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Community events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.

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Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Join the outreach team at Oakshaw Trinity Church for their free Tea & Toast Tuesdays at The Wynd Centre in Paisley!

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Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!

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Beat The Street Renfrewshire

10th September 2025 - 22nd October 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!

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Free First Aid Training

16th October 2025

Mini First Aid Glasgow are delighted to be hosting a FREE Community Family Event on Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October at St Mirin’s Cathedral Church Hall in Paisley.

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Galoshans Festival

17th October 2025 - 30th October 2025
Various Locations Inverclyde

Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival returns for 2025 from Friday 17th October, promising a fortnight of music, mystery, and magic!

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Repair Fair in Renfrewshire

18th October 2025

On Saturday 18th October, RenCAN Hub will host a Repair Fair in The Wynd Centre in Paisley, featuring a Repair Cafe, workshops, family activities and tea & coffee!

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Paisley Halloween Festival

24th October 2025 - 26th October 2025
Paisley

Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2025!

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Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

15th November 2025

The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!

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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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Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Renfrew

Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!

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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

29th November 2025
Johnstone

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 Vincent’s Hospice Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

Mark your calendar, rally your reindeer, and join St Vincent’s Hospice for a day of sparkle, community, and pure festive joy at their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!

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Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On

5th December 2025

Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!

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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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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:

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 23rd December 2025

Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands every other Tuesday for 'Blether and a Brew' featuring plenty of tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company!

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Giffnock’s Christmas Village

Giffnock’s Christmas Village

8th November 2025

Join the Giffnock Village team on Saturday 8th November for a magical day of festive fun featuring a Christmas market, street performers, live music and dance performances, Santa's grotto and more!

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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Selected dates between 25th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

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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:

SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2025

SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2025

2nd November 2025

The SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2025 is taking place on Sunday 2nd November at Myreside Stadium.

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New Monthly Veterans Cafe

New Monthly Veterans Cafe

Selected dates between 1st November 2024 - 30th December 2025

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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The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration

The Eric Liddell Community - 45th Anniversary Celebration

30th October 2025

The Eric Liddell Community is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special evening of music from pupils at James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir High School on Thursday 30th October!

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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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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

14th October 2025

Join us at Culross Stables Hub for this Climate Conversation session, designed for those who are involved in, or interested in, the running of local natural, cultural or built assets.

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Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery

Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery

15th October 2025

Come along to Greener Kirkcaldy on 15th October for a Community Meal and Energy Advice Surgery!

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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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Springburn Community Festival

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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Nearly New Collective

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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Community Events in Lanarkshire

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

Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!

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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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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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Community Events in Stirling

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

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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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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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

Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Media Shop
The Quay
Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch
With thousands to choose from, grab your wellies and come along to Farmer Fletcher's Pumpkin Patch to find your perfect pumpkin in the run up to Halloween!
Pop Divas Ice Disco
From timeless anthems to chart-topping tunes, Braehead Ice Centre's Pop Divas Ice Disco the ultimate night of skating, music, and fun on the ice - perfect for pop lovers of all ages!
ABBA Christmas By Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join Concerts By Candlelight at Coats Paisley for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live by candlelight!
Witches Market
The Boo Crew are bringing Halloween to Lochwinnoch with a programme of events including the Witches Market at Route 760 Cafe on Saturday 25th October!
The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk
Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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