Community events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
New Monthly Veterans Cafe
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!
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
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
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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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2025 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our November Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
Jyne us on 7th November for a powerful day where the Scots-speaking community comes thegither at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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The Forth Awards
The Forth Awards are back this November – in partnership with Livingston Designer Outlet!
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Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual Launch
Join Edinburgh Blue Balls Charity at The Pitt on Friday 14th November for the launch of the first-ever Edinburgh Blue Balls Annual, a celebration of connection, vulnerability, and strength!
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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group
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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The Wild Robot
Join us at WHALE Arts on Friday 21st November for a free community screening of The Wild Robot, everyone welcome!
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German Christmas Fair
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’
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
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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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
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
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
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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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:
Include Me 2 Club Family Festival
Get ready for the BIGGEST family party of the summer when Include Me 2 Club return to Barrhead's Cowan Park on Saturday 13th June with their Family Festival!
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Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew
Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands every other Tuesday for 'Blether and a Brew' featuring plenty of tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: CAB Citizens Advice Bureau
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop
Come along to this free community event to get straightforward answers on insulation, solar power, and decarbonising your heating at North Queensferry Community Centre on 20th November.
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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning
Families First St Andrews is inviting the community to come together for its annual Coffee Morning on 8th November, a much-loved event that combines sweet treats with community spirit.
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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings
Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Harvest Festival at Pollok Community Orchard
Celebrate the changing seasons and all things local at Eco Drama's Community Harvest Festival - a free, fun-filled afternoon for families, friends, and nature lovers alike!
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Nearly New Collective Christmas Fayre
The festive season is almost here – and the Nearly New Collective can't wait to celebrate it with you at their Christmas Fayre inside Pollokshaws Parish Church!
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Remembrance Sunday Glasgow
Veterans and military personnel will help city leaders mark Remembrance Sunday this year, with events centred around Glasgow Cathedral as George Square remains under development.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Strathaven Reindeer Day
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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North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events
Two local Remembrance Sunday Services and parades will be held in North Lanarkshire on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
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Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On
On Saturday 29th November, Carluke will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of free festive entertainment, Christmas Market and fair!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance
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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Christmas Craft Market
Join Mossvale Community Church for their annual Christmas Craft Market, featuring over 25 stalls of local crafters and creatives, in The Mossy Cafe on Friday 7th November!
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Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Climate Conversation
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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Climate Conversation
Join Climate FORTH, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, in Stirling if you're involved in running a natural or built heritage asset - like a community garden or building or a local park.
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Callendar Park Fireworks
This year’s spectacular Firework Display is back and takes place in Callendar Park on Wednesday 5th November.
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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Kilwinning Community Fireworks
Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Wednesday 5th November!
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