Mark your calendars, the Lunar New Year is coming, and this year, it’s the Year of the Dragon! To celebrate the occasion, The Welcome Market and Auntie’s Supply are partnering to host a pop-up in Toronto with over 35 vendors!
The Lunar New Year is the first new moon of the lunar calendar; this year, it will fall on February 10th.
The Welcome Market is a Woman, POC-owned and operated organization that hosts various pop-ups for small businesses in the city. Auntie’s Supply is an Asian-owned superette in Toronto featuring an array of snacks and ingredients catered to Asian millennials.
The market will feature 35+ vendors, including local Asian and Pacific Islander small businesses, exclusive Lunar New Year goodies, and a drag show during the Friday night market.
Head over to 938 Queen Street West from February 2nd to the 4th to shop all kinds of homemade crafts and curated vintage at the 2-floor pop-up! There will also be food and drinks available to enjoy.
The Lunar New Year market is free to attend!
Details:
When: Feb 2, 5-10 pm | Feb 3+4, 11 am-6 pm
Where: 938 Queen St W
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Summer is in full swing in Toronto and luckily there’s no shortage of things to do in the city this summer, including amazing pop-ups that will keep you more than busy. So grab your friends and soak up the sun while enjoying these events Toronto pop-ups, complete with delicious eats, one-of-a-kind shopping, and more!
Here are pop-ups in Toronto that are worth checking out this summer.
Toronto Flower Market
Easily the most beautiful flower market in the city, the Toronto Flower Market features fresh blooms and plants from Ontario vendors, along with local growers, florists, craftspeople, and gardeners.
When: August 13 from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: 1001 Queen Street West
Leslieville Flea Night Market Pop-up
Looking for your next vintage piece? This August, you can head to the beautiful grounds of the Ashbridge Estate and hunt for vintage goods at the Leslieville Flea Night Market Pop-up, in collaboration with the Leslieville Farmers Market. Taking place one night only, visitors can enjoy food, drinks, activities, and music along with incredible vintage and handcrafted flea vendors selling their goods.
When: August 13 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Where: Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen Street East
Union Summer
If you’re in the mood for delicious food and cold drinks on an outdoor patio, Union Summer has you covered. Your summer fun is covered with free daily live programming featuring films, music, and great performances, right in the heart of the city.
When: On until August 28, Sunday – Tuesday, 11 am to 7 pm, Wednesday – Friday, 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
Where: Union Station, 65 Front Street West
Azur Fit
Need an outfit for your next hot girl walk? Head to Stackt Market and check out the Azur Fit summer pop-up. Visitors can expect to see unreleased items, exclusive promo deals, and plenty of good vibes. Plus, if you show up wearing an Azur fit, you’ll receive 10% off at checkout.
When: On until August 31, Tuesday – Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst Street Unit 5-101
Bar Coneja Patio Pop-up
Summer is synonymous with backyard barbecues and luckily you don’t have to leave downtown Toronto to enjoy one. Bar Coneja – from the folks at Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! – is a summer pop-up featuring patio-only seating and a woodfire grill to cook up delicious, Southwest American-inspired food, paired with original cocktails and cold beer.
When: Summer only, Friday & Saturday, 7 pm to 1 am
Where: 461 King Street West
Spritz Garden at VELA
Come and beat the summer heat at VELA’s pop-up Spritz Garden. Diners can look forward to a light seafood raw bar-focused food menu paired with ALL the spritzy cocktails. The best part? No reservations are required, just show up and enjoy!
When: On until September, Tuesday – Thursday, 5 pm to 11 pm, Friday & Saturday, 12 pm to 11 pm
Where: VELA, 90 Portland Street
Smorgasburg Toronto
Calling all foodies: Brooklyn-based food festival Smorgasburg makes its Toronto debut at the waterfront this summer. Here you’ll find 50 food and drink vendors that are a mix of pop-ups and small-scale caterers from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, many of which will be serving downtown Toronto for the first time.
When: Every Saturday until September 10, from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: 7 Queens Quay East (at the foot of Yonge Street)
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From the falling temperature to the store aisles that are now overflowing with festive decorations, there’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us. Each winter season brings us something fun to put us into the holiday spirit, and this year is no different! There’s no shortage of activities to take part in, and we’ve got another to put on your to-do list!
If you’re on the lookout for unique, locally made items for your loved ones, the Liberty Village Holiday Market, next Sunday, December 2, is an opportunity to cross some people off of your holiday list!
Over 50 independent vendors from across the city will provide an eclectic mix of items that come at a variety of price points to suit your budget.
The selection promises to be diverse and includes lots of original pieces, courtesy of some of our city’s best artists, craft-makers, photographers, designers, and food makers. Some vendors you can expect to see are Black Dahlia Jewellery, Tribe Chocolate, Casa Lovina, Sweet Green Studios, Herb Market Botanicals, and JARSSS, to name a few. Take a peek at some of the market’s offerings below.
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The Holiday Market runs from 11:00am – 5:00pm at the Glass Factory at 99 Sudbury Street for one day only on Sunday, December 2, and it will be DJ’d with bumping shopping tunes all day long.
