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Ayr Film Society Logo
Every Thursday from late August
Doors open 6.45pm, screenings at 7.15pm
80 Full Price (Concessions and other season passes available)

Ayr Film Society

Ayr Film Society
Promotional graphic for Narture’s Sketchbook Club on a light cream background with teal and pink accents. Large text reads, “Narture welcomes you to SKETCHBOOK CLUB” and “Make time for you in our cosy creative space.” The Narture logo appears on the lower left, alongside a simple teal line drawing of an open sketchbook. A pink circular badge on the right states, “Open to all art skill levels.” Decorative curved pink lines frame the corners of the design.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
6 - 8pm
10

Narture Sketchbook Club

Narture Sketchbook Club
Nightime parade. Families holding lit lanterns.
19 September - 24 Ocotber 2026
10am - 5pm
Free

Lantern Making Workshops & Parade

Lantern Making Workshops & Parade
Promotional graphic for “Culzean’s Autumn Trail.” The design resembles an old treasure map or parchment framed with brass rivets. Large brown text reads: “Culzean’s Autumn Trail” and “Can you help Tom find his home before the first frost arrives?” Decorative vintage items, including a compass and antique keys, appear around the edges in warm autumnal tones of cream, gold, and brown.
Saturday 19 September - Sunday 1 November 2026
10am - 4pm
2 per trail (standard admission fees apply)

Culzean's Autumn Trail

Culzean’s Autumn Trail
Promotional graphic for The Gaiety Memory Lane Café showing a soft blue background with white text reading ‘The Gaiety – Memory Lane Café’ and ‘Dementia Friendly Drop‑In Sessions.’ A simple line illustration of a teacup and saucer appears at the centre, creating a calm and welcoming café theme.
Thursday 24 September 2026
2pm to 4pm

Memory Lane Cafe

Memory Lane Cafe
Promotional image for the Save the Children Ayr 32nd Annual Ayrshire Art Exhibition & Sale 2026. The poster features a colourful painting titled "Tropical Bouquet" by Claire Harrigan, showing red flowers in a white vase against a vibrant coastal landscape. Event details include dates 27 September to 25 October 2026, venue The Maclaurin Art Gallery, Rozelle, Ayr KA7 4NQ, and opening times Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm. Sponsor logos for Hillhouse Group, South Ayrshire Council, The Maclaurin Art Gallery, and Save the Children appear at the bottom, alongside information about a raffle, children's competition, and guided tours.
Sunday 27 September – Sunday 25 October 2026
Mon–Sat: 10am – 4pm | Sundays: 12 noon – 4pm
Free entry | Donations to Save the Children welcome

Save the Children Ayr Branch 32nd Annual Art Exhibition

Save the Children Ayr Branch 32nd Annual Art Exhibition
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Weekly on a Tuesday
2pm - 4pm
Free

Sewing Support at Girvan Library

Sewing Support at Girvan Library
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayrshire Farmers Market
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
9.30am - 3.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
A promotional image for Heads of Ayr Farm Park's pumpkin patch. In the foreground, a young child sits on the back of a blue farm trailer filled with bright orange pumpkins. The child is wearing a light-coloured coat and autumn-themed clothing. Behind the trailer is a pumpkin field with rows of pumpkins and a tractor visible in the background. The sky is overcast, creating a seasonal autumn atmosphere. The Heads of Ayr Farm Park logo appears in the top-right corner with the text "since 1993".
Saturday 10 October - Sunday 24 October 2026
10am - 5pm
7.50 to £17.50 (+ticket service fee)

Heads of Ayr Pumpkin Patch

Heads of Ayr Pumpkin Patch
Interior view of the Ayr Art Circle Annual Exhibition at The Cutty Sark Centre. Dozens of framed artworks are displayed on tables, easels and gallery walls throughout a bright exhibition space. The collection includes landscapes, wildlife paintings, floral artwork and other original pieces. Visitors can be seen browsing the exhibition, with a banner reading "Ayr Art Circle Original Small Paintings for Sale" displayed towards the rear of the gallery.
10 - 25 October 2026
View listing for opening times
Free

Ayr Art Circle Exhibition

Ayr Art Circle Exhibition
Promotional graphic for the Ayr Art Circle Art Exhibition. The design features elegant blue-purple lettering on a light grey background, with soft abstract blue and green blurred shapes along the left edge. The text reads: “Ayr Art Circle”, “Art Exhibition”, and “10–25 October 2026”. The overall style is simple, clean, and artistic.
Saturday 10 October - Sunday 25 October 2026

Ayr Art Circle

Ayr Art Circle
Two people in black witch costumes walk through a sunlit garden, following a trail activity. One carries a sheet of paper while the other stands nearby. A broomstick and a decorative gravestone prop add a spooky Halloween atmosphere among the trees and grassy grounds.
Saturday 10 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
3.64

Ghastly Gardens Alloween Trail

Ghastly Gardens Alloween Trail
Promotional graphic for the Halloween Spooktacular Trail at Rozelle House & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The design features a dark blue Halloween-themed background with a large full moon, silhouetted bats, bare tree branches, a pumpkin, and spooky figures. In front of the moon, an illustrated rider wearing a blue hat and orange cloak gallops on a white horse. Text reads: “Rozelle House & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum”, “Halloween Spooktacular Trail”, and “10 Oct – 8 Nov”. Logos for National Trust for Scotland, Rozelle House Museum & Galleries, and South Ayrshire Council appear along the bottom.
Saturday 10 October to Sunday 8 November 2026
See listing for opening hours
Free

