What's on in Edinburgh in October 2023?

What's on in Edinburgh in October 2023? October is a month when the city and its outskirts change into Autumn. So what can you do during October 2023 in Edinburgh and its neighbouring towns? Let's start with the big event. Edinburgh embraces Pumpkins and Halloween with passion. Pumpkin Picking 2023 There are farms surrounding Edinburgh with opportunities for pumpkin picking with your loved ones. Here are a list of our favourites: Craigies Farm, South Queensferry (Apples will be ready too!) Balgone Estate, Balgone Barns, North Berwick Carnie Fruit Farm, Cupar Kilduff Farm, Near Haddington Pumpkin Festival 2023 Kilduff Farm, Near Haddington Halloween festivals for families in 2023 Halloween Day Conifox Adventure Park, Kirkliston Torchlight Maze, Carnie Fruit Farm, Cupar Halloween Fireworks 2023 Halloween Fireworks Conifox Adventure Park, Kirkliston Wondrous Woods 2023 "This is an exciting outdoor sound, lighting and effects illuminated trail, set to take place in the private woodland area of neo-classical mansion Gosford House, East Lothian. You will wander on foot through a 1.5km route of beautifully lit woodland trails that wind around the back of Gosford House and the surrounding pond and gardens." Booking essential What? Lights and trails When? Various dates from 27 October-19 November 2023 16:00 onwards Where? Gosford House, Longniddry, EH32 0PX The Botanics Halloween Trail 2023 The Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh will delight children aged 3 and over as they follow the guide to discover ancient secrets and spells. £2 per trail booklet, no booking required Pick up a trail booklet on arrival from the East or West Gate entrances and set off on the trail. What? Light display and walk When? 14-31 October 2023 Where? Edinburgh Royal Botanics gardens The Edinburgh Zoo 2023 What? There are few events going on... Halloween Hoots: 27–31 October Edinburgh Zoo Autumn Market: 14–15 October (free with zoo entry) Zoo Boo! Breakfasts: 28–29 October Carve a Treat: 28 – 29 October (£3.50 per pumpkin, while they last – zoo entry required). Where? Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road Samhuinn Fire Festival 2023 One of the most exciting events to take place in Edinburgh is the Samhuinn Fire Festival. This is an ancient Celtic festival, and is designed to wow the senses with fire, music, and performance. What? Procession When? 31st October, 19:00 Where? Holyrood Park Oktoberfest 2023 Live music and a great atmosphere for this traditional international festival. What? Live music, food & drink, dirndl When? 5-8 October 2023 Where? West Princess Street Gardens And unofficial Oktoberfest celebrations are running indoors too What? Live music When? 6-7 October, 21-22 October 2023 Where? Brewhemia Deacon Blue "Yes, we intend to play all (or nearly all) the old 45s, but we also want the first half of the evening to be an intimate acoustic performance, the band gathered round the piano with acoustic guitars and whatever Dougie decides to hit. We’ll play some album tracks and reinterpret a few favourites from the back catalogue. We’ll take a short break then come back and make a lot of noise. We hope you can be part of that noise." What? Live music When? 11 October 2023 Where? The Usher Hall Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2023 Enjoy Signature Cocktails from 100 of the city’s best bars What? Tasty tipples When? 6-15 October 2023 Where? Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh Newton Faulkner in Edinburgh 2023 Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars. What? Live music When? 24 October 2023, 7pm Where? La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, Edinburgh