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Events & Workshops



Looking for upcoming pop-ups and events happening at Markets Ontario? You're in the right place! Upcoming dates can be found here and will be updated as we announce them. 
Please note: Unless otherwise noted, all of these events take place at our Bowmanville location at 62 King St W.

Are you interested in hosting a workshop or event in our space? Send an email to info@marketsontario.ca

January Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our first Brush & Browse of 2026 happening on the last friday of every month. Ashley will walk you through a painting, and have a shop around the store. 

Tickets are $40 per person. Click here for more information and get your tickets. 


Black History Month

THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Join us as we welcome 6 black artisans in store, and give them the opportunity to showcase their items & talent. They will be joining us for the entire month. 

Here's a look at the vendors joining us: 808.co, The No BS Label, Sweets To The Soul, Kiana's Books, Pour-Et Tea, & SVNTN.

You can shop them in store all February long!


Valentines Day Pop-Up

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Valentines Pop-Up, focused on all things love. This is the perfect time to get your shopping done early, grab a friend and enjoy shopping local.

We are fully booked for vendors for this event!


Book Lovers Event

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 10AM - 5PM
Join us for our first Book Lovers Event of 2026! This is a full day event with plenty to do, listen to author readings, shop from bookish vendors, and participate in our fun DIY stations - our book marking station is always a hit!

We are fully booked for authors & vendors for this event, stay tuned for our itinerary.


February Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our Brush & Browse, happening on the last friday of every month. Ashley will walk you through a painting, and have a shop around the store. 

Tickets are $40 per person. Stay tuned for more information.


Kids Book Lovers Event 

SATURDAY MARCH 7TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for our first ever Kids Book Lovers Event hosted in collaboration with the Clarington Library! We will have DIY activities for the kids to do, as well as readings from authors of local children's books. 

Are you an childrens author or bookish vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application. 

International Women's Day Pop-Up

SUNDAY MARCH 8TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
In honour of International Women's Day we will be having a celebration of all things women. We will have a selection of vendors popping up, and the first 75 customers to spend over $50 will receive an amazing swag bag.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY MARCH 14TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up focused entirely on secondhand items, and vendors selling vintage items.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


March Break Workshops

DAILY ALL MARCH BREAK FROM MONDAY MARCH 16TH - SUNDAY MARCH 22ND 
We are so excited to bring you our March Break Workshops for another year. We team up with an some amazing vendors to bring you a weeks worth of activities/crafts to keep your little ones busy for March Break. Stay tuned for the schedule!

Are you a vendor interested in hosting a kid friendly workshop this March Break? Email us at info@marketsontario.ca with more information.


Easter Pop-Up

FRIDAY APRIL 3RD & SATURDAY APRIL 4TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for 2 days of Easter Pop-Ups, where you can shop from a selection of vendors popping up and grab those last minute Easter finds!

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Late Night Shopping Pop-Up

THURSDAY APRIL 16TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Late Night Shopping Event. Most of the stores downtown stay open to allow you to walk the streets, grab a bite to eat and support local. 

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Maplefest Pop-Up

SATURDAY MAY 2ND FROM 9AM - 5PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Annual Maplefest. King Street gets closed to traffic, and vendors fill the streets selling all things Maple. The step inside Markets Ontario, where we will have a curated selection of vendors popping up.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Mother's Day Pop-Up

FRIDAY MAY 8TH & SATURDAY MAY 9TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for 2 days of Mother's Day Pop-Ups, where you can shop from a selection of vendors popping up to find the perfect gift for the mother in your life!

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY MAY 23RD FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up focused entirely on secondhand items, and vendors selling vintage items.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


National Indigenous History Month & Pride Month

THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE
Join us as we welcome 3-6 Indigenous & Pride artisans in store for the entire month of June. This is a great opportunity to support local indigenous vendors & pride vendors in your community, and see all the talent they bring.

Are you an indigenous artist interested in joining us? Stay tuned for applications!

Are you an LGBTQ+ artist interested in joining us? Stay tuned for applications.


Watson Farms Spring Market

SATURDAY JUNE 6TH FROM 10AM - 4PM
Join us as we kick off Spring at Watson Farms. This market is held outdoors in the grassy fields of Watson Farms, and features swag bags for the first customers through the doors, over 100+ vendors, and a food truck alley with different food offerings.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Father's Day Pop-Up

SATURDAY JUNE 20TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Father's Day Pop-Up, where you can shop from a selection of vendors popping up to find the perfect gift for the father in your life.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Book Lovers Event

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH FROM 10AM - 5PM
Join us for another Book Lovers Event! This is a full day event with plenty to do, listen to author readings, shop from bookish vendors, and participate in our fun DIY stations - our book marking station is always a hit!

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Twilight Tuesday Pop-Up

TUESDAY JULY 14TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Annual Twilight Tuesday. This the perfect opportunity to stroll the street downtown and shop from local businesses, as most stores will be opem late. Step inside Markets where we will have 10+ vendors popping up.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.


Watson Farms Fall Market

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH FROM 10AM - 4PM
Join us for our fifth annual market with Watson Farms. This market is held outdoors in the grassy fields of Watson Farms, and features swag bags for the first customers through the doors, over 100+ vendors, and a food truck alley with different food offerings.

Are you a vendor interested in this event? Click here to fill out an application.