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October Half Term in Glasgow 202639 things to do, dates and prices

39 things to do within reach of Glasgow for 2026, running from 17 Oct - 1 Nov, across 2 towns and villages. 15 are free and paid tickets start from £1. The nearest is Rollers Forever in Glasgow, under a mile from the centre of Glasgow.

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39 things to do around Glasgow

  1. A grand red sandstone building with multiple ornate spires and towers sits beyond manicured lawns and hedges under blue sky.1

    Halloween Lanterns

    17-18 October · 2 days

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  2. A grand red sandstone building with multiple ornate spires and towers sits beyond manicured lawns and hedges under blue sky.2

    Free daily organ recitals

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  3. Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)3

    Duncan Campbell: A New No

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  4. Colourful oversized puppet characters parade through a city street with crowds of spectators watching beneath Victorian sandstone buildings.4

    Heritage Building Tours

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Citizens Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £8ages 12+
  5. Historic sailing ship moored beside modern riverside museum building under blue sky with white clouds.5

    Discover

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Riverside Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  6. Colourful oversized puppet characters parade through a city street with crowds of spectators watching beneath Victorian sandstone buildings.6

    These Are Our Neighbours

    Sat 17 October

    Citizens Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £17.50ages 12+

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  1. A grand red sandstone building with multiple ornate spires and towers sits beyond manicured lawns and hedges under blue sky.7

    Barbie: The Exhibition

    17-18 October · 2 days

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  2. Braehead Ice Centre8

    Public Skating

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 12 days

    Braehead Ice Centre · Glasgow · 4 miles from the centre

    See listing
  3. Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)9

    Saturday Art Club

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  4. Pavilion Theatre10

    Rollers Forever

    Sat 17 October

    Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £26.50
  5. A grand red sandstone building with multiple ornate spires and towers sits beyond manicured lawns and hedges under blue sky.11

    Mini Museum Explorers

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  6. The Rail Yard12

    Saturday Farmers Market

    17-31 October · 3 days

    The Rail Yard · Glasgow · 1 mile from the centre

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  7. A grand red sandstone building with multiple ornate spires and towers sits beyond manicured lawns and hedges under blue sky.13

    Who was Chevalière d'Eon?

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  8. Aerial view of a Gothic cathedral with spire dominating a cityscape of historic stone buildings and green spaces.14

    Migrant Voice: Outside In

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Hunterian · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  9. Aerial view of a Gothic cathedral with spire dominating a cityscape of historic stone buildings and green spaces.15

    Mackintosh House Guided Tour

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Hunterian · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    See listing
  10. Historic stone mansion with scaffolding on one wing, surrounded by manicured grounds and security fencing under blue sky.16

    Guided Tours

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 8 days

    Bannockburn House · Stirling · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  11. Classical stone library building with columned frontage, domed roof and ornamental finials, situated on a street corner with parked cars and residential tenements nearby.17

    Bookbug

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Govanhill Library · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Freeages 0-5
  12. Aerial view of a Gothic cathedral with spire dominating a cityscape of historic stone buildings and green spaces.18

    Stirling Maxwell Centre Autumn 2026 Seminar Series

    17-22 October · 6 days

    The Hunterian · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  13. Historic stone mansion with scaffolding on one wing, surrounded by manicured grounds and security fencing under blue sky.19

    Summer Garden Tours

    18 Oct - 1 Nov · 3 days

    Bannockburn House · Stirling · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  14. Library interior with computer workstations on left and CD display shelves on right.20

    Bookbug

    20-27 October · 2 days

    Barmulloch Community Centre · Glasgow · 3 miles from the centre

    Freeages 0-5
  15. Aerial view of a children's adventure golf course with colourful pink and blue obstacles beside a river, surrounded by trees and residential suburb.21

    Ladies and Girls Learn Golf

    20-27 October · 2 days

    Golf It Adventure Golf Glasgow · Glasgow · 3 miles from the centre

    See listing
  16. Pavilion Theatre22

    The Scottish Comedians

    Wed 21 October

    Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £37
  17. Colourful oversized puppet characters parade through a city street with crowds of spectators watching beneath Victorian sandstone buildings.23

    The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

    21-24 October · 4 days

    Citizens Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £14.50ages 14+
  18. Modern glass-fronted building with red brick exterior at dusk, visitors walking past illuminated entrance.24

    Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n' Climb and Soft Play

    21-28 October · 2 days

    Kelvin Hall · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    ages 0+
  19. Braehead Ice Centre25

    Wee Ones Skate

    21-30 October · 4 days

    Braehead Ice Centre · Glasgow · 4 miles from the centre

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  20. Aerial view of a Gothic cathedral with spire dominating a cityscape of historic stone buildings and green spaces.26

    Geo-Natter

    21-28 October · 2 days

    The Hunterian · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  21. Library interior with computer workstations on left and CD display shelves on right.27

    Table Top Role Playing Games Club

    21-28 October · 2 days

    Barmulloch Community Centre · Glasgow · 3 miles from the centre

    Freeages 11-16
  22. Modern glass-fronted building with red brick exterior at dusk, visitors walking past illuminated entrance.28

    Soft Play Music Mornings

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Kelvin Hall · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    from £1ages 0-5
  23. Colourful oversized puppet characters parade through a city street with crowds of spectators watching beneath Victorian sandstone buildings.29

    Storytime Play

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Citizens Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £5ages 0-5
  24. Modern brick and glass library building with elevated deck and metal railings, surrounded by grass and bare trees.30

    Bookbug

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Milton Library · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Freeages 0-5
  25. Colourful oversized puppet characters parade through a city street with crowds of spectators watching beneath Victorian sandstone buildings.31

    Theatre Lab 26/27: Scenic Insights, Designing Dystopia

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Citizens Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £60
  26. Braehead Ice Centre32

    Greatest Hits Skate

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Braehead Ice Centre · Glasgow · 4 miles from the centre

    See listing
  27. Aerial view of a Gothic cathedral with spire dominating a cityscape of historic stone buildings and green spaces.33

    Geological Society of Glasgow Lectures

    22-29 October · 2 days

    The Hunterian · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  28. Pavilion Theatre34

    Billy & Tim - The Widescreen Edition

    23-24 October · 2 days

    Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  29. Modern single-storey library building with red roof and grey rendered walls, surrounded by trees and lawn.35

    Bookbug

    23-30 October · 2 days

    Baillieston Library · Glasgow · 6 miles from the centre

    Freeages 0-5
  30. Historic sailing ship moored beside modern riverside museum building under blue sky with white clouds.36

    A Van, a Festival and a Story of Cultural Exchange

    Fri 23 October · 14:00

    Riverside Museum · Glasgow · 2 miles from the centre

    Free
  31. Pavilion Theatre37

    Chris Ramsey: Here, Man!

    Sun 25 October

    Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £37
  32. Berlinkys38

    Girls Day Out At Berlinkys!

    Sun 25 October · 15:00

    Berlinkys · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  33. Pavilion Theatre39

    Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

    Sun 1 November

    Pavilion Theatre · Glasgow · under 1 mile from the centre

    from £28.50

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