Once again, Arklow is going to be buzzing with activity over the May Bank Holiday weekend. With events taking place right through the weekend and something to suit everyone. Even the weather is threatening to roll with the good times!
Thursday 2nd May
Arklow Farmers Market – Bridgewater Shopping Centre 9.30am – 2pm
Tesla Experience – Bridgewater Shopping Centre 10am – 5pm. A Tesla advisor will be on hand to answer any questions you have and you can even book a test drive here.Â
Fayebella are having a whopper sale from Thursday – Saturday with all items €20 or less. You’ll find the goodies at the store right next door to them.
Trad Session @ Corner House from 8pm
Ragdoll @ The Gallery from 9.30pm
Ri Sessions @ Christy’s from 9pm
![Sean Fox](https://i0.wp.com/arklowtimes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sean-Fox.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1)
Friday 3rd May
Tesla Experience – Bridgewater Shopping Centre 10am – 5pm. A Tesla advisor will be on hand to answer any questions you have and you can even book a test drive here.Â
Children’s Disco with DJ Donal @ Arklow Rock Parnells. 8.15-10pm. Book your Ticket.
Hardy Bucks @ The Gallery from 9.30pm
Saturday 4th May
Bridgewater Shopping Centre will be activity packed with lots going on for all ages!
- Bricks & Blocks Lego Event 1-4pm – FREE
- Arklow Makers Craft Market 9.30am – 5pm
- Spinning for Samaritans – Samaritans Volunteers will be Spinning all day on Saturday to raise funds for the branch and tell everyone about The Big Cycle. Pop by and hear all about the challenge.
Jason Floody @ Brook House from 8pm
Karaoke with Tommy Breen @ The Corner House from 9pm
Sean Fox @ The Gallery from 9.30pm
2020 Rock/Pop Covers Band @ The Old Ship from 10pm
![Arklow Makers Market, Driftwood Terrarium](https://i0.wp.com/arklowtimes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Arklow-Makers-Market-Driftwood-Terrarium.jpg?resize=300%2C226&ssl=1)
Sunday 5th May
Arklow Makers Craft Market 9.30am – 5pm @ Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Discover the Forest – Nature Walk – 10am @ Vale of Clara
East Coast Classic & Vintage Club will host their Coffee & Cars event at Tesco, Arklow Car Park 10a – 12pm
Alvin @ Corner House from 7pm
Gary Owen followed by Jinx @ The Gallery from 7.30pm
Often Wrong @ Brook House from 8pm
Big Digger @ The Olde Ship from 10pm
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May Bank Holiday Monday 6th May
With 2 Great Days out scheduled for the Bonus Bank Holiday day off, it’ll be hard not to get involved.
The Annual Carysfort National School Summer Fete takes place 11am – 3pm and promises to be a super day out. Live Music, Games, Face Painting and the Teddy Bears Picnic will keep everyone entertained along with Book Stalls, Craft Stalls and of course the Wheel of Fortune.
There’s a Family Fun Day happening at Arklow Rugby Football Club from 1 – 5pm. Grab the gang and head to Arklow RFC where you can expect Live music from Jimmy Reid and Arklow/Wicklow Ukelele players. Food Trucks, Giant Games, Small Kids Fairground Rides, Face Painting and lots more.
Players from the Clubs Senior Teams will by Spinning for Samaritans in support of The Big Cycle for Samaritans which is a key fundraiser this year for East Coast Samaritans on Arklow’s Main Street.
Decky @ The Gallery from 7.30pm
Don’t forget, Arklow Maritime Museum is open every day 10am – 5pm!