Withrow Park Farmers' Market

Knife Sharpening
2019-07-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, 725 Logan Avenue, Toronto
Toronto Knife Sharpening
If you are looking to sharpen your kitchen tools and ensure they are in tip-top shape, be sure to drop by to see Jordan Tam at the market on Saturdays. He specializes in knife sharpening and will make sure that all of your tools are ready to be used in your everyday cooking.
Available each Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Jewellery Repairs with Louisa
2019-07-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
Jewellery Repairathon with Louisa LaBarbera Jewellery
Bring those jewellery items that have been collecting dust to be repaired! Maybe your favorite necklace that fell apart or a bracelet whose clasp has broken.
During the Jewellery Repair-athon, you’ll be able to sit with Louisa to learn the basic elements of jewellery repair and watch as she re-attaches loops, earring hooks, clasps, and more!
Certain materials will be available for free such as regular earring hooks, clasps and more! If you’d like to upgrade to real sterling materials there would be a small fee.
Find Louisa on the following Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm:
June 8, July 6, July 20, August 10, September 7, September 21, October 5

Kids' Crafts with PlayPass
2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00
Join PlayPass for our arts and craft session! PlayPass is a new platform that allows parents to discover, try, and better schedule kids activities in the East End of Toronto. Rather than commit to a whole season, PlayPass lets parents drop-in to and try any of our partner’s activities with their kids. We have 25+ partners including Mini-Nastics, Rainbow Songs, Create Art Studio, Leslieville School of Dance and more!

Live Music: Patrick O’Neill
2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-22 09:00 - 13:00
Come listen to live music by Patrick O’Neill and his chromatic button accordion! Enjoy a mix of Celtic, Latin, and Nordic tunes.
jpatrickoneill.ca

Free Clothing Repairathon
2019-07-06 10:00 - 13:00
Toronto Clothing Repairathon runs free public events, where anyone can bring clothing to be repaired by volunteers. Our goal is to encourage the teaching and learning of repair skills, to reduce waste and keep clothing out of the garbage. We also want to build community and have fun!
Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button, and our volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you how and help you mend your clothes.

Items for repair must be dropped off by 11:30am. This is to allow volunteers enough time to make the repairs.
No alterations, just repairs.
A maximum of two items per person present.
(Meaning if you bring something for your friend or family member then that will count towards your 2 items).

Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event, as we are dependent on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, as well as, the time available to complete the repair.
Want to volunteer your sewing skills? Visit Repairathon.com!
Dates: July 6, August 10, September 7, and October 5
Times: 10 am to 1pm – Rain or shine!
Cost: Free!

Kids' Activity: Upcycled Crafts with PlayPass
2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
Join PlayPass for our zero-waste craft session – we will be making bird feeders perfect for the summer! PlayPass is a new platform that allows parents to discover, try, and better schedule kids activities in the East End of Toronto. Rather than commit to a whole season, PlayPass lets parents drop-in to and try any of our partner’s activities with their kids. We have 25+ partners including Mini-Nastics, Rainbow Songs, Create Art Studio, Leslieville School of Dance and more!

Electronic Recycling
2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
FreeGeek Toronto will be joining us at our Zero Waste Picnic!

Drop off your outdated and unwanted electronics including cameras, laptops, computers, keyboards and more to FreeGeek – a non-profit social enterprise that reuses and refurbishes unwanted electronics, diverting them from the landfill.

Follow the link for a full list of accepted items: Items Accepted for Recycling

This is a one-day event! Electronics can only be dropped off on Saturday, July 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. Thank you!

Live Music: The Turnups
2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
The Turnups are a 5-piece acoustic pop cover band consisting of Ukuleles, Guitars, Stand-Up Bass, & Cajon. Come enjoy their fresh tunes as they play lively and fun beats that will get your feet tapping and your hips swinging!
CONNECT
Facebook: theturnupsmusic
Instagram: @theturnupsmusic
Twitter:@theturnupsmusic

Zero Waste Picnic
2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
There’s nothing like spending the day outside, relaxing on a blanket with friends and family, and chowing down on good food. The downside is that these activities often end with litter in our parks. We want to encourage and challenge the community to join us for a litter-less brunch! Community members are invited to ‘Choose To Refuse’ single-use plastic with us. Pack your own picnic or purchase delicious package-free options from the farmers’ market!
Zero Waste Picnic will run alongside our weekly farmers’ market from 9 am to 1 pm. We’re planning lots of fun activities like a jewellery and clothing repairathon, upcycled crafts for the little ones, live music from The Turnups, and information from other amazing zero waste leaders in our community! Visit our Facebook event!
Things to look forward to:

