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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dobbies Braehead unveiled new programme of autumn events
The garden centre in Braehead will host a variety of seasonal activities this October and November. Among the highlights is the Little Scare-lings – Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats event, which aims to deliver a magical Halloween experience for youngsters. Activities will include slime and magic potion making, with Dobbies encouraging children to dress up in their spookiest costumes for a chance to win a prize in the costume contest. Children will also be able to enjoy afternoon tea with three tiers of savoury sandwiches and sweet treats, while adults can take advantage of themed tea and cake offers. The Little Scare-lings event will take place on October 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 and Saturday, November 1. Tickets are priced at £15 per child and start from £7.50 for adults. Read more: Glasgow Life unveils new season of live community shows (Image: Supplied) Another highlight is the return of the popular Pup-kin Patch – a dog-friendly event featuring treats, toys and a free digital photo opportunity in front of a seasonal backdrop. Dogs attending the Pup-kin Patch can pick out autumn-themed toys, enjoy a puppuccino from the in-store restaurant and pose for a pet 'paw-trait'. Tickets cost £12.50 per dog and include special offers in the pet department, a free hot drink and puppuccino with the purchase of any cake, and £5 off a £25 spend in-store. The event will run on October 25, 26 and 31, and Saturday, November 1. Read more: Susie McCabe's comedy night at Airdrie will be 'bigger and better' than before (Image: Supplied) Ayesha Nickson, events programme manager at Dobbies, said: "It's fantastic to have such a variety of events on offer and there really is something for everyone to enjoy, with fun for all ages. "Our Little Scare-lings event is a firm favourite for families, with plenty of action-packed activities, and the Pup-kin Patch is back by popular demand, this year in more stores after it was such a hit last year. "We can't wait to celebrate autumn and Halloween with our customers this spooky season." Tickets for all autumn events at the Braehead store are now available to book on the Dobbies website.
Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Pup-kins, planting and un-be-leafable fun: Dobbies' Edinburgh store unveils spellbinding lineup of autumn events
This October and November, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to its trio of enchanting autumn events at the Edinburgh store, helping kick-start the season. There's something for everyone, with events for dogs, kids and families, and a brand-new autumn planting and afternoon tea experience. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Pup-kin Patch The Pup-kin Patch at Dobbies will be a fun outing for dogs where they can dig into treats, toys, and tail wagging fun. With activities from picking their own autumn themed toys, to enjoying a puppuccino from the restaurant, furry friends are bound to have a paw-esome outing. The event will also have a free digital photo opportunity for dogs to pose in front of an autumnal backdrop at the Edinburgh store, for a beautiful pet 'paw-trait'. Tickets to the event will also include special offers in the pet department, one free hot drink and puppuccino with the purchase of any cake from the restaurant, and £5 off £25 spend in store. Dobbies' Pup-kin Patch will be taking place on Saturday 25, Sunday 26, Friday 31 October, and Saturday 1 November, tickets are £12.50 per dog. Dates vary for each store so please check the website when booking. Little Scar-lings Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This Halloween, children and families can get ready to take part in some scarily fun activities and afternoon tea at the Edinburgh store Little Scare-lings event. There will be three tiers of savoury sandwiches and sweet treats for the children and spook-tacular tea and cake offers or afternoon tea add ons for adults. Little ones will get to take part in slime and magic potion making to embrace their inner witches and wizards, alongside other magical activities and games. Dobbies is encouraging attendees to dress up in their spookiest costume as a prize will be awarded during a costume contest. The Little Scare-lings - Witches, Wizards and Wicked Treats is taking place on Saturday 18, Sunday 19, Saturday 25, Sunday 26, Friday 31 October, and Saturday 1 November, tickets are £15 per children and from £7.50 for adults. Dates vary for each store so please check the website when booking. Planting and Afternoon Tea - Autumn Harvest Terrarium Workshop Guests can enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea and autumn themed planting experience this October at Dobbies' Edinburgh store. Dobbies' Green Team will show attendees how to make their own seasonal terrariums with mini autumn decorations to take home and care for, starting with a demonstration, followed by a Q&A session and the chance to get hands-on and give it a go. The experience will be followed by a three-tiered Traditional Afternoon Tea in the restaurant, including sweet and savoury treats, and unlimited tea and coffee refills. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Planting and Afternoon Tea – Autumn Harvest Terrarium Workshop will take place on the 11, 17, and 18 of October. Tickets are £45, and prosecco or a Luxury Afternoon Tea is available as an optional upgrade at an additional cost. Dates vary for each store so please check the website when booking. Dobbies' Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is looking forward to welcoming customers, from families, dogs and planting enthusiasts, to Dobbies' Edinburgh store this autumn. She said: 'It's fantastic to have such a variety of events on offer and there really is something for everyone to enjoy, with fun for all ages. 'Tickets are selling fast for our planting and afternoon tea event, as it's the perfect afternoon out for couples and friends who love to be creative. Our Little Scare-lings event is a firm favourite for families, with plenty of action-packed activities, and the Pup-kin Patch is back by popular demand, this year in more stores after it was such a hit last year. We can't wait to celebrate autumn and Halloween with our customers this spooky season.' Tickets to all autumn events at Dobbies' Edinburgh store are now available to book at For more information on Dobbies' events, visit
