Community Events in Edinburgh in December 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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Syrian Supper Club
Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!
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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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Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group
Come along to Spiel und Plausch (Play and Chat), a place where children can play freely, parents can take a moment, and new friendships can grow.
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Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in
Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!
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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On
Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.
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The Ultimate Holiday Party: Startups, Investors & Friends
Join us for an end-of-year holiday gathering hosted by UK Startup Hub, Foras Ventures, Founders Meetup, and Tech Meetup, a night to unwind, connect, and toast to the hard work that defined 2025!
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Day Service Taster Session for Older Adults
The Open Door Community Hub is running free taster sessions for older adults. Come along for refreshments, a fun activity and get to find out how our Day Services can support you and your family!
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Community Carols at St Mary’s
Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.
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Community Christmas Party - Gracemount Mansion & Walled Gardens
Come along to Gracemount Mansion's annual Community Christmas Party when it returns on Saturday 13th December!
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Winter Wellbeing Fest
Join us for a heartwarming day of wellbeing, fun and connection on Sunday 14th December at 4 Duncan Place in Leith.
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Cairdean House: Community Festive Event
Cairdean House is inviting people to revisit traditions from Christmas past by joining residents and team members for a festive event on Monday 15th December.
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party
The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!
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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:
Chat & Plant Gardening Group
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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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library
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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Carolside Campus Christmas Fayre
Carolside PTA are holding their fantastic annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 6th December, come along for lots of fun, games and food all the while supporting Carolside!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Walk the path of light on the longest night
For the sixth year in a row, the University of St Andrews is offering a free, family-friendly outdoor festive event on the Winter Solstice!
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Climate Conversation
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 3rd December at Eats Rosyth!
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Castlehill Christmas Fair
Get ready for a festive day filled with fun for the whole family at the Castlehill Christmas Fair on Saturday 13th December in Castlehill Primary School Hall!
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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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Govan Gaelic Primary School Holiday Fayre
Join Us for a Festive Community Day, as Bun Sgoil Ghàidhlig Baile a' Ghobhainn presents it's annual Holiday Fayre on Saturday 13th December!
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More Jewish Stories
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service
The South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service will be held again at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Sunday 7th December.
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Candlelight Carols
Join Bellshill Central Parish Church for some well loved carols, readings and prayers, all by candlelight, on Sunday 7th December!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
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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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance
The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!
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Tea & Toast Tuesdays
Join the outreach team at Oakshaw Trinity Church for their free Tea & Toast Tuesdays at The Wynd Centre in Paisley!
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St Margaret’s Christmas Fayre
St Margaret's Church in Johnstone are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 7th December, full of lovely stalls selling unique gifts, it's a day for all the family to enjoy!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles
Enjoy Christmas music from through the ages when Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles present their annual Carols and Carillons Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 14th December!
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Climate Conversation
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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