Events and activities 2024
Community events for young people
AUGB
4 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB
- Saturday 9 November, 5pm
- Sunday 10 November, 2pm
Fun activities for Ukrainian children with BBQ, exciting stories, games and fun. It’s a chance for everyone to sit outside, get to know each other, play lots of fun games and make new friends.
Ama-Zing Harmonies
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, EH4 4BY
Monday 4 November, 5pm to 8pm
Ama-Zing Harmonies is hosting a Bonfire Ceilidh evening for the children in their group. Ceilidh dancing, traditional Bonfire activities delicious Scottish food.
Citadel Youth Centre
The Citadel Youth Centre, 175 Commercial Street, EH6 6JE
Friday 8 November - overnight stay at Pilton Retreat for locals
Contact Citadel Youth Centre for more information
Edinburgh YMCA
86 Great Junction Street, EH6 5LL
Tuesday 5 November 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Free boxing sessions for 10 to 14 year olds, food and social activities.
Jack Kane Community Centre
208 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4ND
Monday 4 November - 3pm to 7pm - young females
Tuesday 5 November - 5pm to 7pm - P7 and S1
Thursday 7 November - 4pm to 6pm and 6pm to 8pm
Friday 8 November - 6pm to 8pm - young people in S1
Saturday 9 November - 10am to 12noon - children and families
Lyra with The Venchie
The Venchie, 61 Niddrie Mains Terrace, EH16 4NX
Friday 1 November 4pm to 6pm
Free festive bonfire event for communities in Craigmillar and Niddrie. Bonfire, marshmallow toasting, sparklers, toffee apples, healthy snacks, story telling and glow in the dark face painting.
Book your free tickets for Lyra with The Venchie bonfire event
Midnight and Beyond
The Track, Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, EH5 1QH
Friday 1 November to Tuesday 5 November 6pm to 3am
Free activities for locals - go-karting, cycling, night walks and sports
Muirhouse Youth Development Group
67 Pennywell Road, EH4 4NL
- Friday 1 November, 5pm to 9pm
- Monday 4 November, 5pm to 9pm
- Tuesday 5 November, 5pm to 9pm
Enjoy free food and spend time with friends while learning about fire safety.
Pilmeny Development Project Youth Centre
44 Buchanan Street, EH6 8RF
- Thursday 31 October, 3.45pm to 5.15pm
- Friday 1 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Saturday 2 November , 4.30pm to 6pm
- Sunday 3 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Monday 4 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Tuesday 5 November, 4.45pm to 6.15pm
The youth centre is set to unveil an indoor youth café, with a vibrant space for young people to meet - computer games, bonfire safety workshop sessions and indoor activities. A place for young people to have fun and meet with hot chocolate and sparklers.
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project
The Greenhouse, 33 West Pilton Brae, EH4 4BH
- Friday 1 November regular drop-in
- Saturday 2 November 1pm to 4pm
- Monday 5 and Tuesday 5 November
A chance for young people to enjoy a hot meal, spend time with friends and take part in some activities.
The Ripple Project
198 Restalrig Road South, EH7 6DZ
- Saturday 2 November, call 0131 554 0422 for times.
- Tuesday 5 November, P6-S1 Drop-in 6.30pm to 8.pm amd P6 to S6 until 10pm
A chance for young people to come together and enjoy football, arts and crafts, pool, darts, and table tennis.
Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventure
Bridgend Farm House, Craigmillar Forest, EH16 4TE
Free fireworks on bonfire night teaching children about fire safety. Hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows and firework-inspired activities.
Contact Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventure for dates and times.
The WHY Project
Gate 55, 55 Sighthill Road, E11 4PB
- Friday 1 November
- Tuesday 5 November
Food, baking, arts and crafts
Contact WHY for more information.
Public events
Conifox Halloween Fireworks
Conifox Adventure Park, Foxhall, Kirkliston, EH29 9ER
25, 26, 27, 28 October, 5pm to 8.30pm
More Information on Conifox Halloween Fireworks
Craigmllar Community Campfire
Sandy's Community Centre, 76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue, EH16 4DW
Tuesday 5 November from 5pm
Campfire themed food, fire dancer, woodland light show, projector fireworks show, live music, hot chocolate, green man forest faces, fire pits and toasting marshmallows.
Currie Fireworks
King George V Park, Lanark Roadd West, Currie, EH14 5RT
Tuesday 5 November, 6.30pm to 7.15pm
More Information on Currie Fireworks
Edinburgh Diwali
West Gardens, Princes Street, EH2 2HG
Sunday 3 November, 1.15pm to 8pm
- parade: St. Andrew Square at 1.15pm
- live music: Ross Bandstand, West Princes Street Gardens starts at 2.30pm
- fireworks from 6.30pm
More Information on Edinburgh Diwali
Fawkes Festival
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB
Sunday 3 November at 4pm
More Information on Fawkes Festival
Scottish Love in Action Fireworks
Myreside Rugby Ground, Myreside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5BZ
Sunday 3 November, 4pm and 6.30pm
More Information on Scottsh Love in Action Fireworks
Youth Clubs
Craigentinny Community Centre
Wednesday 6 November
For more information visit Craigentinny community centre
Drumbrae Library Youth Café
Dumbrae Library Hub
Wednesday 6 November 2024
For more information visit Drumbrae Library Hub
Edinburgh Leisure Open All Hours
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre – 6pm to 8pm
- Drumbrae Leisure Centre – 7pm to 9pm
- Gracemount Leisure Centre – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Jack Kane Community Centre – 6pm to 8pm
- Royal Commonwealth Pool – 7pm to 9pm
- South Queensferry High School – 6pm to 8pm
- Warrender Swim Centre – 7pm to 9pm
- Wester Hailes High School – 7pm to 9pm
Friday 1 and Friday 8 November - free drop-in for S1 to S6.
Contact andrewmcintosh@edinburghleisure.co.uk for more information on Open All Hours
Kirkliston Youth Café
Kirkliston Community Centre
Wednesday 6 November
For more information visit Kirkliston community centre
Kirkliston Youth Club
Kirkliston Community Centre
Monday 4 November
For more information visit Kirkliston community centre
Queensferry Youth Café
South Queensferry Community Centre
Tuesday 5 November
For more information visit South Queensferry community centre
Valley Park Senior Youth Club
Valley Park Community Centre
Monday 4 November, Senior Youth Club, 4pm to 8pm
For more information visit Valley Park community centre