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

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

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

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Historic Lewis pipe organ.
    Every Monday, April - November
    12 noon
    6 admission

    The Organist Entertains

    The Organist Entertains
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Woman holding camera outside taking a photo.
    12 - 19 May 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Free

    HND Photography Exhibition

    HND Photography Exhibition
  17. 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.”
    Tuesday 12 May & Wednesday 27 May 2026
    5pm - 7pm & 10am - 12 noon
    Free

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries
  18. Stay Connected with South Ayrshire Libraries text next to an image of a mobile phone.
    Saturday 16 and Tuesday 19 May 2026
    Various times
    Free

    Can you be creative with AI? Workshop at Carnegie Library

    Can you be creative with AI? Workshop at Carnegie Library
  19. A collage of fresh market produce arranged in four sections, including strawberries in punnets, bananas, apples, grapes, potatoes in a basket, and a box of mixed vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, onions, cauliflower, and asparagus. A circular logo in the centre reads “CC Markets / Events & Stall Hire.”
    Every third Sunday
    10:00am – 3:00pm

    Auchincruive Producers Market

    Auchincruive Producers Market
  20. Close-up of a wooden judge’s gavel resting on a sound block on a desk, with shelves of law books blurred in the background and a faint statue of justice visible. White star-like graphic sparkles appear to the left of the gavel.
    Monday 18 May 2026
    11am - 1pm
    17

    There’s been a murder! Interactive Discussion of the Scottish Law of Evidence at Carnegie Library

    There’s been a murder! Interactive Discussion of the Scottish Law of Evidence at Carnegie Library
  21. Stay Connected with South Ayrshire Libraries overlayed on photo of hand using phone with social media icons
    Monday 18 May 2026
    2pm - 3.30pm
    Free

    How to make your social media safe, secure and unhackable at Girvan Library

    How to make your social media safe, secure and unhackable at Girvan Library
  22. Stay Connected with South Ayrshire Libraries overlayed on photo of hand using phone with social media icons
    Tuesday 19 May 2026
    10am - 11.30am
    Free

    How to make your social media safe, secure and unhackable at Alloway Library

    How to make your social media safe, secure and unhackable at Alloway Library
  23. Dance Mania logo featuring the words ‘Dance Mania’ in rounded grey lettering, surrounded by floating colorful shapes including circles, squares, and stars on a white background.
    Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
    7pm
    8

    Dance Mania – South Ayrshire Active Schools

    Dance Mania – South Ayrshire Active Schools
  24. Six adults sit closely together around a table inside a venue overlooking a racetrack. The group poses facing the camera, with drinks on the table including wine glasses and bottles. One person stands behind the seated group with arms resting on the backs of chairs. The table holds menus, glassware, and a small floral decoration. Large windows in the background reveal a grassy racecourse and track rails in daylight.
    Wednesday 20 May 2026
    Gates open 12.10pm, First Race 2.12pm
    Various

    Tennent’s Raceday at Ayr Racecourse

    Tennent’s Raceday at Ayr Racecourse

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