Spooky storytelling, fancy dress parties, creepy crafts and ghoulish games are just some of the Halloween events for children taking place in Perthshire this month.
There are lots of fun adventures to be had as families get ready for the scariest day of the year on October 31.
If you are thinking about what activities to do with children this Halloween, we have listed 5 Halloween events in Perthshire which can be booked now.
Spirits of Scone
Spirits of Scone is back at Scone Palace, Perthshire until October 31.
The outdoor fright-fest runs from 6.30 to 9.30pm.
Visitors are invited to experience a one-hour trail of ghostly adventure through the palace grounds with a few spooky creatures lurking in the shadows.
The event is not suitable for children under the age of 8 and teenagers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
A family ticket for two adults and up to three children, aged 8 to 15, is priced £64.20.
Tickets must be pre-booked.
Halloween at Loch Leven
Families can enjoy some Halloween fun at Loch Leven in Kinross with a campfire and stories event on Sunday, October 30 from 4-5pm.
There will be fire lighting activities, the chance to roast marshmallows, making monstrous creatures out of clay and writing and sharing spooky tales round the campfire.
Tickets for the RSPB Loch Leven event for members and non-members can be pre-booked here.
A Halloween treasure trail is also on at Loch Leven from now until the end of the month.
Pick up your treasure map at the visitor centre and see how many objects you can find.
People can drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm, no booking is required.
Spooky castle activities
Youngsters are being invited to take part in various Halloween activities at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth.
Halloween events at the museum include:
- Spooky Cookie Decorating at the Museum on October 29 at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm;
- A Spooky Stories and Stovies event on October 29 from 7-9pm.
Halloween storytelling
A Halloween storytelling session is taking place at A K Bell Library in York Place, Perth on Friday, October 28.
The 30-minute event is taking place from 3.45 to 4.15pm.
The free session offers youngsters, aged 4 to 8 years of age, spooky stories to mark Halloween.
Places need to be booked in advance.
Kids Halloween Party
A Halloween bash is taking place at Kinnoull Parish Church Hall, Perth on Sunday, October 30.
There are parties for two different age groups.
For 5-8 year olds the party runs from 3 to 4.15pm and 9-12 year olds the party is on from 5 to 6.15pm.
The event will feature Halloween games, crafts, monster mash music, treats and more.
Entry fee is £10 per child, parents/guardians attend for free.
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