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Promotional graphic for the Art Deco Ayrshire: Irvine to Girvan exhibition by Rona McSeveny. The design features a stylised Art Deco illustration of a cream and burgundy building with curved architectural details, large windows and a tiled courtyard under a blue sky. The right-hand side has a burgundy background with the exhibition title, dates 21 August to 17 October, and venue details The McKechnie Institute, Girvan displayed in cream-coloured Art Deco-inspired typography. The overall design reflects the elegant geometric style and colours associated with the Art Deco movement.
Friday 21 August - Saturday 17 October 2026
See listing for times
Free entry

Art Deco in Ayrshire - Irvine to Girvan

Art Deco in Ayrshire – Irvine to Girvan
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
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
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayrshire Farmers Market
A ZooLab presenter carefully holds a patterned snake while children gather around for a close-up animal encounter. One child gently touches the snake as it coils across the presenter's hands. Other attendees are seated in the background, highlighting an interactive wildlife education workshop.
Friday 16 October 2026
10.30am, 11.45 & 13:30pm
6.78

Creepy Critters Workshop with ZOOLAB

Creepy Critters Workshop with ZOOLAB
Dark blue promotional graphic with the words “DARK SKY FESTIVAL” in large white and blue gradient capital letters, and “SOUTH OF SCOTLAND” in smaller white text beneath. The design is simple and modern, with high-contrast lettering on a dark background.
Friday 9 October - Sunday 18 October 2026
9pm
11.55

"Connections" Sensory Night Walks, Dark Sky Festival SW Scotland

“Connections” Sensory Night Walks, Dark Sky Festival SW Scotland
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
Collage of different formats of art work. Ayr Art Circle logo overlayed in centre.
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
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 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
Graphic of an angel holding a heart. Text above reads Beautiful Inside & Out.
Sunday 11 October 2026
11am – 3pm
Free entry

Beautiful Inside & Out Craft Fayre

Beautiful Inside & Out Craft Fayre
Promotional image for an Oktoberfest-style event at Ayr Pavilion. The venue is decorated with blue and white Bavarian-themed bunting and long wooden tables covered in blue and white checkered tablecloths. Warm string lights hang across the ceiling, illuminating the large hall. A stage at the far end features a live band performing beneath an ornate “Ayr Pavilion” sign, with a mountain scene backdrop behind the musicians. Beer steins and floral centrepieces are arranged on the tables. Large white text over the image reads: “Sunday 11th October 2026.” The atmosphere is festive and traditional, with Bavarian-inspired décor throughout the venue.
FULLY BOOKED
Sunday 11 October 2026
2pm - 7pm
20.50

Oktoberfest Sunday at Ayr Pavilion

Oktoberfest Sunday at Ayr Pavilion
Each option is 45 minutes long
Monday 12 October 2026
See listing for times
13.08

Science of Slime Workshop with Wild Science

Science of Slime Workshop with Wild Science
Image of large monster in a woodland setting - text overlay says The Gruffalo Events.
9 - 17 October 2026
Various times
Free

Gruffalo Fun at your local library

Gruffalo Fun at your local library
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
Promotional poster for The Cavern Beatles, a Beatles tribute show. The image shows a band performing on a stage designed to resemble Liverpool’s Cavern Club, with brick arches, warm red lighting, guitars, drums, and vintage-style stage equipment. Large text on the right reads “THE Cavern BEATLES.” At the top, text states that the show is presented by Fab Productions in association with The Cavern Club and is “One of the UK’s longest established tribute shows.” Along the bottom are five-star review quotes from the Sunderland Echo, Irish Times, and Dundee Courier.Provide your feedback on BizChatAdd alt text for the band membersInclude the event date and locationDescribe the stage designFilesFiles
Tuesday 13 October 2026
7.30pm
28- to £35

The Cavern Beatles

The Cavern Beatles

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