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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  9. 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
  10. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  11. 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
  12. Historic Lewis pipe organ.
    Every Monday, April - November
    12 noon
    6 admission

    The Organist Entertains

    The Organist Entertains
  13. An image of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
    Last Saturday of each month
    10am – 4pm
    1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  14. Historic urban street scene featuring a classical-style building with a clock tower reading 11:50. The structure displays arched windows, ornate architectural details, and signage reading "HUNTER & GRANT" and "Establishment." Flags and banners suggest a celebratory event. Surrounding buildings reflect early 20th-century design, and the street is empty of people and vehicles.
    Tuesday 28 April - Sunday 10 May 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    The History of Ayr Town Hall Exhibition

    The History of Ayr Town Hall Exhibition
  15. 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 30 April, Thursday 28 May & Monday 25 June 2026
    2pm to 4pm

    Memory Lane Cafe

    Memory Lane Cafe
  16. Pink and yellow flowers in bloom, looking over a still lake.
    1 – 31 May 2026
    10am - 5pm
    3 per adult (Under 16s go free)

    Bargany Gardens Open Month

    Bargany Gardens Open Month
  17. Banner for an art exhibition featuring the words “ART EXHIBITION” curved across the top. At the centre is the Ayr Art Circle logo, showing a paint palette and brushes. On either side are matching circular logos for “The Crafty Coo,” each featuring a stylised Highland cow head in white against a blue background.
    Saturday 2 May - Saturday 30 May 2026
    11am - 5pm
    Free

    Ayr Art Circle - Art Exhibition

    Ayr Art Circle – Art Exhibition
  18. A close-up view of neatly arranged tulips in multiple colors—pink, purple, yellow, red, and white—displayed in dense rows at a flower market, with green stems and leaves visible beneath the blooms.
    Every Sunday
    8am

    Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

    Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
  19. Promotional image showing an art class room with small canvases on wooden easels painted with bright flowers; in the foreground, a seated person with short grey hair faces the camera, while another person paints in the background. White text on the left reads “stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries.”
    Wednesday 6 May & Saturday 9 May 2026
    10am - 12 noon & 2pm - 4pm
    Free

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries
  20. Promotional image for Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, showing a cracked, ornate oval mirror reflecting the upper body of a person in a dark top. The title appears in stylised white lettering across the lower half of the image, with the credit ‘Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff’ beneath it.
    Thursday 7 May - Sunday 9 May 2026
    2pm & 7:30pm
    11.50 - £18.50

    The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff – presented by Ayr Fort Players

    The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff – presented by Ayr Fort Players
  21. Retro-style promotional graphic for “Grease live @ lunch,” featuring a marquee sign reading “Grease” with badges for food, drinks, and live performers. The background is teal and cream with checkerboard patterns. Illustrated elements include a pink “Pink Ladies” jacket and burger on the left, and a black jacket with a milkshake on the right.
    Saturday 9 May 2026
    52

    Grease Live At Lunch

    Grease Live At Lunch
  22. Yellow gig image on a wooden background advertising Definitely Oasis – The Complete Stone Roses, with black text and logos. The poster lists Saturday 9th May at Ayr Pavilion, Ayr, with ticket details at the bottom and a dark mountain-style graphic along the lower edge.
    Saturday 9 May 2026
    5pm til 12am (Performance starts 7pm)
    25.20

    Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses

    Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses
  23. Promotional poster for Ayr County Show 2026. A close-up of a brown and white cow with ear tag stands in a green field beside a wooden fence under a blue sky. Text reads: ‘Ayr County Show 2026 – Ayrshire Agricultural Association.’ Event details: ‘Saturday 9th May, 9.00am–5.00pm.’ Contact information at the bottom: ‘0845 2011460 | www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk.
    Saturday 9 May 2026
    9am - 5pm

    Ayr County Show

    Ayr County Show
  24. Promotional poster for the Ayrshire College HND Art & Design exhibition titled “ORBIT.” The design features horizontal strips of cropped eyes in black and white with bright colour overlays, arranged across the top. Bold black and pink lettering spells “ORBIT” on the left. On the right, black text reads: “Ayrshire College, HND Art & Design Exhibition, 9th–31st May 2026.” Smaller text below lists the venue as Rozelle House, Patrons Gallery, Rozelle Estate, Ayr, KA7 4NQ. Clean white background with strong graphic contrast.
    Saturday 9 - Sunday 31 May 2026
    Free

    Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition

    Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition

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