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  1. Gloved hands plant a small seedling in a garden bed, with hand tools nearby and the words ‘One Small Thing’ in the corner.
    Weekly on a Tuesday
    10am - 11am
    Free

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library
  2. Close-up of hands sewing a button onto a dark grey garment on a wooden table, with thread, scissors, and sewing supplies nearby. The words “One Small Thing” appear in white text in the top left corner.
    First Friday of each month
    11.30am - 1pm
    Free

    Sew Sustainable with Moira

    Sew Sustainable with Moira
  3. A promotional image for “The McKechnie Institute Explorers,” featuring a child in a denim jacket standing in front of a colourful banner with the programme’s name and a magnifying glass graphic. Behind the banner is the interior of a museum, with display cases, architectural details, and framed items visible.
    See listing for times
    Free

    The McKechnie Institute Explorers

    The McKechnie Institute Explorers
  4. A coastal scene featuring a white lighthouse complex at the base of a steep, rocky hillside. The buildings sit on a narrow strip of land beside the sea, with one main lighthouse tower and several adjoining structures. Overlaid text reads: “McKechnie Institute Museum & Gallery. Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig. 21 Feb – 16 May 2026.
    Saturday 21 February - Saturday 16 May 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig

    Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig
  5. An image of scissors, buttons and material.
    14 March - 24 May 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Quilting activities for families

    Quilting activities for families
  6. Patched quiltwork with small terrier dog lying on top.
    14 March - 24 May 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Free

    Celebration of Ayrshire Quilters

    Celebration of Ayrshire Quilters
  7. A collage of eight quilt squares arranged in two rows of four. The designs vary in color and technique. Top row: a bright yellow quilt featuring the words “Happy Times” with appliqué houses, figures, and shapes; a cream and blue quilt with a red stitched outline of a bird; a dark blue quilt with intricate white stitched geometric and floral patterns; and a blue-and-white quilt with folded circular fabric pieces forming a symmetrical pattern. Bottom row: a light blue arched-window-style quilt with small landscape scenes in each pane; a night scene quilt showing a moonlit sky, dark rock formation, and ocean with a small boat; a colorful storybook-like quilt depicting people, animals, and umbrellas on a grassy hill; and a dark blue quilt with white stitched flower and star-like patterns.
    FULLY BOOKED
    Saturday 21 March, 11 April & 9 May 2026
    10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
    Free

    Kawandi Hand Quilting Workshops at Rozelle House Museum & Galleries

    Kawandi Hand Quilting Workshops at Rozelle House Museum & Galleries
  8. A colorful, textured background featuring abstract patterns in warm tones. Large yellow text reads “Future Folklore:” and smaller text below says “The Art and Craft of Storytelling.”
    Saturday 28 March - Wednesday 27 May 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Future Folklore - The Art and Craft of Storytelling

    Future Folklore – The Art and Craft of Storytelling
  9. 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.
    3 - 19 April 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Easter Eggshibition Trail - Rozelle House

    Easter Eggshibition Trail – Rozelle House
  10. 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.
    3 - 19 April 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Easter Eggshibition Trail - McKechnie Institute

    Easter Eggshibition Trail – McKechnie Institute
  11. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  12. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  13. Woman browsing a table of bric-a-brac.
    First Saturday of the month (exc Oct)
    9am - 3pm

    Troon Indoor Car Boot Sale

    Troon Indoor Car Boot Sale
  14. A collage of five photographs showing a close-up of a cow’s face in a field, a small bird perched on yellow flowering gorse, yellow and orange flowers against dark foliage, a line of ducks swimming across rippling blue water, and a golden harvested field under a dark, cloudy sky.
    Tuesday 13 April - Sunday 31 May 2026
    See listing times
    Free

    Tuesday Photography Group - Mini Showcase

    Tuesday Photography Group – Mini Showcase
  15. Historic Lewis pipe organ.
    Every Monday, April - November
    12 noon
    6 admission

