What's On in Ayrshire This Week
There are 36 events listed in Ayrshire for the rest of this week across 17 towns including Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine. 9 of them are free.
Printing: A Type of Enlightenment
This free exhibition in the Dick Institute's North Museum marks 240 years since John Wilson opened his printing shop in Kilmarnock, where the first edition of Burns's poems was printed.
Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Artists, Lovers, Outsiders
More than a hundred works by Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, the two Ayrshire artists once nicknamed MacBraque and McPicasso, are brought home to the Dick Institute.
A Choral Legacy: 150 Years of Ayr Choral Union
The Patron's Gallery at Rozelle House hosts an exhibition drawn from the archive of Ayr Choral Union, celebrating 150 years since the choir was founded.
Lisa Hooper: Printing Wildlife
A free exhibition of wildlife prints by Lisa Hooper at the Maclaurin Art Gallery in Ayr.
4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys Brigade coffee morning
A coffee morning with a bottle stall and raffles, run by the 4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys Brigade at the Howard Centre.
Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair fills two floors at Ayr Racecourse with more than a hundred stalls selling gifts, handmade crafts, cards, decorations and sweet treats.
Winter Lantern-Making Workshops for children
Children can make their own winter lantern at these free weekend sessions in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Linthouse.
raveCAVE: Enter the Rave at Ayr Pavilion
raveCAVE are back at Ayr Pavilion with an afternoon rave, with two rave legends joining the raveCAVE crew.
Craigmark Burntonians v Larkhall Thistle
Craigmark Burntonians take on Larkhall Thistle at Station Park in Dalmellington in the West of Scotland Football League Second Division.
Dalry Thistle v Port Glasgow Juniors
Dalry Thistle host Port Glasgow Juniors at Merksworth Park in Dalry, a game in the West of Scotland Football League Second Division.
Lugar Boswell Thistle v Royal Albert
Lugar Boswell Thistle welcome Royal Albert to Rosebank Park in Lugar for a game in the West of Scotland Football League Third Division.
Maybole Juniors v Kilsyth Rangers
Maybole Juniors take on Kilsyth Rangers at Ladywell Stadium in Maybole in the West of Scotland Football League First Division.
Saltcoats Victoria v St Anthony's
Saltcoats Victoria host St Anthony's at Campbell Park in Saltcoats, a game in the West of Scotland Football League Third Division.
Ardrossan Winton Rovers v Rutherglen Glencairn
Ardrossan Winton Rovers welcome Rutherglen Glencairn to Winton Park in Ardrossan for a game in the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division.
Bonnyton Thistle v Lesmahagow Juniors
Bonnyton Thistle take on Lesmahagow Juniors at Chilton Flooring Arena in Kilmarnock in the West of Scotland Football League First Division.
Darvel v Hurlford United
Darvel take on Hurlford United at Recreation Park in Darvel in the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division.
Eglinton v Newmains United
Eglinton host Newmains United at Kilwinning Community Sports Club in Kilwinning, a game in the West of Scotland Football League Third Division.
Girvan v Finnart
Girvan welcome Finnart to Hamilton Park in Girvan for a game in the West of Scotland Football League Second Division.
Irvine Meadow XI v Cumbernauld United
Irvine Meadow XI take on Cumbernauld United at Meadow Park in Irvine in the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division.
Whitletts Victoria v Thorniewood United
Whitletts Victoria host Thorniewood United at New Voluntary Park in Ayr, a game in the West of Scotland Football League First Division.
Ayr United v Raith Rovers at Somerset Park
Ayr United are at home to Raith Rovers in the William Hill Championship at Somerset Park.
Beith Juniors v Auchinleck Talbot
Beith Juniors take on Auchinleck Talbot at Bellsdale Park in Beith, a game in the Lowland League West.
Kilwinning Rangers v Cumnock Juniors
Kilwinning Rangers take on Cumnock Juniors in an Ayrshire derby under the lights in the Lowland League West.
Vinyl Destination with Lange
Vinyl Destination returns to the Metro for its third year, with trance DJ and producer Lange headlining.
Prima Performing Arts presents Dare 2 Dream
Prima Performing Arts return to the Barrfields stage for their second ever show, Dare 2 Dream, a mix of musical theatre, dance and drama from their young performers.
CPW presents Hornswoggle Strikes Back
Community Pro Wrestling are back at Ayr Town Hall with former WWE star Hornswoggle on the card, alongside CPW favourites including Ravie-Davie, Kayden Cross and Hannah Grande.
28th Ayrshire Scouts Community Ceilidh
The 28th Ayrshire Scouts host another community ceilidh in the Walker Hall, with Strings of Scotland back by popular demand to play.
Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday morning, Ayr Racecourse hosts a market and car boot sale, with traders and folk clearing out the garage side by side.
Seamill Christmas Markets
Seamill Hydro hosts two Sunday Christmas markets, billed as one of the biggest indoor markets in Ayrshire, with plenty of gift ideas under one roof.
Winter Lantern-Making Workshops for children
Children can make their own winter lantern at these free weekend sessions in the Scottish Maritime Museum's Linthouse.
Troon RNLI Christmas Fayre
Troon's RNLI fundraising branch hold their Christmas Fayre in the Concert Hall.
Troon's Wintertainment and Christmas lights switch-on
Troon Community Council's festive family fun day, with a pipe band parade, the Christmas lights switch-on and the lighting of the beacon.
Festive Family Fun and Ayr Christmas lights switch-on
Ayr's festive season starts with an afternoon of free activities, attractions and entertainment along the High Street and in the Cutty Sark Centre.
MacBryde & Colquhoun on Paper: Printing in Practice with Davy Brown
Artist and lecturer Davy Brown takes a close look at the prints made by Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, the two Ayrshire artists at the centre of the Dick Institute's current exhibition.
Ayr Film Society: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Ayr Film Society's festive family screening is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, with Kevin McCallister stranded in the big city with his dad's credit card and the Wet Bandits back on his trail.
The Cumnock Tryst: Matthew McKinney and Friends in Recital
The Cumnock Tryst brings Scottish tenor Matthew McKinney to Dumfries House for an intimate recital with pianist Roelof Temmingh and guitarist Sasha Savaloni.