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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
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
Two children dressed up as clowns.
Ayr

Circus Skills Workshop and Live Show

Wednesday 9 & Saturday 19 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Hands colouring Easter eggs and white cut out rabbits
Ayr

Family Easter Craft Fun

Saturday 12 April & Wednesday 16 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Book covers and author profile image of Greta Yorke
Ayr

Author Storytime with Greta Yorke

Wednesday 9 April 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
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Comedy

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Events and Festivals

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Exhibitions

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Family Events

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Film and Theatre

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Food and Drink

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Free Events

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Markets

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Our Venues

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Poetry and Literature

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Robert Burns

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Seasonal Events

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Talks and Workshops

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Alloway
An image of the inside of a museum. An image of a magnifying glass is in the corner.
22 January - 15 November 2025
10am - 5pm
Free (normal entry fees apply)

Och Aye Spy - Museum Hunt for Young Explorers

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

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

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
A close-up view of printmaking tools and materials from The Printroom Exhibition. The image features ink rollers covered in thick, vibrant orange ink, contrasting against a black background. One roller is coated with a textured layer of ink, while another is clean with a red handle. A small print with a reflective surface showcases abstract patterns. The composition highlights the bold colors, rich textures, and the hands-on process of printmaking.
Saturday 5 April - Sunday 4 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

The Printroom Exhibition

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

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayr
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.
Monday 7 - Monday 21 April 2025
Free

Easter Eggshibition Trail at Rozelle House

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

The Organist Entertains

Girvan
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.
Tuesday 8 April - Saturday 19 April 2025
Free

Easter Eggshibition Trail at the McKechnie Institute

Ayr
The visual elements include a silhouette of a woman walking in a countryside setting, with a large tree to the right. The background showcases a bright, open field, evoking a rural and pastoral atmosphere. The tone of the image is dramatic, with strong lighting contrasts between the figure and the golden, sunlit landscape.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
7.30pm
20– £25

Far From the Madding Crowd

Ayr
Book covers and author profile image of Greta Yorke
Wednesday 9 April 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
Free

Author Storytime with Greta Yorke

Alloway
A pastel-colored Easter-themed event poster with a light blue circular background on a peach-colored backdrop. The top of the circle features "Happy Easter" in playful, decorative font with Easter eggs and bunny ears. The main text in the center reads, "Exploring senses with ZooLab, Wednesday 9th April, £6pp" in a mix of purple and red cursive fonts. The poster is decorated with a small bunny illustration, a pastel Easter egg, and a small flower.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm
6.78

Easter Workshop: Exploring Senses with ZOOLAB

Ayr
Two children dressed up as clowns.
Wednesday 9 & Saturday 19 April 2025
11am - 3pm
Free

Circus Skills Workshop and Live Show

Ayr
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9 - 22 April 2025
See event listing for times
Free

Free Easter Fun in Ayr Town Centre

Ayr
A picture of Foster & Allen smiling. The background shows gold bubbles and the title Foster & Allen in blue writing.
Thursday 10 April 2025
7.30pm
30 – £36

Foster & Allen – 50 Years of Hits

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