The merriest time of the year in Riverside is almost upon us -and on Sunday, November 29th we’ll be bringing back the Riverside Holiday Market (indoor at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre – 765 Queen E) and, NEW this year, the outdoor Holiday Market Pop Up and Shop the Neighbourhood!!
From holiday shopping featuring local vendors to festive family-friendly activities and local specials, to the Window Wonderland tour, it’s going to be festive and fun-filled day! Here’s everything happening this year:
Indoor Holiday Market at Ralph Thornton Community Centre
Browse holiday offerings at 765 Queen St E (lower level, second floor, and 3rd floor) from 30+ local vendors. There will be free family-friendly activities too, including in The Library, such as holiday treats, arts & crafts, and henna, and DJ Stevie Kicks.
Photo credit: Glass House Garden Centre and Cafe
Outdoor Pop-up Holiday at Glass House
On top of the Holiday Market at RTCC, Glass House Garden Centre and Cafe (771 Queen St E) will be hosting a pop-up outdoor market with more local vendors. This pop-up will also be happening on Friday, November 27th (4-7pm) and Saturday, November 28th (11am-4pm). Follow @glasshousecafe.to for updates!
Photo credit: Irish Design House
Shop the Neighbourhood
Pick up a copy of our scavenger hunt at 765 Queen E (at the big sign out front) and visit our participating local Riverside businesses along Queen St E to enjoy specials, complimentary refreshments, and come back to see us for instant prizes plus enter our raffle for $100 gift cards!
Festive Entertainment: Santa and Carollers
Santa will be popping up at the Holiday Markets at 765 Queen E and 771 Queen E, and the McGregor Carollers will be roaming and serenading guests with heartwarming yuletide classics.
Window Wonderland Art Walk
Experience the whimsical and unique holiday art designs of Riverside Window Wonderland in this FREE Art Walk led by local artist Ella Mazur. More details and registration HERE.
You don’t want to miss this! Get your FREE tickets to the 2026 Riverside Holiday Market & Shop the Neighbourhood by clicking on the RSVP button below!
We’ll be coming out with more Riverside Holiday Market and Shop the Neighbourhood content in the coming weeks so be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check out the Riverside Blog regularly!
This programming is made possible thanks to funding support from the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund of the City of Toronto and FedDev Ontario. This programming is also funded and coordinated by the Riverside BIA.