What to know before you go
Free ELF donut and Timbit samples, hot chocolate, soup and festive photo experiences!
When: Nov. 14 & 15, 2026 · Where: Tim Hortons Holiday Pop-Up · 938 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario · Queen West · Offer: Free admission · advertised samples while supplies last
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November 14–15, 2026 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. both days | 938 Queen Street West, Toronto | Free admission
Tim Hortons is hosting a two-day holiday pop-up on Queen Street West to showcase its new holiday menu, with complimentary samples inspired by the Christmas movie *ELF*, a festive tasting station, interactive photo and video experiences, and a temporary TimShop holiday merchandise store.
Visitors can stop by Saturday, November 14 or Sunday, November 15, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. Samples are available while supplies last.
What can you sample?
ELF Chaos Donut
The announced ELF Chaos Donut is topped with mini marshmallows, crushed candy, maple drizzle and fondant. Complimentary samples are advertised, subject to availability. A full-sized donut is not guaranteed.
ELF Snowball Timbit
The ELF Snowball Timbit is described as a chocolate Timbit coated in icing sugar. Complimentary samples are advertised while supplies last; a full-sized product is not guaranteed.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate samples are part of the holiday tasting. The announcement does not specify a variety, serving size or quantity.
Soup at the Tims at Home tasting station
The Tims at Home station will offer soup samples. The soup varieties, serving sizes and quantities have not been announced.
Festive photo and video experiences
The pop-up includes interactive holiday-themed experiences for photos and videos. Specific displays and character appearances have not been announced.
TimShop holiday merchandise
A temporary TimShop store will offer seasonal gifts and Tim Hortons merchandise for purchase. Shopping is optional; merchandise is not a giveaway and is separate from free admission and the advertised samples.
This event is at 938 Queen Street West. It is separate from the TimShop retail pop-up at CF Toronto Eaton Centre; do not combine their locations or schedules.
Event details
- Dates: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. both days
- Location: 938 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario
- Admission: Free
- Advertised samples: ELF Chaos Donut, ELF Snowball Timbit, hot chocolate and soup
- Other experiences: Holiday photo and video activities; optional TimShop merchandise shopping
- Availability: Samples are while supplies last
Important before you go
Tim Hortons has not guaranteed that every visitor will receive each sample. Sample quantities, serving sizes, eligibility conditions and per-person limits are not published. Hot chocolate varieties, soup flavours, specific displays and character appearances have not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tim Hortons holiday pop-up free?
Yes. The event has free admission on November 14 and 15. TimShop merchandise is available separately for purchase.
Are free donut and Timbit samples advertised?
Yes. Tim Hortons advertises samples of the ELF Chaos Donut and ELF Snowball Timbit while supplies last. Full-sized products and samples for every visitor are not guaranteed.
Will there be hot chocolate and soup?
Hot chocolate and soup samples are advertised. The announcement does not specify varieties, serving sizes or quantities.
Are samples guaranteed?
No. Samples are available while supplies last, and Tim Hortons has not published per-person limits or guaranteed quantities.
Do I have to buy something?
Admission is free, and TimShop merchandise purchases are optional. The announcement does not specify sample eligibility rules or a per-person purchase condition.
What time does the pop-up open?
It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both November 14 and 15, 2026.
Where is the pop-up?
At 938 Queen Street West in Toronto. This is separate from the TimShop retail pop-up at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
WTFToronto tip
If you hope to try the ELF-inspired treats, consider arriving earlier in the day. Samples are limited to available supplies; arriving early does not guarantee a sample.
Official announcement
Tim Hortons’ [Newsroom announcement](https://news.timhortons.ca/en/articles/tim-hortons-hosts-free-holiday-pop-up-event-in-toronto-on-nov-14-15) provides the event details.