Celebrating Halloween and Samhain in the Southside
A list of Halloween and Samhain themed events happening in and around the Southside, from apple dookin’ fundraisers for the wee ones to boozy bingo for adults. Plus, lots of cash on offer for local costume competitions…make sure you don’t miss out.
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Dixon Halls Halloween Party Fundraiser
Thursday 30 October, 7-10:30pm (tonight)
Dixon Halls, 656 Cathcart Road
Help raise funds for the pensioners club at this Halloween themed community party. There will be a DJ and prizes, including for a raffle and the bets costume. £5 at the door, adults only + bring your own bottle!
Ryan’s Bar Halloween Quiz + Boozey Bingo
Thursday 30 October, from 8pm
Ryan’s Bar, 165 Allison Street
Ryan’s Bar are offering a £40 bar tab to the winning team of the quiz to spend on the night +prize for the best team costume. Ryan’s Bar also have a cash rollover, now up to £400 and tonight it has to go. Everyone gets a raffle ticket, if pyur number is called and you get the question right, the money is yours. Boozey bingo will follow.
Halloween Flash Day
Friday 31 October, 10am walk-ins
Rebellion of Angels Tattoo Studio, 1018 Cathcart Road
Rebellion of Angels Tattoo Studio on 1018 Cathcart Road are offering flash tattoos this Halloween for only £13. There are three pages to choose from, arms and legs only and no alterations! It’s a first-come-first-serve basis, cash only and ID required. The customer with the best costume will win a £70 tattoo.
Wean’s Scran & Kitchen Halloween Special
Friday 31 October, 3-4:30pm
Merry-Go-Round, 32-36 Nithsdale Road
Bring your 3-7 year-olds along for a special pop-up at Merry-Go Round where you’ll make fun and tatsty halloween inspired food. Each child ticket includes space for one adult, come along in clothes you don't mind getting a little messy. Tickets £15 via bookwhen.com (see details for their Christmas pop-up too through the link)
Shawlands Spooktacular
Friday 31 October, 4–7pm
Shawlands, 1416 Pollokshaws Road
Join MyShawlands for a day of trick-or-treat stops, a window trail and scary surprises lurking around every corner…Perfect for families. Save the date and join the spooky Shawlands trail in your creepiest costumes for a bit of Halloween themed fun.
Thrill on the Hill
Friday 31 October, from 5pm
Church on the Hill, 16 Algie Street
Church on the Hill are hosting a double-bill Halloween event with free of charge family fun from 5-8pm and the ‘ultimate party’ from 9pm til late. Family fun includes a haunted house experience, all ages welcome. The ultimate party is £10pp, tickets can be purchased on churchonthehill.co.uk and best costume wins £500!
Samhain and Halloween Bike Lantern Parade
Friday 31 October, 6:45-8:15pm
Queen’s Park Gate, Victoria Road
Everyone is welcome to join The Baths and Govanhill Youth Club parade! Dress up, walk, cycle and carry a lantern. Free, just turn up. The parade arrives at Govanhill Park at 7:10pm for celebrations; live music, apple dookin’ and warm soup served!
Féilire x Wyrd Collective presents: Moon Supper
Friday 31 October, 7pm-12am
Adrian’s Bar, 441 Victoria Road
Féilire and Wyrd Collective to mark Samhain at Adrian's Bar this Friday: Samhain celebrates the Celtic New year, a time to release the old and welcome the new. This is a pay-what-you-can event, suggested donation is £5 via events.humanitix.com. Raffle on the night raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Dress up encouraged!
Chilling Halloween Night at the Cafe
Friday 31 October, 8–11pm
Queens Park Cafe, 530 Victoria Road
Get yourself down to the Queens Park Cafe for a chilling Halloween themed evening. Customers are invited to celebrate the holiday in the local pub, and dress-up if they dare. The customer with the best costume could win £50. Free entry.
Halloween Party at Victoria Bar
Friday 31 October, from 8pm
Victoria Bar, 400 Victoria Road
Don’t miss the Victoria Bar’s Halloween themed night this Halloween, and help finish the Moira Fund. Dress up and bring a pocket of full of cash for the fundraiser and the evening ahead.
Rumpus Spooky Halloween Fundraiser Party
Saturday 1 November, 5-9pm
Rumpus Room, 170 Queen's Drive
Join Rumpus Room's youth committee for an evening of live music, games, food, raffle and dress up. This is an all ages community event, come for the party and help Rumpus Room raise funds for the commitee's projects and the wider programme at Rumpus for the coming year. Under 16s enter for free, adults tickets on Eventbrite.
Melting Pot Halloween
Saturday 1 November, 7pm-12am
Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place
Join Melting Pot this Halloween for one night at the Riverside Museum, ft Shaka Loves You and Simon Cordiner. Final release tickets available for £33.50 via ra.co/events.