Find youth events, activities and groups

Free youth work programmes running September to December 2025 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

Young Parents Group

Are you a parent or expecting mum aged 14-25? Join our free 20-week programme for fun, support, and connection. Enjoy workshops like cooking, self-care and crafts, parent-child activities, trips, advice sessions, lunch and refreshments, plus training, qualifications and awards-all in a relaxed space to meet others and build skills with your little one.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Date and time

Fridays

12:30pm to 2:30pm

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Young Women’s Network Sport Session

Looking to try something new? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Come along to Dalbeattie Town Hall, meet with other young women and try your hand at different sports and crafts!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Wednesday 1st and 8th April

3pm to 5pm

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YOUth Day

Never been to Youth Work Services before? Want a chance to look around our Youth Room, meet with Youth Workers and find out more about what we offer? Come along to YOUth Day in Castle Douglas! See our space, meet our team and find out what’s on offer!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas Community Centre

Date and time

This event is happening on the 27th of September from 12-2pm

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Youth Group

Youth group for 12 - 17 to try new activities, make friends and build new skills.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Fridays at 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

Youth Zone

Are you in S1-S3? Looking for something to do or somewhere to hang out with pals? Come to Youth Zone and try baking, darts, escape rooms, laser tag and much more!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursdays

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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YWN Taster Sessions

Monday 30th March - 11am to 12:30pm

Join us for a fun, high-energy girls-only line dancing session led by Ultimate Dance Effect! Whether you're brand new to line dancing or already know a few steps, this is a great chance to learn routines, have a laugh, and enjoy a
relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Thursday 9th April - 11am to 12:30pm

YWN Taster Sessions

Looking to try something new? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Come along to Lockerbie Town Hall, meet with other young women and try your hand at different crafts!

Location

Town Hall, Lockerbie

Date and time

Friday 10th April

3pm to 5pm

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Get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

Zoo Lab!

Do you like animals? Join our Zoo Lab Session! Take part in a workshop where you can get hands on with a range of different animals brought to you by Zoo Lab!

Location

Castle Douglas Community Centre Annexe

Date and time

Monday 30th March

1pm to 3pm

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