The latest news from the city.
The free Paisley Halloween Festival returns on 23 and 24 October with a 'Haunted House' theme, a 7pm parade of 400 costumed participants, street performances, light installations and a fringe programme. Includes accessibility and optional grandstand details.
El Santo in Glasgow's Merchant City hosts a two-part Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday 31 October 2026. A family daytime session with face painting runs from 14:00 to 17:00, followed by an evening Latin fiesta with dancers and a DJ.
The Royal National Mòd 2026 runs in Glasgow from 9 to 17 October, with the city named 'City of the Gaels'. Around 10,000 people and 2,000 competitors across 16 venues, with nearly 300 events plus a fringe programme.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is the storage and visitor centre for Glasgow Life's museum collections, with around 1.4 million objects. Visits are free guided tours that must be booked in advance, with several tours running until December 2026. The post covers the tours, opening hours, access and how to get there.
A round-up of Glasgow's October half-term options for families, from the Science Centre's daily programme and the Witch's Lair party to GlasGLOW and the free Burrell Collection. It also covers free museums, indoor play venues and outdoor parks for a mix of rainy and dry days.
