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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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Christmas Craft Market

7th November 2025

Join Mossvale Community Church for their annual Christmas Craft Market, featuring over 25 stalls of local crafters and creatives, in The Mossy Cafe on Friday 7th November!

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Heritage Buddies Consultation & Recruitment Event

8th November 2025

Are you interest in archaeology? local history? or family history? Heritage Buddies is an exciting new project exploring the stories that lie hidden in Renfrewshire's heritage graveyards.

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Renfrewshire Remembers

9th November 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Communities across Renfrewshire are preparing for a weekend of remembrance as the area pays tribute to those lost in service with the Armed Forces.

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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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Ralston Primary Christmas Fayre

22nd November 2025

Ralston Primary School Parent Council invite you to join them for their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November!

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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 Andrew’s Night Community Ceilidh

29th November 2025

Celebrate Scotland's national day with traditional music, ceilidh dancing, and plenty of fun at Fèis Phàislig's St Andrew's Night Community Ceilidh!

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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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Community Christmas Carol Service

18th December 2025

Join Renfrew Christian Fellowship for an evening of celebration and joy singing Christmas Carols on Thursday 18th 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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Sponsored Links

Pace Youth Theatre
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Renfrewshire Council
One Ren

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:

Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre

Blood Cancer UK Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

The Glasgow & District Branch of Blood Cancer UK are hosting their wonderful annual Christmas Fayre at United Reformed Church, Giffnock on Saturday 15th November!

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Spark In The Dark

Spark In The Dark

7th November 2025

Enjoy a fun and safe evening with sparklers, hot food and great company at Newton Mearns Baptist Church's Spark In The Dark on Friday 7th November!

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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

15th November 2025

One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!

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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:

Syrian Supper Club

Syrian Supper Club

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 19th February 2026

Come and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura Selibi!

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The Kindred Club

The Kindred Club

Selected dates between 7th February 2026

The Kindred Club is a new dementia-friendly social group in Leith, created to bring people together through music, dance, conversation and connection.

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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On

The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On

3rd December 2025

Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.

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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:

AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 15th November 2025

Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!

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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

8th November 2025

Families First St Andrews is inviting the community to come together for its annual Coffee Morning on 8th November, a much-loved event that combines sweet treats with community spirit.

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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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Community Events in Glasgow

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

Knightswood Congregational Church Christmas Fair

Knightswood Congregational Church Christmas Fair

15th November 2025

Come along and support local at Knightswood Congregational Church's annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 15th November, it's a great wee afternoon for young and old!

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The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC

The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC

Selected dates between 30th October 2025 - 26th February 2026

Join Creating Conversations CIC at The Mitchell Library for one of their regular Death Cafe, a safe, confidential and friendly space to come together and talk openly and honestly about death.

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Light Up Kirky

Light Up Kirky

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

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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Community Events in Lanarkshire

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

North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events

North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events

9th November 2025

Two local Remembrance Sunday Services and parades will be held in North Lanarkshire on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

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Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

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Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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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:

Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

6th November 2025

Join Climate FORTH, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, in Stirling if you're involved in running a natural or built heritage asset - like a community garden or building or a local park.

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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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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

11th December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 11th December!

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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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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

Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

Pace Youth Theatre
Pace Youth Theatre
Renfrewshire Council
One Ren
Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!
All The Mountains Give Film Screening
Join Refractive for a screening of the incredible All the Mountains Give by director Arash Rakhsha. The screening will take place on Saturday 22nd of November at The Wynd Centre Paisley.
Get Your Groove On with The Buddy Beat
Feel good through rhythm! Join our free drumming taster sessions - easy, uplifting, and great for wellbeing. Includes tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Erskine Christmas Craft Fayre
Erskine's activity centre Christmas Craft Fayre is back on Saturday 15th November, with incredible gifts to buy, hand-made by their Veterans.
Sleeping Beauty
There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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