Saturdays Farmers Market @ SOLAS

• Saturday 10am - 2pm
• Suitable for: All
• Free event
• For more on Farmers Market | Click here

Sunday Craft Market @ SOLAS

• Time: 11- 4pm
• First Sunday of every Month
• Free event
• For more on Craft Market | Click here

SOLAS Music -Bank Holiday 1th August

• Time: 2- 4pm
• Join Jazz Musician Mario for an afternoon of relaxing jazzy tunes
• Free event
• For more on SOLAS Music | Click here

Agri Innovation Development Workshop

• Date: Saturday 6th August
• Time: 2-6pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Agri Workshop | Book Here

Clothes Swap Event

• Date: Sunday 7th August
• Time: 11-3.00pm
• Suitable for: Adults Clothes Only
• Clothes Swap Event | More Here

Healthy Lifestyle Workshop (The Power of Organic Fitness)

• Date: Saturday 13th August
• Time: 12-1.30pm
• Suitable for: Adults and children 12+
• Healthy Lifestyle | Book Here

Greenscene Living Wall Workshop

• Date: Sunday 14th August
• Time: 2-6pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Living Wall Workshop | Book Here

Eco Warrior (Back Garden Skills) Workshop

• Date: Saturday 20th August
• Time: 10-2pm
• Suitable for: Children 6+
• Eco Warrior | Book Here

Yoga with Alice in Yogaland

• Day & Time
  • Tuesday 10-11am
  • Saturday 10.30-11.30am
• Suitable for: Adults of all abilities
• Price; Drop in class 12 euro
• Yoga Class | Book Here

Sound Meditation with Holistic Health Care

• Day & Time
  • Sunday 11th September at 10.30am
• Suitable for: Adults of all abilities
• Sound Meditation Class | Book Here

Room Rental Rates

• 25€ - 1 Hour
• 75€ - Half day / 4 hours
• 125 – Full day

Kids Easter Camp

• Date: Tues 12th April - Fri 15th April 10am-2pm
• Suitable for: Children 7+
• Lunch and snacks included in the price
• Easter Camp | Book Here

Kids Easter Cookery Course

• Date: Wed 14th April
• Times:
  • 1pm to 2.15pm
  • 2.30 to 3.45pm
• Suitable for: Children 8+
• Easter Cookery | Book Here

Family Easter Day Out at Solas

• Date: Sunday 17th April
• Times:
  • 10am - 11.30pm
  • 11.30 - 1pm
  • 1pm - 2.30pm
  • 2.30 - 4pm

• Suitable for: all ages, (young child must be accompanied by an adult)
• Family Day | Book Here

Christmas Events.

Christmas Crafts For Kids Workshop (Pine Cone Creations)
Saturday 18th of December (Choice of Times)
12pm (Noon) - 1pm
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Suitable for: Children Aged 6+
Christmas Crafts | Book Here

Adults & Kids Willow Weaving Course (Christmas Decorations)
Sunday 19th of December (Choice of Times)
11am - 11.40am
12pm (Noon) - 12.40pm
Suitability: Children & adults
Willow Decorations | Book Here

Drive in Cinema Experience
Sunday 19th of December
Arthur Christmas 2pm
drive-in-cinemas Book here
Home Alone 5pm
drive-in-movie Book here
ELF 8pm
drive-in-cinema Book Here

Christmas Music Events at solas

• Saturday 4th December Stacey Dunne
• Sunday 5th December Portarlington Concert Band
• Friday 10th December Portarlington Arts Festival
• Saturday 11th December JL Sound
• Sunday 12th December Carol Singing, with Ann Dunne
• Saturday 18th December Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Halloween Events

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch

• Date: 16th - 31st of October from 12am
• Pick a perfect pumpkin to take home a carve
• Pumpkin Prices:
• X-Large: 12€
• Large: 8€
• Medium: 6€
• Small: 3€
• Suitable for: Adults & children
• Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch | Click For More Details

Halloween Cookery Course for Kids

• Saturday 29th of October at 12.30pm
• Suitable for: Children
• Cookery Course | Book Here

Halloween Ghost Stories With Nuala Hayes

• Date: Friday 29th of October at 6pm
• Suitable for: Adults & children
• Halloween Ghost Stories | Book Here

Halloween Face Painting

• Date: Sunday 31st of October 2pm -4pm
• Suitable for: Adults & children
• Halloween Face Painting | Click For More Details

Eco Warrior Back Garden Skills Workshop

• Date: Saturday 12th of march at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Children
• Eco Warrior Workshop | Book Here

Previous Courses / Events

How to Decoupage (Children's Workshop, Using Recycled Materials)

• Date: Friday 13th of August at 11am
• Suitable for: Children 6-12
• How to Decoupage

Rustic Hanging Basket Ideas Workshop

• Date: Saturday 24th of April 2022 at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Adults
• Hanging Basket Ideas | Book Here

Summer Wreath Making Workshop

• Date: Sunday 12th of June 2022 at 2pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Summer Wreath Making | Book Here

Make Your Own Macrame Shopping Bag Workshop

• Date: Wednesday 28th of July at 3pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Macrame for Beginners | Book Here