A Greener Future – From May 5th to June 30th, A Greener Future plans to complete 100 litter cleanups along the shores of Lake Ontario. Volunteers collect data throughout the project to see which items are picked up most often. Come learn all about the results of the Love Your Lake project!
Ahimsa Eco Solutions – Find an array of solutions to help you reduce your everyday footprint. Including the revolutionary Cora Ball which captures microplastics in your washing machine. Or the Urban Composter, a counter-top, compact sized composter suitable for any home or condo.
Bare Market – Toronto’s hottest one-stop package-free, pop-up shop is bringing all their best body care, home care, DIY ingredients and “zero waste” lifestyle essentials to Withrow Park. Bring your own containers and jars and stock up on shampoo, soap, make-up, cleaning products and so much more!
FreeGeek Toronto – Drop off your outdated and unwanted electronics including cameras, laptops, computers, keyboards and more to FreeGeek – a non-profit social enterprise that reuses and refurbishes unwanted electronics, diverting them from the landfill. Click here for a full list of accepted items.
Habitat for Humanity reStore – Learn all about the benefits of shopping and donating to reStore! It’s a win for donors, customers, families, your community and the environment!
Jewellery Repairs with Louisa – During the Jewellery Repairs, you’ll be able to sit with Louisa to learn the basic elements of jewellery repair and watch as she re-attaches loops, earring hooks, clasps, and more! Bring those jewellery items that have been collecting dust to be repaired! Maybe your favourite necklace that fell apart or a bracelet whose clasp has broken.
No Space For Waste apparel – Happy Plastic Free July! How will you be avoiding single-use plastics this month or always? Show your waste reduction pride with a custom, hand-lettered, secondhand t-shirt. Phrases include “Beach Cleanups Are My Cardio”, “Plogging is My Cardio”, “Choose to Reuse” and more! 50% of proceeds will go to Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanups.
Plastic Free Beaches Toronto – Learn all about this amazing initiative which aims to share ideas and information with others about making the switch from single-use plastics to reusable and more sustainable products. A game will be set up for people to match which products go under the correct title of Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Refuse.
The Upcyclery – Sarah uses all secondhand materials to lovingly create items which support people in living a low waste lifestyle. Find handcrafted items that replace single-use disposables like beeswax wraps, cutlery kits, produce bags and more!
Toronto Clothing Repairathon – Starting at 10 am bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button, and the volunteers from Toronto Clothing Repairathon will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you how and help you mend your clothes. A max of two items. Sorry, no alterations, just repairs.
Toronto Environmental Alliance – Learn all about proper waste practices and opportunities for political engagement! Kids of all ages can participate in a letter writing workshop to become engaged citizens. Also, check out the latest information on plastics and climate change related policy at City Hall.
Toronto Knife Sharpening – Sometimes when things wear out, all they need is a little TLC! Bring new life to your dull knives and kitchen tools by visiting Jordan at the knife sharpening tent!

If you plan on getting your brunch from the farmers’ market, enjoy using real plates and cutlery from our Zero Waste Station! You can learn more about it and our other waste reduction initiatives here.
Date: Saturday, July 6 – rain or shine!
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: North/East corner of Withrow Park (725 Logan Ave)
Closest TTC stations are Chester & Pape.
Accessible by bike, transit, and walking.

This special event is a recipient of the TD Park People Grants 2019.

Kids' Activity: Storytime with Pape Library
2019-06-29 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for storytime at the Market! Pape Library will host a 30 min. storytime including stories, songs, and rhymes for children and families.
They will also provide other books for community members to borrow with their library cards and enjoy together to promote the importance of early literacy and sharing stories and books together, as well as the library!

Kids' Craft: Canada Day Beaver Crowns
2019-06-29 09:00 - 13:00
Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with us and join in as we make fun Beaver Crowns! We will also be giving away Canadian Flags & water transfer tattoos so you can show off your Canadian spirit and pride!

Live Music: Joseph Landau
2019-06-29 09:00 - 13:00
Come listen to the live tunes of Joseph Landau + company. A finger-style guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter based in Toronto.

CONNECT
Facebook: josephdavidlandau
Website: josephlandau.com
Instagram: @joseph.landau

Barre in the Park!
2019-06-29 08:00 - 08:40, 2019-06-22 08:00 - 08:40, 2019-06-15 08:00 - 08:40
Curious what all this Barre Buzz is about?
Cbarre Studio is hosting a complimentary Cardio Barre class at the Withrow Park Farmer’s Market this month!
The Cardio Barre Class is suitable for all levels of fitness and blends Strength Training, Dance and Pilates for an amazing full body workout.
Join us at the Baseball Diamond (just South of the market) at 8 am for a 40-minute workout that will leave you energized for the rest of your Saturday! Bring your own mat and a water bottle and we will take care of the rest.
Classes are free and open to NEW Cbarre students only. We can’t wait to meet you at the Farmer’s Market soon!
Please note, classes will run in mild rain, however, for last minute updates, please check the Facebook event for updates.

