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This list will be continually updated throughout the month on March.
As we veer into the March Break season, Toronto has fun, energetic, engaging Pop-Up Events happening in Ontario for small business owners and customers looking to support small businesses. Here are some of the pop-up events in Toronto that you will want to put on your calendar this March to support these small businesses and vendors.
March 4th-Pop-Up Shop by the The Flamingo Collective
The Flamingo Collective welcomes everyone to a pop-up market to kick-off the spring season, there will be amazing coffee samples
Where: 991 Queen Street East
When: March 4th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 4th-Jade and Juniper by the Elevated Society Market
Elevated Society Market kicks off the month of March with a pop-up market featuring over 25 vendors. There will be a grand prize draw, free henna for the first 3 hours and free hot chocolate for the first 20 guests
Where: 5 Brock Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2K6
When: March 4th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 11th-Pop-Up Market at The Drake Hotel by the Welcome Market
The Welcome Market hosts a pop-up market during Women’s History Month featuring over 20 local businesses selling handmade, vintage goods and more. This event is held at the Drake Hotel.
Where: 1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
When: March 11th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 11th and 12th-Let’s Be Good Friends by Good Friends Market
Good Friends Market kicks off March with a pop-up market. This event will feature over 45 vendors selling vintage products and more. There will also be food and drinks
Where: 100 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4
When: March 11th and 12th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Type of Event: Indoors(Stairs to Enter)
Applications Status: Open. Apply here
March 11th and 12th-The Street Market
One of the biggest travelling thrifting events in Ontario hosts a street market in one of Toronto’s oldest & most historic landmarks, Union Station. There will be over 35 vendors selling vintage clothing, streetwear, small-batch & more!
Where: Union Station
When: March 11th and 12th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Type of Event: Indoors
Applications Status: Closed
March 12th-March Madness Market at the Symes by the Mom Market
The Mom Market Toronto welcomes March Break with some pop-up market madness at the Symes during the March Madness Season. This event will feature over 50+ vendors selling unique products. There will also be swag bags, face painting, photo booths, balloon artists, food trucks, and more.
Where: 150 Symes Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 0B1
When: Mar 12th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
Are you a vendor interested in applying? Click here
March 12th-Pop-up Market at The Aviary Brewpub by the Community Market
The Community Market kicks off the the March season with a market on the east side of Canary District in Toronto. This event is held at the Aviary Brewpub
Where: 484 Front St East, Toronto, ON M5A 1H7
When: March 12th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Applications Status: Open. Apply here
March 12th- Scarborough Spring Market by Durham Divas Entertainment
Durham Diva Entertainment is hosting a spring pop-up market. This event will feature over 40 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, home décor, Islamic art, men’s wear, and kids’ wear. There will also be food stalls available and special attraction for kids including face painting, free Heena, a magic show, a bubble show and a bunch of games for kids.
Where: 231 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1B 2V9
When: March 12th, 12:00 pm -11:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 12th- Vintage Pop-up Market by Palooka Bazaar
Palooka Bazaar is hosting its first vintage pop-up market. You’ll find a curated offering of vintage clothing and houseware . The newest and emerging brewery in Bowmanville (Tilted Glass) will be serving at this event
Where: 160 Baseline Rd East, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1A2
When: March 12th, 12:00 pm -5:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 12th-Spring Show at Daniel Spectrum By Toronto Made Market.
Toronto Made Market returns for a pop-up market in time for the Spring season! Meet, shop & connect with 60+ local Toronto-based vendors selling amazing one of kind goods – jewelry, apparel, accessories, sweet treats, bath and beauty, health and wellness – there’s something for everyone! There are complimentary snaps at a Spring inspired photo booth and beer from Steam Whistle. This event is held at Daniels Spectrum.
Where: 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
When: Mar 12th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. You can grab your free tickets here.
March 12th-Lucky and Local by The Side Hustle Events.
The Side Hustle Events is hosting a pop-up event featuring over 20 vendors, there will be live music, stone oven pizza and lots more. This event is held at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
Where: 65 Hatt St, Dundas, ON L9H 2V6
When: Mar 12th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free.
March 18th-Pop-Up Market at Lansdowne Park by 613 Flea
One of Ottawa’s biggest not-for-profit marketplaces, 613 Flea, hosts a series of pop-up markets throughout the year featuring antique dealers, independent boutiques, food merchants, vintage clothing vendors, and artisans. You will find various curated goods, handmade products, crafts, vintage finds, one-of-a-kinds, and more. This market will feature over 140 vendors to meet and shop from!
Where: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3
When: March 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free.
