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Free market, two weekends, and a different lineup each time.
The Toronto Botanical Garden at 777 Lawrence Avenue East hosts the Holiday EcoMarket on November 20–22 and December 18–20, 2026, with 100+ local vendors in the Visitor Centre and outdoor courtyards. It is hosted with For the Love of Markets.
Hours: Friday 2–6 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Garden members get early access Friday from noon to 2 PM. Bring a reusable bag or travel mug.
If you only have a minute
The four things to plan around
- What you'll find at the marketBoth weekends
- Free activities and the fire pitFri–Sun
- Parking, food and planningBefore you go
- FAQQuick answers
The marketplace
Local makers, nature-inspired goods.
The Garden describes the market as sustainability-minded: more than 100 local vendors selling garden-inspired gifts, home décor and original art. New vendors join each weekend, so a second visit is not a repeat.
Weekend one · Nov 20–22
Chocolate, coffee and wreaths.
The announced lineup includes Chocosol (chocolate), Bwood Coffee, Woodfolk Cider, Ontario Honey House, Souperwell (soup), Hygge Knits and Sigrid's Wreaths, alongside jewellery, candles, soap, glass, cards and photography.
Weekend two · Dec 18–20
The last-call gift weekend.
The December lineup includes Spice Isle Craft Chocolate, Happy Bees Honey, Harmony Meadows Alpaca, Le Dimanche Cookies and Red Robin Ceramics, plus plants, herbal goods and handmade jewellery.
Also on sale
Greens, bulbs and gift cards.
Fresh seasonal greens for doorsteps, paperwhite and amaryllis bulbs, and Garden gift memberships and gift cards in the shop. New this year: a Sustainable Wrapping Station, pay what you can, with donations supporting the Garden.
Full vendor lists for both weekends are on the Garden's official event page.
Beyond the stalls
Free things to do between purchases.
Free Family Fun
Children's Centre
Drop-in winter crafts. The Children's Centre also hands out complimentary marshmallows for the outdoor fire pit.
Roots and Threads eco-art project
Weston Family Library
Free drop-in workshops with the Woman's Art Association of Canada: printmaking, lettering, boro mending and textile arts.
Outdoor fire pit
Garden grounds
A bonfire area with blankets. Dress for November and December outdoors.
If you do one thing
Pick the weekend, then go Saturday morning.
Saturday and Sunday run 10 AM–4 PM; Friday is a shorter 2–6 PM window. Pair it with a walk through Edwards Gardens next door.
Before you go
Parking, food and planning.
Parking at the Garden is paid; members park free. The Garden does not list rates on the event page, so check its parking and directions pages before you leave. Food: a second-floor food court has indoor seating. Trails: the Garden notes some trails are closed due to storm damage, so check its visit-planning page if you plan a walk. Questions: 416-397-1341.
More local ideas on the North York events calendar.
Questions worth answering
Holiday EcoMarket FAQ
When is the Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday EcoMarket in 2026?
Two weekends: November 20–22 and December 18–20, 2026. It is not a continuous run. Hours are Friday 2–6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM.
Is the Holiday EcoMarket free?
Yes. Admission is free. Parking is paid for non-members; Garden members park free and get early market access on Fridays from noon to 2 PM.
Where is the Holiday EcoMarket?
At the Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East in North York, next to Edwards Gardens. Vendors are in the Visitor Centre and the outdoor courtyards.
Are the vendors the same on both weekends?
No. The Garden says new vendors join each weekend, so the December lineup differs from November's. Both lineups are on the Garden's event page.
What should I bring?
The Garden asks shoppers to bring a reusable shopping bag or travel mug.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. Free drop-in winter crafts run Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM in the Children's Centre, and the outdoor fire pit has complimentary marshmallows from the Children's Centre.
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