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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.

Black History Month

FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
We are honoured to welcome 11 black artisans into the store for the month, to showcase their talent & creations.

Here are the vendors set up all month long: Customly Wrapped Creations, Ireden, Drop Tha Bomb, Pour-et Teas, 808.co, Noire Glow, Quips and Quills, The No BS Label, Anthea's Style and Hair Diction


Valentine's Paint & Shop

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14TH FROM 7PM - 9PM
Looking for a fun way to spend your Valentine's? Join us for our paint & shop event, grab a friend or a date and come on out!

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


February Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our second 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!

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


International Women's Day Event

SATURDAY MARCH 8TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day with an amazing pop-up of women owned business. We will also have an amazing selection of swag bags for the first 75 customers to make a purchase over $50+.

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


March Break Workshops

TUESDAY MARCH 11TH - SUNDAY MARCH 16TH
Join us as we team up with some of our amazing vendors to host a week of March Break Workshops. From bracelet making, to cookie decorating, there's sure to be something your little ones will love.

Stay tuned for more details! 


Book Lovers Event

WEDNESDAY MARCH 12TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our first ever Book Lovers event, focusing on all things bookish. With DIY activities, swag bags, and vendors to shop from - this is one event you book lovers don't want to miss!

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


March Paint & Shop

FRIDAY MARCH 21ST FROM 7PM - 9PM
oin us for our paint & shop event, grab your besties and your favorite beverage and enjoy a night out at Markets!

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


March Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY MARCH 22ND 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.


March Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY MARCH 28TH 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!

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


Girls Night Pop-Up

THURSDAY APRIL 10TH 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.


Easter Pop-Up

FRIDAY APRIL 18TH & SATURDAY APRIL 19TH FROM 10AM - 3PM
Join us for our Easter 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.


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!

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.

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


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.

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


May Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY MAY 30th 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!

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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY JUNE 27TH 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!

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.


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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY JULY 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!

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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH 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!

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


September Meet The Maker Pop-Up 

SATURDAY AUGUST 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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 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!

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 MAY 3RD 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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our monthly Sip N' Shop, this one is happening on the second last Friday of the month. With a curated selection of vendors, delicious treats & drinks, it'll be a night you don't want to miss!

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 Sip N' Shop

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH FROM 5PM - 8PM
Join us for our monthly Sip N' Shop, happening on the last Friday every month. With a curated selection of vendors, delicious treats & drinks, it'll be a night you don't want to miss!

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.