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Public Markets Week 2025: All the fun things you can do to Love Local
Public Markets Week 2025: All the fun things you can do to Love Local
Public Markets Week is happening June 15-21! Join us to show your love for markets and all things local. Take a look at the amazing activities you can enjoy – or even better, check them all out.
Public Markets Week is happening June 15-21! Join us to show your love for markets and all things local.
A great way to celebrate is by visiting the City of Toronto's newly-launched Public Markets webpage, which serves as a central hub for discovering local markets, programming details, and tools for market organizers. This portal is part of the City's response to the public's expressed desire for a more centralised and accessible source of information about public markets in Toronto.
Make sure you also check the 2025 outdoor season map to find new markets in different neighbourhoods across Toronto. The map is organized by the various types of markets in our city, and includes key information so you can visit them all!
And lastly, do take a look at the list of amazing activities you can enjoy – or even better, check them all out.
Here’s how you can participate in this year’s Public Markets Week celebrations:
Neighbourhood Markets and Food Tours
Join an immersive and tasty opportunity to explore the connection between public markets, local businesses and the neighbourhoods they serve. All tours are anchored in either a neighbourhood market or a market district, and literally walk residents and visitors through a curated experience that highlights food and cultural assets in the community.
Space is limited to 25 people for each tour. A small $5 registration is required to secure your spot. These tours are valued at $68-100 per person but made accessible thanks to the support of the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Featured tours this year:
Eglinton Way Farmers' Market & Neighbourhood Walking Tour
Sunday, June 15th, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Explore this charming Midtown neighbourhood's history, heritage buildings, businesses and artworks, with taste sampling from local eateries. The tour will conclude with an opportunity to shop and check out the Eglinton Way Farmers’ Market.
Routes and Roots: A Historical Food Tour of Kensington and Chinatown
Wednesday, June 18th, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a historical food tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown. These neighbourhoods have complex histories — serving many as sites of solace and refuge during geopolitical upheavals while existing and thriving amidst xenophobia and racism in Canadian society. To this day, food and markets remain central to these communities and we will sample a variety of foods that showcase the resilience, success, and future orientations of Kensington and Chinatown.
St. Lawrence Market & Old Town
Wednesday, June 18th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Explore the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood by delving into both current and historical stories of the area. This tour, led by Heritage Toronto, will emphasize the market's role as a vital institution and its social, cultural, and economic influence on the main street, the neighbourhood, and the city as a whole. At the end of the tour, participants will receive a coupon for the St. Lawrence Market to enjoy some treats in the south market.
Wandering to Withrow: History Bites and Tasty Treats
Saturday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wander the Danforth and Withrow for a smorgasbord of historic tidbits, tasty samples and glimpses into the many layers that make up this ever-changing community.
Ontario Food Terminal Tour | Special Industry Tour
Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Ontario Food Terminal is the only wholesale market in our region, connecting Ontario farmers directly with local businesses. It provides a reliable marketplace for farmers and supports regional agriculture and the independent retail and grocery sector. While overshadowed by major supermarkets, it is Canada's largest wholesale food terminal and plays a crucial role in Toronto. It serves over 4,000 buyers, including corner stores, independent grocery owners, and NGOs delivering Fresh Food Markets across the city.
As looming tariffs in the USA threaten our economy and food supply, this tour provides an opportunity for Councillors, city staff, and industry leaders to visit and learn more about this important public asset vital for food distribution in our city and region and a significant contributor to the local economy and the circular food system.
Capacity on this tour is limited and it is restricted to industry. If you have any questions or want to be part, please email: Marina.Queirolo@toronto.ca
A weeklong program at Markets!
Did you know that there are public markets running every day of the week in Toronto? Yes, they don’t just happen on weekends!
