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Community events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!

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Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 19th February 2026

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!

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Knit & Natter

Selected dates between 1st October 2025 - 26th December 2025

The knitting group at Care UK’s Cairdean House, on Redford Road in Colinton, brings together residents and local community members for a monthly morning of crafting and conversation.

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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 12th December 2025

Come along to Spiel und Plausch (Play and Chat), a place where children can play freely, parents can take a moment, and new friendships can grow.

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Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in

20th November 2025 - 20th November 2026

Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!

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German Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

You are warmly invited to the Christmas Fair at the German Church, on Saturday 29th November!

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The Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’

30th November 2025

The theme for the November session of The Song Circle is 'Feeling Human' with songs about humanity, emotion and connection.

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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On

3rd December 2025

Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.

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Community Carols at St Mary’s

13th December 2025

Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.

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Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens

13th December 2025

Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns on Saturday 13th December!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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The Kindred Club

Selected dates between 7th February 2026

The Kindred Club is a new dementia-friendly social group in Leith, created to bring people together through music, dance, conversation and connection.

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Hilton Glasgow
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Children's Classic Concerts

Community Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

The Community Hub Clarkston: CAB Citizens Advice Bureau

The Community Hub Clarkston: CAB Citizens Advice Bureau

Selected dates between 24th September 2025 - 26th November 2025

Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub Clarkston where Carla is on hand to help.

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Eaglesham Primary School Festive Friday

Eaglesham Primary School Festive Friday

28th November 2025

Join Eaglesham Primary School for their annual Christmas event, Festive Friday, a family evening of fun on Friday 28th November!

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205th Glasgow Company the Boy’s Brigade’s Christmas Market

205th Glasgow Company the Boy’s Brigade’s Christmas Market

6th December 2025

The 205th Glasgow Company Boys Brigade are holding their annual Christmas Market at Carswell Hall on Saturday 6th December and would love to see you there!

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Community Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

3rd December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 3rd December at Eats Rosyth!

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Community Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Nearly New Collective

Nearly New Collective

Selected dates between 15th October 2025 - 26th November 2025

Join Pollokshaws Parish Church each week on Wednesdays for the Nearly New Collective - a friendly mix of preloved shopping and community café vibes!

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A Very Merry Shawlands Christmas

A Very Merry Shawlands Christmas

28th November 2025

Join the My Shawlands team at Langside Square on Friday 28th November as they celebrate Christmas with plenty of festive fun for all the family, including a visit from Santa!

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Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Platform Glasgow every Friday afternoon for a game of bingo, bowl of soup, special guests, surprises and plenty of prizes!

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Community Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

After the huge success of last year, Hilltop Parent Council's Christmas Fayre is back featuring over 30 stalls, school stalls, tombola and lots of treats to be had!

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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

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Community Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!

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Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

Inverclyde Christmas Light Switch On Events

21st November 2025 - 29th November 2025

Seven Christmas Light Switch On events are being held across Inverclyde between November 21st and 29th!

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Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!

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Community Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

14th December 2025

Enjoy Christmas music from through the ages when Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles present their annual Carols and Carillons Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 14th December!

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Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

30th November 2025

Stand, clap along, sing, dance! Come join us in raising awareness of Gender Based Violence and showing community strength with Maggie's Line Dance Class at the iconic Kelpies!

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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

11th December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 11th December!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

MNB
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Kevin Quantum
Tea Green
Wonder & Co
Go Ape

Sponsored Links

Salvation Army
Mowgli
Escape The Past
The Chocolatarium
Hilton Glasgow
WST
Children's Classic Concerts
MNB
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Kevin Quantum
Tea Green
Wonder & Co
Go Ape

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