St. Lawrence Market: Winter 2006 at the Market

Winter 2006 at the Market

Deck the Halls with LEDs

November 18th, 10 a.m. to noon
South St. Lawrence Market, West Mezzanine

In the spirit of the season, the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA and Toronto Hydro are giving away energy-efficient LED lights. Bring two (2) old strings of incandescent seasonal lights to the Toronto Hydro booth on the West Mezzanine and exchange them for one new string of LED lights.

For more information, visit torontohydro.com/powerwise

Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony

November 25th, 6:30 p.m.

The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights.
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A Dickens scene and other shapes on the façade of the South Market, harkening back to Charles Dicken’s visit here in 1842

Victorian Lamp posts along Front Street feature Nutcrackers and Christmas decor

An illuminated Nutcracker tops off the light-fountain in Berczy Park (Front and Jarvis Streets)

See more photos of previous Cavalcade of Lights in the Market Photogallery.

Food & History Shows in The Kitchen

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Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., South Market, West Mezzanine

See The Kitchen page for details.

St. Lawrence Toy Drive
December 1 to 24
South Market Foyer

The St. Lawrence Market partners with the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA to collect toys for the less fortunate. A collection box will be located in the lobby of the South Market.

NOTE: Unwrapped contributions, please.

Holiday Reception & Volunteer Awards
Thursday, December 14th, 7:30 p.m.
The Kitchen (South Market, West Mezzanine)

The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and Old Town Toronto 1793 will host a reception featuring Bruce Bell speaking about Christmas at the Market and the Alicier Arts Chamber Trio providing seasonal music. Awards presentations include the SLNA Volunteer Awards, Citizen of Old Town and Drink & Desert Competition Winners.

ADMISSION: a new, clean, unwrapped toy or a pay-what-you-can donation for the BIA Toy Drive. PLEASE RSVP to info@oldtowntoronto1793.com

For more information, go to the Old Town Toronto website.

The Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Show
Dec. 20 & 21 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.); Dec. 22 (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
North Market

Procrastinators rejoice! On the very last Wednesday, Thursday & Friday before Christmas, the North Market will host THE LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SHOW, an exciting, fresh, high energy, power-shopping destination for last-minute shoppers and lovers of great deals alike!

Featuring thousands of fun, fab & affordable one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone, THE LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SHOW is where Santa shops after checking his list twice! Over 100 artists, craftspeople & designers offer home, condo & cottage decor, gourmet yummies, toys, books, pet fashions, women's designer wear, jewelry & accessories, totes & purses, photography & visual art, big gifts, little gifts, nice gifts, naughty gifts -- all under one roof and at sell-off prices! There are new exhibitors each day, so don't miss a single one!

And while you're at the show, place a bid on the "Silent Night Auction" of donated artwork in aid of the Dixon Hall's Resource & Support Services for the OUT OF THE COLD emergency shelter program.

Admission is free. For more info, call GEORGE STREET PRODUCTIONS at 905-808-SHOW (7469) or e-mail georgestreetproductions@yahoo.ca

South Market Holiday Hours

Saturday	December 23	5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	December 24	7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday	December 25	Closed
Tuesday	December 26	Closed
Wednesday	December 27	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday	December 28	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday	December 29	8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday	December 30	5 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	December 31	7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday	January 1	Closed
Tuesday	January 2	Regular Hours resume

The Saturday Farmers' Market will take place at its usual times.

The MARKET GALLERY's Holiday Hours are here.

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