £2.50)
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🎨 Ceramic Ghosts & Pumpkins – Hand-building Workshop 🎨

Get into the spooky spirit with a hands-on Halloween workshop at Creative Bloc’s new ceramics studio in Maryhill! This fun and creative session will teach you basic pinch-pot and slab techniques, allowing you to make your very own mini ceramic ghosts and pumpkins. You’ll also get to customise your pieces with colourful underglazes. After the workshop, your creations will be fired and glazed, ready to be picked up just in time for Halloween!

📍 Where: Creative Bloc, 814 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET
🗓️ When: 13th October 2024, 10:30am – 12:30pm
💷 Price: £25 (12+ welcome with an adult)
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And there you have it! 👻

With all this spooky fun to choose from, you're sure to have a ghoulishly good time. Whether you’re hunting for ghosts at Provan Hall or moulding mini pumpkins at Creative Bloc, it's shaping up to be an epic October weekend.

So grab your broomsticks, charge up the cauldron, and get ready to make some wickedly fun memories. Until next time, stay spooky, Wee Weekenders!