Here’s a list of markets with Public Markets Week activities that you can check out throughout the week:
Saturday, June 14
Willow Weaving Sculpture Demonstration | Toronto Flower Market
Time: 11am to 1pm
Engage in an interactive weaving sculpture demonstration by gardener and artist Graham Teeple, and learn how to weave with willow grown locally in Ontario. Weaving is one of the oldest technologies in human history before the wheel, and today basket weaving can still only be done by hand. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: CAMH Parkette, 1001 Queen St West, Toronto ON M6J 1H4
Market hours: 10am to 3pm
Learn more Toronto Flower Market
Instagram: @torontoflowermarket
Sunday, June 15
Launch of Public Market Week | Leslieville Famers' Market
Opening ceremony 10:30am
Join us for the launch of Public Market Week and kick start an annual celebration ritual.
Location: Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 1Y5
Market hours: 9am to 2pm
To learn more about Leslieville Farmers' Market
Instagram: @lesliemarket
Farm to Table Food Tasting | Deeply Rooted Farmers' Market
Program Time: 10am to 2pm
Taste produce frequently used by black and Indigenous peoples through a farm to table tasting experience at the Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Dieppe Park, 455 Cosburn Ave., East York, Toronto ON M4J 2N2
Market hours: 9am to 2pm
To learn more about Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @deeplyrootedfarmersmarket
Eglinton Way Farmers' Market | Neighbourhood Tour
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Explore this Midtown neighbourhood's history, heritage buildings, businesses and artworks, with taste sampling from local eateries. The tour will conclude with an opportunity to shop and check out the Eglinton Way Farmers’ Market. Registration required. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Green P, 125 Burnaby Boulevard
Market hours: 8am to 1pm
Learn more about Eglinton Way Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @eglintonway
Community Celebration | Toronto Sunday Market at Parkdale Hall
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Enjoy special Community Celebration activities at the Toronto Sunday Market, which will feature live music, interactive workshops, face painting and a local art showcase. Learn more through the “Meet the Maker” series with short vendor interviews, have fun at a free kids craft corner, and savor tasting samples! Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: 1605 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6R 1A9
Market hours: 11am to 4pm
Learn more Toronto Sunday Market at Parkdale Hall
Instagram: @toronto_sundaymarket
Interactive Stamp Station | The Welcome Market
Time: 11am to 6pm
Receive a “stamp card” and collect unique stamps at The Welcome Market’s popular interactive Stamp Station. When the “stamp card” is completed, it will form a unique layered illustration designed by a featured local artist. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: 938 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G8
Market hours: 11am to 6pm
Learn more The Welcome Market
Instagram: @the.welcome.market
Monday, June 16
Cultural Bounty Days: Exploring Foodways | Sorauren Farmers’ Market
Explore a foodway from an underrepresented culture through the Sorauren Farmers’ Market’s Cultural Bounty Days series. Learn how to prepare food from produce found at the market. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave., Toronto ON M6R 1N2
Market hours: 3pm to 7pm
Learn more Sorauren Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @soraurenmarket
Tuesday, June 17
Scarborough Mrkt Bucks for Everyone! | Scarborough Farmers’ Market
Be one of the first 30 participants to register for this activity, and receive a $10 market certificate from the Scarborough Farmers’ Market! The certificates may be used to purchase items at the market. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Rosebank Park, 1051 Progress Ave., Toronto ON M1B 5Z6
Market hours: 3:30pm - 7:30 pm
Learn more Scarborough Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @scarboroughfarmersmkt
Celebrating Community-Supported Markets | FoodShare Toronto
To celebrate Public Markets Week, FoodShare Toronto is hosting a special lunch for the Community-Supported Markets within their network. This gathering is a chance to come together, reflect on the collective work of community markets, share valuable experiences, and explore new ways to support one another and the local economies.