    The Organist Entertains

    The Organist Entertains
  16. Easter Holiday Fun graphic.
    Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 April 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Easter Fun at the Grain Exchange

    Easter Fun at the Grain Exchange
  17. A colourful promotional poster featuring the title “A Love Letter to Ayr” in bold, handwritten-style black lettering. The background includes overlapping elements such as a large pink envelope, postage stamps, and a scenic photograph of a riverside town. On the left, a performer is shown suspended in the air on long pink stilts. On the right, a figure wearing a hat, suit jacket, bow tie, and patterned shirt stands against a sky with scattered clouds. Bright decorative shapes, doodles, and ticket-style graphics are scattered throughout the design, creating a lively, collage-like aesthetic.
    Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026
    See listing for times

    A Love Letter to Ayr

    A Love Letter to Ayr
  18. A person in a floral-patterned shirt stands at a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage. Another person sits nearby behind a music stand with a tablet or sheet holder. The background shows shelves and signs in a dimly lit indoor venue, with selective color highlighting the performer in the foreground.
    Sunday 19 April 2026
    1.30pm - 3.30pm
    Free

    Music in the Conservatory

    Music in the Conservatory
  19. Backstage area of a theater showing wooden rigging frames and thick ropes hanging vertically, used for stage scenery control. The background features a worn brick wall with peeling paint and exposed pipes, illuminated by a fluorescent light overhead. The space has an industrial, historic feel with visible pulleys and mechanical components.
    Sunday 19 April 2026
    2.30pm
    10 - £12

    Gaiety Tour April 2026

    Gaiety Tour April 2026
  20. A kitchen counter with fresh food laid out for meal preparation, including a plate of broccoli and asparagus, a bowl of cherry tomatoes, a loaf of sliced bread on a wooden board, and a bowl of mixed salad. In the background, a person is preparing food. The words ‘One Small Thing’ with a small leaf icon appear in the top left corner.
    Monday 20 April 2026
    2pm - 3pm
    Free

    Meal Planning Workshop at Carnegie Library

    Meal Planning Workshop at Carnegie Library
  21. A dark blue starry background features large yellow text reading “Earth Day” and smaller text below saying “Family Story Time and Craft.” To the right is the illustrated book cover of The Planet in a Pickle Jar by Martin Stanev, showing a grandmother holding a glowing jar with miniature worlds inside, surrounded by whimsical drawings of children and jars containing tiny imaginative scenes.
    Wednesday 22 April 2026
    3.30pm - 4.30pm
    Free

    Earth Day - Family Story Time and Crafts at Carnegie Library

    Earth Day – Family Story Time and Crafts at Carnegie Library
  22. Bright promotional poster with a blue background and yellow star accents. Large white text reads ‘The Big Comedy Roadshow,’ with smaller text above stating ‘Gilded Balloon Presents.’ Pink curved shapes frame the bottom corners, giving a playful and vibrant feel.
    Wednesday 22 April 2026
    7.30pm
    18 – £25

    The Big Comedy Roadshow – Presented by Gilded Balloon

    The Big Comedy Roadshow – Presented by Gilded Balloon
  23. A dark tabletop covered with a colourful assortment of fruit and vegetable scraps, including citrus halves, leafy greens, herbs, tomato pieces, and various peels. Over the centre of the image, large white text reads “GUIDED FOOD WASTE BITE SIZE COURSE.” In the top-left corner, a white logo displays the words “One Small Thing” with a small leaf graphic.
    Friday 24 April 2026
    3pm - 4pm
    Free

    Guided Food Waste Bite Size Course at Carnegie Library

    Guided Food Waste Bite Size Course at Carnegie Library
  24. Black and White image of a lighthouse on an island.
    Saturday 25 April 2026
    11am - 12 noon
    Free

    Ailsa Craig and Beyond – Talk by Dr M Barry Miller

    Ailsa Craig and Beyond – Talk by Dr M Barry Miller

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