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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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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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East Renfrewshire Remembrance Services

9th November 2025
Various Locations East Renfrewshire

A number of events will take place in East Renfrewshire on Remembrance Sunday to remember the area's fallen war heroes and honour those who have served and sacrificed.

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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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Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

The Glasgow & District Branch of Blood Cancer UK are hosting their wonderful annual Christmas Fayre at United Reformed Church, Giffnock on Saturday 15th November!

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Nearly New Sale and Book Sale

15th November 2025

The 28th Glasgow (Giffnock) Scout Group's annual Nearly New Sale & Book Sale is being held at the Scout Hall on Saturday 15th November!

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Why Fast?

16th November 2025

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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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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Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On

30th November 2025

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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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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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Culture

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:

German Christmas Fair

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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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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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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Community Events in Fife

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

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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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

8th November 2025

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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Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

20th November 2025

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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Community Events in Glasgow

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

The Big Christmas Lights Switch-On

The Big Christmas Lights Switch-On

15th November 2025

Join Clyde Shopping Centre on Saturday 15th November as they host their annual Big Christmas Lights Switch-On with Go Radio and special guests Cammy Barnes and Billy Reekie!

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Make Do

Make Do

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 29th November 2025

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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More Jewish Stories

More Jewish Stories

7th December 2025

Discover modern and ancient captivating tales, whilst also getting to meet your fellow Jewish neighbours and find connections in unexpected places.

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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:

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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Lanark & District Round Table Annual Fireworks Display

Lanark & District Round Table Annual Fireworks Display

8th November 2025

Celebrate Guy Fawkes night safely with a bang at the Lanark & District Round Table Fireworks Display at Moor Park on Saturday 8th November!

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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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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:

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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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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Christmas Craft Market

Christmas Craft Market

7th November 2025

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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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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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

6th November 2025

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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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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Sponsored Links

Glasgow Science Centre
ATG
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Culture
Glasgow Science Centre
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Spark In The Dark
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!
A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
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!
Giffnock’s Christmas Village
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!
Cinderella
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!
Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm
Whitelee Windfarm have got the festive season all wrapped up with a selection of events including a Santa's Grotto and their Winter Wonderland Experience!

Popular Listings

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