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Embrace the Cozy Season!

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with laughter and delicious food! 🦃✨ As we transition from the warmth of Thanksgiving 🍂 to the crispness of winter ❄️, we hope you’re enjoying all the cozy vibes this season has to offer! 🕯️☕️ This weekend, don’t miss the enchanting Bonsai Show! 🌳✨ Join us on Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM for a mesmerizing display of these miniature wonders. It’s the perfect opportunity to embrace the beauty of nature and find a little inspiration for your own space. We can’t wait to see you there!

HOT OVEN BUREK

A delicious burek from @hotovenburek is guaranteed to brighten your day! 😍✨ If you’re in the mood for a savory treat, you can choose from 🥬 spinach and feta, 🧀 cheese, or 🍖 meat. And if you’re craving something sweet, try the delightful apple cinnamon flavor! 🍏🍂

Swing by the market, indulge in these tasty delights, and treat yourself to a little happiness today! 😋🌟

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, October 19th 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

Pop Up Vendors

  • Pleasure Candles Co
  • The Pie Boss
  • Maya’s Dog Cookies
  • Thames Region Ecological Association
  • Girl Guides
  • 519 Pledge for Socks

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

As a reminder there is NO cooking class this Saturday, October 19th. We will be back on October 26th, where Kimi will demonstrate how to make Roasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi with a Fennel Cream Sauce.


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, October 19 | NO COOKING DEMO
  • Saturday, October 26 | Kimi Abdullah – Roasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Fennel Cream Sauce
  • Saturday, November 2 | Polina Shadman
  • Saturday, November 9 | Kimi Abdullah
  • Saturday, November 16 | Ankita Vaidya
  • Saturday, November 23 | Nancy Salamanca
  • Saturday, November 30 | NO COOKING CLASS

CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH US

While London Ontario has seen 179 years of Covent Garden Market in many different forms, the space we currently occupy has been here for 25 years! October 24-26th we will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary. If you have any stories you would like to share with us, we would love to hear them! 

We are celebrating by saying a BIG thank you to all our loyal customers! Stop by center court October 24-26 from 11am to 2pm and enjoy a sweet treat, grab a free limited edition Market tote bag, and enter your name for a chance to win one of three gift baskets valued at $150 😃

Each basket has $100 worth of Market goodies along with $50 in Market gift certificates to use at any of Market vendors 💛

FALL FOOD FEST - NEXT SATURDAY

🍎🍂FALL FOOD FEST is BACK!🍂🍎

Our annual celebration of food, fall, and community is back again! Growing Chefs will be at Market Saturday, October 26th 10am to 1pm, to host a wonderful variety of fall food activities!

🍎 Pie Contest
🍎 Apple Tasting
🍎 Fresh Pressed Cider
🍎 Pumpkin Bowling
🍎 Gourd Tic Tac Toe
🍎 Gourd Checkers
🍎 Live Music

Find the Fall Food Fest out on the square from 10am to 1pm along with the Outdoor Farmers’ Market! Let’s celebrate food, friends! This event is free for all, but please consider making a donation to Growing Chefs♥️

HALLOWEEN BOO BASH

Dust off those costumes and get ready for treats! 🎃👻🕷🖤

Sunday, October 27th, celebrate the spooky season at the Market from 12pm to 3pm! You’ll find:

🧡 Candy and Chocolate for kids dressed in their best costumes (while supplies last)👻
🧡 Bouncy Castle
🧡 Fae Painting & Glitter Tattoos
🧡 Kids colouring corner
🧡 A boo-tastic photo opportunity

Plus, The Thinking Caps will be keeping the square alive! A fun, interactive and entertaining family friendly rock ‘n roll band!


Budweiser Gardens, Dundas Place, Downtown London, Eldon House, Covent Garden Market, Museum London, and Grand Theatre are excited to announce the Downtown Candy Crawl on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Families will have the opportunity to trick-or-treat at participating businesses while exploring the downtown core.

“We are excited to take part in the annual Candy Crawl, a cherished tradition that brings our community together for a day of fun and festivity” said Kelly Austin, General Manager of Budweiser Gardens with Oak View Group. Each year, we look forward to expanding this event, seeing the creativity of costumes, and the smile on participants faces as they journey through downtown.”

Families are also invited to enjoy a day of Halloween games, circus performances, spooky music and a mini market with the businesses of Dundas Place. In addition, you can dust off those costumes and head down to the Covent Garden Market for a Halloween Boo-Bash! Taking place 12pm to 3pm, families can enjoy a boo-tastic photo opportunity, and 100 free treat for kids dressed in their best costumes, face painting and glitter tattoos from Team Dotsy, a bouncy castle and live music!

Attendees can also participate in Spooky Gourd Painting from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Eldon House Grounds. Enjoy the fall atmosphere as children decorate mini gourds and learn about the origins of Trick or Treating. Please note that children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult participation is by donation, so come enjoy this festive activity!

Attendees can partake in a costume contest by posting their costume on social media using the hashtag #LDNCandyCrawl. Prizes will range from $150 Downtown Dollars, tickets to Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party, and so much more!

Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event—bring your family, friends, and your best Halloween spirit!

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