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Historic Lewis pipe organ.
Ayr

The Organist Entertains

Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Ayr

Ayrshire Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm
A picture of a male standing on stage holding a microphone. There is a yellow sign behinf him that says 'Some Comedy Yeah'.
Ayr

Some Comedy Yeah!

First Thursday of every month
9pm - 11pm
Scottish Pipe Band marching and playing instruments outside.
Ayr

Summer fAYRE with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park

Saturday 21 June 2025
11.45am - 4pm
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Ayr

Wynn Makers Market

Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Outside music event with DJ and large crowd.
Ayr

Pavilion Festival

3 - 4 May 2025
See website for details
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
Ayr

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Girvan

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

Open all year
See listing for opening times
Promotional banner for a “Family Talk and Seed Giveaway” event on native plants of Scotland. The event is part of the Living Knowledge Network and British Library’s “Unearthed: The Power of Gardening” series. It takes place on Saturday, 10th May 2025, from 2pm to 3pm at Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB. Contact number: 01292 286 386.
Ayr

Family Talk and Seed Giveaway - Native Plants of Scotland

Saturday, 10 May 2025
2pm - 3pm
Ayrshire College The Fourth Floor exhibition. Staircase with artwork displayed on the wall.
Ayr

Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition

10 May - 1 June 2025
See listing for opening times
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Food and Drink

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Free Events

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Robert Burns

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Seasonal Events

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Talks and Workshops

VE Day Celebrations

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Ayr
Close-up of a person's hand sketching on paper with a fine-tipped pen, surrounded by a calm and creative atmosphere. The person is wearing stylish rings and has visible tattoos on their fingers, emphasizing individuality and artistic expression. Ideal for promoting a mindfulness workshop focused on creativity and drawing.
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 18 December 2025
5pm - 7pm
Free

Drawing for Mindfulness

Ayr
Promotional image promoting Languages Conversation Exchange at Carnegie Library. The image shows people in a library setting, sitting at a table smiling, the scene shows library books behind them.
21 Februray - 19 December 2025
3pm - 4pm
Free

Languages Conversation Exchange

Ayr
An illustration of Tiny Tam, a cute cartoon mouse, on a sandy beach with the ocean and a sailboat in the background. Tiny Tam is wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue-striped beanie with a pompom, and orange shorts. He has a pink flamingo-shaped inflatable ring around his body. To the left, a colourful beach ball rests on the sand. Behind him, a large postcard with a red and blue border reads "Wish you were here!" in a playful font, with a stamp in the top right corner that features a tiny mouse illustration. The scene has a bright and cheerful summer vibe.
Saturday 22 February - Sunday 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Tiny Tam ‘Design Your Own Postcard’ Activity

Ayr
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

Girvan
A graphic image of purple grapes. The heading 'Carrick's Smuggling History', Contraband from the Isle of Man, 28 FEB - 31 MAY 2025
28 February - 31 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Carrick's Smuggling History

Girvan
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

Ayr
Coastal Artisans
Third Saturday of the Month
10am - 4.30pm
Free

Coastal Artisans at The Grain Exchange

Ayr
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Free

Wynn Makers Market

Ayr
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
See listing
Free

Museum Tours at Rozelle House

Girvan
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
Various times
Free

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

Girvan
Pétanque boules on a gravel court outside.
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

Boules at the McKechnie Institute

Ayr
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayr
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Ayr
Historic Lewis pipe organ.
Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
6 admission

The Organist Entertains

Ayr
A person colouring in a sheet. They are wearing a bright yellow jumper and holding a red coloring pencil. The image also shows blue, brown, red, and yellow pencils on the table, along with a coloring sheet.
Thursday 10 April 2025
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Free

Kids Drawing Club at Carnegie Library

Ayr
A stylized promotional graphic for the "Community Arts Festival 2025." The design features a red-tinted hand holding a vintage Canon film camera on the left side. Bold black text reads "Community Arts Festival 2025," with the word "2025" placed prominently in the bottom right. The background is light with pink confetti-like speckles and looping pink lines adding energy and movement to the composition.
Sunday 27 April - 10 May 2025
Various Times
Free

Wallacetown Community Arts Festival 

Prestwick
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner-friendly crochet class at Prestwick Library – perfect for adults who want to pick up a new skill or just enjoy some creative downtime. Free even for adults | Booking required Tel: 01292 476 769
Monday 28 April - Monday 30 June 2025
5pm - 6.30pm
Free

Crochet with Isabelle at Prestwick Library

Ayr
VE Day 80th Anniversary. A Shared Moment of Celebration 8 May 2025
1 - 10 May 2025
Various times
Free

VE80 South Ayrshire

Ayr
Silhouettes of war heroes against a setting sun.
1 - 10 May 2025
All day event
Free

South Ayrshire's Field of Heroes

Ayr
A graphic image of bunting and a Spitfire aeroplane with text that says 'Spot the Aircraft'.
Tuesday, 6 May - Saturday, 10 May
See description
Free

Spot the Aircraft at Carnegie Library

Ayr
This is an image of a psychic medium, presented with a dramatic, intense look against a dark, misty background. The person is dressed in a dark leather jacket, looking directly into the camera with a serious expression. Above him, the title "The Psychic Medium" is displayed in white, uppercase text. Surrounding him are quotes from various publications with five-star ratings, praising his performances: "Psych-tacular" - The Gazette "He left sceptics scratching their heads" - Stamford Mercury "Breathtaking" - Review World "Brilliant, moving, and stunning" - Evening News The overall design is striking, emphasizing the mystery and allure associated with his psychic abilities.
Thursday 8 May 2025
7.30pm
30 to £35

Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium

Maybole
A graphic image with text that reads "A PARTY to REMEMBER! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday, 8 May 2025
2pm - 3pm
Free

Tea and Cake VE Day Celebrations at Maybole Library

Symington
A graphic image with text that reads "VE DAY CRAFTS! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday, 8 May 2025
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Free

VE Day Crafts at Symington Library

Ayr
A graphic image with text that reads "A PARTY to REMEMBER! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday, 8 May 2025
12pm
Free

Sounds of the War at Carnegie Library

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