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.
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.…
Starpic Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsVolunteer led Community Cafe Tea/Coffee/Juice Breakfast Rolls Toasties Snacks & sweet treats available at reasonable prices *All are welcome* - See website for up-to-date opening hours & prices
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…
Men in Sheds
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday
The store,Chapel Court EH15 4EF (Behind Robin Chapel)
Open in Google MapsGot Time on your hands? Need Something to do to get out of the house? Interested in DIY or woodworking? Want to get involved with a project? Come along to the men in shgeds and see what we are up to.Contact Mark on 07717664632
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 …
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 …
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
Youth Group for p1-2
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Monday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsYouth Group for p1-2 age group. Crafts, activities and games. Snack provided. *FREE* Please register via our website
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.
Youth Group for p7+
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Monday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsYouth Group for p7 age group upwards. Crafts, activities, sports. Snack provided. *FREE*
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.
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.…
Starpic Community Cafe
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsVolunteer led Community Cafe Tea/Coffee/Juice Breakfast Rolls Toasties Snacks & sweet treats available at reasonable prices *All are welcome* - See website for up-to-date opening hours & prices
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…
Men in Sheds
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday
The store,Chapel Court EH15 4EF (Behind Robin Chapel)
Open in Google MapsGot Time on your hands? Need Something to do to get out of the house? Interested in DIY or woodworking? Want to get involved with a project? Come along to the men in shgeds and see what we are up to.Contact Mark on 07717664632
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 …
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 …
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
Youth Group for p1-2
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Monday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsYouth Group for p1-2 age group. Crafts, activities and games. Snack provided. *FREE* Please register via our website
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.
Youth Group for p7+
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Monday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsYouth Group for p7 age group upwards. Crafts, activities, sports. Snack provided. *FREE*
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.
Migrant Worker Cafe
Sat, Oct 3
12 noon until 2pm
TUIC Hub, 121 Niddrie Mains R…
Open in Google MapsAre you a Migrant Worker living in and around Edinburgh, and interested in lea…
Workshop: Crafts with Hazel
Fri, Oct 9
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google Mapsjoin us in the park for some simple whittling and weaving activities with the w…
FREE theatre show for children and families 'My Friend Selma'
Fri, Oct 9
15:00 - 16:15
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsMy Friend Selma is the remarkable real-life story of one girl’s journey from wa…
'I am Not My Hair' : Free dance-theatre show for children and families
Wed, Oct 14
19:00 - 20:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsA joyful dance-theatre work created for Black and Mixed-Race girls aged 8-12 ye…
Workshop: Foraging and Preserving
Fri, Oct 23
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a day in the woodland foraging and preserving wild food, with taste…
Community Campfire Event
Thu, Nov 5
5pm - 7.30pm
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 …
Open in Google MapsCome and join us at our Community Campfire Event. A family event full of fun an…
COMMUNITY LUNCH – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Wed, Nov 11
12:00pm - 13:30pm
Magdalene Community Centre
Open in Google MapsCome along to Sarah’s Family Kitchen Community Lunch for good food, good compan…
Nature Walk: Craigmillar Castle Park History
Fri, Nov 13
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us for a walk to explore the wonderful history of this beautiful community…
Workshop: Wreath Making
Fri, Dec 4
1 - 3
Craigmillar Castle Park at th…
Open in Google MapsJoin us in Craigmillar Castle Park to use local and foraged materials to build …
Book making workshop
Tue, Feb 2
12.30 3pm
Sandys community center art r…
Open in Google MapsLearn how to print in different ways with Susue Wilson and make a book with pri…
'Don't Look Spaceman!' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Feb 3
18:30-19:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsAn intergalactic dance-in-space made with, and for, young audiences aged 10-14 …
'Tongue Twister' : Free Theatre Show for Children & Families
Wed, Mar 31
18:00 - 19:00
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTongue Twister is one man’s attempt to say tongue twisters in as many different…
'Two Cowboys and the Sky' a free theatre show for 3-7 year olds
Fri, Apr 2
13:30 - 14:30
Lyra Artspace, 11 Harewood Ro…
Open in Google MapsTwo Cowboys and the Sky is a spectacular celebration of getting distracted, and…