Please note: This event is open only to markets currently supported by FoodShare
Website: https://foodshare.net/
Instagram: @foodshareto
Wednesday, June 18
Routes and Roots: A Historical Food Tour of Kensington and Chinatown | Neighbourhood & Market Tour
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Join us for a historical food tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown. These neighbourhoods have complex histories — serving many as sites of solace and refuge during geopolitical upheavals while existing and thriving amidst xenophobia and racism in Canadian society. To this day, food and markets remain central to these communities and we will sample a variety of foods that showcase the resilience, success, and future orientations of Kensington and Chinatown. Registration required. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Kensington and Chinatown Tour
Home Again, Home Again statue, Spadina Ave and St. Andrew St (outside 346 Spadina Ave)
St. Lawrence Market & Old Town | Neighbourhood & Market Tour
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Explore the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood by delving into both current and historical stories of the area. This tour, led by Heritage Toronto, will emphasize the market's role as a vital institution and its social, cultural, and economic influence on the main street, the neighborhood, and the city as a whole. At the end of the tour, participants will receive a coupon for the St. Lawrence Market to enjoy some treats in the South Market. Registration required. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: St. Lawrence Market South Market, 92-95 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
Market hours: 9am to 7pm
Learn more St. Lawrence Market
Instagram: @stlawrencemarket
Public Market Week at Montgomery's Inn Farmers's Market
Montgomery’s Inn will be collaborating with Local MRKT to kick off the Summer with a special extended Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 18th. This exciting market week event will feature new artisanal vendors, a live musical performance by artist Dario Dvon , activities for all ages, and of course the Montgomery’s Inn Farmers Market vendors.
Location: Montgomery's Inn (Outdoors), 4709 Dundas St. W., Toronto ON M9A 1A8
Market hours: 2pm to 6pm
Learn more Montgomery Inn Farmers’ Market
Art Indigenous Market | Three Sisters Market
Led by and featuring only indigenous artist and makers this monthly market is a hub of beautiful people and goods for everyone. A place to learn about the various crafts and talk to incredible artist.
Location: Marriott Downtown Hotel outdoor plaza, 525 Bay St
Market Hours: 12pm to 5pm
Learn more: @threesistersmarket
Thursday, June 19
Pollinator Week Workshops, Strawberry Festival, and Children’s Programming | Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Learn from workshops highlighting Pollinator Week, celebrate bountiful harvests at the Strawberry Festival (or another feature crop), and take part in fun activities like scavenger hunts and a Q&A session with a farmer. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 3K8
Market hours: 3pm to 7pm
Learn more Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @dufferingrovemarket
Friday, June 20
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day at the Bazaar | Thorncliffe Bazaar
Locatoin: R.V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Drive, East York, ON M4H 1K2
Market hours: 3pm to 9pm
Learn more Thorncliffe Park Women's Committee
Instagram: @thorncliffetpwc
Saturday, June 21
National Indigenous People’s Day Celebrations: Workshop and Hoop Dance | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Participate in an Indigenous-led workshop and take in an Indigenous hoop dance performance as Allan Gardens Farmers’ Market celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Allan Gardens, 9 Horticultural Ave, Toronto M5A 2P1
Market hours: 10am to 2pm
Learn more Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Instagram: @foallangardens
Community Engagement Tree | Building Roots' Moss Park Market
Engaging its market members, Moss Park Market will invite its community to share, through a large, colourful display board with a drawing of a tree with roots, how the market has impacted their lives. In turn, market members will receive a special local treat as a thank you for contributing to the Community Engagement Tree. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Moss Park, 260 Queen Street East, Toronto M5A 1S6
Market hours: 11am to 3pm
Learn more Building Roots' Moss Park Market
Instagram: @buildingrootsto
Heart Berry Day | Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers Market
Honour Indigenous Peoples Day and Public Markets Week with a celebration inspired by the strawberry and its deep cultural significance in many Indigenous communities. Known as the “heart berry,” strawberries carry teachings of love, community, and connection to the land.
Location: Pavilions, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON M4W 3X8
Market hours: 8am to 1pm
Learn more at Evergreen Canada
Instagram: @evergreen_brick_works
A Day of Entertainment and Games | Local MRKT
Join the fun as Local MRKT features music, kids activities, yard games and more at their market. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: 5055 Dundas St. W, Etobicoke
Market hours: 11am to 4pm
Learn more Local MRKT
Instagram: @localmrkt
Wandering to Withrow: History Bites and Tasty Treats | Neighbourhood & Market Tour
Time: 10am to 12pm
Wander the Danforth and Withrow for a smorgasbord of historic tidbits, tasty samples and glimpses into the many layers that make up this ever-changing community. Registration required. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave
Market hours: 9am to 1pm
Learn more Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Instagram: @withrowmarket
Market Passport Program | Withrow Farmers’ Market
Go on a trip across different neighbourhood markets with the Market Passport Program, launching on the last day of Public Markets Week. Customers are encouraged to complete their passport by collecting all stamps from participating markets. Once completed, they will be entered to win prizes from the participating markets. The program will run until September 21. Funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.
