Kick off the festivities at Dobbies’ Ayr store and tuck into a tasty breakfast with Santa and his elves at the ever-popular Santa’s Breakfast this winter.   Families can enjoy a morning full of Christmas magic at Santa’s Breakfast, taking place in the Ayr store from 29 November to 24 December. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and build their very own collectable soft toy toname, personalise, and take home to cherish for years to come.   The event starts with a coo

An Ayrshire-based startup founded by husband-and-wife team Cameron and Amy Sim has become one of the fastest-growing event platforms in the world, hosting more than 40,000 events in just 18 months. Cameron and Amy Sim PixelParty, built entirely from the couple’s home in Ayrshire, allows guests to instantly upload photos to a live event album by scanning a QR code — with no app or login required. What began as a small local idea has grown into a global success story, used at w

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie… All Day at Christmas! (3pm–8pm – home, cosy, and tucked up before Santa’s even left the North Pole) Get ready to sleigh the dancefloor at Ayr’s BIGGEST festive party! We’re talking confetti cannons , lights  and all your favorite  Christmas classics blasting — all mixed with the best 80s, 90s & 00s throwbacks for a full-on festive vibe! With Ayrshire’s top DJs , festive drinks , and your favourite night-out bites with a Christmas twist (yes… chips &

East Ayrshire is gearing up for a week of Halloween excitement as a packed programme of family-friendly events runs from Saturday 11 October to Sunday 19 October, offering something for everyone during the school holidays. From spooky storytelling and outdoor adventures to arts, crafts, and interactive theatre, the region’s venues are promising plenty of entertainment for families looking to make the most of the autumn break. At the Burns House Museum & Library, the frightful

• Soft play, bookings start from £3.50   • Free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club • Little Scare-lings, tickets priced at £15 per child   Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families during the October holidays at its Ayr store. Keep costs down by spending a day at Dobbies, where parents can take advantage of Dobbies’Kids Eat for £1 restaurant offer, kids can take part in the free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club and t

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