St. Lawrence Market: May 2006 at the Market

May 2006 at the Market

Tell Us Your Story

Market/Market Gallery Announces New Oral History Project

If you have a story about the St. Lawrence Market, the Farmers' Market or the St. Lawrence Hall, we want to hear it.

You can pick up a form from the Market Gallery on the 2nd floor of the South Market building, or download it here in PDF.

7th Annual Doors Open Toronto

May 27 - 28, from 10 a.m.
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All-day walking tours Saturday and Sunday of the St. Lawrence Hall, Market and area. When you're at the Hall, be sure to see the new exhibit in the East Room. On Sunday, enjoy Opera Atelier as they perform in the Great Hall at 1 p.m.

Visit the Market Gallery, located upstairs in the St. Lawrence Market South building, for a history presentation and behind-the-scenes tour, every hour on the hour. At 2 p.m., Sarah Hood, author of Practical Pedalling: A companion for everyday cycling in Toronto and Toronto Unknown City (with Howard Akler). Sarah will discuss how cycling infrastructure builds community and community builds cycling infrastructure.

See the Doors Open website for more information on the buildings open this year.

Bike Week

May 29 - June 11, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Your Bike is your Ticket to Tastes of the Market! People are asked to bike to and from work. People that 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 St. -- west side of the Market.

Still to come in 2006

June 10 – 11 TBA	Woofstock, a Festival for Dogs Woofstock is the largest outdoor festival for dogs - and the people who live with them. Quirky and fun, Woofstock is a free admission, festive entertainment and consumer show. More information on the website.	Front St., Church St , Market St., Market Lane, Wellington St. Berczy Park
June 24 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).	South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 5	Corn Roast It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.	Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 24 - 27 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 28 9 a.m.	Halloween Celebrations The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.	South Market Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 4 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. 19 - 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

To see what's happened at the Market in past, go to: MARKET NEWS ARCHIVES