Riverside Holiday Market

Visitors can shop for holiday gifts from more than twenty local vendors across two community centre floors. The gathering features live music, complimentary hot chocolate, and a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Santa. Families can also take part in activities including children's crafts and treats.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

riverside-to.com

When

Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Tickets

Free tickets; free Meet & Greet photos with Santa, live music and hot chocolate, kids crafts and treats. Holiday shopping is offered from local vendors.

Hours

11am-4pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Riverside

Food & Drink

Free hot chocolate and treats for kids are offered.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

RSVP for the free tickets as soon as they're released, since the RSVP also gets you event perks and promos.
Head up to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre, where the vendors and activities are set up.
Bring the kids for free crafts, treats and a free photo with Santa, so you can get the Santa photo while you shop.
Bring your holiday gift list, since more than 20 local vendors sell across the two floors.

Special Events & Promotions

Free RSVP tickets come with event perks and promos.

Links & Contact

Run by Riverside BIA, Toronto

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market good for kids?

Yes, everyone is welcome. Kids get free crafts and treats, and there's a free meet-and-greet for photos with Santa.

What is there to do besides shopping?

There's free live music and hot chocolate, free kids' crafts and treats, and free photos with Santa. Holiday shopping comes from more than 20 local vendors.

Is there food or drink?

Free hot chocolate is served, and kids get free treats.

Do I need to RSVP?

Yes. Free tickets are available by RSVP, and they come with event perks and promos.

Who puts on the market?

The Riverside BIA, the business improvement area for the Queen Street East neighbourhood.

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Event details verified: Oct 6, 2026