
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events.
Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Arklow Makers Craft Fair
The Arklow Makers Craft Fair returns to the Bridgewater for a Mothers Day craft fair over the 15th - 16th weekend of March.

St Patrick's Weekend
Saturday 15th March Lawless Dance Academy: The Lawless Dance Academy kick of Patrick's weekend from 11 am with Irish dancing on the mall.
Saturday & Sunday 15th - 16th March Arklow Makers Craft Fair: The Arklow Makers Craft Fair returns over Patrick’s weekend.
Sunday 16th March Maguire Trad Band: Trad music will kick off from 1pm
Monday 17th March Pre-Parade Party: Drop in for the pre-parade party, with free face painting, treats, and more from 12 noon
Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.
Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Lauren Malone Academy Make Up Workshop
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Bridgewater with the Lauren Malone Academy Make Up Workshop. Drop in on Saturday 29th of March from 1pm - 3pm and get pampered by the Lauren Malone team!

Pottery and Prosecco Mothers Day Event
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Pottery and Prosecco event with Art Jam Ireland! Enjoy some bubbles while creating your own creation with air-drying clay on Sunday March 30th from 2 pm - 4 pm.
This is a ticketed event.

Seal Rescue Ireland
Bridgewater welcomes Seal Rescue Ireland to the centre, on Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th of March. Drop in and have a chat with the team about the fantastic work they do to help our wildlife across Ireland.
World Hearing Day Fundraiser
To raise awareness for World Hearing Day, the Specsavers team is hosting a fundraiser in aid of the Arklow Cancer Support Centre on Wednesday 5th, and Friday 7th of March. Drop in, get an ear inspection, and chat to the team about all things hearing related.

World Book Day
World book day is on March 6th and Easons is set up and ready! Drop in with your token and discover a fantastic range for world book day.
Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.
World Hearing Day Fundraiser
To raise awareness for World Hearing Day, the Specsavers team is hosting a fundraiser in aid of the Arklow Cancer Support Centre on Wednesday 5th, and Friday 7th of March. Drop in, get an ear inspection, and chat to the team about all things hearing related.

Hackett Fireplaces & Stoves Opening
A big welcome to Hackett Fireplaces & Stoves, an electric showroom, opening on Saturday 1st of March!
Hacketts is a family-run business from Gorey, Co. Wexford. Specialising in Fireplaces, Stoves, Electric Fires and carry a wide range of Ireland's and Europe's best brands, including Heat Design, Heritage, Dimplex and Henley.
Lollipop Day
Lollipop Day involves volunteers across the country getting involved to raise funds and promote the message of early detection and prevention of Oesophageal Cancer. Lollipop Day campaign will take place on Friday the 28th of February, and Saturday March 1st 2025.

Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Studio 55 Valentines Disco
Join the Studio 55 team for a Valentine’s disco on Friday 14th with glow sticks, dance routines, party games and more! Studio 55 is located at the Gallery studio at the Bridgewater, beside the Omniplex.
Please reach out to the Studio 55 Dance Academy on 0838282833 to book your place. €12 per child.

Farmshop Elderberry Farm Demo
Elderberry Farm will be at the Farmshop Arklow creating a delicious wild garlic nettle pesto on Friday 14th from 2pm - 4pm! Drop in for free tasters and meet the award-winning maker!

Love songs at Bridgewater
Drop in from 1 pm and celebrate Valentine's at Bridgewater! With love songs and free treats!

Boots Bake Sale
Boots will be hosting a bake sale in-store in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Drop in and pick up your Valentines Day treats!

Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Valentines Arts & Crafts Workshop
Drop in for the FREE Valentine Arts & Crafts workshop on Saturday, February 1st. Make your Valentine's masterpiece and take it home.

Farmshop Arklow Meet The Maker
Drop into the Farmshop Arklow this Saturday 1st and meet the maker of Serenity Scents with a new range of body oil candles and rollers!

Arklow Music Festival Information Stand
The Arklow Music Festival team will be at the Bridgewater from 10.30am - 4pm on Saturday 1st of February to share information and news about the upcoming music festival. Drop in and chat with the team about the upcoming competitions, performances and more.

Arklow Farmers Market
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Nutty Scientists Merlins Mist Workshop
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Nutty Scientists Merlins Mist workshop! Taking place on Saturday December 7th from 2pm - 3pm! Drop in for a 1 hour dry ice Christmas science show for all the family!

Customer Appreciation Day
Drop in on Saturday, November 30th and discover huge discounts, free treats and live music to get you ready for Christmas!

Arklow Makers Craft Fair (Every Weekend)
The Arklow Makers Craft Fair takes place every weekend over November and December on the lead up to Christmas! Drop in and gift something unique and locally made this Christmas.
Farmers Market (Every Thursday)
The Arklow Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm. Drop in and discover fresh local bakes, jams, chutneys, fresh local milk, fresh fish from Kilmore Quay and more.

Farmshop Arklow Wreath Making Workshop
*Booking Only Event*
Come join us at the Farmshop Arklow for a fun and festive Wreath Making Workshop at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Sunday 24th of November from 10am - 12.30pm! Get into the holiday spirit and learn how to create your very own beautiful wreath to hang on your door. This hands-on workshop will teach you all the tips and tricks to craft a stunning wreath that will impress all your guests. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and holiday cheer. Light refreshments provided.
Santa's Grotto (Every Weekend)
Santa will be at the grotto every weekend from 17th of November until 23rd of December. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Santas Grotto is fully booked.
Santa's Arrival
Join Santa and his festive parade from 11am as they make their way into the centre by boat & horse drawn carriage! Stay for the festive fun with face painting, balloon modeling & DJ.

Synthetic Sea
This Saturday, 2nd November at 12pm, Bridgewater Shopping Centre will see the unveiling of Synthetic Sea — a powerful new art installation created by artists from the 402 Art Collective. Using plastic waste gathered from local beaches and contributions from our community, this artwork brings attention to the urgent issue of marine plastic pollution.
Inspired by the fragile beauty of lost oyster beds, kelp forests, and endangered marine life along Arklow's coastline, Synthetic Sea invites you to explore the impact of plastic on our oceans and to reflect on our own plastic habits.
Date: Saturday, 2nd November
Location: Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Time: 12:00pm
Come and experience the beauty and fragility of our underwater world and be inspired to protect it!
Part of "Rediscovering the Underwater World along Arklow's Coastline," this project was supported by Creative Ireland and Wicklow County Council.

Trick Or Treat Event
Drop in at 3pm on Thursday 31st of October for the trick or treat event! Dress up in your spooky best and trick or treat around participating stores! Don’t be late or the Bridgewater ghosts will have eaten all of the sweets!
Arklow Farmers Market
Drop in for the Arklow Farmers Market, every Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm at the centre! With fresh fish from Kilmore Quay, locally sourced milk, delicious freshly baked cakes, treats and more!
Want to be apart of the market? Please sign up on the Farmers Market page and a member of the team will get back to you.

Meet Bluey at the Early Days Academy Open Day
The Early Days Academy preschool are hosting an open day on Wednesday 30th of October, from 11.30am - 1.30pm! Drop up to level 3 of the centre and meet Bluey from 12 noon - 1pm!