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April Foolin’ Around

We're kicking off this week at the Market with a whole lot of fun. Scroll through this newsletter for Easter events and hours, along with a few indoor Market product spotlights: flowers, brunch, and workshops, oh my!
We hope to see lots of smiling faces for our Bunny at the Market event and the first Outdoor Farmer's Market of 2026, happening THIS SATURDAY!
Wishing a very Hoppy Easter to you and yours, from everyone here at the Market. 🐰🌷

Reminder: Easter Hours

Here’s a heads up about upcoming Easter hours: the Market will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but will be open regular hours on Saturday.

Hello April!

Need some inspiration for the season? April is jam-packed with fun as we head into sunny days and springtime activities. Visit the events page on our website to see all the dates and times for upcoming Market programming! We’re starting to get excited and we hope you are too!


See if you can get a bingo this spring, and tag us in all the fun with #CGMspring! Don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers along the way 🌼🥕

Bunny's New Job

Times are tough, gas prices are high, and sometimes even the Easter Bunny needs a second job. 🐰☕️ Did we April Fool ya?

This is just for fun, but y’know what’s for real? Photos with the Easter Bunny in support of The Children’s Health Foundation, happening THIS WEEKEND ✨ Spot the Easter Bunny upstairs in the mezzanine and take a few family photos to remember the moment. Scroll down to the next segment for more info! 🌼🥕

🐰🌷 Bunny at The Market 🌷🐰 - THIS WEEKEND!

Join us for a fun-filled Easter celebration at The Market THIS Saturday, April 4 from 11 AM – 3 PM, on our upper level Mezzanine! In partnership with the Children’s Health Foundation, this special community event supports local kids and families. The event is free to attend, and donations to the foundation are always appreciated. Every dollar helps make a difference 💛


Here’s what you can enjoy:
🐰 Photos with the Easter Bunny (includes on-site prints + a digital copy)

🎨 Kids workshop

🎻 Live quartet & children’s music

🎭 Face painting

🎲 Fun games and activities for kids

🍬 Special treat for the first 100 guests!


Bring the family, celebrate spring, and make some sweet Easter memories at The Market! 🌸🐣💛 Looking to make a donation to the Children’s Health Foundation? Click here!

Outdoor Farmers Market is BACK!

Stop by the Outdoor Farmers Market every Saturday from 8AM to 1PM. You’ll be able to find all of your favourite vendors at the market again this year, and welcome some new faces, too! All of our vendors at the Farmers Market grow it, raise it, bake it or make it!

2026 Farmers Market Vendors – this Saturday:


See you there!

Easter Workshop

We’ve got a very special Easter workshop happening this weekend too: hosted by Magpie’s Collected Creations, free to attend for all ages. Find them upstairs in the mezzanine from 11am-3pm this Saturday April 4! We’ll also have themed colouring sheets available. There really is something for everyone!

Easter Florals 🌼

Looking for beautiful blooms to adorn your home this Easter weekend? 🌷 Find them at Forget Me Not Flowers & More!


Easter lilies are traditional, with white trumpet blooms and a distinctive fragrance. Colours like baby pink, fresh yellow, soft purple, and gentle white are embraced this time of year, especially through tulips, daffodils, and hydrangeas. 🌼


They offer FREE delivery on same-day Easter orders, and pickup at the Market is always free. Make sure to call 519 850 3300 or visit their website to reserve your favourite florals today! 💐✨

Sunday Brunch

Classic bacon and eggs, Canadian style. 🥓🍳 Chris’ Country Cuts has everything you need for the perfect Sunday brunch, from marmalade-glazed peameal bacon to ready-to-cook roasts to premade quiche.


Make sure to get your orders in for Easter or pop by the Market during open hours this week to grab any last minute fixins! 🐣

NO Sampling Sunday This Week

We’re closed this Sunday for Easter: catch us next week to see what’s on the sampling menu!

Hoppy Easter from Covent Garden Market!

We hope you enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and we’ll see you again the following week when regular hours resume!

🐰🌷