Make your season bright by jingling all the way to these exciting holiday markets for unique gifts and festive experiences.
Kickstart the holiday season at holiday markets across the city. November and December are the perfect months to embrace the festive spirit, complete your gift shopping and enjoy wintery refreshments surrounded by twinkling lights and sparkling company. Here’s where you’ll find 2024’s ultimate holiday markets and festivals in Toronto.
Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
At the one-day-only Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market (November 2, 2024), The Bentway will host more than 180 local artists and artisans.
With a wide range of creations—from photography and fine art to skincare and fashion—you’ll be sure to score the right gift for even the hardest-to-shop for people on your list.
Plus, with DJ Kid Artik spinning tunes and delicious food vendors on hand, your holiday shopping will feel less like a chore and more like a party.
The Hogtown Flea Holiday Market
A thrifter fave for its cool vintage night markets held at the Distillery District restaurants and breweries, Hogtown Flea brings its Holiday Market (November 10, 2024 and December 14 & 15, 2024) to the quaint Enoch Turner Schoolhouse.
Expect hard-to-find retro and vintage clothing and accessories, plus cool handcrafted items by local makers.
Stackt Holiday Hills
The Stackt Market’s annual Holiday Hills fest (November 15 to December 29, 2024) takes place at an iconic shipping container market downtown.
This all-encompassing holiday festival includes prime shopping from independent retailers, spectacular immersive installations, live music on Fridays, beloved outdoor winter games, and holiday drinks to sip and savour (one year, there was a whiskey yurt!).
Distillery Winter Village
Get merry at the Distillery Historic District’s annual Distillery Winter Village (formerly known as the Toronto Christmas Market). The merry vibes kick off with a tree lighting ceremony (November 13, 2024) and run through New Year’s Eve.
This photogenic outdoor market is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Toronto. It takes place in a Victorian-era neighbourhood, with adorable cabins where you can find unique gifts for everyone on your list and warm up with hot cocoa and gourmet bites once you’ve shopped and fêted your heart out.
One of a Kind Winter Show
A Toronto shopping tradition, the One of a Kind Winter Show (November 21–December 1, 2024) is back at the expansive Enercare Centre, so you can shop 650-plus vendors under one roof.
But it’s not just shopping: check out fashion shows, panels, DJs and the Evergreen Competition (where artisans vie to create a unique piece celebrating nature).
Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market
Swap high-stakes holiday shopping for the chill, eco-minded Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market (November 22–24 & December 13–15, 2024).
With 60-plus local vendors selling botanical, garden and nature-inspired gifts including decor, bodycare and gourmet treats—plus the largest variety of amaryllis in Toronto—it’s sure to be a hit with green thumbs.
Did we mention the S’mores campfires and food trucks? Yeah, there’s those, too.
Swedish Christmas Fair
From unique handcrafted decor items and gifts to food, food and more food, this year’s Swedish Christmas Fair (November 23 & 24, 2024) should please lovers of Scandi chic and folkloric style alike.
Pick up tree ornaments and Christmas decorations and fill your pantry with imported fish and caviar, bread and crackers, fruit syrups, desserts and other Smörgåsbord essentials.
Riverside C’mon Holiday Market
It’s a family affair at the Riverside C’Mon Holiday Market (November 24, 2024), as kids and kids at heart will love the carolling and live music, while the littles can meet Santa and take part in free crafts.
Taskmasters can get their holiday shopping done at the same time, too. Local vendors will have jewelry, clothing and plenty of other giftables your friends and family will adore.
The Great Hall Holiday Artisan Market
You’ll get a reputation for being the best gift giver after shopping at the Holiday Artisan Market (December 8, 2024). Here, you can find unique, fresh finds from talented and passionate local makers.
A pretty piece of handmade jewelry perfect for your sister? Check! Stunning art print for mom? Check. A great scarf for your SO? Check! Arrive early for the best selection.
