Edinburgh is packed full of things to do and when October creeps up, venues and adventure parks welcome cobwebs and all things spooky, ready to celebrate Halloween.
Even though it feels like summer isn't quite over, many are already thinking ahead to the spooky season and pulling out pumpkin ornaments.
Last year Halloween celebrations were almost non-existent thanks to Covid, but now with restrictions easing, more people will be looking to do more than just guising.
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There are lots of events happening around Edinburgh during Halloween and we have a handy roundup guide for children, adults and night owls alike.
Events for the whole family and children
Edinburgh Halloween Ghost Tour
On the spookiest night, join a walking tour of Edinburgh while being told scary ghost stories.
Date: October at 11:30pm - 12:45am
Book tickets here.
Edinburgh Zoo Spooktacular!
Edinburgh Zoo is opening its gates after dark to invite you on a family friendly spooktacular trail through the zoo!
Date: October 9- 31
Book tickets here.
Edinburgh Horror Festival 2021
Edinburgh Horror Festival is back this year with a range of digital and in-person events. Ranging from a free Halloween Terror Trail and Lauriston Castle (October 23-31), perfect for the kids, to a Horror and Dungeon Tour (October 29), and a Stand up Horror storytelling ( October 28-31), there will be something for everyone.
See all the events here.
Conifox Adventure Park's Wicked Halloween Bash.
Children can dress up as their favourite spooky character and join the mischief-making Maleficent, her daughter Mal and friend Evie as they kick start the party with a sing-a-long followed by a devilish dance lesson and a spooky story.
Showtimes run from 11.45am to 1pm and 2.15pm to 3.30pm and entry to the Adventure Park is included. The Wicked Halloween Bash lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and will be hosted in a COVID friendly space.
Date: Saturday October 23
Book tickets here.
Conifox Pumpkin Night and fireworks
A new event full of entertainment including fire breathers, stilt walkers and face painting for the little ones.
The night will end with a full firework display.
Date: Sunday October 31 4.30pm-7.45pm
Book tickets here.
Where to go pumpkin picking in Edinburgh
Conifox Adventure Park's Pumpkin and Halloween Hunt.
The kids can pick their own pumpkin and carve it out with tools provided.
Date: October 16-24 and 29 and 31
Book tickets here.
Craigie's Farm Deli and Cafe
Craigie's Farm allows customers to pick their own pumpkin in the autumn as well as any other seasonal fruit.
Book tickets here.
Nightclub Halloween Events
Terminal V 2021
Terminal V is a biannual underground electronic music festival held in Edinburgh and for the first-time ever Terminal V will run over two days, taking place over Halloween weekend at the Royal Highland centre.
Date: October 30-31
Buy tickets here.
Bongo Club Halloween with Bailey Ibbs
The Bongo Club is hosting a halloween night with DJ Bailey Ibbs with tickets starts at £4.
Date: October 31 11pm
Book tickets here.
