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We Love Willowdale Christmas Market 2023
Festive Tree Presenter
Lead Sponsor
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Entertainment Sponsor
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Tent Sponsor
Fun Zone Sponsor
WHEN:
​Saturday November 25th, 2023
Market: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Walking Parade 5:30PM
Festive Tree Lighting 6:30pm
(Featuring Santa!)
WHERE:
Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St)
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Suggested Donation was $5 for General RSVP (13+) all proceeds from this event go to support under-resourced neighbours in our community
ATTRACTIONS
60+ ARTISAN VENDORS - TINY TOM DONUTS - HOT CHOCOLATE
TREE LIGHTING - SWEEPSTAKES - LIVE MUSIC - SANTA & MRS CLAUS
KIDS GAMES - CRAFTS - PHOTO BOOTH - CRAM A CRUISER FOOD DRIVE
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The parade concludes with the Festive Tree lighting presented by the Yonge North York BIA at 6:30pm.
Featuring performances from the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Choir & Star Dance Centre
With Special Guests Santa & Mrs. Claus!
CRAM A CRUISER FOOD DRIVE!
Bring a non-perishable food item to fill up a 32 Division Police Van! Food goes to our food bank that supports 140+ local families!
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Photos by Bruce Greenway, Amy Fernandes and Ricky Yu
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When and where is the market?The market is Saturday November 30 from 2-8pm at Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St) Tree Lighting 6:30-7pm Community Sing-a-long 7-8pm!
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What can I find at the market?- 50+ local vendors including artisans, gifts, stocking stuffers, art, snacks, cooking ingredients, jewellery and more! - Festive Tree Presented by Yonge North York BIA - Hot Chocolate - Food Trucks including Beaver Tails! - Live Entertainment including choirs, musicians and live bands! - Family Photo Booth - Kids Activites from Sunnyside Up Camp Artisan Offerings include - handmade jewelry - candles - baked goods - granola - ornaments - dog treats - knitwear - resin items - door mats - holidays cards - stationary - plushies - toys - photography - nail polish - stained glass pieces - felted items - textiles - paper crafts -
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Is the market outside?Yes the market is outdoors. Dress warmly!
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Is there a cost to participate? Where do funds raised go?While there is no cost to participate, NeighbourLink will graciously accept donations that will go toward our very own food bank, the 415 Food Hub that supports 140+ Willowdale families with fresh food! www.neighbourlink.org/foodhub Suggested Donation per person is $5 or Pay What You Can! If you have the means and would like to double your impact you can select the $10 kick it up a notch ticket or $20 Christmas Fanatic ticket If the cost is a barrier to attending please select the FREE ticket. Everyone is welcome
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Is there parking?There is plenty of paid parking lots on Yonge, Park Home, North York Blvd and Beecroft. There is also free weekend parking on residential side streets off of Beecroft.