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Community Events in Edinburgh in August 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Free Book Club at Fort Kinnaird

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 28th November 2024

Fort Kinnaird is hosting a free monthly book club in partnership with Musselburgh Library to bring the community together over the joy of reading.

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Coorie Cafe at One Dalkeith

Selected dates between 29th June 2024 - 10th August 2024

Come and join us at The Coorie Cafe at One Dalkeith, where good food and the community meet in the heart of Dalkeith.

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The Greenhouse

Selected dates between 20th July 2024 - 21st December 2024

The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.

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Musselburgh Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Craft Show

17th August 2024
Musselburgh

Come along to Musselburgh Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Craft Show on Saturday 17th August, it's a great family day out!

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900 Voices

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 30th November 2024

The voices of Edinburgh’s communities shape an ever-evolving sound installation inside St Giles’ Cathedral's magnificent interior.

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Makers Market The Lothians
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Great Run Company
ACME Comic Con

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 Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle

The Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 29th October 2024

Whether you're an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Community Hub Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!

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The Community Hub Barrhead: MacMillan Cancer Drop-in

The Community Hub Barrhead: MacMillan Cancer Drop-in

Selected dates between 28th August 2024 - 25th September 2024

Have you or a Family member recently been diagnosed with cancer? Macmillan Cancer Support are here to help you access tailored information and support at their weekly drop-in in Barrhead.

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The Community Hub Clarkston: MacMillan Cancer Drop-in

The Community Hub Clarkston: MacMillan Cancer Drop-in

Selected dates between 29th August 2024 - 31st October 2024

Have you or a Family member recently been diagnosed with cancer? Macmillan Cancer Support are here to help you access tailored information and support at their weekly drop-in in Clarkston.

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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:

Cardenden Village Fair

Cardenden Village Fair

25th August 2024

Join us for a fun, entertaining day when the Cardenden Village Fair returns on Sunday 25th August, where our theme for 2024 is "Volunteering"!

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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:

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

9th August 2024

You are invited to a free family fun day! Enjoy a BBQ, music, face painting and more hosted by Glasgow Story Church on Friday 9th August!

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Govanhill International Festival and Carnival

Govanhill International Festival and Carnival

1st August 2024 - 11th August 2024

The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2024 returns for its 8th year, celebrating creativity, solidarity, and liberation, from Thursday 1st August to Sunday 11th August!

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St Philomena’s Family Fun Day

St Philomena’s Family Fun Day

18th August 2024

St Philomena's have a day of fun for all the family lined up on Sunday 18th August and they can't wait to welcome you all back!

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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:

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

31st August 2024 - 15th September 2024

The Scarecrow Festival returns for 2024 with two weeks packed full of fun things to do and see all over Bothwell!

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Tempo Community CIC Open Day

Tempo Community CIC Open Day

25th August 2024

Get ready to experience a day filled with fun, food, dance and more at Tempo Community's Open Day on Sunday 25th August!

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Strathaven Balloon Festival

Strathaven Balloon Festival

23rd August 2024 - 25th August 2024

The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2024 taking place on the weekend of August 23rd to 25th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!

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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:

Bridgewater Housing Association Gala Day

Bridgewater Housing Association Gala Day

9th August 2024

Join Bridgewater Housing Association for their Gala Day which will take place on Friday 9th August on the grounds of their new India of Inchinnan office!

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Inchinnan Care Home Summer Fete

Inchinnan Care Home Summer Fete

10th August 2024

Join Inchinnan Care Home on Saturday 10th August for their Summer Fete featuring market stalls, bouncy castle, BBQ and live entertainment!

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Summer Fun Day at Active Communities

Summer Fun Day at Active Communities

10th August 2024

Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for a day of fun, food, and entertainment at Active Communities' Summer Fun Day!

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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:

Forth Valley u3a Annual Enrolment Day

Forth Valley u3a Annual Enrolment Day

23rd August 2024

Are you semi-retired or retired and looking for something new to do? We look forward to seeing you and sharing information of the 80+ activities going on around the Forth Valley.

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

31st August 2024 - 8th September 2024
Largs

The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!

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Sponsored Links

Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kids Pass
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust
Rabbies

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Makers Market The Lothians
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
Great Run Company
ACME Comic Con
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kids Pass
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust
Rabbies

Popular Events

Zoe Rahman, solo piano and duets with Helena Kay
This concert at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh offers a chance to appreciate piano virtuoso Zoe Rahman's talent in a duo with saxophonist Helena Kay!
Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
The Lost Past Society - Music on the Mezzanine
Coming to Central Library Edinburgh on 14th September, The sound of the Lost Past Society is designed to create a sense and feeling of Melancholy and Nostalgia.
Thread Embroidery Workshop
Using the Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art exhibition as inspiration, learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience, at Dovecot Studios on 9th November.
The Neuroscience of Emotions with Dr Barbara-Anne Robertson
What happens in your brain and body when you experience emotions? Discover the secrets behind emotions and how they shape our worldview.

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall