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Community events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Giffnock Litter Pickers

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!

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Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 23rd December 2025

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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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Selected dates between 22nd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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The Last Chapter Death Cafe

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

The Last Chapter Death Cafe is a monthly gathering to explore life's final journey with warmth and openness.

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Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!

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The Community Hub Clarkston: Long Covid Peer Support Group

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 18th November 2025

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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The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 25th November 2025

The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Tuesdays at The Community Hub Clarkston.

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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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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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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Selected dates between 25th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

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

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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Big Barrhead Halloween Parade

25th October 2025
Barrhead

Get ready for a spooktacular evening on Saturday 25th October as the annual Big Barrhead Halloween Parade returns, packed with fun for the whole family!

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Clarkston Nursery Halloween Party

26th October 2025

Join Clarkston Nursery for a spooky good time at their annual Halloween Party - costumes, treats, and fun for all!

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Spark In The Dark

7th November 2025

Enjoy a fun and safe evening with sparklers, hot food and great company at Newton Mearns Baptist Church's Spark In The Dark on Friday 7th November!

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Giffnock’s Christmas Village

8th November 2025
Giffnock

Join the Giffnock Village team on Saturday 8th November for a magical day of festive fun featuring a Christmas market, street performers, live music and dance performances, Santa's grotto and more!

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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

15th November 2025

One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!

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All About Barrhead’s Winter Glow Up

22nd November 2025
Barrhead

Wrap up warm, bring your pals or the wee ones, and come be part of Barrhead's biggest festive celebration of the year on Saturday 22nd November!

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Merry Mearns

23rd November 2025

The Avenue Shopping Centre are looking forward to welcoming you all along to the centre on Sunday 23rd November for a day full of festivities when they host Merry Mearns!

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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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Renfrewshire Council
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Renfrewshire Council
Media Shop

Community Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Bothan Dhùn Èideann

Bothan Dhùn Èideann

7th November 2025

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 Forth Awards

The Forth Awards

13th November 2025

The Forth Awards are back this November – in partnership with Livingston Designer Outlet!

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Knit & Natter

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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Community Events in Fife

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

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

20th November 2025

Come along and fear from Jon Rogers, Cellardyke resident and Professor of Creative Technology, who has a vision of an internet that works for our community and nourishes us and our environment.

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Co-op Corner Kirkcaldy

Co-op Corner Kirkcaldy

31st October 2025

Calling all member owners, join us at the Co-op Kirkcaldy on 31st October. We’d love to hear your views on making communities thrive, and how we could make a difference together.

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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 15th November 2025

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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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026

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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Spooktacular Shawlands

Spooktacular Shawlands

31st October 2025

Get ready for a spine-tingling spooky adventure through Shawlands this Halloween... Perfect for little ghouls and goblins (and their grown-ups), this is one haunting you won't want to miss!

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Remembrance Sunday Glasgow

Remembrance Sunday Glasgow

9th November 2025

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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Community Events in Lanarkshire

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

Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Strathaven Fireworks and Bonfire Night

Strathaven Fireworks and Bonfire Night

1st November 2025

Strathaven Round Table is thrilled to welcome you back for their annual Community Bonfire & Fireworks Night on Saturday 1st November!

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Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market on Saturday 15th November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa!

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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:

Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On

Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On

5th December 2025

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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Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

28th November 2025

Erskine's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Friday 28th November!

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St Vincent’s Hospice Christmas Fayre

St Vincent’s Hospice Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

Mark your calendar, rally your reindeer, and join St Vincent’s Hospice for a day of sparkle, community, and pure festive joy at their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!

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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:

Callendar Park Fireworks

Callendar Park Fireworks

5th November 2025

This year’s spectacular Firework Display is back and takes place in Callendar Park on Wednesday 5th November.

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

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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Troon Round Table Fireworks

Troon Round Table Fireworks

1st November 2025
Troon

Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 1st November!

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Kilwinning Community Fireworks

Kilwinning Community Fireworks

5th November 2025

Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Wednesday 5th November!

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Sponsored Links

Open Pass Scotland
Glasgow Science Centre
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Culture
Renfrewshire Council
Media Shop
Open Pass Scotland
Glasgow Science Centre
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Big Barrhead Halloween Parade
Get ready for a spooktacular evening on Saturday 25th October as the annual Big Barrhead Halloween Parade returns, packed with fun for the whole family!
Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt
Spooky giggles, crafty makes, and garden adventures await little monsters at Greenbank Garden's Mini Monsters Halloween Hunt!
Nae Fireworks Night
Join the Whitelee Rangers at their firework free zone on Wednesday 5th November and walk your dog in peace!
GHA Fireworks Display
The annual GHA Rugby Football Club Fireworks display, the largest and best in the Southside, will be taking place on Wednesday 5th November 2025!
All About Barrhead’s Winter Glow Up
Wrap up warm, bring your pals or the wee ones, and come be part of Barrhead's biggest festive celebration of the year on Saturday 22nd November!

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Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Park East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups Greenbank House and Garden Dams to Darnley Country Park Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre