Community Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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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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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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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025
The European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
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Dusherra 2025
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on Saturday 4th October at the top of Calton Hill.
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Community Cycling day
Join the WATIF Community Trust and Gear up for a fun-filled Community Cycling day at Loanhead Farm on Saturday 5th October!
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Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE
A service celebrating the life and lasting legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE will be taking place at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday 10th October.
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Mystery Event : Red Carpet Celebration
We invite you to the Mystery Event: Red Carpet Celebration — an interactive gala where our community comes together to honour five years of Groove Back and Pirita’s 20 years in dance!
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The Song Circle - Samhain, Fire & Folklore
This session at The Song Circle on Sunday 26th October will celebrate Samhain with songs themed around fire and folklore.
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The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration
The Eric Liddell Community is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special evening of music from pupils at James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir High School on Thursday 30th October!
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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:
The Last Chapter Death Cafe
The Last Chapter Death Cafe is a monthly gathering to explore life's final journey with warmth and openness.
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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: Long Covid Peer Support Group
Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub Clarkston's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Anster Nicht: Silverburn Flax Mill
Silverburn Flax Mill is undergoing a £10m renovation to save and restore the building for community use. Join Fiona Young for this talk on story of the Mill, the Russell family and flax!
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Community-Led Funding for Climate Action
Come along to an evening exploring different funding models that can provide long-term support for community-led projects involving climate action and nature restoration.
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CLEAR Buckhaven Apple Open Day
CLEAR Buckhaven Apple Open Day on 4th October is a free, fun community day open to all.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform
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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Make Do
Curated by artist Rebecca Fraser, Make Do are monthly gatherings at Platform, The Bridge Cafe Bar and library areas, celebrating local resources and exchanging skills!
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Springburn Community Festival
The Springburn Community Festival, celebrating the very best of Springburn, returns for 2025 taking place on Saturday 18th October from Midday in Springburn Way!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Biggar Little Festival
One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!
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Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday
Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!
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Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour
Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.
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Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Galoshans Festival
Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival returns for 2025 from Friday 17th October, promising a fortnight of music, mystery, and magic!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch
Learn more about 'A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime', the creative process, the voices behind the project, and the vision for the future, at the Exhibition Launch on 16th October at Creative Stirling!
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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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