Location: Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave
Market hours: 9am to 1pm
Learn more about Withrow Park Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @withrowmarket
Celebrate Community, Culture, and Creativity at YZD Summer Saturdays | YZD Farmers’ Market
Start your Saturday at the YZD Farmers' Market, set in the newly opened YZD Plaza - a vibrant public space for gathering, play, and connection. Explore fresh local produce, handmade goods, and a strong sense of community. On June 21, join us as we mark the official close of Public Markets Week 2025 with special celebrations on site. Take part in interactive art activities, get your hands in the soil at the YZD Indigenous Hub, and join the Moccasin Identifier Project for complimentary moccasin-printing workshops, offering hands-on learning and cultural connection. Don’t miss Runway Rivers—a canoe on wheels that takes you on a playful, guided ride through YZD, inviting reflection on our relationship with the environment and the impact we leave behind.
Location: YZD Plaza, 34 Hanover Road, North York
Market hours: 11am to 4pm
Learn more about YZD Farmers’ Market
Instagram: @yzdtoronto
Market Talks at the St. Lawrence Market North
Open to the public during Saturday Farmers’ Market hours, the St. Lawrence Market is inviting leaders
from the food, farming, and public market sectors to participate in two engaging and two important
talks to wrap up Public Markets Week.
When: Saturday, June 21
Talk 1: Love Local Markets – 100% Canadian & free from Tariffs
Time: 10am to 11am
Toronto is home to 160 public markets, primarily managed by community members dedicated to improving their neighborhoods. These markets enhance local well-being, provide access to fresh food, create economic opportunities, and promote climate action at little to no cost to the city. With the current U.S. tariffs impacting local entrepreneurs and climate change making food production more challenging in our region, what is the role public markets can play as part of the solution? Let’s hear from community experts about their efforts, the value of public markets, and why both residents and entrepreneurs love their local markets.
Host: Marina Queirolo, City of Toronto Economic & Culture Division, Main Streets Unit, Public Markets
Panelists:
Nicole Jacobs, Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market
Kendall Pereira, The Toronto Flea
Bibiana Virgüez, Community Market Support - FoodShare Toronto
Sabina Ali, Thorncliffe Bazaar, Thorncliffe Park Women's Committee
Camille Mayers, Deeply Rooted Farmers' Market, Deeply Rooted Farmers' Market
Lesley Stoyan and Chris Trussell, Apple Tree Markets
Claire Perttula, Malvern Urban Farm & Farmers' Market
Talk 2: Strengthening the Local Regional Food System, now more than ever!
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Strengthening the local regional food system has always been essential. However, with the current U.S. tariffs impacting our economy and climate change making food production more challenging in our region, it is now more important than ever to develop programs, policies, and resources that support Ontario’s farmers, manufacturers, distributors, and mid-sized retailers who provide local food to our city. Let’s hear from thought leaders and community experts sharing their knowledge and experiences on this issue, bringing new ideas to the table.
Host: Lauren Baker, Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Panelists:
Jessey Njau, Zawadi Farm
Paul Moyer, Moyer Apple Products
Aric Aguonie, Earth Haven Farm
Sarah Elton, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Zakiya tafari, Afri-Can FoodBasket
Jayeeta Sharma (Jo), University of Toronto Scarborough, Feeding City Lab
Talks are free of charge, and there is no need to pre-register. Just visit the St. Lawrence Market North Building and join your preferred talk.
2025 Public Markets Week program is funded by
City of Toronto's Economic & Culture Division.
