The City of Quinte West announces the launch of its new Holiday Market at the Pop-ups in Centennial Park, Dec. 1 – 3.
Get into the festive spirit and start your holiday shopping with local artisans, crafters and holiday cheer, on the first weekend in December, in the city’s flagship park. The Quinte West Holiday Market offers unique shopping and dining experiences that visitors know and love at the Pop-ups.
In addition to shopping and tasting your way through the Quinte West Holiday Market, enjoy the weekend’s free family festivities including:
- Visit and take a picture with Santa
- Get creative with winter-themed crafts and activities
- Live music and entertainment
- Decorate cookies, play games, and much more!
Kids can visit Santa’s Secret Shop at the Holiday Market to purchase a pre-wrapped gift for a loved one. Purchases made at Santa’s Secret Shop raise funds for Trenton Rotary Club and Community Living Quinte West.
Donations to the Quinte West Tree of Warmth will be accepted during market hours. Market visitors are invited to drop off all sizes of new mittens, gloves, winter hats, scarves, and socks, for donation to local Quinte West partners serving the community this winter.
Quinte West Holiday Market hours:
- Friday, Dec. 1, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 2, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit Santa at the Quinte West Holiday Market:
- Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Find more information about the Quinte West Holiday Market, including a full list of holiday activities and vendors at quintewest.ca/HolidayMarket.
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“The Quinte West Holiday Market is an excellent opportunity for local Quinte West businesses and artisans to sell their products during the holiday season. The market invites residents and visitors to delight in the holiday magic of the Pop-ups wood cabins, and mark their calendars to return for the Pop-ups in summer 2024.” – Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison.
“We are thrilled to host the Quinte West Holiday Market at the Centennial Park Pop-ups. The City looks forward to bringing the community together for this festive experience. The market provides an opportunity for our local artisans and vendors to showcase their talents, and creates a wonderful holiday atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy.” – Jennifer Rushlow, Quinte West Tourism Development Officer.