Kids' Crafts: Bee Painting
2019-06-22 09:00 - 13:00
Local artist, Julia McNeely, will be hosting a bee inspired craft this weekend which includes painting and taking home a garden decoration! Visit her at the farmers’ market from 9 am to 1 pm. Also, check out her summer art camps at facebook.com/juliamcneelyartcamps!

Pollinator Party
2019-06-22 09:00 - 13:00
We’re celebrating #pollinatorweek! Did you know that pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat? Say thanks by planting native plants, supporting local farmers, and educating others about the importance of pollinators!
Learn all about pollinators at Withrow Park with a full day of family fun! Come join us for a scavenger hunt, pollinator themed kids activities, build a pollinator garden, face painting, free seed giveaway, a native plant sale, and more! Follow our event on Facebook!
Things to look forward to:
🐝 Honey tasting with beekeeper Brian Hamlin.
🦋 Alter Eden will have delicious and delightful potions & crafts from the gifts of the hive to share with you and your loved ones.
🐝 Face painters Dina & Sofia will help you transform into a beautiful butterfly, bee or another favourite pollinator.
🦋 David Suzuki Foundation – Butterfly Way Project will be sharing information about monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects.
🐝 Native Plants in Claremont will be selling a variety of pollinator-friendly native plants for your garden.
🦋 Rain Gardens United can help you learn more about building your own rain gardens to provide butterfly, bee and bird friendly habitat.
🐝 The Tacky Bee will be selling reusable beeswax wraps for food storage to help you reduce plastic use in your kitchen.
🦋 Live Green Toronto – learn more about the city’s PollinateTO program and the Pollinator Protection Strategy.
🐝 Toronto Master Gardeners will have their expert volunteers available to answer all of your gardening questions.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: 9 am to 1 pm – rain or shine!

This special event is a recipient of the TD Park People Grants 2019. 💚

Kids' Crafts Hosted by Child Study Centre
2019-06-15 09:00 - 13:00
The Child Study Centre is hosting a unique research program which includes fun and hands-on activities and demonstrations that teach children about the science of psychology as well as offering an opportunity to participate in a real research study! Come visit our booth and challenge your brain to try new and crazy things like building a tower while wearing upside-down goggles!
With a parent’s written consent, your child has the opportunity to participate in a research study! Our research studies take the form of interactive games and activities for babies, children, and teens between 0-18 years old. Most of our studies take between 5-20 minutes to complete and you child will receive a small prize at the end. To find out more, please check out our website.

Live Music: Cameron Thomson
2019-06-15 09:00 - 13:00
Come enjoy the original songs and music by local singer-songwriter, Cameron Thomson, at the farmers’ market!
Stay Connected:
cameronmthomson.bandcamp.com/releases
vimeo.com/332464356
instagram.com/cameron_m_thomson/

Kids' Crafts: Dream Weavers
2019-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
Our Kids’ Fun Area is a great place for Kids to embrace their artistic side! This week we will be hosting a Kids’ Craft which involves creating your Dream Weaver!

Live Music: Tiferet
2019-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
Tiferet plays Klezmer music, infused with Django jazz and Cajun elements. Klezmer is Eastern European Jewish music, dance tunes by turns lively and hauntingly melancholic. You will be tapping your feet to the rhythms, and responding to the sweet combination of violin and upright bass. Rachel Sheinin has been studying and playing Klezmer violin for 25 years, and has been playing with Bass player Michael Kaler for ten. Michael brings a background in experimental jazz to this eastern European repertoire.

Jewellery Repairs with Louisa
2019-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
Jewellery Repairathon with Louisa LaBarbera Jewellery
Bring those jewellery items that have been collecting dust to be repaired! Maybe your favourite necklace that fell apart or a bracelet whose clasp has broken.
During the Jewellery Repair-athon, you’ll be able to sit with Louisa to learn the basic elements of jewellery repair and watch as she re-attaches loops, earring hooks, clasps, and more!
Certain materials will be available for free such as regular earring hooks, clasps and more! If you’d like to upgrade to real sterling materials there would be a small fee.
Find Louisa on the following Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm:
June 8, July 6, July 20, August 10, September 21, October 5
