Public Markets Week – June 6 to 13

From June 6 to 13, Public Markets Week spotlights Toronto’s more than 160 public markets, which support more than 4,000 urban and rural entrepreneurs. From farmers’ markets to flea markets, Indigenous-led specialty markets and community fresh food markets, these spaces are vital hubs of entrepreneurship, innovation and local resilience.

Local Ward 13 Markets

Toronto Centre is home to a number of great local markets! If you have not attended them previously, Public Markets Week is a great excuse to come out and support local businesses in your neighbourhood!

Local markets include:

Allan Gardens Saturday Farmers' Market (19 Horticultural Avenue)
Cabbagetown Farmers Market (191 Winchester Street)
Market Street Pride (Market Street)
Moss Park Market (260 Queen Street East)
Saturday Farmers' Market (92 Front Street East)
St. Lawrence Market (95 Front Street East)
Sunday Variety Market (125 The Esplanade)
Underpass Farmers Market (29 Lower River Street)

Why is Public Markets Week important?

Running from June 6 to 13, Public Markets Week celebrates Toronto’s more than 160 public markets, vital spaces that support local economies, reflect the city’s cultural diversity and help build strong, connected communities.

What kind of events can residents expect?

There are many ways to participate. Attend the launch of Public Markets Week at the Stop Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 6, sign up for one of six free Neighbourhood Market Tours and enjoy special Love Local activations featuring live music, cooking demos and children’s art activities at select markets. On Friday June 12, celebrate summer soccer at the launch of Underground Market at Bathurst Quay Common. And wrap up the week by dropping by the Market Street Pride celebration at St. Lawrence Market.

Where can I learn more about local markets and Public Market Week programming?

The City’s Public Markets web page acts as a central hub for discovering local markets, programming details and tools for market organizers. Plus, the City’s community partner marketcityTO will have full Public Markets Week event listings on their website.

Learn more about public markets near you on the City’s Public Markets web page.

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