With free admission and a venue that is children and pet-friendly, there’s every reason to head to the Liberty Village Holiday Market next Sunday. We’ll definitely be there stocking up on perfect holiday gifts (and of course, a few goodies for ourselves, too). We hope to see you there!
Grab your free tickets to the Liberty Village Holiday Market here.
Christmas might be more than a month away, but that doesn’t mean that Toronto’s waiting to get the city ready for the holidays. From Hudson’s Bay’s big window unveiling with Carly Rae Jepson and their decked out basement, to parades and light shows galore, there are tons of incredible options for getting into a wintery mood.
One Toronto tradition that can’t be missed is the Toronto Christmas Market, which officially opens to the public on Thursday, November 15. For those who don’t know, the market, which has been ranked one of the top holiday markets in the world, pops up each year in the Distillery District and transforms into Southern-Ontario’s version of the North Pole.
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This year, in addition to 40,000 twinkling lights and Instagram photo opportunities like the market’s 50-foot tree, the Christmas Market will feature a slew of daily musical entertainment on their outdoor stage with themes like bluegrass, world music, holiday jazz, pop, and instrumental, vocal, and choir ensembles. Not to mention, a daily interactive show dubbed, “Santa’s Elves Sing-Along” — something that’s sure to get kids and adults going. Check out their scheduled events to get the full picture.
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For foodies, the Christmas Market is the place to get your feast on — just be sure to bring a warm pair of gloves to keep your fingers warm!
First time visitors have got to try the market’s classics: mulled wine and a traditional turkey leg. But if you’re looking to explore other options, there’s a vendor with offerings to suit everyone’s palettes.
This year on the roster, visitors can enjoy things new to the market like chocolate fondue, served under the canopy at Cluny Bistro; Boku Noodle Bar, which is open year ’round but will be decking their patio out with fire pits and lounge chairs; and butter and jerk chicken, which will be served at select cabins on the cobble streets. Other notable eateries making a return to the market include Wafel Bar, Tornado Potato, Eva’s Original Chimneys, and Raclette.
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For those who like to get their drink on, well there’s not one, not two, but multiple adult-friendly areas for you to visit!
El Catrin will have a Tequila Terrace featuring cocktails by the Toronto-owned, Mexican-made brand, Tromba. The market will feature two areas dedicated to beer lovers: the Mill Street beer garden and the Winter Craft Beer Lounge. The latter will also be hosted on El Catrin’s patio.
Other spots to grab a drink with your holiday-loving family and friends include the Holiday Spirits Square on the Archeo Trattoria Patio, which will be sampling premium vodkas, brandy, and wines; the PMA Canada Holiday Lounge, which will serve up toasted coconut rum hot chocolate and cinnamon spiced eggnog on the Pure Spirits Oyster House patio; and the PMA Canada Wine Hut, located in front of Cluny Bistro, serving up — you guessed it — wine!
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Of course, a market wouldn’t be complete without a little shopping, so be sure to check out the Distillery District’s regular roster of shops while you make your way across the market. Not only is it a good way to warm up, but the stores are a great place to cross names off your holiday shopping lists, too.
For opening day, the market will hosting Opening Ceremonies starting at 6 p.m., with performances by Barbra Lica and Sharon Riley.
While the market is closed on Mondays, it’s completely free to visit Tuesday to Thursday, and Friday until 5 p.m. Weekend tickets can be purchased online and at the door for $6. Express passes, which let you jump the admission line, are $20 each.
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If you’re looking for the best in Canadian fashion, you need to check this event out.
INLAND will be returning to the QRC West building in Toronto from September 29 and 30 to showcase a specially curated line up of fashion, apparel and accessories. For its sixth edition, the shopping event will feature over 70 Canadian designers hailing from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax.
The best part yet is that there is no admission to enter, and you can browse new and favourite labels for free, in addition to meeting the designers behind some of the most prominent labels in Canadian fashion right now. Shop and peruse fresh off the runway collections from House of Suri, Hilary Macmillan, Rachel Sin, Pedram Karimi, and many more.
What: INLAND
When: September 29 (3pm to 10pm) and September 30 (11am to 7pm)
Where: QRC West (134 Peter St.)
Get full details about INLAND here.
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There’s no denying that when the weather gets warm, the city comes alive. The streets are full and Toronto is jam-packed with events. While it can be hard to narrow down what to do – there are just so many good options – one event we suggest checking out is Toronto Urban Collective’s Summer Pop-up Market.
Popping up for its third year in a row on June 11th at 99 Sudbury, the unique market brings together the city’s finest artists, designers, craft-makers and photographer. Not to mention, there’ll be a great line-up of food, drinks and music. Meet and mingle with the people behind the products, you never know what cool things you’ll discover!
You can get a sneak peek at some of the featured vendors on Toronto Urban Collective’s Facebook page. If you like what you see, you can get tickets free in advance online or $5 at the door.
Get your free tickets to Toronto Urban Collective’s Summer Pop-up Market here.
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