Family Events

Family Events

Parents and young children at an outdoor event.
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Alloway
An image of the inside of a museum. An image of a magnifying glass is in the corner.
22 January - 15 November 2025
10am - 5pm
Free (normal entry fees apply)

Och Aye Spy - Museum Hunt for Young Explorers

Ayr
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

Ayr
An illustration of Tiny Tam, a cute cartoon mouse, on a sandy beach with the ocean and a sailboat in the background. Tiny Tam is wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue-striped beanie with a pompom, and orange shorts. He has a pink flamingo-shaped inflatable ring around his body. To the left, a colourful beach ball rests on the sand. Behind him, a large postcard with a red and blue border reads "Wish you were here!" in a playful font, with a stamp in the top right corner that features a tiny mouse illustration. The scene has a bright and cheerful summer vibe.
Saturday 22 February - Sunday 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Tiny Tam ‘Design Your Own Postcard’ Activity

Girvan
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

Ayr
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
See listing
Free

Museum Tours at Rozelle House

Girvan
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
Various times
Free

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

Girvan
Pétanque boules on a gravel court outside.
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

Boules at the McKechnie Institute

Ayr
A group of small, anthropomorphic animal figurines, including a rabbit in yellow overalls, a mouse in a green dress with lace trim, and a brown rodent wearing a blue hat, stand in front of miniature easels displaying artwork. The paintings appear to be classic oil paintings featuring a man painting and a white horse. Three small fuzzy yellow chicks are positioned nearby on a checkered fabric surface, resembling an art exhibition setting. The scene is carefully arranged with warm lighting, creating a whimsical and charming atmosphere.
Monday 7 - Monday 21 April 2025
Free

Easter Eggshibition Trail at Rozelle House

Girvan
A group of small, anthropomorphic animal figurines, including a rabbit in yellow overalls, a mouse in a green dress with lace trim, and a brown rodent wearing a blue hat, stand in front of miniature easels displaying artwork. The paintings appear to be classic oil paintings featuring a man painting and a white horse. Three small fuzzy yellow chicks are positioned nearby on a checkered fabric surface, resembling an art exhibition setting. The scene is carefully arranged with warm lighting, creating a whimsical and charming atmosphere.
Tuesday 8 April - Saturday 19 April 2025
Free

Easter Eggshibition Trail at the McKechnie Institute

Ayr
Two children dressed up as clowns.
Wednesday 9 & Saturday 19 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

Circus Skills Workshop and Live Show

Ayr
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9 - 22 April 2025
See event listing for times
Free

Free Easter Fun in Ayr Town Centre

Prestwick
A colorful digital graphic with a bright blue background inviting viewers to "Join us for Easter & Spring Crafts." The text is displayed on four pastel-colored banners: yellow, blue, pink, and light pink. A cute bunny peeks over the top banner, while two cheerful baby chicks surround the text, one on each side. The background is decorated with small flowers in pink, white, and yellow, adding a festive and springtime vibe.
Thursday 10 & 17 April 2025
Drop-in from 9am - 7pm
Free

Spring and Easter Crafts at Prestwick Library

Ayr
A digital graphic design featuring the text 'Cherry Blossom WORKSHOP' on a light beige background. 'Cherry Blossom' is written in elegant cursive script, while 'WORKSHOP' is in bold uppercase letters. To the right, there is an illustration of a cherry blossom branch with pink flowers and falling petals.
Thursday 10 & 17 April and Friday 11 & 18 April 2025
12:30pm - 4pm
Free

Cherry Blossom Tree Workshops

Ayr
A picture of a puppet scene with little acorns.
Friday 18 April 2025
2pm
6

Breathe – Gaiety on Tour, Ayr Gaiety Studio

Alloway
Colorful promotional image for the National Trust for Scotland's Easter Egg Trail. The background is divided into two halves, with a bright blue sky and clouds on the left and an orange, paint-brushed effect on the right. Three large Easter eggs, decorated with bows, are positioned in the center-left: one yellow, one red, and one blue. The text on the right reads, "Join our EASTER EGG Trail!" In the bottom left corner, it says, "Plan your visit at nts.org.uk/easter." The top right corner features the National Trust for Scotland logo and the tagline "For the love of Scotland."
Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April 2025
10am - 5pm
5.89

Easter Egg Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Maybole
Promotional poster for the National Trust for Scotland's Easter Egg Trail. The left side features colorful Easter eggs—yellow, red, and blue—decorated with bows, set against a sky with clouds. The right side has a bright orange background with white text reading “Join our EASTER EGG Trail!” and the National Trust for Scotland logo. At the bottom left, it says, “Plan your visit at nts.org.uk/easter.”
Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April 2025
10am - 4pm
5

Easter Egg Trail at Culzean Castle

Ayr
Two cast members from The McDougalls dressed as pirates.
Saturday 19 April 2025
2.30pm
12 (or 4 people for £40.00)

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Dundonald
Hop into Easter Fun at Dundonald Castle with bunny ears and rabbit paws.
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April 2025
10am – 3:30pm
5

Hop into Easter at Dundonald Castle

Ayr
Earth Day Crafts text against a green leaves background. White paper hands surrounding heart shaped earch
Tuesday 22 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

Earth Day Crafts at the Cutty Sark Centre

Ayr
Earth Day Crafts text against a green leaves background. White paper hands surrounding heart shaped earch
Tuesday 22 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

Earth Day Crafts at the Grain Exchange

Ayr
A stylized promotional graphic for the "Community Arts Festival 2025." The design features a red-tinted hand holding a vintage Canon film camera on the left side. Bold black text reads "Community Arts Festival 2025," with the word "2025" placed prominently in the bottom right. The background is light with pink confetti-like speckles and looping pink lines adding energy and movement to the composition.
Sunday 27 April - 10 May 2025
Various Times
Free

Wallacetown Community Arts Festival 

Ayr
A colorful digital graphic with a bright blue background inviting viewers to "Join us for Easter & Spring Crafts." The text is displayed on four pastel-colored banners: yellow, blue, pink, and light pink. A cute bunny peeks over the top banner, while two cheerful baby chicks surround the text, one on each side. The background is decorated with small flowers in pink, white, and yellow, adding a festive and springtime vibe.
Tuesday 29 April 2025
3.30pm - 4.30p,m
Free

Spring and Easter Crafts at Carnegie Library

Girvan
The 50th Girvan Traditional Folk Festival. 2nd - 4th May 2025
2 - 4 May 2025

Girvan Traditional Folk Festival

Ayr
A graphic image with text that reads "VE DAY CRAFTS! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Free

VE Day Family Crafts at Carnegie Library

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