Withrow is where the neighbourhood shows up: fresh produce, good food, live music, repair cafés, monthly swaps and more. Start your Saturday here.
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Whether you are a seasoned pro having an issue with your favourite plant or a brand-new to gardening, the Toronto Master Gardeners are at the market to all your most pressing horticultural questions. Learn what to plant in that tricky spot where nothing seems to grow, which invasive plants to watch out for and the […]
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Withrow Park Farmers' Market with a special live pottery demonstration by Toronto ceramic artist Danica Drago. Come watch (and chat with) Toronto-based artisan potter as Danica shapes clay with a pedal-powered pottery wheel and gain a greater appreciation with the skill and effort that goes into creating […]
📚🌳Grab a picnic blanket under the shady tree canopy and join the Toronto Public Library, Pape/Danforth branch for story time! Story time will include songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under with their parents and caregivers. 📕Story time will be for 30 mins with an additional 30 mins for families to browse and […]
Celebrate the flavours of summer with chef Françoise Briet as she prepares a selection of fresh, French-inspired dishes using seasonal ingredients sourced from Withrow Park Farmers' Market. From vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs to ripe stone fruit and local cheeses, this live demonstration will highlight simple techniques and delicious recipes that make the most of […]
Need something? Take something home from one of our completely free markets! We’re excited to host “swaps” for our market community! Why? Because we’re richer when we share! Our 100% free market allows guests to donate and/or take, entirely for free – please bring your own bag if you can! (We will have some during […]
Whether you are a seasoned pro having an issue with your favourite plant or a brand-new to gardening, the Toronto Master Gardeners are at the market offering free, practical gardening advice and expert tips to help your garden thrive. Learn how to deal with powdery mildew on your squash, what strategies might work for a […]
We love hosting Repair Cafés at the market. Bring your broken household items and meet the volunteers from Repair Café Toronto, who help repair everyday belongings while sharing practical skills and promoting a culture of repair instead of waste. If you have a funky lamp that turns off (or on!) randomly, bring it in. Have […]
Learn more about the Bain Avenue Mural (BAM) Project, a community-led initiative bringing large-scale public artwork by Indigenous artist Philip Cote to the neighbourhood. Stop by to hear about the project's progress and the stories behind this inspiring collaboration, transforming the schoolyard retaining wall on the Bain Avenue side of Withrow Avenue Junior Public School/Quest […]
Learn more about East End Adventure, a community fundraiser supporting Michael Garron Hospital Foundation. Stop by to discover how this annual event brings neighbours together to support exceptional local healthcare and find out how you can get involved.
Join us for a special 20th anniversary event with Tanya Gluvakov, founder of Roots and Raven. Tanya is a mixed Mohawk herbalist, grower and educator with family roots from Six Nations of the Grand River who shares teachings around plant medicines and our connection to the land. During this live demonstration, Tanya will introduce sweetgrass […]
📚🌳Grab a picnic blanket under the shady tree canopy and join the Toronto Public Library, Pape/Danforth branch for story time! Story time will include songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under with their parents and caregivers. 📕Story time will be for 30 mins with an additional 30 mins for families to browse and […]
Let’s swap clothing, accessories, footwear and Personal care/ toiletries (see description below)! Why? Because we’re richer when we share! Bring your gently used clothing to Withrow Park Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Clothing for all ages, all sizes, all genders accepted. How it works: To ensure everyone can participate, we have a one […]
Have a gardening question? Stop by and chat with Toronto Master Gardeners for free, practical gardening advice and expert tips to help your garden thrive. Some common questions include when is first frost in my zone and how do I find out? When is the right time to plant garlic for next year and how […]
📚🌳Grab a picnic blanket under the shady tree canopy and join the Toronto Public Library, Pape/Danforth branch for story time! Story time will include songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under with their parents and caregivers. 📕Story time will be for 30 mins with an additional 30 mins for families to browse and […]
Join Todmorden Mills for a fascinating look at the history of the Riverdale area. Historical interpreters and artifacts from the late 1800s offer a glimpse into the neighbourhood's rich past. Image: Watercolour over pencil on wove paper by George Robert Bruenech. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library's Digital Archive.