South Ayrshire Festive Family Fun day for Christmas

This year, festive fun will be spread across three town centre locations – the Cutty Sark Centre, The Grain Exchange, and Ayr Town Hall from 12pm until 5pm. 

A range of interactive activities will be on offer at the Cutty Sark Centre making it a magical afternoon for all, including a Kid’s Zone, portrait drawings, balloon modelling, face painting and a Christmas Wishing Tree.

Local schools and talented musicians will also take to the stage, performing festive songs.

A statement said: "Santa Claus himself will of course be making a special appearance, greeting children with hearty ho-ho-hos in his grotto.    

"At Ayr Town Hall, you can watch the Dance Extravaganza which will see local dancers aged between 2 and 22 years old taking to the stage to showcase their talents.   

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"If you’re looking to start your festive shopping, the Christmas Market at the Grain Exchange is the perfect place, with local traders selling an array of bespoke items.

"Fancy a festive challenge? Make your way around the ‘Christmas Trail’ to find 9 hidden letters. If you collect them all, you can return your completed Christmas Trail cards to staff at the Cutty Sark building to claim a small prize!

"Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for this year’s festivities as we kickstart the most magical time of the year."

South Ayrshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Culture and Rural Affairs, Councillor Alec Clark, said:  “I’m truly excited about Ayr’s Festive Family Fun event.  It’s a wonderful chance for our community to come together and celebrate the festive spirit with friends and family.  

"This year’s event features some exciting interactive attractions – these are sure to provide lots of photo opportunities for everyone to make magical seasonal memories.”