Toronto’s holiday market season is kicking off with craft fairs, festivals and food. The spectacularly beautiful Distillery District’s Christmas Market and the perennially enticing One of A Kind Show, are seasonal stalwarts for craft lovers, but there is a plethora of other markets that have grown roots or are popping up across the city, offering another source for handmade goods and festive treats.

Here are 10 holiday markets happening in the Toronto area you may not know about that will help get you into the holiday spirit:

Makeful Market at The Season’s Christmas Show

Where: International Centre, Mississauga

6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga (Hall 5)

Date: Nov. 16 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)

https://www.seasonsshow.com/

Tucked within the Season’s Christmas Show is The Makeful Market, a curated holiday marketplace that focuses on local craft and design that features more than 60 booths of handcrafted wares. The Makeful Workshop offers hands-on sessions — shoppers can register online — such as DIY gift toppers made from upcycled items to decorate holiday gifts. On the main stage celebrity decorators include Colin and Justin, who will talk about holiday décor and entertaining.

Admission: $15 adult, children under 12 are free.

Makeology

Where: Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King St. W., Hamilton

Date: Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.makeology.ca

Take a road-trip to Hamilton and check out Makeology, a community of makers started pattern designer Melissa Lowry. The curated, one-day shopping event features 40 vendors selling handmade goods at The Art Gallery of Hamilton,

Admission: $5, includes the market and gallery. Children under 12 are free.

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea Christmas is Coming Market

The Great Hall, (lower level) 1087 Queen St. W., Toronto

Date: Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://www.trinitybellwoodsflea.com/

The Flea is a curated monthly shopping event featuring local makers, vintage, handmade and food vendors. It’s upcoming Christmas Market will feature 70-plus vendors, food and music

Admission: Free. Four-legged friends welcome.

Etsy Team Toronto — Holiday Market

Where: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W., Toronto

Date: Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/599671577049259/

Meet the artists and makers of the online shopping site in real life while shopping for handmade and vintage goods. The Toronto Etsy Street Team’s market features 50 local Etsy sellers from the GTA. Shop in person and avoid the shipping fees.

Admission: Free. The first 50 visitors receive a swag bag.

Veg Holiday Market

Where: Artscape Wychwood Barns

601 Christie St., Toronto

Date: Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/veg-holiday-market-tickets-50879076688

The Toronto Vegetarian Association holiday market features 40 local plant-based and ethical vendors. Shop for vegan and cruelty-free gifts, holiday treats and learn tips about plant-based living .

Admission: $3.50.

Pixel & Bristle Winter Market

Where: The Drake Hotel in the Underground and Skyyard

1150 Queen St. W., Toronto

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Date: Dec. 1 to 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

http://www.pixelandbristle.com/

Shop for art, cards, textiles and other crafty gifts at this semi-annual juried market organized by designers Paul Dotey, Leslie Harrod and Christopher Rouleau. In its third year, the show will feature 30 designers, illustrators, typographers and makers. This year’s event will feature the Polaris Prize Poster Sale, as well as the Snap + Tumble Letterpress Station.

Admission: Free

The Eco Lifestyle Market

Where: The Great Hall (lower level), 1087 Queen St. W., Toronto

Date: Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://www.theecolifestylemarket.com/

Find a curated selection of 55 vendors of local handcrafted, sustainable, eco-friendly and wellness goods. This is green gift-giving made easy.

Admission: Free.

Pink Xmas 2018

Where: The 519 Community Centre

519 Church St., Toronto.

Date: Dec. 8 to 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)

http://www.pinkmarkettoronto.com/

Pink Market is a biannual sale that supports The 519 Community Centre, which provides space and resources to Toronto’s LGBTQ community. The holiday edition, Pink Xmas is a curated marketplace featuring the work of 50 queer artists and makers from across Canada.

Admission: Pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $5.

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The Leslieville Flea Holiday Market

Where: Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre

870 Queen St. E., Toronto

Date: Dec. 8 to 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://leslievilleflea.com/

The Leslieville Flea market moves indoors for its 6th annual holiday market. More than 55 vendors are selling a curated selection of vintage and handcrafted items. Visit the photo booth to take a retro selfie (proceeds go to CAMH), take part in a holiday tree lighting ceremony and listen to Christmas carols performed by The University of Toronto’s Glee Club.

Admission: Free

Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market

Where: The Great Hall

1087 Queen St. W., Toronto

Date: Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

https://www.torontoartcrawl.com/

Popular for its outdoor summer art fairs, The Toronto Art Crawl brings it inside The Great Hall for the Christmas season. This year’s market features 90 local artists and designers selling photography, vintage finds, fashion and home décor, plus there are food vendors, a live DJ and a cash bar.

Admission: $12 at the door, $10 online. Kids under 10 are free.

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