May arrives with a new air of hip cultural happenings. More festivals and outdoors events as the weather turns warmer hint at the arrival of a busy events agenda. This weekend, Friday included, four exciting markets will be held in Nicosia and Limassol. Get ready for sustainable, vintage finds, handmade crafts and large interactive markets.

First up is a two-day second-hand and vintage clothes bazaar at Common Room, next to Prozak. On Friday and Saturday, sellers will display unique vintage and pre-loved clothing items for sale. Day one of the bazaar will be on in the afternoon (5-9pm) while day two will be a whole-day affair (11am-8pm).

In a similar vibe yet featuring even more goodies, from second-hand accessories and décor items to unique clothes is the Sustainable Bazaar at New Division on Saturday. Local sellers will set up stalls in the bar’s garden, selling items at low prices.

Also happening in Nicosia this weekend – it’s going to be a busy one – is the 4th annual Hello Summer market. Organised by Handmade in Cyprus at the European University Cyprus Cafeteria, the two-day market on Saturday and Sunday will feature just that; handmade items made locally in Cyprus. Over 40 artists will exhibit and sell their creations each day while the market will host second-hand and vintage sellers as well. This market will also have food, drinks and sweets, an arts & crafts corner for children from 11am to 6pm as well as a live performance by EUC Music Club on Saturday at 11am as the market opens.

Over in Limassol, Kolla continues its first-Sunday-of-the-month market with another edition of the Cyberness Market on May 4. This one celebrates flowers, creativity and community. Taking over Kolla Factory will be over 150 local makers and designers, a big food and drink court with street food and cocktails, art installations and workshops, a kids’ zone and live performances by bands and DJs.

A packed weekend awaits, full of creative finds and a huge array of Mother’s Day gifts if you are looking for one for the upcoming holiday.

Second-Hand Clothes Bazaar

Pop-up vintage clothing bazaar. May 2-3. Common Room, Nicosia. Friday: 5pm-9pm. Saturday: 11am-8pm

Sustainable Bazaar

Vintage and second-hand items. May 3. New Division, Nicosia. 10am-6pm

4th annual Hello Summer Market

Market with over 40 handmade artists per day. Children’s workshops, a live performance and more. May 3-4. European University Cyprus Cafeteria, Nicosia. 11am-8pm

Cyberness Market

Over 150 local makers and designers, kids’ workshops, bands and DJs, food court and more. May 4. Kolla Factory, Limassol. 4pm-11pm