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.
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.
Hays Pet Food Bank
Our Pet food Bank ran by Places for People in partnership with Edinburgh Cat and dog home. Is not means tested. No registration required. We provide free cat and Dog food. Opened every Thursday between 10.00-12.00pm. Pet food bank is open to all PfP customers, community members living in Bi…
Free Boxing Fitness Class
Places for People in partnership with Places Leisure runs a free Boxing Fitness Class every Thursday. Class starts at 10.00 - 11.15am. Class is open to all community members. Open to all levels of fitness and mobility levels. This inclusive fitness class is well established. No need to register…
Community Gardening at The White House Garden
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
The White House Community Garden, 70 Niddrie Mains Road
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust hosts weekly gardening sessions at the back of the White House on Niddrie Mains Road. Sessions run from 10.30am - approx. 1pm with our community gardener Woody. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Come along and give it a go! For any info or questi…
Thursday 16.00-20.00 available for booking
Space available for events, long term of block bookings. Bookings are free . Participants must not be charge - condition of booking. One off events do not require liability insurance as PfP staff will attend. For long term and block bookings groups must have liability insurance. Lease holders will …
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.
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.
Hays Pet Food Bank
Our Pet food Bank ran by Places for People in partnership with Edinburgh Cat and dog home. Is not means tested. No registration required. We provide free cat and Dog food. Opened every Thursday between 10.00-12.00pm. Pet food bank is open to all PfP customers, community members living in Bi…
Free Boxing Fitness Class
Places for People in partnership with Places Leisure runs a free Boxing Fitness Class every Thursday. Class starts at 10.00 - 11.15am. Class is open to all community members. Open to all levels of fitness and mobility levels. This inclusive fitness class is well established. No need to register…
Community Gardening at The White House Garden
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
The White House Community Garden, 70 Niddrie Mains Road
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust hosts weekly gardening sessions at the back of the White House on Niddrie Mains Road. Sessions run from 10.30am - approx. 1pm with our community gardener Woody. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Come along and give it a go! For any info or questi…
Thursday 16.00-20.00 available for booking
Space available for events, long term of block bookings. Bookings are free . Participants must not be charge - condition of booking. One off events do not require liability insurance as PfP staff will attend. For long term and block bookings groups must have liability insurance. Lease holders will …
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.
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…
Sports Memory
Tue, Jul 7
1.30-3.00pm
Hays Community Hub , 4 Hay Av…
Open in Google MapsLove to talk about sport? Sporting Memories clubs are for older people to come …
Walk 'n' Wheel
Tue, Jul 7
12pm - 2pm
Community Renewal Trust, 31 B…
Open in Google MapsWalking & wheeling inclusive session exploring our local area, meeting at Commu…
Make Your Mark - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Wed, Jul 15
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Bingham Pet Show
Thu, Jul 16
12pm
Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…
Open in Google MapsBring along your furry (or reptilian) friends to Bingham Park to win in a varie…
Make Your Mark Session 2 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Thu, Jul 16
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Make Your Mark Session 3 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Fri, Jul 17
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
Make Your Mark Session 4 - Niddrie Mill Community Garden Artwork
Sat, Jul 18
10.30am to 12.30pm
Niddrie Mill Community Garden…
Open in Google MapsCommunity Alliance Trust is delighted to be working with Art Buds Collective an…
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…
Summer Family BBQ
Thu, Jul 30
12pm-3pm
Thistle Foundation Centre of …
Open in Google MapsCome join us at Thistle Foundation for a Summer Family BBQ! We will have plenty…
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 …
Sports Day
Mon, Aug 10
12pm - 3pm
Bingham Park, 31 Bingham Aven…
Open in Google MapsFamily friendly sports day event. All the usual fun competitions like egg & spo…
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…