Beach United Christmas Market Toronto 2026 — FREE Hot Chocolate for Kids, Santa's Mailbox & 52 Local Vendors

Visit Beach United Christmas Market Nov. 28, 2026, from 10–3! FREE admission, kids' hot chocolate, 52 vendors, carols and Santa's Mailbox in Toronto.

Beach United Christmas Market 2026 promotional artwork highlighting free admission, children's hot chocolate, local vendors and festive activities in Toronto.
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Event details

Categories: EVENTS · Christmas Markets · Christmas & Holidays · Free Experiences · Family & Kids

When: · Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Toronto time.

Where:

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4E 2T4, Canada

Cost: Free general admission · market merchandise, café items, raffle and auction purchases may cost extra

About the event

Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Beach United Church · FREE admission

Beach United Church welcomes the holiday season with its annual Christmas Market in Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood. Browse 52 local vendors, enjoy seasonal music and bring children to the Santa's Mailbox and gingerbread-house activities. General admission is free.

Shop 52 local vendors

Explore handmade gifts, artisan goods and seasonal items from 52 local vendors. Each vendor chooses its own products and prices; merchandise purchases are optional and cost extra.

Free hot chocolate for children

Complimentary hot chocolate is available for children while supplies last. Adult drinks, unlimited servings and serving sizes have not been announced.

Santa's Mailbox and mini candy canes

Children can write a letter to Santa and post it in Santa's Mailbox. Letter templates are available at the church. The market team also advertises free mini candy canes for children who post a letter, subject to availability.

Santa's Mailbox is a letter-posting activity. An in-person Santa appearance has not been announced.

Gingerbread houses and People's Choice voting

Visit the gingerbread-house display upstairs on the second floor and vote for a favourite creation. Free People's Choice ballots are available at the entrance.

Christmas carols and piano music

Hear jazzy Christmas carols from local vocal group 8 to the Bar and festive piano music from Steven Webb. Individual performance times have not been announced.

Market Café, baked goods and homemade food

The Market Café offers lunch, seasonal snacks and sweet treats for purchase. Advertised homemade items include beef and vegetarian pot pies, jams, jellies and baked goods. Exact menu selections and prices have not been published; these items are not advertised as complimentary.

Holiday raffle and silent auction

The market also includes a holiday raffle and silent auction. Specific prizes, entry fees, bidding terms and draw times have not been announced. Do not assume that participation or prizes are free.

Admission and accessibility

General admission is free, and Beach United advertises the venue as accessible. Vendor merchandise, café items, raffle entries and auction purchases may cost extra. Contact the organizer about specific access needs.

Official event information

The official Beach United event page is linked below. Check it for any updates before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

When is Beach United Christmas Market 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Toronto time.
Where is the market?
Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4E 2T4, in The Beaches neighbourhood.
Is admission free?
Yes. Beach United Church confirms free general admission. Market merchandise, café items, raffle entries and auction purchases may cost extra.
Will there be free hot chocolate?
Yes. Complimentary hot chocolate is available for children while supplies last. Adult drinks, unlimited servings and serving sizes have not been announced.
Are there free candy canes?
The market team advertises mini candy canes for children who post a letter to Santa, subject to availability.
Will Santa be there in person?
Santa's Mailbox is confirmed, but an in-person Santa appearance has not been announced.
How many vendors will be there?
Beach United confirms 52 local vendors.
Are there activities for children?
Children can enjoy hot chocolate while supplies last, post letters to Santa, see the gingerbread-house display and vote for a favourite with a free People's Choice ballot.
Is there live Christmas music?
Yes. 8 to the Bar will perform jazzy Christmas carols, and Steven Webb will provide festive piano music. Individual performance times have not been announced.
Can I buy Christmas food and treats?
Yes. The Market Café and vendors offer items such as beef and vegetarian pot pies, baked goods, jams and jellies for purchase. Prices and exact menu selections have not been published.
Is the venue accessible?
Beach United advertises the venue as accessible.

WTFToronto tip: Bring a shopping bag for the 52 local vendors. Children's hot chocolate and letter-posting candy canes are limited; market and café purchases cost extra.

Find it under: FREE EXPERIENCES · FREE STUFF · FAMILY EXPERIENCES · Christmas & Holiday Markets · Free Admission · Free Kids' Hot Chocolate · Santa's Mailbox · Gingerbread House Voting · Local Artisan Vendors · The Beaches · Toronto Christmas 2026

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Beach United Church — Official Christmas Market Details — Beach United's official November 2, 2026 event page was checked November 13, 2026 for the date, hours, venue, free admission, accessible-venue claim, vendors, activities and music. A comment on the same page from the Beach United Christmas Market Team confirms the letter-posting candy canes and free voting ballots.

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