How to Grow Organic Winter Salads Workshop

• Date: Saturday 7th August at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Children
• How to Grow Winter Salads | Book Here

How to Grow Organic Winter Vegetables Workshop

• Date: Saturday 14th of August at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Adults
• How to Grow Winter Vegetables | Book Here

How to make an Eco-Friendly bottle bird feeder Workshop for kids

• Date: Wednesday 18th of August at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Children aged 6-12
• How to Make Your Own Bird Feeder | Book Here

Children's Crafts (Make Your Own Hedgehog)

• Tuesday 7th of September at 12pm
• Suitable for: Children
• Children's Crafts | Book Here

Willow Weaving Workshop For Kids

• Saturday 18th of September at 2pm
• Suitable for: Children
• Willow Weaving Workshop | Book Here

Foraging Course (How to Make Blackberry Compote & Elderberry Syrup)

• Sunday 19th of September at 12pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Foraging Course | Book Here

• Children's Craft Ideas Workshop (Paint Your Own Masterpiece)
  

• Date: Saturday 25th of September at 12am
• Suitable for: Children Ages 6 to 12
• Children's Craft Ideas Painting Workshop | Book Here

Make Your Own Macrame Hanging Plant Holder

• Date: Saturday 25th of September at 2pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Macrame for Beginners | Book Here

Children's Crafts (Make Your Own Sun Catcher)

• Choice of Dates
  • Tuesday 28th September at 12pm (Noon)
  • Saturday 2nd of October at 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for: Children Ages 6 to 12
• Children’s Crafts | Book Here
  

Learn All About Bats

• Date: Saturday 23rd of October at 2pm
• Presented by an expert from Kildare Bat Group Ireland
• Suitable for: Adults & children
• Learn All About Bats | Book Here

Halloween Drive-in Cinema (Family Movie: Scooby Doo FrankenCreepy)

• When: Monday 25th of October at 5pm
• Suitability: All (Family Movie)
• Drive-in Cinema | Book Here

Halloween Drive-in Cinema (Movie: Halloween Resurrection)

• When: Monday 25th of October at 8pm
• Suitability: Rated R: Restricted - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
• Drive-in Movie | Book Here

Halloween Craft Ideas For Kids

• Date: Wednesday 27th of October at 2.00pm
• Suitable for: Children aged 6 - 12
• Halloween Craft Ideas For Kids | Book Here

Christmas Wreath Making Class
Saturday 27th of November
Time: 2pm
Suitable for: Kids & Adults (Aged 12+)
Christmas Wreath Making Class | Book Here

Macramé For Beginners Workshop (Christmas Tree Decorations)
Sunday, 28th of November at 11:30am
Sunday, 5th of December at 11:30am
Suitability; 6+
Macrame Christmas Decorations | Book Here

Christmas Crafts For Adults Workshop (Christmas Cards)
Sunday 28th of November (Choice of Times)
11am - 12.30pm
1.30pm - 3pm
Suitable for: Adults
Christmas Crafts | Book Here

Kids Christmas Crafts Workshop (Eco Christmas Crafts)
Saturday 4th of December (Choice of Times)
11am - 12pm (Noon)
1pm - 2pm
Suitable for: Children6+
Kids Christmas Crafts | Book Here

Adults & Kids Christmas Craft Ideas (Yarn Xmas Trees)
Sunday 5th of December
Choice of Times
2pm - 3.15pm
3.30pm - 4.45pm
Yarn Xmas Tree | Book Here

Christmas Cookery Course for Kids
Saturday 11th of December (Choice of Times)
12pm (Noon) - 1.15pm
1.45pm - 3pm
3.30pm - 4.45pm
Suitable for: Children Aged 6 to 16
Cookery Course | Book Here

LEGO Exhibition @ SOLAS
CANCELLED
Pay on the day (Booking not necessary)
€6 Per Person
Family of 4 Ticket: €20
Suitability: All ages

Butterfly Craft (recycled Magazines)

• Saturday 29nd January
• Suitable for; Adults and Children
• Free event
• For more info / Click here

St Brigid's Cross Weaving Workshop

• Saturday 30th January 12 pm
• Suitable for; Adults and Children 10+
• St. Brigid's Cross/ Book Here

Basic Bike Maintenance (Repair Workshop)

• Saturday 19th February 12 pm
• Suitable for; Adults and Children 10 +
• Bike Maintenance /Book Here

Kids Growing in the Garden Workshop (2 Days)

• Thursday 24th + Friday 25th February 10am to 2pm
• Lunch and Snacks included in the price
• Suitable for; Children 8 +
• Growing in the Garden /Book Here

St Patricks Day Children's Craft Workshop

• Thursday 17th March 2pm
• Suitable for; Children 6-16
• Craft workshop/Book Here

Quilling Workshop (Mothers Day Card)

• Sunday 20th March 12pm (Noon)
• Suitable for; Children & Adults all ages
• Quilling workshop/Book Here

Mothers Day at Solas

• Date: Sunday 27th March 10am-4pm
• 10% Discount on all outdoor plants for mums
• 10% Discount on tea/coffee
• Music in the food court from 2 O'Clock- JL Sounds

