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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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Restart A Heart Day

16th October 2025

Newton Mearns Community First Responders are hosting an open CPR training day for everyone at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Thursday 16th October.

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Barrhead Big Clean Up

24th October 2025
Barrhead

East Renfrewshire Council is set to carry out a 'big clean up' of Barrhead on Friday 24th October and is calling for the local community to get involved!

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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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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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Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

6th 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 6th June with their Family Festival!

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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 Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’

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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New Monthly Veterans Cafe

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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Community Events in Fife

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

Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery

Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery

15th October 2025

Come along to Greener Kirkcaldy on 15th October for a Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery!

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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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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:

Halloween Pumpkin Patch

Halloween Pumpkin Patch

25th October 2025

The Molly Weir Community Garden will host a free halloween event on Saturday 25th October, come and visit the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin to carve into a lantern and take home!

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Coffee, Cakes and Craft to support the Beatson Cancer Charity

Coffee, Cakes and Craft to support the Beatson Cancer Charity

18th October 2025

A Coffee Morning in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity is being held in Kenmure Church Hall, Bishopbriggs on Saturday 18th October, please come along and support this wonderful charity event!

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Battlefield Lantern Parade

Battlefield Lantern Parade

26th October 2025

Battlefield Community Project presents the return of the weird and wonderful annual Battlefield Lantern Parade, led by Brass, Aye? on Sunday 26th October!

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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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Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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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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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 Christmas Lights Switch On

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th 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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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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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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A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch

A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch

16th October 2025

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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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

Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow Science Centre
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

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

Popular Events

BOOZéBRUNCH
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at BoozéBrunch at The Redhurst Hotel! Expect a delicious brunch, flowing cocktails, and unbeatable vibes, all soundtracked by DJ Stevie Lennon & live sax!
I Love Clarkston Car Boot Sale
Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!
I Love Clarkston Food Market
Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the I Love Clarkston Food Market!
Doggie’s Day Out
Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!
Barrhead Big Clean Up
East Renfrewshire Council is set to carry out a 'big clean up' of Barrhead on Friday 24th October and is calling for the local community to get involved!

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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