Community events in Renfrewshire

Heritage Buddies

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

Renfrew Gala Day

Renfrew Gala Day 2026 will take place on Sunday 7th June with a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of our local community!

Barshaw Gala Day

It should be a great day for all the family when Barshaw Park hosts its annual gala day on Saturday 20th June 2026!

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June... it's fantastic weekend filled with delicious food and drinks from local suppliers!

Paisley Alive Festival

Paisley Alive is more than just a festival; it's a community movement designed to reconnect neighbours, inspire healthier lifestyles, and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the area!

Sma’ Shot Day

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

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!

Paisley Halloween Festival

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 2026!

Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub East Ren's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.

Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub in Rouken Glen Park where Citizens Advice is on hand to help.

Would you like to start budgeting but don't know where to start? Come along to The Community Hub Barrhead and chat to the friendly volunteers for advice and guidance on creating a budget spreadsheet.

Annual community celebration, Leith Festival Gala Day returns to Leith Links on Saturday 13th June with another brilliant mix of live music, food and games for locals and visitors alike!

Join in a lively discussion exploring the future of Bruntsfield, Merchiston, Marchmont and Sciennes at the St Oswald's Centre / The Pianodrome on Saturday 28th March!

Get ready for a fantastic family fun day at Howden Park Centre, featuring local crafters, live performers, and sunny smiles... join the Reconnect team for an unforgettable day of community joy!

Town and gown unite each April for the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession - a joyful, costumed celebration of St Andrews' rich tapestry, with over 150 symbols of local and global heritage!

Get ready for a vibrant summer as Largo Arts Week returns this July with 34 artist studios, live music, and even some decorated seagulls, all celebrating Fife's incredible local talent!

Get ready for a fantastic celebration by the sea at Crail Fest! A sun-soaked day of live music, local treats, and family fun, all while raising vital funds for CHAS and Crail Primary School!

Discover projects improving health and wellbeing in the community from a range of organisations and research groups at Byres Hub Community Day 2026 on Saturday 28th March!

You're not alone this winter. Join Glasgow Libraries for their free Brew & Blether gatherings for warmth, conversation, and small moments of brightness to winter well.

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Monday 1st and Sunday 28th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with Radical Glasgow Tours as they branch out with their first Radical Rutherglen Tour, which will look at the less well documented stories in Rutherglen's past!

Come along to the Royal British Legion in East Kilbride on Friday 20th March for a free night of food and entertainment at their Veterans' Association Get Together!

A fantastic week of celebrations are planned between the 7th and 13th of June 2026 for the annual Lanark Lanimer Week... one of Scotland's oldest traditions!

Enjoy an afternoon of music from The Doune Bassoon Quartet at Doune Rural Hall on Sunday 19th April, all to help raise funds for a new charity formed to rebuild and restore Plean House and Stables!

This exhibition presents a creative collaboration with Support for Families (S4F) celebrating the everyday moments of care, connection, and resilience that shape the S4F community.

Culture Night Stirling: Carnival of the Wolf will bring venues and unexpected spaces across the city to life through an exciting variety of events on Friday 1st May!