Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near Glasgow
We’ve checked 17 Halloween events within 35 miles of Glasgow. 16 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first starts on Friday 2 October (Spooktacular Glasgow).
15 are gentle enough for young children and 2 are proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £2.50 to £34.95 per person, and 1 is free to get in. 10 ask you to book ahead and 2 let you turn up on the day.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Glasgow Science Centre Halloween Family Party (The Witch's Lair)
Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow (Pacific Quay) · 2 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Friday 30 October
- Times
- 6pm–9pm
- Price
- £9.95 per person; under-3s free
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Party
Dates: Friday 30 October 2026
Indoor across three floors: spellcasting demos, potion-making, storytelling, magnet crafts and a planetarium show (suggested 8+). Costumes are encouraged; refreshments in the café.
Parking: See glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parkingAccess: Essential carers enter free with proof of carer status at the ticket deskChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: glasgowsciencecentre.org Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fun Street Hocus Pocus Halloween Party
Fun Street Soft Play, Silverburn, Glasgow (Pollok) · 5 miles from Glasgow · run by Fun Street
- When
- Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £2.99
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Party
Dates: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
Times: Sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm; each 1 hr 30 min plus 15 min entry/exit
Prices: Child (3–12) £21.99; toddler (13–35 months) £19.99; infant (7–12 months) £12.99; baby (under 6 months) £2.99; adults and 13+ £2.99
Child ticket includes the show, potion lab, trick-or-treat bag, Halloween tattoos and soft play. Described as the gentle end of spooky with no jump scares; places are capped and Halloween weekend sells out.
Parking: Free parking; car parks fill from late morning on Halloween SaturdayAccess: Toddler zone for noise-sensitive children; socks required in play areasUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: funstreet.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blair Drummond, Stirling
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Ticket prices not shown on the HalloWILD page
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Daily 10–31 October 2026
Times: 10–25 Oct: 10am–5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm). 26–31 Oct: 10am–3.30pm (last entry 2.45pm for drive-thru and train)
Halloween touches on top of a normal safari park day: giant hay-bale spiders, a trick-or-treat scavenger trail, a hay-bale play pit and marshmallow fire pits. No jump scares; online tickets only. Fancy dress competition on Saturday 31 October in three age groups (0–6, 7–12, 13+).
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: blairdrummond.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spooktacular Glasgow
Clydeside South Street, Glasgow (Partick) · 3 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £4
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: 2 October – 1 November 2026; daily during October Week (12–18 Oct)
Times: Wed–Fri 5pm–9pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–4pm and 5pm–9pm; 12–18 Oct daily 12pm–4pm and 5pm–9pm
Prices: Non-rider park access £4; Little Monster (under 1.2m) 4-hour ride wristband £19; Big Monster (over 1.2m) £22.50
A Halloween-themed funfair with over 20 rides on a 4-hour wristband. Height restrictions apply to rides. Only assistance dogs are allowed on site.
Access: Toilets and baby changing on site; carers free with valid documentationDogs: Not allowedChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: spooktacularglasgow.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
The Lost Treasure of Provan Hall
Provan Hall, Glasgow (Auchinlea) · 5 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Saturday 31 October
- Price
- £3.50; tickets needed for everyone attending
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Minimum age
- 7+
- Type
- Event
Dates: Saturday 31 October 2026
Times: Sessions 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
A guided mystery through a 400-year-old house about a servant who vanished with a family treasure. Suitable for children 7 and over, who must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonglasgow.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
M&D's Scotland's Scream Park
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, Motherwell (Strathclyde Country Park) · 9 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Timed entry; arrive 15 minutes before your slot
- Price
- Scream Park ticket £34.95; RIP ticket £44.95
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: 9–31 October 2026 (per What's On Lanarkshire listing)
Three timed experiences: Abduction, Freakshow: Final Curtain and, for RIP ticket holders only, the Curse of Devil's Island haunted adventure golf. Abduction and Freakshow are 16+ (14–15 with a parental waiver); intense scares, strobe lighting and loud noise.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: scotlandsthemepark.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Pick & Play
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, Motherwell (Strathclyde Country Park) · 9 miles from Glasgow
- When
- From Sun 11 Oct
- Times
- 12noon–6pm on regular dates
- Price
- Prices not shown on the event page
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: Selected October dates; ASN session Sunday 11 October, 10am–12noon
Wristband gives unlimited rides 12–6pm; child tickets include pumpkin picking, a Pumpkin Express train ride, crafts and a decorating station. Only the 11 October session is confirmed so far.
