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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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The Wild Robot

21st November 2025

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

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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Kevin Quantum
Hilton Glasgow
The Chocolatarium
Fayre Play
Salvation Army
WST

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:

Thornliebank Primary School Winter Fayre

Thornliebank Primary School Winter Fayre

29th November 2025

Thornliebank Primary Parent Council's annual Winter Fair takes place on Saturday 29th November, come along and support your local school!

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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

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

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!

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Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

13th June 2026

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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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:

Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Window Wanderland

Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Window Wanderland

20th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Window Wanderland will transform the Southside into a spectacular outdoor gallery for all to enjoy between Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd February!

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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

26th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Isla Cowan puts a new twist on the classic tale, as it follows the adventures of a young Dorothy with dreams of being a rock star!

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Bridgeton St Francis In the East Church Christmas Fair

Bridgeton St Francis In the East Church Christmas Fair

22nd November 2025

Bridgeton St Francis in the East Church will hold their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 22nd November, entry is free and all are welcome!

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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:

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 Lights Switch On

Hamilton Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

Hamilton's Christmas Lights will be switched on this year on Saturday 22nd November, support your local businesses & community and enjoy a fun filled day in Hamilton town centre!

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South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service

South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service

7th December 2025

The South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service will be held again at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Sunday 7th December.

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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:

Ralston Primary Christmas Fayre

Ralston Primary Christmas Fayre

22nd November 2025

Ralston Primary School Parent Council invite you to join them for their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November!

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Elderslie Christmas Fayre and Light Switch On

Elderslie Christmas Fayre and Light Switch On

22nd November 2025

Elderslie Community Council are pleased to invite everyone to their annual Christmas Fayre which will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 22nd November!

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Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Join the outreach team at Oakshaw Trinity Church for their free Tea & Toast Tuesdays at The Wynd 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:

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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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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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Go Ape
Tea Green
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
MNB
Mowgli
Children's Classic Concerts

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall