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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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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Community Carols at St Mary’s
Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.
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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:
National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On
Broom Church will host their annual Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On event for 2025 on Sunday 30th November!
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Why Fast?
Discover what fasting means across diverse communities, from faith, health, and social perspectives, and how shared values can bring us closer together on this inspiring speed networking event.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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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 3rd December at Eats Rosyth!
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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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Sunshine & Smiles Gala: Fundraising Event for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association, also known as Lajna Imaillah, warmly welcomes you to their fundraising event, hosted at the mosque in support of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity!
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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!
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A Very Merry Shawlands Christmas
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On
On Saturday 22nd November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Heart FM's Des Clarke and The MacDonald Brothers!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
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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East Kilbride Village Christmas Lights Switch On
On Sunday 16th November, East Kilbride Village will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Clyde 1's Ali Wright and The MacDonald Brothers!
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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 School Parent Council invite you to join them for their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November!
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Newmains Primary Christmas Fayre
Newmains Parent Council have an exciting Christmas Fayre planned for Thursday 27th November and there is something for all the family!
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Johnstone Christmas Market
Johnstone Business Consortium are holding their fantastic annual Christmas Market in Houston Square on Saturday 15th November!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob
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
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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