Access: Additional Support Needs session on Sunday 11 October; see scotlandsthemepark.com/accessibilityChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: scotlandsthemepark.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm, Dunlop, Kilmarnock · 16 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Mon 19 Oct
- Times
- Slots 10am–12pm, 1pm–3pm and 3.30pm–5.30pm
- Price
- £15 per car plus £1 booking fee
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: 10–19 October 2026
Home-grown pumpkin patch with decorating, farm animals (sheep, donkeys, Highland cows), a straw play area, a fright tunnel, fairground games and a tea tent. Priced per car.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonglasgow.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss · 22 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: Daily 2 October – 1 November 2026; closed Monday 19 and Monday 26 October
Prices: Ticket only £10; ticket and pumpkin £13; family (4 tickets and 2 pumpkins) £41; under-2s free; carers free with proof
New story for 2026, The Seven Spells of Glen Luss: 14 stops over about 1 mile, 1–2 hours, to find seven spells and break the Wicked Witch's curse. Book ahead as tickets are not guaranteed on the day; dogs on leads welcome.
Parking: Luss South Car Park, G83 8NX; parking charges apply (postcode is the car park)Access: Not wheelchair accessible. Buggies not recommended and double buggies unsuitable: narrow bridge, steep sections and steps.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: lochlomondfaerietrail.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at Castlebank
Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre, Lanark · 22 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10am–6pm in half-hour slots
- Price
- £2.50 entry; £2.50 pumpkin selection
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 10–18 October, 24–25 October and 31 October 2026
A Tunnel of Terror and haunted-forest decorations, plus pumpkin picking. There is a new, less scary tunnel for anyone who does not want the main one. Pumpkins need booking online in advance as same-day stock is not guaranteed.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Kreepy Kelburn
Kelburn Estate & Country Centre, Fairlie, Largs · 24 miles from Glasgow · run by Kelburn Estate
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
- Times
- 11am–3pm
- Price
- Children £6, adults free; parking £5 per car
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: 10–18 October 2026
For ages 0–13. Giant pumpkin riddles, garden quests, craft stations, a costume competition and spooky games. Pumpkin carving is not on this year because of a poor harvest.
Parking: £5 per carUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonglasgow.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloweenies at Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Alloway, Ayr · 35 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- £7.50 to £17.50, plus £0.44 ticket service fee
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
Spooky character meet-and-greets, a mad science lab, a themed animal parade, a pumpkin hunt, a Halloween show and a costume competition with prizes.
Access: Blue badge parking and disabled access availableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Big Wild Halloween Trail at Loch Lomond
RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond, Gartocharn · run by RSPB Scotland
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am–3pm (last entry 3pm)
- Price
- From £4
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: Daily 10 October – 1 November 2026
Prices: £4 per trail sheet; normal car park charges apply for non-members
Aimed at ages 5–11. Follow the Airey Woodland Trail to six orange boxes and collect potion ingredients for a wicked-witch story. Sheets can be bought in advance or at the Nature Hub.
Parking: Normal car park charges apply for non-membersChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonglasgow.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
GlasGLOW
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow (West End) · run by itison
- When
- Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £14
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 16 October – 1 November 2026
Times: Mon–Thu 5pm–8.30pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–9.30pm, Sun 5pm–9pm (last entry)
Prices: Adult from £26; child from £14; family (2 adults, 2 children) from £76; under-3s free; peak dates (weekends, Halloween) up to £28 adult and £94 family
An after-dark illuminated Halloween walk through the gardens, described as spooky enough for a thrill but suitable for all ages. Tickets are sold by date and time; peak dates cost more.
