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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”!
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.
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.
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.
On 7 and 18 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 8 April youngsters can make some moves with a Silent Disco with Silly Gilly.
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 14 April there’s more Commonwealth Games Indoor Sports, including Boccia and archery.
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 finally on 18 April there’s live music from the Jove Orquestra De Castellar Del Valles, a 22 piece Fiddle Orchestra from the Youth Conservatoire of Barcelona!
These events are FREE and don’t require pre-booking, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 are FREE and don’t require pre-booking, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Over the Easter Holiday weekend, the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum 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!
On 10 April youngsters aged 3+ can enjoy Easter Painting and Planting where they can create and decorate their own wooden planter and plant up some seeds to take home and watch grow!
Then on 15 April youngsters aged 3+ can Build a Bug Hotel and take it home to their own garden where creepy crawlies can come and go as they please!
Finally on 17 April, there’s Petting Ponies & Crafts with a return visit from the Alba Ponies and free Easter craft sessions.
All of these sessions must be booked in advance via the links above.
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