Dive into the enchanting atmosphere of our cozy Winter Garden, where the warmth of the season wraps around you like a comforting blanket! Savor a delightful array of seasonal warm beverages while gathering around fire pits perfect for toasting gooey s’mores. It’s the ideal place to unplug and connect with others, fostering meaningful conversations and laughter. Engage in outdoor lawn games and capture unforgettable moments with friends and family in our charming photo spots! Come join us for a magical experience that invites you to step away from screens and embrace the joy of togetherness!

Bring your skates to Winter Market! Whether you’re with your family, meeting up with a friend or connecting with a stranger, public skating is the perfect opportunity to get outside, get active and connect with community this holiday season. Where else in the city can you skate under the beams of a historic brick factory? It truly is an experience that you won’t want to miss!

Celebrate the festive season by learning the art of pasta making in our holiday-inspired fresh pasta workshop led by Rooks to Cooks!

Under the direction of their professional chef instructors, participants will master the craft of creating and shaping handmade bow-tie pasta. Through the use of spinach-infused and beet-infused doughs, participants will form beautifully striped green and red noodles that blend art with food. This hands-on workshop is designed to spark creativity in the kitchen, with holiday-themed culinary creations at the heart of the experience.

Each participant will take home a portion of hand-shaped bow-tie pasta, ready to cook and enjoy at home.

Please register below.

Drop in to create your own custom ornaments using wood chip endings from Christmas trees! You’ll be provided with paint, markers, and various craft materials to decorate the wood pieces and craft a unique ornament.

Join us for a hands-on Lantern Making Workshop, where creativity and community come together! Participants of all ages are welcome to craft their own beautiful lanterns using vibrant colored paper, mason jars and tea lights.

What to Expect:

• Introduction: Learn about the history and cultural significance of lanterns.
• Guided Crafting: Follow step-by-step instructions from experienced instructors as you design and assemble your lantern.
• Personalization: Use a variety of decorative materials to make your lantern uniquely yours.
• Showcase: Share your finished creations with fellow participants on December 21st at our Solstice walk.

Using kraft wrapping paper, you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your gift wrap with stickers, markers, and other craft materials. This custom paper will be used to wrap any gifts purchased at our Winter Market.

Welcome to our Cookie Decorating Station, led by the Rooks to Cooks pastry team, where creativity meets deliciousness. This interactive area is perfect for bakers of all ages. We supply pre-baked cooked and decorating supplies.

Welcome to our Winter Lounge, a cozy haven where warmth and entertainment come together to create the perfect seasonal retreat. There will be live entertainment in the Welcome Centre staggered throughout the day for your enjoyment.

Visit our indoor immersive technical experience that will transport you to stunning winter landscapes, like the Northern Lights or snow-covered mountains.

Join us for a creative and inspiring Natural Wreath Making Workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on experience will guide you through the process of crafting beautiful, eco-friendly wreaths using seasonal foliage, dried flowers and natural materials.

Please register below.

Get ready to create, play and connect at our mosaic-making workshops for children and youth!

Contribute your ideas to the design of a new gathering circle in the Children’s Garden. The gathering circle will feature mosaics and stone etched with animal tracks from the Don Valley, offering a space for our visitors to connect with nature and community. These mosaics, created using reclaimed materials, will inspire elements of a new amphitheatre and fireside experience in the Children’s Garden launching in spring 2025.

Your mosaics will help shape this exciting project, but you won’t be able to take them home. We will also have a rock painting activity where you can create something special to take with you!

Registration for the workshops at the Market opens at 11am.

Danforth Dance Arts is excited to showcase our Performance Team Dancers at this year’s Winter Market! They will be sharing excerpts of their Holiday Production, “The Nutcracker Sweet”, to help spread holiday magic! Watch as the dancers bring to life the story of Clara and her wonderful adventure through the Land of the Sweets.

Experience culinary delights from around the world at the 2024 Winter Market.