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Treat Yourself!

It's finally warming up outside, and what better way to come out of hibernation than by stopping by the market to smell the spring flowers, pick up some fresh veg, delicious pastries, listen to some live music or join in on the many festivities we have coming up at the Market 🌷☀️ New Horizons Band Performance
  • April 27: 11AM-12PM
Yoga Classes ($15 - registration required)
  • April 27: 7:15PM-8PM
  • April 28: 9AM-9:45AM
Spring Weekend Market
  • May 4: 11AM -6PM
  • May 5: 11AM - 4PM
Sokoni Market
  • May 4: 3PM-7PM
Cinco de Mayo
  • May 5: 11AM-6PM

Plants Plants Plants!

Nothing brightens up your home more than some fresh greenery ☀️ Forget -Me-Not has tons of houseplants to choose from for every level of plant parent. Whether you’re just starting out and you’re on the hunt for a low-maintenance plant like a succulent. Or maybe you’re looking to add the 20th plant to your collection. 🌵🌱

From bonsai trees, cactus, and succulents to airplants, pothos, peperomias, and more! Aside from houseplants, Forget-Me-Not also has a large array of florals, décor, gifts and souvenirs! 💐

Dine-in at Tanakaya

Not only does Tanakaya provide take out and delivery, but they are actually open for dine in as well! Scoot into a booth for your next date night, family dinner, or night out with friends and dive into their extensive menu. There are tons of sushi rolls to choose from as well as fresh sashimi. If raw fish is not for you, Tanakaya also has ramen, udon, teriyaki, tempura and more. So there’s something for everyone! 🍜🍱🏮🍣

And don’t forget to end your meal with some bubble tea!

Culberts Bakery is now Open!

As of Saturday, Culberts Bakery is now officially open! We had a great turnout this weekend with tons of people showing up to try their delicious offerings.

Their cream puffs are delectable – a dense donut with a sweet and light cream filling – no wonder they’re famous!

If you haven’t had the chance to stop by yet, we highly recommend picking up a cream puff or two. They also have freshly baked bread and much more!

NEW MARKET TOTE BAG!

Drumroll, please! Introducing our NEW Covent Garden Market Tote bags! Elevate your shopping game with these locally designed artist bags, adding a touch of charm to your errands.

We had the pleasure of working with @muse_paper, a local London artist, to bring these bag designs to life! Get yours Mon-Fri 9-5 at the Market office (cash only) or at select vendor spots on weekends for $5.00!

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, April 27th 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information! Live music from Sam Peco 8:30am to 10:30am and Marque Smith 11am to 1pm!

Pop Up Artisan Vendors

  • Snakeblud Apparel
  • Adorn by Pree

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

Join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Polina Shadman. Polina will be demonstrating how to make Aaab Doogh Khiar – a cold yogurt soup!


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, April 27 | Polina Shadman – Cold Yogurt Soup – “Aaab Doogh Khiar”
  • Saturday, May 4 | Kimi Abdullah –
  • Saturday, May 11 | Jaime Pena –
  • Saturday, May 18 | Nancy Salamanca –
  • Saturday, May 25 | Polina Shadman –

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

NEW HORIZONS BAND PERFORMANCE

New Horizons Band will be performing upstairs in the Mezzanine this Saturday, April 27th 11am to 12pm. New Horizons is an international movement that gives adults the opportunity to learn an instrument as a beginner or return to playing after several years away from playing. Western’s program was the first New Horizons Band in Canada, and remains one of the largest programs of its kind in North America. We have close to 200 members over the five band levels. This performance by one of our advanced bands will feature a program of light and popular music.

SPRING WEEKEND MARKET

Our 🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸 is taking place NEXT Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th upstairs in the Mezzanine. Some of your favourite vendors are coming together to put on a special spring market, with lots of special surprises. You will not what to miss this!

Bring on Spring!

🌸 Amazing local artisans & authors

🌸 100 special treats each day that will get you in the Spring spirit!

🌸 Beautiful flower stems

🌸 spring photo op

All first come, first serve; BUT the joy will be endless 💕

CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo Fest is happening NEXT Sunday, May 5th from 11am-6pm outside on the Market Square! Join us for a day of family fun outside on the rotary square! You won’t want to miss out on the bouncy castle, food vendors, face painting, and live music!


La Burreria, La Parrillada and Qbites will be cooking up a storm with their delicious flavourful dishes! Tropikups will have their delicious fruit slushies with Latin spices & candy! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

POLISH HERITAGE MONTH

The Polish Combatants’ Association Br. 2 London invites you to learn a little about Poland during May Polish Heritage Month through various displays.

Saturday, May 4; POLOSKA – POLAND

Saturday, May 18; “Solidarity” the start of the downfall of Communism in Eastern Europe

Saturday, May 25; 3rd of May Constitution, the first modern constitution in Europe, and second constitution in the world after the USA.