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.
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Forage and walking group
Our Group meet on Tuesdays at 9.30 mainly to walk through Craigmillar castle Park to forage wild plants for food.We also go to different places from time to time depending on the interests of the group. We might have a ranger showing us around Duddingston or Newhailes or we might go to the Botanics…
Women's Exercise Class
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tuesday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWomen ONLY exercise class. FREE. Social class for all women over 18. All fitness abilities. Come for 10 minutes or the whole session!
Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group designed for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Participants are encouraged to bond, enjoy themselves, and share their experiences with others. The program also provides techniques and strategies to support your child’s development at home. It is operated by …
Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsOur friendly volunteer run community cafe is open Tue - Fri 10am-2pm A variety of hot & cold beverages are available for a reasonable cost Hot foods such as soup, toasties, chips & breakfast specials available and specials Snacks such as crisps, cakes and biscuits. Payment by cash or card.
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
Gardening at the Inch Nursery
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
The Inch Nursery, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
Open in Google MapsCommunity gardening sessions starting Tuesday 24th March at the Inch Nursery led by Eleanor from Community Alliance Trust. No experience needed and everyone welcome! We will be growing fresh veg throughout the spring and summer to be given to local foodbanks and community
Get Gardening
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh? EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWe consistently invite volunteers to assist with our garden plots. To ensure an optimal experience for all participants, available spaces are limited. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact us via email at admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk, including your age and the session you…
Very Inclusive Play Club
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh?EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group dedicated to children aged 0-6 with additional support needs, along with their parents. Engage in bonding, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Acquire techniques and strategies to facilitate your child’s development at home. This initiative is organised by the Very Inclusiv…
Cooking For Families
12:31 PM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome and cook a meal to take home and eat with your family. Learn some new cooking skills and recipes. How to batch cook and freeze safely and meet new people. This group runs in 6 week blocks and booking is essential. See attached poster for dates. Book your space by emailing of phoning th…
‘Talk Time’ Wellbeing Group
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a welcoming space to share and listen in a calm, supportive environment. Everyone is invited. Feel free just to arrive, or if you prefer, let us know you are coming by sending an email to the email address below.
Sandy's Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a fun filled club for 5-12 year olds where they can come and run of some energy. Each session has a focus based activity to include team building, outdoor learning or arts and supported by the timetable that the children make themselves. A light meal/snack will be provided This club is…
TUESDAY 16.00-20.00 Available for Booking
Hays Community Hub has booking availability for Tuesdays between 16.00-20.00. Space is free to use. As long as participants are not being charged - this is condition for use. Space can be used for one off event. PfP will attend events to cover health and safety. For long term or block bookings . G…
Youth Group
Tuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p1-7 children Fun, games, sports, crafts activities available. Register interest by completing the form on the Starpic Website Sessions are free - yearly donation of £5 welcome
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.
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Pain Concern Pain Education Sessions
It is an information session for anyone who has had pain for more than 12 weeks. The session will give you a better understanding of your pain to help you manage your condition more effectively in the long term. We cover the following topics: • Understanding pain • Managing your activity …
Forage and walking group
Our Group meet on Tuesdays at 9.30 mainly to walk through Craigmillar castle Park to forage wild plants for food.We also go to different places from time to time depending on the interests of the group. We might have a ranger showing us around Duddingston or Newhailes or we might go to the Botanics…
Women's Exercise Class
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tuesday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsWomen ONLY exercise class. FREE. Social class for all women over 18. All fitness abilities. Come for 10 minutes or the whole session!
Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group designed for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Participants are encouraged to bond, enjoy themselves, and share their experiences with others. The program also provides techniques and strategies to support your child’s development at home. It is operated by …
Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsOur friendly volunteer run community cafe is open Tue - Fri 10am-2pm A variety of hot & cold beverages are available for a reasonable cost Hot foods such as soup, toasties, chips & breakfast specials available and specials Snacks such as crisps, cakes and biscuits. Payment by cash or card.
Edinburgh Food Project Hub Drop-In Support
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday Thursday Friday
Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queens Walk, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsAt our Hub based inside Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing we have various drop-in support services. No appointments necessary. Just turn up and chat to one of our support agencies.
Gardening at the Inch Nursery
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
The Inch Nursery, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
Open in Google MapsCommunity gardening sessions starting Tuesday 24th March at the Inch Nursery led by Eleanor from Community Alliance Trust. No experience needed and everyone welcome! We will be growing fresh veg throughout the spring and summer to be given to local foodbanks and community
Get Gardening
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh? EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWe consistently invite volunteers to assist with our garden plots. To ensure an optimal experience for all participants, available spaces are limited. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact us via email at admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk, including your age and the session you…
Very Inclusive Play Club
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh?EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group dedicated to children aged 0-6 with additional support needs, along with their parents. Engage in bonding, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Acquire techniques and strategies to facilitate your child’s development at home. This initiative is organised by the Very Inclusiv…
Cooking For Families
12:31 PM - 2:30 PM Tuesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome and cook a meal to take home and eat with your family. Learn some new cooking skills and recipes. How to batch cook and freeze safely and meet new people. This group runs in 6 week blocks and booking is essential. See attached poster for dates. Book your space by emailing of phoning th…
‘Talk Time’ Wellbeing Group
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Tuesday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a welcoming space to share and listen in a calm, supportive environment. Everyone is invited. Feel free just to arrive, or if you prefer, let us know you are coming by sending an email to the email address below.
Sandy's Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday Wednesday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a fun filled club for 5-12 year olds where they can come and run of some energy. Each session has a focus based activity to include team building, outdoor learning or arts and supported by the timetable that the children make themselves. A light meal/snack will be provided This club is…
TUESDAY 16.00-20.00 Available for Booking
Hays Community Hub has booking availability for Tuesdays between 16.00-20.00. Space is free to use. As long as participants are not being charged - this is condition for use. Space can be used for one off event. PfP will attend events to cover health and safety. For long term or block bookings . G…
Youth Group
Tuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p1-7 children Fun, games, sports, crafts activities available. Register interest by completing the form on the Starpic Website Sessions are free - yearly donation of £5 welcome
Greater Craigmillar Events – Right Here, Right Now
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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…