Your Local Calendar
This website is your local hub for everything happening across Greater Craigmillar, you can explore events, follow your favourite groups, join fun community challenges. It’s designed to be simple, friendly, and a fun way to stay connected with what’s going on in your area.
Explore All EventsWeekly Activities Clubs, Groups and Classes
Weekly Activities, Clubs, Groups and Classes Across the Greater Craigmillar communities there is a wide range of support, activities, and opportunities being delivered by local organisations every week.
Breakfast Club
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Open in Google MapsParent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.
Branching Out
12 week 3 hour program for referrals from Link Workers. Woodland activities in Craigmillar castle Park. Bush craft,,crafts, art, archeology, history, learning woodland skills. Open to all. Free with Free lunch. Starting In August
Makers Group
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsJoin our non-judgemental weekly social group. We support parents/carers and their children to meet together after school during term time, to socialise and take part in free activities decided by families, including arts and crafts, gardening and baking. Circle support whole families affected by su…
Forest Friday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsOutdoor woodland activities for children aged 6-12. Book through the Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures website using the link below.
Feel Good Friday
Feel Good Friday is a regular weekly, term time storytelling and craft family group for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups from Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene. Younger siblings welcome. As places are limited, please get in touch with Katie to book your place or find out more.
Livity Youth Project
Livity Youth Scotland – Empowering Young People Livity Youth Scotland is an inspiring youth project based in the Craigmillar area, dedicated to empowering young people through a participatory and ethical approach to youth work. The project provides safe, inclusive spaces where young people can b…
Breakfast Club
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Open in Google MapsParent/carers who need childcare in the morning, children must attend Niddrie Mill or St Francis Primary Schools.
Branching Out
12 week 3 hour program for referrals from Link Workers. Woodland activities in Craigmillar castle Park. Bush craft,,crafts, art, archeology, history, learning woodland skills. Open to all. Free with Free lunch. Starting In August
Makers Group
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsJoin our non-judgemental weekly social group. We support parents/carers and their children to meet together after school during term time, to socialise and take part in free activities decided by families, including arts and crafts, gardening and baking. Circle support whole families affected by su…
Forest Friday
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsOutdoor woodland activities for children aged 6-12. Book through the Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures website using the link below.
Feel Good Friday
Feel Good Friday is a regular weekly, term time storytelling and craft family group for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups from Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene. Younger siblings welcome. As places are limited, please get in touch with Katie to book your place or find out more.
Livity Youth Project
Livity Youth Scotland – Empowering Young People Livity Youth Scotland is an inspiring youth project based in the Craigmillar area, dedicated to empowering young people through a participatory and ethical approach to youth work. The project provides safe, inclusive spaces where young people can b…
Greater Craigmillar Events – Right Here, Right Now
Looking for what’s on in Niddrie and across Greater Craigmillar areas? You're in the right place. From Craigmillar to Bingham, Magdalene to Greendykes – if it's happening locally, you’ll find it here. Community meet-ups, sports, family days, music, and more — all in one spot. Welcome to your go-to local guide. Check in, get involved, stay connected.
Bright & Wild Festival 2026: Brave New Worlds
Fri, Jun 12
12.15 – 20.00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsLyra, Scotland’s first and only dedicated theatre for children and teenagers, r…
Family Festival: Summer Solstice Party
Sat, Jun 20
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsA family festival in Craigmillar Castle Park to celebrate the summer. Music, c…
Nature Walk: Mammals, tracks and signs
Wed, Jun 24
19:00 - 20:00
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin local expert Nadine Andrews for a walk in Craigmillar Castle Park to explo…
Craigmillar Library Volunteer Garden Session
Wed, Jun 24
10.30am to 1.30pm
Craigmillar Library (garden a…
Open in Google MapsJoin Community Alliance Trust this summer as we transform the library garden in…
Nature Walk: Flowering Plants
Fri, Jun 26
2 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin local expert Patrick Chaney to learn all about the beautiful flowering pla…
Summer Party
Sat, Jun 27
11:00 - 15:00
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Da…
Open in Google MapsThe summer party is heading to Bridgend! Join us for a lively sunny celebration…
Family Circus Workshop
Sun, Jun 28
12:00 - 14:00
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Da…
Open in Google MapsThe Circus is coming to Bridgend Farmhouse! Twirl, spin and juggle with the…
Picnic in the Park
Thu, Jul 2
12:00pm - 14:00pm
Bingham Park
Open in Google MapsPICNIC IN THE PARK IS BACK! Join us for an afternoon of community fun at Bingh…
Nature Trees: Summer Trees and Stories
Fri, Jul 3
2 - 3.30pm
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsThis interactive workshop will be facilitated by Elly Kinross who works in Crai…
TUIC Big Give Away Day
Sat, Jul 18
11-1500
Trade Unions In Communities
Open in Google MapsA fun packed day with music, food, face painting, and stalls with clothes, toys…
Free Mindulness Course for People Living with Chronic Pain
Tue, Jul 21
18:00
Online
Open in Google MapsFree 8 week online course starting 21st July 2026 at 6-8pm Our sessions are …
Family Workshop: Storytelling and Craft
Fri, Jul 24
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin wonderful storyteller Dougie McKay for some tales of summer and nature and…
Sandy's Mini Festival
Sat, Jul 25
11am - 2pm
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …
Open in Google MapsThis is a community event with live music, world foods, table sales, bouncy cas…
Family Workshop: Woodland Musical Instruments
Fri, Jul 31
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us in Craigmillar Castle Park to make some noise! We will be making instr…
IntoUniversity school leaver support
Tue, Aug 4
All day
Thistle Foundation
Open in Google MapsSupport for S4-6 school leavers following results day
Family Workshop: Natural Pigments and Dye
Tue, Aug 4
1 - 3.30
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a woodland workshop in Craigmillar Castle Park on making and using …
Time Travel event
Sat, Sep 19
12.30-3pm
Craigmillar castle park playp…
Open in Google MapsCommunity led, family friendly event inviting people to “time travel” through s…