Merry Marketplace
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Richmond Hill's Merry Marketplace. Wander through a sparkling winter wonderland illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, creating a festive glow each evening until 10 p.m. Discover unique handcrafted gifts from local artisans, savour delicious seasonal food and beverages, and gather around the fire with family and friends. It's the perfect place to celebrate the season, embrace holiday traditions, and create lasting memories.
No holiday celebration is complete without a visit from Santa! Join us every Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. Be sure to bring your phone and snap a festive Santa selfie. Please note: The lineup closes promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Help make a difference this holiday season by donating non-perishable food items at the Information Booth, located near the entrance.
Dates: Saturday, November 14, 21 & 28, December 5, 12
Time: 4 – 8 p.m.
Location: Richmond Green Park
Event Details
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| Celebrate the season with complimentary photo opportunities throughout the week, including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, photos in Santa's Sleigh, and a stop by the Reindeer Pen. Gather around the fire pit, enjoy festive activities, and take part in holiday-themed contests inside Agricultural Building #2. For details on weekly attractions and programming, select a week below.
*Schedules are subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.
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| Artisans, Community Holiday Displays and Vendors |
Browse and shop handcrafted goods, festive displays and one-of-a-kind finds from our marketplace vendors each week. Vendor participation and availability change weekly, making every visit a unique experience.
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| Artists' Co-Op Richmond Hill |
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Located inside the historic Boynton House, step into the Holiday Art Gallery and Shop and immerse yourself in a world of artistic ingenuity and expertise. The Artists' Co-Op Richmond Hill will showcase the diverse talents and creativity of Richmond Hill's rich artistic community. The showcase features beautifully crafted woodturning, cozy knitwear, exquisite pottery, dazzling jewellery, fused glass wonders, captivating textiles and awe-inspiring fine art. During Merry Marketplace, participating artists will take turns presenting live demonstrations showcasing a variety of artistic mediums, creative processes and techniques as well as the tools needed to create their unique works of art. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore different art practices, discover new skills and watch artists bring their creativity to life. Demonstrations will include a diverse range of disciplines, including jewelry making, polymer clay sculpting, photography, painting, sketching and drawing embroidering, glass fusing, felted creations and ceramics. |
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Spot Rita, the Richmond Hill Elf Explore Richmond Green Park to see if you can spot Rita, the Richmond Hill elf, hiding throughout the Merry Marketplace. Drop by our Information Booth to pick up your entry form for a chance to win a prize. *One Entry per person. Theme Contests Enjoy family-friendly fun with interactive contests, holiday hunts, and festive challenges taking place throughout the marketplace.
Drop by our Information Booth to pick up your entry form.
Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest (November 14) Rock your tackiest holiday sweater for a chance to win! Show off your festive fashion and see if your sweater is voted the ugliest of them all. Find the Fancy Snowflakes (November 21) Search the Merry Marketplace for the big fancy snowflakes. Find them all and enter for a chance to win a festive prize. Find Pengi the Missing Penguin (November 28) Pengi is hiding somewhere in the Merry Marketplace! Find Pengi, fill out your ballot, and enter for a chance to win a festive prize. Fastest Gingerbread House Contest (December 5) Can you build it the fastest? Grab your supplies, beat the clock, and compete for a festive prize. Find Santa’s Reindeer Contest (December 12) Search the Merry Marketplace for all nine reindeer, then enter your completed ballot in Santa’s Mailbox to win a prize. *One Entry per person/per week. One winner will be chosen weekly to receive a prize pack. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is the cost of admission? Admission to the event is free. Fees will apply for any vendor purchases. Where can I park? There are various public parking lots throughout the venue for parking. Parking attendants are on-site to help direct traffic through the parking lots. Can I bring my dog to the site? Yes, Pets are welcome on the Richmond Green Park grounds. Please refrain from bringing pets into the food and beverage area. The event continues rain, snow or shine. In case of extreme inclement weather where safety is of concern, updates will be made accordingly on this webpage and Twitter @myRichmondHill Is there an ATM on-site? No, there is no ATM on site. Where is the main entrance located? The main entrance is located at the start of the north walkway of the park just southeast of the Richmond Green Sport Centre. Can I bring my letter to Santa? Yes, we will be accepting and mailing letters to the North Pole. There is also a Santa Letter station beside the Agricultural Building #2 if you wish to write your letter at the event! Cutoff date: December 5 at 8 p.m. Most of the event offerings will be outdoors and visitors are encouraged to dress according to the weather. However, weekly workshops will be located inside the Agricultural Building #2 and the Artists Co-op Richmond Hill will be inside the Boynton House. How can I request an accessible parking accommodation? There are a number of accessible parking spaces available at Richmond Green Park. Any additional accommodations should be requested 24 hours prior to the event by emailing events@richmondhill.ca. |
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