Toronto Master Gardeners Clinic - July
2026-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, 725 Logan Avenue, Toronto
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 answer to the always appropriate question “Is it too late? What can I plant NOW?”
Wondering how to deal with the humidity and fungal issues that come with hot Canadian summers? How to save seeds from this year’s garden? Or the best way to extend the growing season into fall?
Don’t be shy! Ask our Master Gardeners for tips!

Live Pottery Demonstration with Danica Drago
2026-07-25 09:00 - 13:00
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 pottery masterpieces.
About the artist: Danica Drago is an interdisciplinary artist, arts facilitator and bicycle mechanic based in Toronto. They graduated from Jewellery & Metalsmithing in the Material Art and Design program at OCAD University, but spent most of their time in the Ceramics department. Danica’s focus as a facilitator is to encourage creative collaboration and experiential learning with people of all ages and abilities. They are currently a ceramics instructor at the Gardiner Museum, as well as an artist-in-residence at Harbourfront Centre. In tandem with their studio teaching practice, Danica also conducts independent clay workshops with a bicycle-powered pottery wheel called Pedal Potter in unlikely public spaces with makers of all ages; bringing experimental ceramics processes to parks, schools, rooftops, streets, and libraries.

Story time with Pape Library
2026-08-08 10:30 - 11:30
📚🌳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 borrow from a selection of children’s library books (with an active library card).
⏰ 10:30 am to 11:30 am – Look for the chalkboard sign just East of the market tents.

Cooking Demonstration with Françoise Briet
2026-08-15 09:00 - 13:00
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 Ontario’s summer harvest.Bring your curiosity, gather around, and be inspired to recreate seasonal dishes at home.

Kids Stuff Community Swap - Free
2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:00
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 the event.)
Bring your gently used baby gear, baby and children’s toys, baby and kids clothing, books and school supplies to Withrow Park Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 22, 2026. All are welcome! No need to donate in order to take.
How it works:
To ensure everyone can participate, we have a one standard shopping bag plus one big item limit until 12 noon. After 12 noon, you can take as much as you like. Just a reminder that our swap items are not for resale.
Don’t have anything to donate but need to refresh your kids clothing before September or find a board game to power through the last days of summer? No worries, come find what you need.
All items must be in good working condition, clean, free of stains, cracks and chips, please. If you would gift it to a friend, you can bring it to our swap!
Items appropriate for ages 0-12 are welcomed!
What to bring: Clothes (all baby and kid sizes, all genders), toys, stuffed animals, baby gear and toddler gear, diaper bags, dress-up costumes, books, school supplies, colouring books, crayons and markers, activity books, kids utensils, plates and cups, board games, sports equipment.
Child-friendly personal care items welcome! We’re looking for new or “tested” kid or baby shampoo, conditioner, face or body wash, sunscreen, moisturizer, toothpaste, hair detangler, bubble bath, bath bombs, bar soap, diapers (open boxes or bags ok), diaper rash cream, hair ties, headbands, plus anything new with tags or new in packages (e.g., toothbrushes, hairbrushes).
All items must be in good working condition, clean, free of rips, tears and stains.
Please bag toy sets together
🚫 No cribs, jolly jumpers, car seats or recalled items, please.
🗓 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 North/East corner of Withrow Park
🛍 Drop-offs: 8am to 12pm
♻️ “Swapping”: 9am to 1pm
🛑 Donated items will NOT be accepted after 12 pm.
☔️☀️ This event is rain or shine!
Keep an eye on our event calendar for details about our:

Clothing Swap #2 on September 19
Winter Gear, Halloween Costumes & Holiday Decor on October 17

Toronto Master Gardeners Clinic – August
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00
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 groundhog that’s new to the neighbourhood and the answer to the always appropriate question “Is it too late? What can I do in my garden NOW?”
Wondering how to deal with the humidity and fungal issues that come with hot Canadian summers? How to save seeds from this year’s garden? Or the best way to extend the growing season well into fall?
Don’t be shy! Ask our Master Gardeners for tips!

Repair Cafe
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00
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 a hole in your favourite sweater? Let’s get it fixed. Have a cherished but well-loved kids book that needs TLC? We’ll take a look—and get your help during repairs too!

Bain Avenue Mural Project
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00
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 Alternative Senior School into an expansive art installation.

East End Adventure
2026-09-05 09:00 - 13:00
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.

Storytime with the Toronto Public Library
2026-09-12 10:30 - 11:30

Clothing Swap - September
2026-09-19 09:00 - 13:00
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 standard shopping bag plus one big item limit until 12 noon. After 12 noon, you can take as much as you like. Just a reminder that our swap items are not for resale.
Don’t have anything to donate but need to refresh your wardrobe, your shoe rack or your bathroom cabinet? No worries, come find what you need.
All are welcome! No need to donate in order to take. All genders and sizes welcome.
All items must be in good condition, clean, free of rips, tears and stains. If you would gift it to a friend you can bring it to the swap.
Accepted clothing items: clean clothing, shoes, bags, fashion accessories, jewellery. While children’s items are always accepted, this is an all ages, all genders, all sizes event!
Personal care items: shampoo, conditioner, face or body wash, acne products, moisturizer, make-up, deodorant, toothpaste, hair spray, bubble bath, bath salts, bar soap, shaving cream, menstrual products (open boxes ok), diapers (open bags ok), diaper rash cream, hair ties, headbands, plus anything new with tags or new in packages (e.g. razors, toothbrushes, hairbrushes)
Please Note:
Personal care / toiletry items may be either new and unused or tried / swatched but must be mainly full of product and not past the expiration date to assist us in directing your donations after our event. Note that non-profits assisting underhoused people do not normally take one-off toiletries, so it’s great if we can redirect our surplus back into our immediate community! Need hairspray or conditioner? Come see what we collect and take what you need.
⏱️ Saturday, September 19
⨂ Northeast corner of Withrow Park
↓ Clothing drop-off: 8am to 12pm
♻️”Swapping”: 9am to 1pm
⛔ Donated items will NOT be accepted after 12 pm.
☔️☀️This event is rain or shine!
Keep an eye on our event calendar for details about our:

Seasonal items, Winter Gear, Halloween Costumes & Holiday Decor on October 17

Toronto Master Gardeners - September
2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00
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 deep? And which perennials benefit from being divided in fall versus spring?
