Tricks are a treat for the whole family this October
From spooky Hallowe'en fun and magic making course to modern day cave painting - there is no shortage of fun kids and family events taking place during the October holidays
To make sure your October holiday is just magic, we have four fantastic Melissa and Doug magic sets - complete with professional-style storage box – to give away.
It is really simple to enter and get the chance to wow your friends with tricks like The Great Escape, the Vanishing Coin and the Money Maker.
Just follow the council twitter account - www.twitter.com/north_ayrshire - and send us a message containing #nacmagic. Four entries will be chosen at random.
There's more magic on offer at the Harbour Arts Centre from Wednesday 19 October to Friday 21 October. Visit the centre and learn the secrets of magic in a fun three day course. Together with circus skills and balloon modelling you will be able to perform some amazing magic tricks to family and friends or even when you are out trick 'n' treating. Not only that, you will get a free magic trick when you join up.
Magic for 7 – 11 year olds runs from 11.00am – 4.00pm (Wed & Thursday) and 3.30pm – 8.30pm (Friday) Cost £6.00.
The Heritage Centre, Saltcoats will also be teaching some tricks – just in time for Hallowe'en – at its Spooktacular day on Saturday 29 October. Head along to any one of the three sessions and learn some amazing illusions and some cracking crafts.
Sessions run from 11am – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm and 3pm – 4pm and cost £2.
The Big Draw event on Monday 17 October and Tuesday 18 October will take you back to ancient times as you get to create your own modern day cave painting. Using sand, earth pigments, sticks and dipping pots, create something you have never drawn before, using materials that you have never used before, in this fun filled event for all ages.
The Big Draw, 10.00am runs from 12 noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Cost £2.00 per family per session.
Are you looking for an inexpensive and creative way to make a Halloween costume for your child? Sign up for some great Halloween costume workshops taking place in North Ayrshire libraries. These workshops will provide easy costume ideas for everyone; all it takes is a wee bit of imagination.
Monday 17 October Tuesday 18 October
Saltcoats Library 1pm - 3.30pm Irvine Library 1pm - 3.30pm
Thursday 20 October Friday 21 October
Largs Library 1pm - 3.30pm Kilwinning Library 1pm - 3.30pm
Our friends at KA Leisure also have lots going on over the next week. Visit their website to find out more.