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MayFest 2005
Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m., North Market
The Ontario Association for the Deaf presents an outing for anyone who experiences the challenges of hearing loss or deafness. There will be plenty of booths, entertainment and children's activities. For more information, 416-413-1093 (TTY). Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under.
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Doors Open Toronto
May 28-29
South Market, The Market Gallery, St. Lawrence Hall
SOUTH MARKET / MARKET GALLERY: Toronto’s second City Hall, a unique structure built in 1844, was encased in the South St. Lawrence Market when City Hall relocated to Queen Street in 1899. Tours will include the former council chambers (now the Market Gallery) and the bricked-in remains of the former mayor’s office (for over 50 years, the most powerful room in Toronto).
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Anne Shropshire of the Market Gallery will offer history presentations and behind-the-scenes tours (more information: 416-392-7604)
- Saturday, 2 p.m.: an encore presentation of Jim Blake's "A Building Affair," originally presented at this year’s Storytelling Festival
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.: tours by Bruce Bell, the official Market historian (416-350-2052)
- Sunday, 1 p.m.: a free family-friendly performance by Opera Atelier
No pre-registration or tickets required.
ST. LAWRENCE HALL: Two Artists Show (May 25 - June 2). The historical hall hosts a multi-media installation of surrealist paintings by Robert Vanderhorst with nightly (8 p.m.) musical performances by Nash the Slash. Free admission 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 after 7 p.m. Cash bar available.
For more information on the buildings open this year.
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Bike Week
May 30 - June 12, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Lawrence Market / Market St.
For Bike Week, people are asked to bike to and from work. Those who bike to the Market on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday will enjoy the "Tastes of the Market": free samples of coffees, drinks and munchies (while supplies last). Samples located along Market Street (west side of the South Market).
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June 25 (approx.)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Strawberry Social Festival
Sample free strawberries dipped in chocolate during the peak of the Strawberry Season (usually starts around June 20th).
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South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building) |
August 6
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Corn Roast
It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob. |
Farmers' Market (North Building) |
August 25-28
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Buskerfest: The Toronto International Street Performers Festival
Sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market. Witness some of the most energetic and creative entertainment with the best of the best. For more information, visit Toronto Buskerfest website. |
Front St., Church St., Market St., Market Lane Wellington St. Berczy Park |
October 29
9 a.m. |
Halloween Celebrations
The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more. |
South Market Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park |
November 5
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
St. Lawrence Market's Anniversary (est. 1803)
Tenants, farmers, vendors, neighbourhood businesses and Market friends celebrate this important event with Tastes of the Market, displays, historical information, etc. |
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building) |
TBA
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians
By invitation only |
North Market |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 30
Various Times and Venues |
Old Town Toronto Christmas in Nutcracker Neighbourhood
Experience Theatre and Cavalcade of Lights, in conjunction with the National Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker, and other theatrical venues throughout the area of Old Town Toronto. |
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood & Hummingbird Centre |
TBA
6:30 p.m. |
Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights. |
South Market, St. Lawrence Market BIA |
| December 1 to 24 |
Toy Drive
Toy box for donations |
St. Lawrence Market Foyer |
NORTH / FARMERS' MARKET
