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.
Community Walking Group
Our Community Walking Group at Hays Community Hub brings people together to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air, and great company. Open to all ages and abilities, the group promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social connection. Members can enjoy guided walks around the local are…
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
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 …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
Mindful Mother's Circle
Weekly peer support and social group for mums of children of any age. We have a mix of informal social sessions, workshops (like arts/crafts, cooking, jewellery, pampering) and talks, like from VOCAL, or family support service, and occasional trips. Snacks available each week. Children under 1 can …
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Cosy Knitters
osy Knitters is a welcoming, community-led knitting group based at Hays Community Hub. The group brings together an intergenerational and diverse mix of participants, creating a friendly space where people can connect, learn new skills, and support one another while knitting. Members knit both f…
Words for Wellbeing
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bridgend Farmhouse 41 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWords for Wellbeing, join Ellie from Word Well for an engaging session focused on creation and learning. Cost: £6 / £5 with a neighbour’s card membership.
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Sudanese Choir
The Sudanese Choir session is one of the regular weekly activities held at the hub. A welcoming space to sing traditional and contemporary Sudanese songs, where people from the community can come together and connect through music.
Community Walking Group
Our Community Walking Group at Hays Community Hub brings people together to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air, and great company. Open to all ages and abilities, the group promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social connection. Members can enjoy guided walks around the local are…
Craigmillar Now Archive Group
As a member of our archive group you will be helping provide essential preservation for our communities art and heritage! You will be trained in a variety of archival skills whilst discovering the vast and inspiring collections from photographer Sandra George to the Craigmillar Festival Society.…
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 …
Craigmillar Books for Babies Baby & Toddler Rhymetime
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday
Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS
Open in Google MapsWe run a weekly group in Craigmillar Library for families with babies and very young children. We sing rhymes and songs and share a story. It is a fun, relaxed group and a great opportunity to meet other families in the community. We encourage and support families to join the library and share boo…
Mindful Mother's Circle
Weekly peer support and social group for mums of children of any age. We have a mix of informal social sessions, workshops (like arts/crafts, cooking, jewellery, pampering) and talks, like from VOCAL, or family support service, and occasional trips. Snacks available each week. Children under 1 can …
Sandy's Stitchers
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsIf you sew, knit, crochet, embroider or any other needle-craft this is the place for you. If you want to learn the basics on any of the above skills we would love to have you here. This is a space where like minded people can come and learn from each other with a facilitator on hand. Please …
Cosy Knitters
osy Knitters is a welcoming, community-led knitting group based at Hays Community Hub. The group brings together an intergenerational and diverse mix of participants, creating a friendly space where people can connect, learn new skills, and support one another while knitting. Members knit both f…
Words for Wellbeing
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Monday
Bridgend Farmhouse 41 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsWords for Wellbeing, join Ellie from Word Well for an engaging session focused on creation and learning. Cost: £6 / £5 with a neighbour’s card membership.
Let's Make Stuff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsDiscover the joy of making fun, beautiful and useful things from paper, card, fabric and left over stuff that people throw away This is a quiet space where 5-12 year olds can come and work on a project that they can take home. Registration forms available in our office
Yoga For All
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Monday
Thistle Foundation, 13a Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Open in Google MapsFree community yoga session run by trained facilitator. Accessible for all, whatever fitness and health level
Sudanese Choir
The Sudanese Choir session is one of the regular weekly activities held at the hub. A welcoming space to sing traditional and contemporary Sudanese songs, where people from the community can come together and connect through music.
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.
Now You Are 4! Celebration
Sat, May 23
11:00-12:00
Craigmillar Library
Open in Google MapsNow You Are 4 Party! Now You Are 4 is a celebration event for families in Gr…
Craigmillar Books for Babies 28th Birthday Party
Sat, May 30
11-12
Craigmillar Library, 101 Nidd…
Open in Google MapsJoin us as we celebrate the 28th birthday of Craigmillar Books for Babies. The…
Garden Competition 2026
Sun, May 31
00:00:00
Craigmillar and Niddrie matte…
Open in Google MapsWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the fir…
The Wee Break Workshop
Thu, Jun 11
14.00-15.30
Hays Community Hub , 4 Hay Av…
Open in Google MapsVocal are hosting three workshops at Hays Community Hub throughout 2026. Our fi…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Craigmillar castle: Travelling through Time event
Sat, Sep 19
12.30-3pm
Craigmillar castle
Open in Google MapsCommunity led, family friendly event inviting people to “time travel” through s…