Collocations for gathering - noun

big, large | small | informal, private, public | illegal | family, political, religious, social

attend, go to
Women are not allowed to attend public gatherings.

have, hold, organize
We''re having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary.

address

take place

~ of
The prime minister addressed a gathering of local government officials.

a gathering of the clan/clans
(humorous) All the children and grandchildren are going to my parents'' at Christmas for the annual gathering of the clan.

information, intelligence