March 18th-Spring Show at the Great Hall By Toronto Made Market
Another One! Toronto Made Market brings another pop-up market during March. Meet, shop & connect with over 40 Local Toronto-based vendors selling fantastic unique goods. This event is held at the Great Hall.
Where: 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3
When: Mar 18th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. You can grab your free tickets here
March 18th-Pop-Up Market at The Drake Hotel by the Welcome Market
The Welcome Market hosts a pop-up market during Women’s History Month featuring over 20 local businesses selling handmade, vintage goods and more. This event is held at the Drake Hotel.
Where: 1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
When: March 18th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 18th-Spring Craft & Vendor Market By JK Craft Shop
Jen & Katie’s Craft Shop is hosting a spring market to feature 20+ local businesses this year. This market will also feature a digital photo booth, vendor gift basket raffle, free Zumba on Zoom passes, and 100 free surprise seed giveaways for children! The event is held at Emmanuel United Church.
Where: 420 Balmoral Drive, Brampton, ON L6T 1V9
When: Mar 18th, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Admission: Free
March 18th- Pop-Up Market By Festival Square Market
Festival Square Market is hosting an inaugural pop-up market in Stratford. There will be over 15 vendors selling leather goods, woodwork, jewelry, candles and lots more
Where: 10 Downie St, Stratford, ON N5A 1W5
When: March 18th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 18th – Maker Madness Pop-Up by Markets Ontario
One of the largest handmade markets in Durham, Markets Ontario is hosting a pop-up event to take advantage of the busy weekends at their Bowmanville store.
Where: 62 King St. W Bowmanville, ON L1C 1R4
When: March 18th, 10: 00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
Mar 18th – Let’s Bounce Market at the Small Arms Inspection Building by the Mom Market
The Mom Market Toronto continues its bounce of pop-up markets. This event will feature 40 vendors, a bouncy castle, a ball pit, candy floss, and a treasure hunt **wink wink
Where: 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E9
When: Mar 12th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 18th – March Break Kids Pop-Up Shop at Bramalea City Centre Mall by Young Bosses in Business
Young Bosses in Business is a platform that highlights and features young entrepreneurs business owners between the ages of 6 – 17 years old. They are hosting a pop-up shop highlighting over 10 kid vendors, there will be giveaway prizes, a 360 photo booth, face painting and much more!
Where: 25 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON L6T 3R5
When: March 18th, 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Type of Event: Indoors
Admission: Free
March 18th and 19th – Pop-up Event by Hippie Market Life
Hippie Market Life is hosting a pop-up event featuring over 50 vendors where you can check out unique products from small business owners. This event will have style-driven vintage clothing from every decade, reworked fashion, art, homewares, décor, handmade goods and accessories, slow fashion design, and other fun stuff.
Where: 1153 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J4
When: March 18th & 19th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 18th and 19th – Pop-up Event by The Market Market
The Market Market is opening its doors on one of the busiest weekends in Toronto, St. Patrick’s Day (March 18th and 19th) to host a pop-up market
Where: 499 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4
When: March 18th & 19th, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Type of Event: Indoors
Admission: Free
March 18th and 19th-Let’s Be Good Friends by Good Friends Market
Good Friends Market hosts another pop-up market. This event will feature over 45 vendors selling vintage products and more. There will also be food and drinks
Where: 100 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4
When: March 18th and 19th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Type of Event: Indoors(Stairs to Enter)
March 18th and 19th – Spring into 2023 Handmade Market at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex by Picks and Giggles
One of the largest handmade markets in Durham is hosting its first market of the year in the spring. It will feature 60+ local businesses and services over two days – from artisans, carpenters, chefs, and so much more!
Where: 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K2
When: March 18th & 19th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ,
Admission: $5 at the doors. Kids under 12 are free
March 19th-Meet the Maker March Market at the Ancaster Fairgorounds by KB Events Canada
KB Events is hosting a pop-up event to welcome the Spring Season. This event will feature over 60 vendors & artisans. There will be food trucks, prizes, giveaways, free on-site parking, and more! First 25 customers to get a free swag bag. This event is held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds (Concession Building).
Where: 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
When: March 19th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm,
Admission: $3 at the door. Kids under 12 are free
March 19th-SPRING FLING at the Great Hall By Queen St Marketplace
Queen St Marketplace is hosting a Spring Fling Market event that brings amazing local creators and their products. You can browse beautiful handmade jewelry, art prints, clothing, and accessories locally made with love. This event is held at the Great Hall.
