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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 to see if your date is available, and check out our services page for more information.

April Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY APRIL 25TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our monthly Sip N' Shop, happening on the last Friday of every month. With a curated selection of vendors, delicious treats & drinks, it'll be a night you don't want to miss!

Here's a look at the vendors joining us: Izzy Bee's Cookies & CakesNutrition with Angela, Glitter Designs StudioNoggins 2 Piggies, & Ammicala Creations.

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


Maplefest Pop-Up

SATURDAY MAY 3RD FROM 9AM - 5PM
Join us and Historic Downtown Bowmanville for Maplefest. This event happens annually, and is a staple for the community. We will have 20+ vendors popping up in store with us.

This event is fully booked, stay tuned for a list of vendors joining us.


Mother's Day Pop-Up

FRIDAY MAY 9TH & SATURDAY MAY 10TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up in honour of Mother's Day. We will have around 20 vendors joining us with lots of gift ideas, and treats for the mother in your life.

This event is fully booked, stay tuned for a list of vendors joining us.


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY MAY 24TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up focused entirely on secondhand items, and vendors selling vintage items.

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


May Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY MAY 30th FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

Paint Night Tickets are $40 each, with all supplies included. Get your tickets here

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


National Indigenous History Month & Pride Month

FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE
Every year we welcome 5-6 indigenous vendors, as well as 5-6 LGBTQ+ vendors into the store for the month giving them the opportunity to pop-up with us for the month with their handmade items, and be featured in the store.

Are you an Indigenous artisan looking to participate? Click here to fill out the National Indigenous History Month application. 

Are you an LBTQ+ artisan lookin to participate? Click here to fill out the Pride Month applicaion.


Markets Ontario at Watson Farms: Spring Market

SATURDAY JUNE 7TH FROM 10AM - 4PM
Join us for our Spring Market at Watson Farms. With over 100+ vendors, a food truck alley, and swag bags to the first 200 customers through the doors.

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


Father's Day Pop-Up

SATURDAY JUNE 14TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up in honour of Father's Day. We will have around 20 vendors joining us with great gift ideas for the fathers in your life.

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


June Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY JUNE 27TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

Paint Night Tickets are $40 each, with all supplies included. Get your tickets here.

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


June Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY JUNE 28TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Meet The Maker Pop-Up. We will have 10-12 vendors joining us in store with a wide range of products, and it's the perfect chance to get to know our vendors.

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


Book Lovers Pop-Up 

WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for our first ever Book Lovers Event. This event will feature all things 'bookish' from merch, to authors readings, DIY stations and more, this is one event you book lovers won't want to miss!

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


Christmas in July Pop-Up 

SATURDAY JULY 11TH & SUNDAY JULY 12TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for our first ever Christmas in July pop-up! This is a great time to pop in and stock up on discounted items from various vendors. We will be having around 20+ vendors joining us. 

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


Twilight Tuesday Pop-Up

TUESDAY JULY 15TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our Historic Downtown Bowmanvilles Twilight Tuesday! With several of the downtown businesses open late, it's the perfect time for a night on the town supporting local.

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


July Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY JULY 25TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

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


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY JULY 26TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up focused entirely on secondhand items, and vendors selling vintage items.

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


August Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Meet The Maker Pop-Up. We will have 10-12 vendors joining us in store with a wide range of products, and it's the perfect chance to get to know our vendors.

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


Sidewalk Sale Pop-Up

FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH FROM 10AM - 5PM
Join us for our Historic Downtown Bowmanvilles Sidewalk Sale. This is a great time to walk downtown and support local, while finding some amazing deals!

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


August Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

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


September Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Meet The Maker Pop-Up. We will have 10-12 vendors joining us in store with a wide range of products, and it's the perfect chance to get to know our vendors.

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


Markets Ontario at Watson Farms

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH FROM 10AM - 4PM
Join us for our fourth annual market at Watson Farms. With over 100+ vendors, a food truck alley, and swag bags to the first 200 customers through the doors.

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


September Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

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


Thanksgiving Pop-Up

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH & SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for our Thanksgiving Pop-Ups. We will have up to 20 vendors popping up each day with an amazing selection of spring/easter finds, treats, and more.

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


Applefest Pop-Up

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH FROM 9AM - 5PM
Join us and Historic Downtown Bowmanville for Applefest. This annual event is a staple in the community, where we celebrate all things fall. We will have 20+ vendors popping up in store with us.

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


October Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

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


Girls Night Pop-Up

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our Historic Downtown Bowmanvilles Girls Night! With several of the downtown businesses open late, it's the perfect time to grab your girls and have a night on the town shopping local.

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


November Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a Meet The Maker Pop-Up. We will have 10-12 vendors joining us in store with a wide range of products, and it's the perfect chance to get to know our vendors.

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


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for a pop-up focused entirely on secondhand items, and vendors selling vintage items.

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


November Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Happening on the last Friday of the month. This isn't just for our Paint Night guests anymore - this is your invite to shop, sip, snack & soak up the vibes of Markets. Our cafe, and Formosa Hut will remain open serving up delicious drinks, and food, we will have vendors popping up, and if you book ahead you can join us for our Paint Night from 7PM - 9PM.

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


Moonlight Magic Pop-Up

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for Historic Bowmanvilles annual tree lighting ceremony. Several businesses stay open late, King street is closed to cars, and people can enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, and supporting local. We will have 20+ vendors popped up with us.

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


Holiday Pop-Ups

HAPPENING EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN DECEMBER
Join us for our Holiday Pop-Ups happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. We will have 20+ vendors popping up each day, and this is the perfect chance to shop local this Holiday season.

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