Spooky Fun for Wee Ones: Glasgow’s Halloween Weekend Roundup! 🎃👻

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Hey Wee Weekenders! 🎉 

Ready to dive headfirst into a cauldron of Halloween magic this weekend?

Whether your kiddos are up for spooky shows, pumpkin hunts, or even a family rave (yes, really!), there’s something wickedly fun for everyone in Glasgow. Grab those costumes, carve out some time, and let’s make this a fang-tastic weekend to remember! 🧙‍♀️✨

🎶 Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Haunted Concert Hall

Who ya gonna call? The RSNO and Youth Chorus have teamed up to banish the ghouls lurking in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This spooky, musical ghostbusting adventure will have the whole family on the edge of their seats! 🎻👻

📍 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
🕒 26th October, 2:30 PM
💷 Adult from £12 / Child from £8
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🤣 The Big Halloween Kids Comedy Show

This unpredictable comedy show brings nonsense, games, and a sprinkle of spooky silliness. Aimed at 5-11-year-olds, expect guest comedians, Dracula-style labs, and a hilarious Halloween Catwalk with prizes! 🧛‍♂️🎤

📍 The Stand Comedy Club
🕒 26th October, 1:30 PM
💷 £6 - £8
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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!

🔭 Planetarium Lates

Hop on a cosmic journey this Saturday night at the Glasgow Science Centre. Explore Saturn's rings, land on the moon, and marvel at the mysteries of the universe in this live, presenter-led show. Perfect for your little astronauts! 🚀🌌

📍 Glasgow Science Centre
🕒 26th October, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💷 £10
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🎃 Milngavie Halloween Pumpkin Trail

Grab your trail map and search for the 14 creative pumpkins scattered across Milngavie! It’s a free, family-friendly adventure with a prize draw for those who crack the spooky code. 🎃🔍

📍 Milngavie Town Centre
🕒 26th–31st October, All Day
💷 Free
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👻💀 Be-BOP-BAIRNS: Halloween Party

Get ready to boogie at this monster disco party! From costume parades to free face painting and arts & crafts, this spooky celebration will have your wee ones dancing like zombies (the cute kind!). 🕺🎉
📍 Platform, Argyle Street
🕒 26th October, 12:30 PM
💷 Adults £8 / Kids £9 / Babies Free
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🎧 1994 Halloween Family Fun Day Rave

Calling all mini ravers! It’s time for Scotland’s biggest family Halloween rave. With live DJs, face painting, and bouncy castles, this all-ages event will get everyone grooving—without the deafening volume! 🎶🕺

📍 The Classic Grand
🕒 26th October, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💷 From £8
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🎩 Magic Den’s Silly Spooky Magic Show

This laugh-out-loud magic show is full of tricks, comedy, and puppet mayhem—just spooky enough for wee ones! Craft activities and puppet kits available before and after the show for extra fun. 🎩✨

📍 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
🕒 27th October, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
💷 £6.95 - £7.95
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🕺 Halloween Silent Disco Parade

Join the Ya Dancer Crew for a silent disco parade from Partick to Kelvingrove! Dance through the streets, monster mash-style, and compete for the best costume prize. Wireless headsets provided! 🎧🎃

📍 Mansfield Park
🕒 26th October, 7:30 PM
💷 £8 - £15
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🕯 Battlefield Lantern Parade

Light up the night at the annual Battlefield Lantern Parade! Dress up, grab your glow sticks or lanterns, and join the community walk through the streets, led by Brass, Aye? 🕯🎺

📍 Battlefield Primary School
🕒 27th October, 6:00 PM
💷 Free
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🎨 Children’s Halloween Arts & Crafts

Head to The Language Hub for a spooky arts & crafts session. Kids get to create and take home Halloween-themed crafts while enjoying snacks, with a hot drink for parents! 🎨🍂

📍 The Language Hub
🕒 26th October, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
💷 £9.50
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🔮 Enchanted Tea Room Adventures

Get spooky at Mackintosh at the Willow with a tea leaf reading workshop and psychic show! Perfect for families looking for a magical afternoon of fortune-telling and storytelling. ☕🔮

📍 Mackintosh at the Willow
🕒 26th October, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💷 £13 (kids, with free adult entry)
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🐶 Hoopy Halloween

Join Hoopy the Huddle Hound at Celtic Park for a Halloween Spectacular! With themed food, magical entertainment, and games, this is one event footie fans won't want to miss. ⚽🎃

📍 Celtic Park
🕒 26th October, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
💷 Adults £20 / Kids under 12 £12
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🛍️ Byres Road Market

A spooky twist on the monthly market, with 25 independent sellers offering crafts, baked goods, and vintage treasures. Don’t forget to enter the Halloween raffle! 🛍️🎃

📍 Hillhead Library
🕒 25th & 26th October, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💷 £1 (kids under 12 free)
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🍕 Nonna Said... Wee Halloween Party

Pizza, crafts, games, and a best-dressed competition! Nonna’s bringing all the spooky vibes for a fun-filled afternoon—perfect for making family memories (and filling those tummies!). 🍕🎃

📍 Nonna Said, Candleriggs
🕒 26th October, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
💷 Free
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That’s a wrap on your Halloween weekend plans, Wee Weekenders!

Whether you’re dancing through the streets, crafting spooky creations, or exploring haunted halls, there’s no shortage of frightful fun to enjoy with the family. Whatever you get up to, we hope it’s filled with lots of laughs, treats, and just the right amount of chills. 🎃👻

Have a fang-tastic weekend and enjoy all the spooky fun Glasgow has to offer!