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New Year, New Adventures

Looking back at the vibrantcy of 2023, we had a blast with all Market events, looking into our lenses for all of the possibilities that 2024 holds, we are thrilled with excitement! The past year was a whirlwind with 11 3rd party festivals, and 20 artisan markets, 56 bustling farmers' markets, 72 engaging cooking classes, and 15 captivating in-house events. But hold onto your hats because the excitement is about to soar to new heights.
In the new year, get ready for an amplified excitement full of fun! January, weather permitting, promises the return of our beloved Skating Rink and the exhilarating return of Crokicurl, following its tremendous success during last year's Brier. Don't miss out on our Saturday cooking classes - back by popular demand!
But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Brace yourselves for a meticulously planned calendar bursting with monthly fun. Amidst this whirlwind of fun-tivities, our Market boasts an impressive lineup of 40+ exceptional vendors, available seven days a week.
Stay tuned for the inside scoop on our indoor and outdoor markets and everything that makes Covent Garden Market the pulsating heart of excitement and community!

SEOUL SEAFOOD'S SUSHI & SASHIMI

Dive into Seoul Seafood’s exquisite sushi and sashimi, offering top-grade salmon and tuna – available fresh or frozen! Boost your energy for your next dinner gathering! 🍣

CGM GIFT CERTIFICATES

If your gift giving season hasn’t ended quite yet, make it easy for yourself and get them CGM Gift Certificates. Market Gift Certificates are the ultimate choice for everyone still on your list!


Get them in the Market office Monday-Friday or at Magpie’s Collected Creations!

MARKET LOYALTY CARD PROGRAM

We are super excited about launching our Market Loyalty Card program! When you spend a minimum of $10 at any participating indoor vendor locations, you will receive a sticker, once your card is full, you will receive a $25 CGM Gift Card. One sticker per transaction. Once cards are ready to be redeemed, you can be bring it to the Office (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) and on weekends you can redeem your card at the Tea Haus on our upper level.


You can get your Loyalty Card at any of the participating vendors or in the Market office. The card itself is the size of a business card to easily fit into your wallet.

SATURDAY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Saturday cooking classes are back in the New Year! Next Saturday, January 6th, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Polina Shadman. Polina will be demonstrating how to make Soup-ejo (chicken barley soup)


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, January 6 | Polina Shadman – Soup-ejo (chicken barley soup) 
  • Saturday, January 13 | Kimi Abdullah – Winter Soups
  • Saturday, January 20 | Nancy Salamanca – Banana Cream Pie
  • Saturday, January 27 | Jaime Pena – Cheddar & Jalapeno Corn Bread

Doors open at 10:40am, class starts at 11am. No registration is required. First come, first served.

GET THOSE SKATES READY

The skating rink will be back in the New Year! Although it is all weather dependent, we hope to have the skating rink up and running for Tuesday, January 9th!

CROKICURL IS BACK

The Crokicurl was such a hit last year with the Brier being in town, we can’t wait to bring it back this year! Staring on Thursday, January 5th, we are excited to announce Crokicurl will be activated outside on the Rotary Square every Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 2pm and 2 hours prior to every London Knights game. Head on down to the Market and try out this (FREE) fun, winter game! 

Outdoor Activations Dates/Times:

  • Every Tuesday & Thursday 11am-2pm
  • Friday, January 12th: 5pm-7pm
  • Sunday, January 14th: 12pm-2pm
  • Saturday, January 20th: 2pm-4pm
  • Friday, January 26th: 5pm-7pm
  • Friday, February 2nd: 5pm-7pm
  • Friday, February 9th: 5pm-7pm
  • Friday, February 16th: 5pm-7pm
  • Thursday, February 22nd: 5pm-7pm
  • Wednesday, February 28th: 5pm-7pm

Big thanks to our sponsor Peter Inch & Associates!