Where: 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3
When: Mar 19th, 11:00 am – 5: 00 pm
Admission: Free. Grab your tickets
March 25th- Spring Market Pop-Up Shop by The Community Pop-Up
The community pop-up hosts an indoor pop-up market just before the easter season to connect with local small businesses. Vendors will sell products ranging from home décor, hair accessories, nails, clothing, and lots more.
Where: 5085 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough, ON M1S 4N8
When: March 25th, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve a spot here
Applications Status: Now Closed.
March 25th- Spring Market Pop-Up Shop by CLUB ENHERGY
One of Toronto’s most prominent female fitness clubs is hosting a pop-up event to celebrate local women-owned businesses. There will be guest speakers, a special performance, a free photoshoot, an art show, a fashion show, and MORE!
Where: 39 Milford Ave, North York, ON M6M 2W1
When: March 25th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free.
March 25th-Hop into Spring Community Market by Maker Market Collective
The Maker Market Collective is hosting a local indoor pop during March; there will be over 25+ local vendors to shop and experience from, gift bags for the first 20 Guests, a food drive, raffle prizes, and a 50/50 Draw. There will also be a visit from the Easter Bunny. This event is held at the Clarkson Road Presbyterian Church.
Where: 1338 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga, ON L5J 2W5
When: Mar 25th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 25th- The Innisfil Spring Market by Shopping with Nina
Innisfil Spring Market is hosting a spring market featuring selected vendors from Innisfil and Simcoe County. There will swag bag, giveaways and more!
Where: 7883 Yonge St, Innisfil, ON L9S 1K8
When: March 25th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve a spot here
Applications Status: Now Closed.
March 25th- Spring Vendor Market by Indigenous Action Committee
Indigenous Action Committee hosts a spring market featuring Indigenous vendors and small businesses. You can donate clothes, pick up donations and support talented vendors selling handmade crafts and other products. This event is held at Bayview Hill Community Centre – Renaissance Room
Where: 114 Spadina Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2Y9
When: March 25th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Applications Status: Open. Interested in applying as a vendor or making donations? Send them an email here at info@indigenousactioncommittee.com
March 25th-Pop-Up Market at Lansdowne Park by 613 Flea
One of Ottawa’s biggest not-for-profit marketplaces, 613 Flea, hosts a series of pop-up markets throughout the year featuring antique dealers, independent boutiques, food merchants, vintage clothing vendors, and artisans. You will find various curated goods, handmade products, crafts, vintage finds, one-of-a-kinds, and more.
Where: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3
When: March 25th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free.
Applications Status: Now Closed.
March 25th and 26th – Witches Night In by Creative Market Local
Creative Market Local is hosting one of its biggest event of the year, a witches’ night-themed pop event; this event will feature over 40 vendors, tarot card readers, and a photo booth,
There will also be cotton candy and popcorn, a giant prize to win, and affordable tattoos from a professional artist (Check out their work here) with some good music. The first 30 attendees get free swag bags. The event is held at the Lions Gate Banquet Hall.
Where: 386 Blake St, Barrie, ON L4M 1L3
When: Mar 25th, 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Mar 26th, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Admission: Free
Are you a vendor interested in applying?
March 25th and 26th -Pop-up Event By HER Market
For two years running, this pop-up event by HER market brings together women-owned businesses across the city and Province to sell products directly to consumers. They are hosting a 2-day pop-up event later in March to showcase local businesses. This event will feature 70+ vendors, live DJs, a champagne wall, swag bags for the first 30 guests, and a donation drive. This event is held at 1153 Queen Street West, Toronto.
Where: 1153 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J4
When: Feb 25th and 26th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Are you a vendor interested in applying?
Mar 26th – PopUp Market at Junction Brewing by The Neighbourhood Market
The Neighborhood Market is hosting a pop-up event featuring a variety of vendors; there will be lots of unique products to buy, good food, beer, and fun! This event is held at the Junction Brewing
Where: 150 Symes Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 0B1
When: Mar 26th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
March 26th-Pop-up Market at The Aviary Brewpub by the Community Market
The Community Market continues its run of year-round markets with another pop-up market on the east side of the Canary District in Toronto. This event is held at the Aviary Brewpub
Where: 484 Front St East, Toronto, ON M5A 1H7
When: March 26th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. You can apply here
Mar 29th – April 2nd – Spring Show at the Exhibition Place by One of a Kind
One of the largest consumer craft shows in North America, with over 1,000 makers and 200,000 shoppers each year, One of a Kind is hosting a large market at the Exhibition Place.
Where: 100 Princes’ Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
When: Mar 29th, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Mar 30th, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Mar 31st, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, April 1st, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, April 2nd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Admission: Paid. You can grab your tickets here.
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