THE date has been set for this year's highly-anticipated Stewarton Yuletide evening. 

Organised by the Stewarton Initiatives charity, the night involves two hours of fun in the town's Avenue Square. 

Shops will be open late on the night, with thousands usually flocking to the town centre to get into the Christmas spirit. 

Local businesses and organisations will be selling their wares and running competitions from stalls in the square, with hot food and drink also on offer. 

This year's Yuletide event will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 6pm-8pm, and all are welcome.