Plan ahead for happy Easter hols

There’s loads going on for kids in South Ayrshire this Easter, from sports and science, to arts, crafts and much more. Some of the activities must be booked in advance though, so sign up soon to avoid disappointment and the dreaded words “I’m BORED”!

A bright, colorful paper craft of a yellow chick with pink wings, a pink crest, and orange feet stands on a blue surface. Surrounding it are various craft materials, including rolled yellow paper, folded pink paper, and decorative paper eggs and flowers in soft pastel colors.
Easter Crafts, Libraries

Easter & spring crafts at local libraries

In the week before Easter, four of our local libraries are offering youngsters the chance to get stuck into fun Easter crafts, taking place at Mossblown’s John Rodie Library on 24 March, Tarbolton Library on 27 March,  Girvan Library on 28 March and Maybole Library on 30 March.

Then between 7 – 28 April, there’s a series of Easter/Spring Crafts at six more libraries – Forehill Library on 7 April, Symington Library on 9 April, Girvan Library  and Troon Library on 11 April,  Alloway Library on 14 April and Carnegie Library on 28 April.

All these events must be booked in advance by calling the individual library.

A colourful illustrated poster promoting an Easter Egg Trail. On the left, three large decorated Easter eggs—one yellow, one blue, and one red—sit on bright green grass beneath a blue sky with white clouds. On the right, an orange and yellow painted background carries the bold white text: “Join our Easter Egg Trail!” In the top right corner is the National Trust for Scotland logo with the words “For the love of Scotland.” At the bottom left, text reads: “Plan your visit at nts.org.uk/easter.”
Easter Egg Trail, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Easter Egg Trail, Alloway

Over the Easter Holiday weekend, the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway is holding a family Easter Egg Trail between 3 April – 6 April, 10am – 6pm daily. Collect clues, solve a puzzle and claim a chocolate treat! To book go to Easter Egg Trail.

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.
Easter Eggshibitions

Easter Eggshibitions, Ayr & Girvan

The popular Easter Eggshibition is returning to Rozelle House and the McKechnie Institute between 3 – 19 April, where youngsters can have fun discovering South Ayrshire’s collection of artworks. There’s no need to book for this free event.

Children swimming in a pool.
Swim Clinics, South Ayrshire Sport & Leisure

Sports & leisure activities in Ayr and Coylton

Between 6 – 17 April, South Ayrshire Council’s sport & leisure team has a great Easter Holiday Programme to keep the kids active. This includes Bounce and Play sessions at Coylton Community Centre, Swim Clinics for confident swimmers and Diving Camps, all at Ayr’s Citadel Leisure Centre. There are also Gymnastics Camps at Whitletts Activity Centre and Sports Camps at the Riverside Sports Arena. All sessions must be booked in advance.

An illustration promoting the Glasgow Science Centre “On Tour: Powering the Future” event. The image shows a stylised eco‑themed scene with a wind turbine, solar panel, water tank, plants, and a building with greenery. A person is cycling on the left and two people are walking on the right. The Glasgow Science Centre logo appears at the top left, and the text “On Tour – Powering the Future” appears on the top right.
Powering the Future, Cutty Sark Centre

Sports, science and arts & crafts at the Cutty Sark Centre, Ayr High Street

On 7 and 14 April the Cutty Sark Centre is offering sports & arts sessions with Commonwealth Games themed indoor sports, Boccia, archery, arts and crafts, printing and painting.

On 11 April, the Glasgow Science Centre is bringing their ‘Powering the Future’ exhibition  to the venue featuring a wide range of interactive, hands-on exhibits to explore sustainable energy options for the future.

On 16 April youngsters can enjoy a range of Easter activities with outdoor play specialists UnderSky and the Destination South Ayrshire team, including lino prints and 3D printed Easter stencil. Then on 18 April there are more crafts at the Cutty with Moxie Kids Crafts.

These events don’t require pre-booking, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Easter crafts at the Grain Exchange, Ayr High Street

There are more Easter crafts from 14 – 19 April in the Grain Exchange, with 3D printing, paper basket weaving, mobile making and making blossoms and spring flowers to add to a full size Cherry tree.

These events don’t require pre-booking, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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