Halloween Spooktacular Trail

Halloween Spooktacular Trail
Hallowe'en at Rozelle House - The Tam o' Shanter Experience
10 October - 8 November 2026
See listing for times
Free

Halloween at Rozelle: Tam o’ Shanter Experience

Halloween at Rozelle: Tam o’ Shanter Experience
Promotional graphic for a free Halloween library event. The image features large orange and white text reading “Halloween” with green and white text underneath reading “Storytime, Songs & Crafts.” On the right, an illustrated character rides a white horse across a moonlit scene at night. An orange circular badge in the top-right corner reads “FREE Drop in events for all ages.” The background is dark blue with a spooky Halloween-inspired atmosphere.
Monday 12, Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Monday 19 October 2026
10.30am - 11am | 11am - 11.30am | 2pm - 2.30pm | 2.30pm - 3pm
Free

Halloween Storytime, Songs and Crafts

Halloween Storytime, Songs and Crafts
Colourful Halloween-themed promotional graphic for “Spooky Crafts.” The words Spooky Crafts appear in large green and orange cartoon lettering in front of a glowing full moon. A friendly ghost wearing a purple witch’s hat rides a broomstick on the left, while a smiling Frankenstein-style character sits on a haunted house on the right. Black bats fly across a dark blue night sky, with silhouettes of gravestones, trees and spooky buildings in the background. The design uses bright, child-friendly Halloween imagery.
Thursday 15 October - Friday 30 October 2026
See listing
Free

Spooky Fun at your local library

Spooky Fun at your local library
Minimalist promotional graphic featuring bold red lowercase text reading “sister act” on a clean white background. The letter “t” in “sister” is stylized as a gold cross, standing vertically and slightly raised above the text, drawing focus. The overall design is simple and modern, with strong contrast between the red lettering, gold cross, and white backdrop.
Tuesday 20 October - Saturday 24 October 2026
2.30pm & 2.30pm
20 to £24

Sister Act! – Ayrshire Philharmonic Operatic Society

Sister Act! – Ayrshire Philharmonic Operatic Society
A presentation slide displayed on a screen shows a section titled “Highlight Talk.” The slide has a light background and includes a rectangular image on the left side depicting a stylized scene with dark blue tones and small illuminated elements, possibly representing a digital or nighttime environment. To the right of the image, there is a block of placeholder text beginning with “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,” arranged in several lines. A person stands to the right of the screen, partially visible, wearing light-colored clothing and appearing to present or point toward the slide. The surrounding setting resembles an indoor presentation or meeting space with neutral-colored walls.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
2.30pm | Doors open at 2.15pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Angeline King on The Agnews: Poets Across the Irish Sea

Highlight Talk – Angeline King on The Agnews: Poets Across the Irish Sea
Promotional graphic for adult creative writing workshops. The design features a light blue background with dark burgundy borders and large black text reading: “ADULT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS.” Below, smaller text reads: “WITH POET & AUTHOR,” followed by the name “SIMON LAMB” in large orange letters inside a burgundy banner. On the right side is a circular headshot of a person outdoors, with greenery and blurred foliage in the background. The overall color palette includes light blue, burgundy, black, and orange.
Wednesday 21 October to Wednesday 9 December 2026
10.15am - 12pm
125

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library
Black-and-white still from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. In the foreground, two figures stand against a backdrop of sharply angled, abstract set pieces characteristic of German Expressionist design. On the left, a figure dressed in dark clothing sits or crouches while looking toward the other figure. On the right, a figure in a light-coloured flowing gown stands with hands raised near the face. The background is filled with painted geometric shapes, distorted architectural forms and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. The highly stylised composition creates an eerie, dreamlike atmosphere that reflects the film's themes of mystery, madness and illusion.
Thursday 22 October 2026
Doors 6.45pm / Screening 7.15pm
£6 / £3 online / in person. Members free

The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari

The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
A large musical performance taking place on a concert hall stage. In the foreground, a children's choir dressed in white shirts and dark skirts or trousers stands in rows. Behind them, a large orchestra made up of string, brass and percussion musicians performs under the direction of conductors. A banner for the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra is visible on the left side of the stage. The venue features wood-panelled walls, floral arrangements and tiered seating for the performers.
Saturday 24 October 2026
7.30pm – 10.30pm
8 (under 12 years free)

Two's Company Concert 2026

Two’s Company Concert 2026
Promotional banner for The Kinks Experience at Ayr Pavilion. The left side features a high-contrast black-and-white illustration of a guitarist against a dark background with radiating grey stripes and a red, white and blue Mod target. Large white text reads “The Kinks Experience” with the tagline “Re-creating the authentic live sound of The Kinks.” The right side lists special guests: The Strolling Stones, Nick Morgan Band, and Pelikan Rogue. Event details include Saturday 24th October, Doors 6.30pm, and Ayr Pavilion, Ayr, Scotland. A prominent red ticket panel states “Tickets on Sale Now – AyrPavilion.com.” The design uses a black, white and red colour palette with vintage Mod-inspired styling and includes the Prestfest Music Festival logo in the bottom-right corner.
Saturday 24 October 2026
7pm | Doors open 6.30pm
20.50

The Kinks Experience

The Kinks Experience
Logo for Rewear & Flayr, featuring elegant black and blush-pink text inside a soft beige circular design. A heart-shaped clothes hanger appears above the business name, with a simple clothing illustration and delicate leaf motifs decorating the lower right corner. The overall design has a minimalist, sustainable fashion aesthetic in neutral tones.
Saturday 24 October 2026
11am - 2pm
Free

Rewear & Flayr

Rewear & Flayr

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