Are the Autumn blues getting to you? Here’s how you can spend this October in Edinburgh

If you missed out on a ticket to see Vikkstar at Why Not – fear not! There are plenty other ways to celebrate this beautiful Autumn month.

We’ve compiled a list of free and paid events for you to live out your Rory Gilmore dreams.

Free Events:

Flea Market at the Drill Hall

From 10am-3pm on October 31^st, the Drill Hall in Leith returns for its monthly flea market.

There will be fifty stalls of second-hand clothes, books, jewellery, antiques, and more.

Described as a “middle ground between the beloved car boot sale and more exclusive antiques markets”, Drill Hall Flea Market has a lot to offer.

Edinburgh Careers Fair

If you shudder at the question “what do you want to do after uni?”, this event could be for you.

I know the J-word is scary, but Assembly Rooms is hosting the UK Careers Fair in Edinburgh from 10am – 2pm on October, 8^th.

There will be a variety of employers offering advice, an opportunity to network, and potential roles available either part-time or full-time.

These roles can include apprenticeships, grad j*bs, management, and franchise opportunities.

Assembly Rooms advises to bring several copies of your CV and to dress “smartly but comfortably”.

Register online for free to get a ticket.

Paid events:

Palm Houses at the Royal Botanic Garden

After six years of restoration, the two Palm Houses at the botanic gardens have reopened to the public.

The Victorian glasshouses underwent much-needed maintenance after becoming leaky and rusty, requiring the plants, many of which are endangered, to be de-potted and relocated to temporary homes.

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Tickets are only £1 with a Young Scot card and £4.95 for an adult.

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Edinburgh Cocktail Week

Edinburgh Cocktail Week returns for its ninth year, running for ten days from Friday, October 2^nd – Sunday, October 11^th.  

Student weekend wristbands cost £8 (Friday – Sunday), with student weekday wristbands costing £5 (Monday – Thursday).

An adult wristband costs £10 for the weekend or £14 for ten days.

The wristband provides access to £6 signature cocktails from over 120 bars across Edinburgh, including Three Sisters, The Dome, and Cold Town House. Seventeen bars serve prestige cocktails for £9, including Lady Libertine and W Lounge.

They also give entry to the Cocktail Village at Festival Square, with 25 pop-up bars, live music, DJ’s, street food, and more.

Oktoberfest at Central Hall

Why go to Munich when you can go to Tollcross and experience the Deutsch spirit from home?

From Thursday, October 8^th – Saturday, October 10^th, Central Hall provides a German weekend of beers, bratwurst, and music.

Tickets range from £5 to £110 depending on the time and whether you are a group or individual.

Edinburgh Book Bonanza

Books lovers are invited to Le Monde on October 17^th to celebrate the Edinburgh Book Bonanza.

From 10am – 2pm, you will be able to meet authors, buy signed book copies, explore a variety of books on offer, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Tickets are on sale until the 16^th for £2.50. 

Extra Autumnal Activities:

• Treat yourself to a cheeky ‘proper hot chocolate’ from Upland’s Roast, followed by a stroll in the Meadows
• Stockbridge, Castle Street (5th – 11th October), and Leith markets
• Explore the exhibitions and performances on offer at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

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