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Valentine’s Day Weekend!

February 12, 2026

February is flying by and Valentine's Day is almost here! ♥️ Our Valentine's Day Mini Market was a smash hit: we had so much fun listening to live music upstairs while so many happy visitors shopped local for their loved ones. The Market has been full of smiling faces and sunshine all week, and the weather forecast is lookin' promising for our two upcoming skating events! ⛸️
If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, a sweet treat, or just an excuse to browse, the Market has everything you need: there’s always something special waiting right around the corner. Read through our newsletter for all the details about what's happening this weekend: from the return of our Saturday farmer's market to skating events to last-minute Valentine's Day gifting inspo, we've gotcha covered with plenty of fun all under one roof. Stop by, warm up with something delicious, and discover all the amazing finds our vendors have in store for you!

Calling All Last Minute Shoppers!

We’ve got an abundance of food and retail vendors (over forty, to be exact) and they’ve stocked the shelves with Valentine’s Day offerings. If you need some last minute gift ideas, here’s a list of options that are available in the Market today!

💌 Greeting cards from @magpiescollectedcreations
♥️ A selection of heart earrings from @adornbypree
🌸 Lily of the valley and tulip bundles from @fmnflowers
💋 Chocolate lips from @chocolatefactory_stmaryslondon
🌹 Raspberry rose mousse cake from @delight.london.ca
🍫 Chocolate fudge from @morningstarslondon
📝 Customizable gift baskets (for him and for her) and engravable pendants from @guindoncreations
🧺 Curated gift sets and heart ornaments from @fmnflowers
☕️ Heart-shaped macarons and coffee from Market Cafe

VDay Skate & Warm Up Inside!

Searching for Valentine’s Day plans? Head to the Market on Saturday, February 14 for a Valentine’s Day you won’t forget! From 3pm–7pm, skate on the Rotary Rink ($5 skate rentals, cash only) while enjoying live music from Donald Waugh 🎶 or cozy up by the fire pits. 🔥

The first 25 guests will receive a Valentine’s Chocolate from The Chocolate Factory! If you’re one of the first 25, be sure to check in at the skate rentals for your sweet treat (from 3pm onwards, until all 25 are gone). Enjoy delicious food inside the Market and snap a few photos at our LOVE sign display upstairs to remember a beautiful day spent with someone you love! ❤️📸

Bring your bestie, your partner, or come solo, it’s all love and fun no matter what! It’s the perfect way to start love day, if you ask us. 🌹⛸️🤭

Family Day Skate

Looking for a fun family outing? ❄️💖 Join us at the Market on Sunday, February 15 for a Family Day Skate featuring music by DJ Vybe Kingz! From 1 PM–5 PM, families can skate together on the Rotary Rink (skate rentals $5, cash only).
The first 25 guests will receive a free hot chocolate from Market Café, just pick up your voucher at the skate rentals ☕️ (available from 3 PM until all 25 vouchers are claimed). Bring the kids, grandparents, the whole family: everyone’s welcome! ⛸️

Indoor Farmers Market - This Weekend!

It’s that time of year again where we start getting ready for our Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market upstairs in the Mezzanine! Running from 9am to 1pm, come buy your fresh, local food directly from your growers and producers to taste the Market experience! We can’t wait to see you there! February 14th to March 28th!

Attending Vendors

My Spice Thyme Vendor Feature

My Spice Thyme provides over 20 years of previous retail experience and has over 300 herbs and spices in stock from all around the world. 🫚🌶️
Their worldwide products are carefully selected and include a variety of herbs and spices, natural and artificial extracts, and daily cooking and baking essentials. They stock plenty of organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO ingredients like flours, grains, lentils, beans, rice, herbal teas, making them a great place to shop for those who have dietary restrictions or preferences. On top of all that, they go above and beyond by stocking a feature selection of essential oils and, of course, tasty snacks like candies and chocolates! Perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend. 😉
Browse the shelves at My Spice Thyme and drum up some fresh excitement for your weeknight routine! It’s thyme to spice things up. 🌶️

Sampling Sunday

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty! This Sunday, we’re featuring: assorted pastries from Culbert’s Bakery. We thought it’d be nice to sample some sweet treats right before Valentine’s Day. 😉 

🕚 Time: 11 a.m. ~ while supplies last!

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