Mother’s Day Treat with Solas (Lunch & Workshop included)

• Sunday
  • 27th March 10am-2pm
  • 3rd April 10am-2pm
• Suitable for; Adults only
• Lunch, trip to the Rock of Dunamase and a hanging Basket Workshop included
• 10%off outdoor plants
• Mother's Day Treat /Book Here

Make Your Own Macrame Hanging Plant Holder

• Date: Sunday 3rd April at 2pm
• Suitable for: Adults, This workshop is for beginners & no prior knowledge is required
• Macrame for Beginners | Book Here

BBQ Demonstration (Free Event)

• Date: Sunday 3rd April at 2pm
• Suitable for: Adults
• Free Event

Cookery Course [Handmade Pasta Class for Beginners]

• Wednesday 6th April 10am-2pm
• Suitable for; Adults age 18-100, ideal for all the food lovers with or without experience
• Pasta Cookery Course/Book Here
  

World Earth Day @ Solas

• Talk about Sustainable Living with David Maher- 2pm
• Children's Craft and Face painting from 11am
• Music from Stacey Dunne
• Date: 24th April 11-4pm
• Suitable for: Children and adults of all ages
• Free event
• Earth Day | Click here for more details

Critical Mass Cycle Event Portarlington

• Date: 30th April @2 O'Clock
• Suitable for: Children and adults of all ages
• Free event
• Cycle Event | Click here for more details
  

May Bank Holiday @ Solas 'Welcoming Summer'

    Saturday 30th April

• Farmers Market 10-2pm
• Decorate the May Bush @ 2pm

    Sunday 1st May

• Craft Market 11-3pm
• Planting Demo- 'Herb Basket'@12
• Music DJ Filip from the Port Art Collective From 12-4pm

    Monday 2nd May

• Children's Craft from 12pm 'Make a May Flower Crown'
• Face Painting from 12pm
• Planting Demo- 'Herbal Tea Planter' @12pm
• Traditional Irish Music  Comhaltas @ 2pm

International Bee Day

• Date: 21st May (all day)
• Suitable for: Children and adults of all ages
• All about Bees and Beekeeping| Click here for more details
• Bee Friendly Planting | Click here for more details
• Bee Crafts and Face Painting | Free Event

Macramé Workshop (Wall Hanging)

• Date: Sunday 11th June 2022 at 12noon
• Suitable for: adults
• Wall Hanging | Book Here

Summer Wreath Making Workshop

• Date: Sunday 12th June 2022 at 2pm
• Suitable for: adults
• Summer Wreath | Book Here

Circular Economy Academy Workshop

• Date: Thursday 30th June 2022 at 11-3pm
• Suitable for: adults
• Free Event | Book Your Place Here

Kids Summer Camp (4 Days)

• Date: Monday 4th July-Thursday 8th july
• Time; 12noon
• Suitable for: children 6+
• Summer camp | Book Here

Laois Best Dancer hosted by RAM

• Day & Time; Friday 17th June 5.30pm
• Suitable for: all ages and abilities
• Price Free

Wild flower Event at Solas  9^th July

Saturday 9th July

• Wildflowers in Watercolour Painting Class with artist Jacinta Hughes
  • Painting Class | Book Here
• Wildflower Talk with Sandro
  • Wildflower Talk | Book Here

Sunday 10th

• Music in our outdoor food court
• Children’s Crafts and face painting

Festival Français at Solas  16^th and 17th July

• Au Marche: Our farmers market will take on a french theme on Saturday 16th July
• Le Discotheque:  Dj Dave and Jazz Quartet playing french music
• Tour de Portarlington: in conjunction with Critical Mass Cycle Group
• Taste of France: in our food court with a selection of french dishes, deserts & wines on sale
• Allez les bleus! Revealing our latest art installation at SOLAS
• Street performers & French Mime artists
• Traditional puppet shows
• Children crafts & French face painting
• Quest speakers & Historians
• Plus special guests

Events at Solas County Laois

At our Garden Centre in County Laois we are creating spaces for fun and educational activities. Our events team is constantly working on new ideas and courses so stay tunned to our website and our social media for updates on whats new at solas.
Our events are open to everyone, so if you are looking for fun events in Laois , Offaly, Kildare or elsewhere come visit us for fun activities for all the family

Gardening Courses

At SOLAS We are making plans for a gardening club for Laois

Throughout the year at Solas, we will be running workshops & gardening courses 

• Between March & August
• Sandro Caffola with brilliant knowledge of wildlflowers. Excellent Gardening Tips and advice from Carlow
• Other planned guests:
  • TJ Maher: Talk on Herbaceous borders
  • Peter Dowdall: Gardening Tips for the expert Irish Gardener
  • Niall McEvoy: Living wall masterclass
  • Colman Power: Organic Growing & Healthy Living
• Members of our club will receive
• 15% discount off all garden plants!!
• Reduced rates for entrance to our gardening talks
• Monthly gardening Tips & advice articles
• If you would like to join please contact John: [email protected]