Fun Kids Activities across our Museums
Kids feeling sporty? Check out our Halloween Activities across our Leisure Centres HERE.
Find out what’s on across our museums below:
OCTOBER – HALLOWEEN IN HAWICK
Join us this Halloween half-term for a spooktacular series of free crafty drop-in workshops across three venues in Hawick!
Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity and get into the Halloween spirit with fun, hands-on activities. From making creepy crafts and designing your own spooky masks to creating eerie decorations, there’s something for everyone.
The workshops will take place at Borders Textile Towerhouse, The Heritage Hub, and Hawick Museum*
No need to book—just drop in, have fun, and take home your Halloween masterpieces!
Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic opportunity to celebrate the season in a crafty and creative way!
Workshops open from 11-21 October.
*Please make sure to check individual venues opening day/times ahead of your visit
The old bell tolls as the witching hour descends on Jedburgh Castle Jail. Take a walk through haunted hallways and creepy cells while you complete a terrifying trail filled with paranormal puzzles! A small prize awaits all those who are brave enough to make it to the end!
- 5 October – 31 October 2024
- 10:00 – 16:00 Monday to Saturday
- 10:00 – 15:00 Sunday
No need to book, just drop in! £3 per trail (free entry to Jedburgh Castle Jail- donations welcome)
All children aged 7 and below must be accompanied by an adult at all times
OCTOBER – HALLOWEEN IN PEEBLES
Join us at Peebles Library, Museum & Gallery for unforgettable Halloween drop-in activities between Monday 14 October & Saturday 2 November 2024
Haunted Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Monday 14 October – Saturday 2 November (Suitable for Ages 5+)
FREE
Spooky story time
Thursday 17 Oct at 15:00-15:40 (Suitable for Ages 5+)
Thursday 24 Oct 11:00-11:40 – (Suitable for Ages 0-4yrs)
FREE
Halloween Activities
Free fun activities for families with young children
Monday 14 October – Saturday 2 November (Suitable for Ages 3-11yrs)
FREE
Featured Event – Halloween Fun for Monsters of All Ages!
This Halloween, little and big monsters alike can enjoy hands-on crafts and games, with a bit of boo-tiful learning thrown in! Join us for the best Halloween fun in town, hosted in the spectacular Chambers Room at Peebles Library, Museum & Gallery. Come in your most monstrous attire. Will you have one eye, or two? Blue hair, or purple horns? Sparkly feet, or a glowing nose? Monsters come in all shapes and sizes!
Thursday 17 October 14:00-15:00 (Suitable for age 5-11yr, Children age 8yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult)
For further information please contact Peebles Library, Museum & Gallery or speak to one of our helpful team members on site
Email: libpeebles@liveborders1.org.uk
Tel: 01721 726333
OCTOBER – Halloween in Coldstream Museum – Trail Hunt
Assist Guardsman Gord and his Guardsmen to navigate the museum. Using the map locate the clues to help them complete their word search. All correct entries will be entered into a draw to win a prize…
Open between Saturday 12 October & Wednesday 30 October
50p per trail
OCTOBER – Jim Clark Motorsport Museum – Trail Hunt
Follow Sweep, Jim’s sheep dog, around the museum learning about his farming and racing days. Complete the quiz as you go and discover lots of fun facts about animals in Jim’s life. Identify the mythical animal to be entered in our prize draw…
Open between Saturday 12 October & Wednesday 30 October
50p per trail
OCTOBER – HALLOWEEN IN SELKIRK
Join Julian Colton, dressed in period costume, as he shares spine-chilling stories at Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom.
Immerse yourself in eerie atmospherics & haunting readings this Halloween…
Thursday 31 October, from 19:00-20:00
Entry by donation – please call Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom to book your spot: 01750720761
Please note this event is not appropriate for children under 12