Access: Relaxed ASN sessions and late sessions on selected dates; see the accessibility page on the GlasGLOW siteChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: itison.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Paisley Halloween Festival
Paisley town centre, Paisley · run by Renfrewshire Council
- When
- Fri 23 Oct – Sat 24 Oct
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 2026
Times: Friday 4pm–9pm; Saturday 2pm–9pm; parade at 7pm each night
Prices: Free event; grandstand seating for the parade is bought separately
Haunted House theme across Gauze Street, Dunn Square and other central spots: a 400-person parade nightly, street performers, light installations and a family funfair. Outdoors in the evening, so dress for the weather.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Kelburn Haunted Forest: RELIC
Kelburn Estate & Country Centre, Fairlie, Largs · 24 miles from Glasgow · run by Kelburn Estate
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £15.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Selected dates 9 October – 1 November 2026; The Bloodball late party on 30 and 31 October
Times: Start slots from 6.45pm to 10.15pm; 30-minute start window; about 60–75 minutes
Prices: From £15.50 per person (peak and off-peak pricing); Party Pass for 2–10 as a private group
After-dark woodland trail with live actors and special effects; recommended for 18+. Uneven woodland paths, so sturdy footwear and waterproofs are advised. Peak dates including Halloween nights often sell out.
Parking: £5 per car pre-booked (£12 minibus); £10 per car on the day (£24 minibus)Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonglasgow.co.uk Tickets - Awaiting 2026 dates
Halloween at Summerlee Museum
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge · run by North Lanarkshire Culture
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Times
- Last year: 11am–3pm
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Last year: Sunday 26 October, 11am–3pm (a Sunday date that fits 2025, not 2026)
Prices: Last year: spooky spider trail £2, spooky photos £2, mine tours £2.10; costume competition and immersive 1910 cottage experience free
2026 date not announced yet. Last year offered crafts, broomstick races, games and stories in the 1910 cottage, with fancy dress encouraged.
Parking: Last year: park at the Time Capsule and follow signs to the museumChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Event details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Science Centre Halloween Family Party (The Witch's Lair) | Glasgow (Pacific Quay) (2 mi) | Friday 30 October | £9.95 | Book ahead |
| Fun Street Hocus Pocus Halloween Party | Glasgow (Pollok) (5 mi) | Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £2.99 | Book ahead |
| HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park | Blair Drummond, Stirling | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Spooktacular Glasgow | Glasgow (Partick) (3 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £4 | — |
| The Lost Treasure of Provan Hall | Glasgow (Auchinlea) (5 mi) | Saturday 31 October | £3.50 | Book ahead |
| M&D's Scotland's Scream Park | Motherwell (Strathclyde Country Park) (9 mi) | Fri 9 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £34.95 | Book ahead |
| Pumpkin Pick & Play | Motherwell (Strathclyde Country Park) (9 mi) | From Sun 11 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience | Dunlop, Kilmarnock (16 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Mon 19 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch | Luss (22 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £10 | Book ahead |
| Halloween at Castlebank | Lanark (22 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £2.50 | — |
| Kreepy Kelburn | Fairlie, Largs (24 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 18 Oct | £6 | — |
| Halloweenies at Heads of Ayr Farm Park | Alloway, Ayr (35 mi) | Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £7.50 | Book ahead |
| Big Wild Halloween Trail at Loch Lomond | Gartocharn | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £4 | Either |
| GlasGLOW | Glasgow (West End) | Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £14 | — |
| Paisley Halloween Festival | Paisley | Fri 23 Oct – Sat 24 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| Kelburn Haunted Forest: RELIC | Fairlie, Largs (24 mi) | Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £15.50 | Book ahead |
| Halloween at Summerlee Museum | Coatbridge | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near Glasgow suit young children?
Pick Glasgow Science Centre Halloween Family Party (The Witch's Lair), Fun Street Hocus Pocus Halloween Party, HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park and Spooktacular Glasgow and 11 others: they are made for families. Leave M&D's Scotland's Scream Park and Kelburn Haunted Forest: RELIC for older children and adults; age limits start at 16.
When do Halloween events near Glasgow open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Spooktacular Glasgow (Fri 2 Oct); Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch (Fri 2 Oct); M&D's Scotland's Scream Park (Fri 9 Oct); Kelburn Haunted Forest: RELIC (Fri 9 Oct); HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park (Sat 10 Oct); plus 11 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near Glasgow free?
Yes: Paisley Halloween Festival is free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Halloween at Castlebank at £2.50.
Do you need to book Halloween events near Glasgow?
Book ahead for Glasgow Science Centre Halloween Family Party (The Witch's Lair), Fun Street Hocus Pocus Halloween Party, HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park and The Lost Treasure of Provan Hall and 6 others. You can turn up at Big Wild Halloween Trail at Loch Lomond and Paisley Halloween Festival. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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