Community Events in Glasgow in August 2025
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Events in Glasgow
Glasgow 850
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
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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Denny Social
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) and members of Dumbarton community invite everyone to step into the world of William Denny & Brothers in this new immersive exhibition!
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Summer Holiday Food and Activity Programme
Come and join the team at Platform over the school summer holidays for a packed programme of free food and creative activities!
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Govanhill International Festival and Carnival
The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2025 returns for its 9th year, celebrating creativity, solidarity, and liberation, from Friday 1st August to Sunday 10th August!
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Include Me 2 Club Family Fun Day
Include Me 2 Club's Family Fun Day on August 2nd is packed with something for everyone — from thrilling rides and live entertainment to tasty street food and local market stalls!
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National Play Day at Platform
As part of their Summer Holiday Food and Activities Programme, Platform Glasgow have a special celebration for National Play Day on Wednesday 6 August!
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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend
Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!
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80th Commemoration of Victory in Japan
Veterans, families and friends, including local communities will join hands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan at the Veterans Monument Knightswood on Saturday 10th May.
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Africa Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of dance, music and art at Scottish Refugee Council's Africa Festival, where Glasgow's African communities share their culture and traditions!
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Elder Park Community Festival
The heart of Govan comes alive this summer for the Elder Park Community Festival — a massive collaborative event brought to you by nearly 20 incredible local organisations and community groups!
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Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Festival: Discovery Trail
Something is amiss in the windows of our local businesses... take a walk up Clarkston Road and see if you can spot the unexpected items being displayed!
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Join Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Festival at Cathcart Baptist Church on Saturday 23rd August for their annual Summer Fete!
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Citizens Theatre Homecoming Festival
After years of transformation, the Citizens Theatre are throwing their doors open once more with Homecoming – a two-week celebration of creativity, community, and connection!
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Billy Connolly’s Banana Boots
Get ready for a fun-filled day at St. Enoch Centre as Billy Connolly's legendary banana boots make a rare appearance – for one day only on Monday 25th August!
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Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform
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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Crookston Castle Fun Day
Join Friends of Crookston Castle for a fantastic Fun Day at Crookston Castle on Saturday 30th August, as part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations!
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Glasgow For Europe Euro Cafe
Glasgow for Europe are hosting a Eurocafe on Saturday 30th August in the Social Hub, come along for coffee and chat!
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Jamaica Food Celebration
Welcome to the Jamaican Food Community Summer Event! Join us at Free Wheel North - Coffee on the Green Community Cafe for a day filled with delicious Jamaican cuisine, music, and fun!
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Springburn Park Appreciation Day: Bird Song Walk & Community Litter-Pick
Join the team at Springburn Auditorium for their Springburn Park Appreciation Day featuring a guided bird sound walk and community litter pick!
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Victoria Park Spring Into Summer Family Fun Day - CANCELLED
Join Glasgow Eco Trust and Victoria Park Community Trust on Saturday 30th August for their annual Spring Into Summer Family Fun Day with activities, music, info stalls and more!
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Greyfriars Biophilic Garden Open Day and Celebration of Glasgow 850
As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, Greyfriars Biophilic Garden are holding an open day on Sunday 31st August, come along and enjoy this oasis in the city!
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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:
Barrhead Center Community Chat
Would you like an opportunity to meet local people and make new friends? The Community Hub Barrhead for a coffee and chat every Wednesday evening!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: CAB Citizens Advice Bureau
Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub Clarkston where Carla is on hand to help.
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Chat & Plant Gardening Group
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Festival of Unity
The Association of Ukrainians in Edinburgh, alongside Leith Chooses, are proud to be hosting the Leith 'Festival of Unity' on Saturday 23rd August!
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Draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan - Drop in information event
Join the Scottish Government on Monday 25th August at Leith Community Centre for this drop-in information event and learn about the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan!
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New Monthly Veterans Cafe
Connect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Cardenden Village Fair
Join us for a fun, entertaining day when the Cardenden Village Fair returns on Sunday 31st August, where we are staying with our theme of "Volunteering"!
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LochCon2025
LochCon is a brand-new festival celebrating games, creativity, and community right in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife.
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
FREE IT Session for Residents of Carstairs Junction and Surrounding Villages
Join Soul of the Junction for a relaxed and friendly IT session aimed at improving your digital confidence!
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Summerfest Hamilton
The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
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Climate Ready Places - Community Workshop
Join Soul of the Junction for an inspiring and interactive Climate Ready Places workshop designed to bring together families, neighbours, and local changemakers in Carstairs Junction.
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley 10k & Fun Run
Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2025 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 17th August!
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Morar Bridge of Weir Care Home Summer Fete
Join Morar Bridge of Weir Care Home on Saturday 30th August for their annual Summer Fete, there's lots of fun to be had for all the family to enjoy!
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Lady Alice Bowling Club Summer Fete
Join Lady Alice Bowling Club on Saturday 30th August for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit when they host their annual Summer Fete!
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Here's a selection of Community Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
Enjoy a great day out at the 2025 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 3rd August at Strathallan Games Park.
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Kite Making for Gaza
Join Creative Stirling for a family friendly drop-in kite-making event, in collaboration with Mothers Against Genocide Scotland!
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Forth Valley u3a Annual Enrolment Day - Bridge of Allan
Are you semi-retired or retired and looking for something new to do? We look forward to seeing you and sharing information of the 70+ activities going on around the Forth Valley.
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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