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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


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.

We are fully booked for vendors for this event, stay tuned for a list of who's joining us!


March Break Workshops

DAILY DURING MARCH BREAK FROM TUESDAY MARCH 17TH - SATURDAY MARCH 21ST
We are so excited to bring you our March Break Workshops for another year. We have teamed up with 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!

Click here to see all the workshops we have happening, and get tickets.


March Brush & Browse Night Market

FRIDAY MARCH 27TH FROM 7PM - 9PM
Join us for our Brush & Browse, happening on the last friday of every month. Ashley will walk you through painting this beautiful dragon (perfect for fantasy book lovers), and you can browse around and shop.

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


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.


Girls Night Out Shopping Pop-Up

THURSDAY APRIL 16TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Girls Night Out 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.


Boun In Ink: A Romantasy Book Event

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH FROM 10AM - 5PM
Join us for Bound In Ink, a romantasy-themed book event celebrating all things magical, romantic, and bookish! Spend the day meeting romantasy authors, listening to readings and a special Q&A, and exploring themed vendors and delicious food.  Don’t miss out on our curated swag bags created just for the event.

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 open 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.


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY JULY 25TH 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.


Sidewalk Sale Pop-Up

FRIDAY AUGUST 14TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Sidewalk Sale. A lot of the businesses downtown participate by offering discounts on end of season products, and we will have a selection of vendors popping up as well.

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


Book Lovers Event

SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH 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.


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.


Meet The Maker Pop-Up

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for our Meet The Maker Pop-Up. This is a great opportunity for vendors to pop-up and introduce themselves & their products to customers.

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


Thanksgiving Pop-Up

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH & SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for 2 days of Thanksgiving Pop-Ups, where you can shop from a selection of vendors popping up and grab those last minute finds!

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


Applefest Pop-Up

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH FROM 9AM - 5PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Annual Applefest. King Street gets closed to traffic, and vendors fill the streets selling all things Apple. 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.


Girls Night Out Shopping Pop-Up

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Girls 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.


Secondhand Vintage Pop-Up

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 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.


Book Lovers Event

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST 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.


Moonlight Magic Pop-Up

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH FROM 5PM - 9PM
Join us for Historic Downtown Bowmanville's Moonlight Magic. King Street is closed off and ready to welcome you for the annual tree lighting, then step into Markets where we will have a selection of vendors popping up. 

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


Holiday Pop-Ups

HAPPENING EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN DECEMBER
Join us for our Holiday Pop-Ups leading up to Christmas, where you can shop from a wide range of vendors and get all of your Holiday shopping done in one place. 

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