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.
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
Youth Group for p3-6
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Tuesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsTuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p4-6 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
The Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Discover techniques and strategies to help your child’s development at home. Organised by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
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…
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Very Inclusive Play Club
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, have fun, and share experiences. Learn strategies to support your child’s development at home. Run by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
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.
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
Youth Group for p3-6
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Tuesday Thursday
Starpic Project, Bingham Community Centre, 31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 3HZ
Open in Google MapsTuesday and Thursday Youth Groups for p4-6 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
The Very Inclusive Play Club
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children aged 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, enjoy activities, and share experiences with others. Discover techniques and strategies to help your child’s development at home. Organised by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
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…
Community Cook Club
11:00 AM - 1:31 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsCome along and cook together, eat together A space where people can come and share a meal, meet new people and perhaps learn some new cooking skills and try new foods. telephone or email to secure your place.
Parent and Toddlers
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsPop in and meet other parents/carers and enjoy a cuppa A perfect oppertunity for your little one to develope and explore
Very Inclusive Play Club
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday
Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road. Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Open in Google MapsA group for children 0-6 with additional support needs and their parents. Bond, have fun, and share experiences. Learn strategies to support your child’s development at home. Run by the Very Inclusive Play Club.
Sandy's Supported Kids Club
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday
Sandys community centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue EH16 4DW
Open in Google MapsThis is a small group aimed at children with ASN with a high staff ratio. If you think your child would benefit from this group you should speak to thier school to send us an email referal so that your child can be added to the waiting list.
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…