Summer Activities For Children, Young People & Families in North Ayrshire
Date of Event: July 9, 2023
We have an absolutely jam-packed programme of free activities for young people and families at our venues over the school summer holidays 
Here’s what’s on over the coming week – check out your local venues or head along to somewhere new! For some you’ll need to call to book in advance 
Sat 1 July
Launch of “Make Your Mark” prize challenge at all North Ayrshire Libraries
Lego Club & Chess Club at Kilwinning Library, 10:30-12noon
Lego Club at West Kilbride Library, 10:30-11:30am (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Lego Club at Millport Library, 10:30-11:30am
Bookbug at Saltcoats Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30am (Pre-book on 01294 469546)
Mon 3 July
Bookbug at Irvine Library (Ages 0-5), 10am (Pre-book on 01294 271295)
Family Board Games at Beith Library, drop-in 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm
Summer Lego Challenge at Dalry Library (Ages 5+), 2.30-3.30pm (Pre-book on 01294 833196)
Parent & Toddler Play at Largs Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30-11:30am
Drop-in Crafts at Largs Library (Ages 5-12), 2pm
Crafternoon at West Kilbride Library, 2-4pm, (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Lego & Games at Millport Library, 1-2:30pm
Bookbug at Stevenston Library (Ages 0-5),11am-12noon (Pre-book on 01294 469535)
Jiggly Wrigglers at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am (Pre-book on 01294 469546)
Bookbug at Ardrossan Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30am (Pre-book on 01294 469682)
Tues 4 July
“Take Time” Family Fun Day incl. petting zoo, bouncy castle, yoga & much more for all ages at Springside Community Centre, 2-5pm
Rainbow Messy Play at Kilwinning Library, 10:30-11:30am
Storytelling & Craft at Beith Library (Ages 4-10), 11am-12noon (Pre-book on 01505 503613)
Story & playtime at Dalry Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30-11:30am (Pre-book on 01294 833 196)
Bookbug at Kilbirnie Library (Ages 0-5), 2- 3pm (Pre-book on 01505 684218)
Drop-in Arts & Crafts at Fairlie Library, 12noon-5pm
Bookbug (Childminder session) at West Kilbride Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30am (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Board Games at West Kilbride Library, 2-4pm (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Rockart & badgemaking at Stevenston Library, 11am -12noon
Lego & Games at Saltcoats Library, 2.30pm
Teddy bear sleepover at Ardrossan Library, 2.30pm (Pre-book on 01294 469682)
Wed 5 July
Teddy Trail & Colouring Competition at The Trinity Active Travel Hub (Ages 0-12), drop-in 10am-4pm
Ranger-led family walk and Craft at Eglinton Country Park, 10am (Pre-book on https://www.facebook.com/events/1382023932646012)
A Play in a Day at the Harbour Arts Centre (Ages 13-17), 10am-4pm (Pre-book on 01294 274059)
Arts & Craft with Lynn McNally at the Harbour Arts Centre (Ages 4-12), 10:30am-12noon (Pre-book on 01294 274059)
Bookbug’s teddy bear picnic at Kilwinning Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30-11am (Pre-book on 01294 554699)
Games Drop-in at Largs Library, 10:30am-12noon
Thurs 6 July
“Take Time” Family Fun Day incl. petting zoo, bouncy castle, yoga & much more for all ages at Redburn Community Centre, 2-5pm
Teddy Trail & Colouring Competition at The Trinity Active Travel Hub (Ages 0-12), drop-in, 2-4pm
Jurassic Crafts at Irvine Library (Ages 5-8), 11am-12noon ((Pre-book on 01294 271295)
Life’s a Beach at Dreghorn Library (Ages 5-8), 11am-12noon (Pre-book on 01294 211072)
Family Film Club at Kilwinning Library, 2pm
Witches & Wizards Crafts at Beith Library, (Ages 5-11), 11am-12noon (Pre-book on 01505 503613)
Parent & Child Play Session at Kilbirnie Library, 10:30-11:30am
New Scots Summer Sports at Garnock Community Campus (Ages P1-7), 11am- 12:30pm
Story Stay n’ Play at Largs Library (Ages 5-10), 10:30-11:30am (Pre-book on 01475 673309)
Lego Play at West Kilbride Library, 2- 4pm (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Kids Film at Arran Library, 2:30pm (Pre-book on 01770 302835)
Bookbug at Saltcoats Library (Ages 0-5), 10:30am (Pre-book on 01294 469546)
Crafty Thursdays at Ardrossan Library, 11am (Pre-book on 01294 469682)
Fri 7 July
Teddy Trail & Colouring Competition at The Trinity Active Travel Hub (Ages 0-12), drop-in 2-4pm
Drama for Wellbeing at Harbour Arts Centre (Ages S1-6), 1-2:30pm (Pre-book on https://www.facebook.com/nayouthservices/posts/667030172131977)
Colour Science Experiments at Kilwinning Library, 2:30-3:30pm
Lego Club at Beith Library, drop-in 3:15-4:15pm
Super Kites at Kilbirnie Library (Ages 3-11), 11am-12:30pm (Pre-book on 01505 684218)
Drop-In Arts & Crafts at Fairlie Library, 10am-2pm
Family Film at Largs Library, 2.30pm (Pre-book on 01475 673309)
Family Fun Friday at West Kilbride Library, 10:30-11:30am (Pre-book on 01294 822987)
Parent & Toddler Activities at Millport Library, 10:30-11:30pm
Craft Club at Millport Library, 1- 2:30pm
Lego Fridays at Ardrossan Library, 10am-5pm
Bookbug at Arran Library (Ages 0-5), 2pm (Pre-book on 01770 302835)
Don’t forget our school holiday lunches and activities sessions will also be running throughout the summer. Details on this post
https://www.facebook.com/northayrshireofficial/posts/645456237617663
The awesome Harbour Arts Centre activities for next week are mostly fully booked however check this post for future availability
https://www.facebook.com/HarbourArtsCentre/posts/734823571976704
North Ayrshire Corporate Parenting Team’s summer programme for care experienced young people also begins next week – check out
https://www.facebook.com/NorthAyrshireCorporateParenting/posts/278821024673770
And be sure check out K:A Leisure’s wide range of sports and creative summer activities including fun days and free swimming sessions for 0-17 year olds across North Ayrshire’s pools!
https://www.facebook.com/KALeisure/videos/1467363717367284/
Have fun! 