Find youth events, activities and groups

Free youth work programmes running August to October 2026 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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If you have any queries, contact the Youth Work Team

Friday Night Football

Fun, free football project open to all young people P6-S6. Get active, make new mates, and enjoy playing the game. Chat to youth workers and tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR community!

Location

Dalbeattie High School, MUGA 

Date and time

Fridays 

7.00-8.30 pm

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Friday Night Multi-Sports

Come along and try out sports such as football, dodgeball, badminton and basketball with qualified coaches, catch up with Youth Workers, and all food and refreshments are provided!

Location

Ryan Centre, Stranraer

Date and time

Fridays

6.30-8.00 pm

Get involved

Get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

Friday Youth Group! Juniors

Food. Sports. Games. Friends. Something new every week!

Come along, hang out, and dive into something different each time:

🎭 It’s All About Me - A chance to explore what makes you you through fun, creative activities.

🍽️ Eating Around the World - Taste, try, and learn about flavours from across the globe.

👗 Re‑Passioned Fashion / Upcycling - Turn old into awesome with hands‑on upcycling and style challenges.

🤝 Give Back to the Community Join in simple, meaningful ways to make a positive impact.

Location

Friday Youth Group! Seniors

Food. Sports. Games. Friends. Something new every week!

Come along, hang out, and dive into something different each time:

🎭 It’s All About Me - A chance to explore what makes you you through fun, creative activities.

🍽️ Eating Around the World - Taste, try, and learn about flavours from across the globe.

👗 Re‑Passioned Fashion / Upcycling - Turn old into awesome with hands‑on upcycling and style challenges.

🤝 Give Back to the Community Join in simple, meaningful ways to make a positive impact.

Location

Gretna Youth Group

Do you live in Gretna or the surrounding areas? Come along to Gretna Youth Group! Spend time chatting to youth workers, take part in different activities and challenges and have a safe space to chill out with your friends. 

Location

Gretna Primary School

Date and time

Wednesdays

4.00-5.30pm

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Hen’s Shed

Can you change a tyre, or rewire a plug? Know different ways to look after your mental wellbeing? Nah? Let's learn together! Hen's Shed is a project created by young women for young women S3 and above, empowering you with the life skills and information you need but don’t always hear.

Location, Date and time

Wednesdays

7.00-8.15pm

Victoria Halls, Annan

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Lunch Lounge

The Lunch Lounge is a relaxed space to escape the school rush, meet new people and enjoy free food every Monday and Friday. Whether you want to socialise, play games or just have somewhere to unwind, we've got a seat for you.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

1.00-2.00 pm

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Lunchtime Drop In

Do you attend Castle Douglas High School? Interested in finding out more about Youth Work in your town? Pop by the canteen and visit your Youth Workers. Take part in themed activities each week and get information on a range of topics!

Location

Castle Douglas High School Cafeteria

Date and time

Wednesdays

1.05-1.50 pm

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Lunchtime Drop In

Do you attend Dalbeattie High School? Interested in finding out more about Youth Work in your town? Pop by the Pod in Heughan Hall and visit your Youth Workers. Take part in themed activities each week and get information on a range of topics!

Date and time

Fridays

Dalbeattie High School Heughan Hall

1.05-1.50 pm

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Oche Club

A fun space for young people to learn, play and compete in darts! Step up to the oche to sharpen your skills and enjoy the thrill of the game!

Location

The Merse, Wigtown

Date and Time

Fridays

5.30-7.00 pm

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