Festival of Old Town Toronto
September 12-14, 2008
St. Lawrence Hall, Old Town Toronto

TORONTO HERITAGE CONCERT
Friday, September 12, St. Lawrence Hall
A very unique evening featuring music spanning the period 1793 to the 1930s, tied together by historic narration by Bruce Bell, Richard Fiennes-Clinton and Bill Genova, with projected heritage photographs.
FESTIVAL WALKING TOURS
Saturday Sept. 13th and Sunday Sept 14th, The Kitchen (South Market, west mezzanine)
Our three historians, Bruce Bell, Bill Genova and Richard Fiennes-Clinton, will conduct guided walks limited to 25 people in each group, though Old Town, pointing out important heritage places and talking about the people who founded Toronto. Each tour will begin in The Kitchen for a 15-minute orientation slide show presented by the Market's official Historian Bruce Bell.
For more information or to order tickets, see the Old Town Toronto website.
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COMMFFEST
September 26-28, North Market
COMMFFEST aims to present a broad and diverse overview of films representing current affairs and relevant issues that affect our communities, providing an opportunity for filmmakers to express themselves freely and connect with audiences on a more personal level. See www.commffest.com for more information.
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scotiabank nuit blanche: Appetite
October 4, 6:52 p.m. to sunrise
The Kitchen (South Market) & St. Lawrence Market BIA restaurants
“Appetite” is a contemporary art project organized a bit like a dinner party. Food will be served, friends will drop by, stories will be told, and appetites will be satiated. For more information, www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.
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October 25 9 a.m. |
Halloween Celebrations The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more. |
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park |
November 1 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) |
Nov. 16 - Dec. 30 various times |
Old Town Toronto Christmas Experience Theatre and the Cavalcade of Lights, in conjunction with venues throughout the area of Old Town Toronto. |
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood |
TBA 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians By invitation only |
North Market |
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 |
| Dec. 1-24 |
Toy Drive Toy box for donations |
St. Lawrence Market Foyer |