It’s never easy to keep them entertained when the schools are off. Here are just some ideas of things that are happening across the Kingdom over the next few weeks that may help make the holidays easier and more enjoyable.
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There's a wide range of activities happening over the next few weeks to help entertain the kids. Photo: na
. Artie's Singing Kettle Hallowe'en, Rothes Halls
Dress up for a Hallowe’en special from Artie who is guaranteed to get you singing along with Artie’s Singing Kettle Hallowe’en at Rothes Halls on Sunday, October 15. Expect to hear your favourite Singing Kettle songs. Photo: Jamie Callaghan
. The Whirlybird, Byre Theatre
The Whirlybird – a funny, playful and uplifting show featuring movement, music, birdsong and puppetry is at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews on Thursday, October 12. Photo: eoin carey
. Planet Botanic Holiday Club
Planet Botanic Holiday Club, for P1 to P7's, is back for October 2023! Join us every weekday from Monday, October 9 to Friday, October 20 at the St Andrews Botanic Garden. Designed for kids from P1-P7 (age 6-11) who love nature, wildlife and spending time outdoors. Booking essential, costs £38 per child per day. Photo: Jamie Callaghan
. The Haunting at the Kingsgate, Dunfermline
The Haunting at the Kingsgate, the largest walk through haunted house attraction in Scotland, comes to Dunfermline from October 13 to 31. The haunted house experience will be at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre and will feature live actors, lavish sets, fantastic costumes and state of the art special effects. Booking required. Photo: Jon Savage
. Pumpkins & Pygmy Goats, The Buffalo Farm
With Pumpkins & Pygmy Goats at the Buffalo Farm enjoy an hour of access to the pumpkin and playtime paddock where you can meet the pygmy goat herd, spend time with the cutest buffalo calves, play on the haystack climbing bales and then pick your own pumpkin. Available from Wednesday, October 11. Booking required. Photo: LISA FERGUSON
. Boutique Pumpkin Patch, Scottish Deer Centre
The boutique pumpkin patch is back at the Scottish Deer Centre from October 7 to 31. With pay as you please entry, pick your favourite pumpkins, check out the amazing animals, and enjoy a pumpkin spice drink. Twice daily carving sessions available on a first come first serve basis at the pumpkin shack. No booking required. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
1. Artie's Singing Kettle Hallowe'en, Rothes Halls
Dress up for a Hallowe’en special from Artie who is guaranteed to get you singing along with Artie’s Singing Kettle Hallowe’en at Rothes Halls on Sunday, October 15. Expect to hear your favourite Singing Kettle songs. Photo: Jamie Callaghan
2. The Whirlybird, Byre Theatre
The Whirlybird – a funny, playful and uplifting show featuring movement, music, birdsong and puppetry is at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews on Thursday, October 12. Photo: eoin carey
3. Planet Botanic Holiday Club
Planet Botanic Holiday Club, for P1 to P7's, is back for October 2023! Join us every weekday from Monday, October 9 to Friday, October 20 at the St Andrews Botanic Garden. Designed for kids from P1-P7 (age 6-11) who love nature, wildlife and spending time outdoors. Booking essential, costs £38 per child per day. Photo: Jamie Callaghan
4. The Haunting at the Kingsgate, Dunfermline
The Haunting at the Kingsgate, the largest walk through haunted house attraction in Scotland, comes to Dunfermline from October 13 to 31. The haunted house experience will be at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre and will feature live actors, lavish sets, fantastic costumes and state of the art special effects. Booking required. Photo: Jon Savage