November 22 to 24, 2024
December 13 to 15, 2024
Toronto Botanical Garden
The Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market offers a cozy, eco-conscious shopping experience inspired by nature and designed for those who prefer a relaxed approach to holiday shopping. Held over two weekends—November 22-24 and December 13-15, 2024—the market showcases a variety of eco-friendly, artisanal vendors in the lush and welcoming environment of the Toronto Botanical Garden.
This market features a curated selection of sustainable gifts, handcrafted items, and nature-inspired products that make thoughtful holiday presents. Shoppers can explore booths with unique items like handmade ornaments, natural skincare products, locally crafted jewelry, eco-conscious home decor, and plant-based items, ensuring that each purchase supports small businesses and environmentally responsible products. With free admission, it’s a welcoming, accessible event for anyone interested in low-impact holiday shopping.
Alongside shopping, visitors can enjoy live seasonal music, festive decorations, and serene garden pathways, which offer a peaceful contrast to the usual holiday hustle. It’s an ideal outing for friends and families looking to escape crowded malls and engage in a community-oriented, eco-friendly shopping experience.
Open on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the market provides ample opportunity to explore and enjoy its offerings. The Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market is an excellent destination for those who appreciate thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts and a relaxed shopping atmosphere.
HOLIDAY MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
- Local Vendors: Over 60 local vendors will showcase their planet-friendly and botanically-themed products.
- Garden Shop: The Garden Shop will offer a wide selection of holiday home décor, nature-based gifts, local artists, fresh seasonal twigs and greens, and over 40 varieties of amaryllis.
- Local Eats: Recharge with post and pre-shopping noshing by visiting the onsite Food Truck or indoor local food vendors.
- Warm Vibes: Enjoy an outdoor campfire while roasting s’mores. Ready-to-use S’more kits can be purchased from the Garden Shop.
- Live Music: There will be pop-up performances daily including local musicians and caroling.
- Winter Workshops: There will be festive workshops themed for the holiday season. Bring a friend or come solo and make new ones at these fun and creative classes. Registration required. Click here for the list of offerings.
- Free Family Fun on Saturdays: Bring the kids to the Market on Saturday for FREE drop-in activities.
- Free Demos on Sundays: There will be free demonstrations throughout the day. Learn more about eco-products and gift-giving from local makers. Drop-in, no registration is required.
