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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Come along to Friends of Forth and Clyde's Social Group on Fridays for a heat, a chat or some peace and quiet - your choice!

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Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Platform Glasgow every Friday afternoon for a game of bingo, bowl of soup, special guests, surprises and plenty of prizes!

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Make Do

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 29th November 2025

Curated by artist Rebecca Fraser, Make Do are monthly gatherings at Platform, The Bridge Cafe Bar and library areas, celebrating local resources and exchanging skills!

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French Conversation in Glasgow

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

The French Conversation in Glasgow group meets on the first Saturday of the month when those who speak French get together for a chat in French!

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Harvest Festival

11th October 2025

Bringing together Glasgow's most exciting food projects, Glasgow Community Food Network are putting on a day of free workshops, talks, creative activities and food at Civic House on October 11th!

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Nearly New Collective

Selected dates between 15th October 2025 - 26th November 2025

Join Pollokshaws Parish Church each week on Wednesdays for the Nearly New Collective - a friendly mix of preloved shopping and community café vibes!

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Coffee, Cakes and Craft to support the Beatson Cancer Charity

18th October 2025

A Coffee Morning in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity is being held in Kenmure Church Hall, Bishopbriggs on Saturday 18th October, please come along and support this wonderful charity event!

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Springburn Community Festival

18th October 2025

The Springburn Community Festival, celebrating the very best of Springburn, returns for 2025 taking place on Saturday 18th October from Midday in Springburn Way!

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Moira’s Run

19th October 2025

Moira's Run returns for 2025 and will take place in Glasgow's Queen's Park or virtually at a venue of your choice on Sunday 19th October!

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Three Jewish Stories

19th October 2025
Glasgow West End

Intrigue, different cultures and food - this brand new venture is for 20-40 year olds, or thereabouts!

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Castlemilk Park Pumpkin Festival

25th October 2025 - 29th October 2025

Castlemilk Park will be holding their annual Pumpkin Festival between Saturday 25th and Wednesday 29th October featuring pumpkin carving, illumination of the stables and the Spooky Walk!

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Community Circles

25th October 2025
Glasgow North

Join the Unity for Integration Project for Community Circles, a joyful and empowering 6-week programme designed for migrant, refugee, and low-income families living in Glasgow!

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Halloween Pumpkin Patch

25th October 2025

The Molly Weir Community Garden will host a free halloween event on Saturday 25th October, come and visit the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin to carve into a lantern and take home!

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Battlefield Lantern Parade

26th October 2025
Glasgow South Side

Battlefield Community Project presents the return of the weird and wonderful annual Battlefield Lantern Parade, led by Brass, Aye? on Sunday 26th October!

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Helensburgh Fireworks Display

2nd November 2025

Fun for all of the family, Helensburgh HEART are delighted to invite you to their annual firework display, come on down to the waterfront and enjoy a fantastic light show!

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Moving Minds

2nd November 2025

Join us for an uplifting day of community, creativity, and celebration as Moving Minds returns to Civic House as part of Glasgow 850!

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Glasgow Southside SOUP #2

6th November 2025

Join Glasgow SOUP for the second edition of Southside SOUP, a community gathering of good causes, good food and good people.

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Lenzie Family Fireworks

7th November 2025

Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!

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Helensburgh Winter Festival

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
Helensburgh

Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2025 on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!

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Light Up Kirky

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
Kirkintilloch

Kirky Cinema are teaming up with SHS Events and Adventure Events Ltd to bring festive magic to the heart of Kirkintilloch on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!

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Nearly New Collective Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

The festive season is almost here – and the Nearly New Collective can't wait to celebrate it with you at their Christmas Fayre inside Pollokshaws Parish Church!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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Community Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Selected dates between 22nd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Barrhead Big Clean Up

Barrhead Big Clean Up

24th October 2025

East Renfrewshire Council is set to carry out a 'big clean up' of Barrhead on Friday 24th October and is calling for the local community to get involved!

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The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team

The Community Hub Clarkston: MART Money Advice Rights Team

Selected dates between 23rd September 2025 - 25th November 2025

The Money Advice and Rights Team offer free expert and confidential advice about debt benefits and appeals, drop in to their weekly sessions on Tuesdays at The Community Hub Clarkston.

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Community Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Edinburgh Diwali

Edinburgh Diwali

2nd November 2025

The South Asian festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by different cultures and religions all over the world, returns to Edinburgh with a multi-cultural feast of light, music and dance!

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Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE

Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE

10th October 2025

A service celebrating the life and lasting legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE will be taking place at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday 10th October.

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Edinburgh Gang Show

Edinburgh Gang Show

4th November 2025 - 8th November 2025

The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2025 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!

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Community Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Bulbs & Bees: A Community Planting Day

Bulbs & Bees: A Community Planting Day

18th October 2025

We need your pollinator planting power! Join us for a free community planting event at Dunnikier Country Park as part of the Fife Climate Festival.

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Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

20th November 2025

Come along and fear from Jon Rogers, Cellardyke resident and Professor of Creative Technology, who has a vision of an internet that works for our community and nourishes us and our environment.

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Anster Nicht: Silverburn Flax Mill

Anster Nicht: Silverburn Flax Mill

16th October 2025

Silverburn Flax Mill is undergoing a £10m renovation to save and restore the building for community use. Join Fiona Young for this talk on story of the Mill, the Russell family and flax!

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Community Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

Lanark Christmas Market & Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market on Saturday 15th November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa!

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Halfway Fireworks Display

Halfway Fireworks Display

1st November 2025

Returning for 2025, Halfway Fireworks Display is Cambuslang community's biggest annual event, attracting a crowd of around 2500 each year!

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Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday

Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday

23rd October 2025

Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!

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Community Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

28th November 2025

Erskine's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Friday 28th November!

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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!

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St John Ogilvie Primary School Christmas Fayre

St John Ogilvie Primary School Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

St John Ogilvie Primary School in Paisley will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November... all welcome!

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Community Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch

A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime: Exhibition Launch

16th October 2025

Learn more about 'A Bird’s Eye View on Hate Crime', the creative process, the voices behind the project, and the vision for the future, at the Exhibition Launch on 16th October at Creative Stirling!

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Callendar Park Fireworks

Callendar Park Fireworks

5th November 2025

This year’s spectacular Firework Display is back and takes place in Callendar Park on Wednesday 5th November.

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.

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Troon Round Table Fireworks

Troon Round Table Fireworks

1st November 2025
Troon

Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 1st November!

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Kilwinning Community Fireworks

Kilwinning Community Fireworks

5th November 2025

Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Wednesday 5th November!

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Media Shop
King Pins
City Of Glasgow Chorus
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Glasgow City Council
Hilton Glasgow
Link
Open Pass Scotland
East Renfrewshire Culture
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Fayre Play
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Media Shop
King Pins
City Of Glasgow Chorus
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

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