Celebrate the season with local gifts, festive food and holiday fun at Toronto’s new annual Winter Market

This holiday season, the City of Toronto is bringing the community together for its inaugural Winter Market, running from Thursday, December 5, to Monday, December 23, at the St. Lawrence Market.  

Taking place Thursdays through Sundays, the free, outdoor Winter Market will offer a festive shopping experience filled with unique artisanal goods, delicious seasonal food and drinks, and entertainment. 

Visitors can explore a curated selection of local vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty products and seasonal food and drinks. Whether visitors are searching for the perfect holiday present or simply looking to soak in the seasonal atmosphere, the Winter Market creates the ideal setting for a festive outing with friends and family.  

Pedestrianized Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade

The Winter Market will invigorate the pedestrianized Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade. The area will remain closed to vehicular traffic through December and will be used as a vibrant public space, community hub and urban park.  

Event highlights at the Winter Market include: 

Free photos with Santa Claus 
Capture the magic of the season with free photos with Santa on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. In partnership with Spadina-Fort York Community Care, visitors are invited to bring a new toy, non-perishable food items or a cash donation to support those in need this holiday season.  

Unique Local Vendors
Discover something new with every visit to the Winter Market. Featuring a weekly rotating lineup of local artisans and vendors, shoppers will find everything from one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade crafts to delicious seasonal treats and specialty drinks. 

Live performances and Entertainment  
The Winter Market will feature a daily lineup of free, outdoor performances to get visitors and shoppers in the holiday spirit. Enjoy a vibrant mix of live opera, jazz, festive carolers and many more seasonal acts. With something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to add extra cheer to the holiday season. 

Full entertainment schedule:

Thursday December 5 to Sunday December 8  

Thurs Dec 5 |12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | Ice Skater on Synthetic Ice

Fri Dec 6 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | The “Biggest Little Drummer Boy” on Stilts

Sat Dec 7 | 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sat Dec 7 | 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Free Santa Photos

Sat Dec 7 | 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Opera Atelier: Live Opera Performances

Sun Dec 8 | 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sun Dec 8 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | The Soul Pop Holiday Trio

Sun Dec 8 | 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | The Holiday Trio

Thursday December 12 to Sunday December 15 

Thurs Dec 12 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist (Juno Award winning artist)

Fri Dec 13 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | The “Biggest Little Drummer Boy” on Stilts

Sat Dec 14 | 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sat Dec 14 | 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Free Santa Photos

Sat Dec 14 | 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Opera Atelier: Live Opera Performances

Sun Dec 15 | 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sun Dec 15 | 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m | Christmas Carolers Trio

Sun Dec 15 | 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | The Holiday Trio

Thursday December 19 to Monday December 23  

Thurs Dec 19 | 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Soul Pop Holiday Trio

Fri Dec 20 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | Christmas Carolers Trio

Sat Dec 21 | 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sat Dec 21 | 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Free Santa Photos

Sat Dec 21 | 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. | Opera Atelier: Live Opera Performances

Sun Dec 22 |10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. | The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir

Sun Dec 22 | 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Soul Pop Holiday Trio

Sun Dec 22 | 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. | The Holiday Trio

Mon Dec 23 | 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. | The “Biggest Little Drummer Boy” on Stilts

Visit the City’s website for a complete list of entertainment options: www.stlawrencemarket.com/events/event_detail/742/Winter%20Market . 

St. Lawrence Market is a renowned international food market featuring 120 merchants, vendors and farmers, offering fresh produce, meats and specialty items. Serving Toronto residents and international visitors since 1803, the Market is regularly recognized as one of Toronto’s most popular destinations and one of the world’s top food markets. The St. Lawrence Market Complex consists of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market which is in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade.  

Information is available on the St. Lawrence Market Complex website at www.stlawrencemarket.com , on Instagram at www.instagram.com/StLawrenceMarket . 

Facebook at www.facebook.com/StLawrenceMarket , and on X at www.x.com/StLawrenceMkt . 

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