Toronto’s Early Holiday Market Brings 43 Alternative Makers to Queen West

Discover 43 alternative makers at Toronto’s Early Holiday Market on November 14, 2026. Free admission, gothic gifts and handmade finds at Ground Control.

Early Holiday Market event graphic with the November 14 date, hours, Ground Control address, free admission and 43 alternative makers.
WTFToronto editorial event graphic; the supplied Toronto Dark Arts Market logo also appears in the holiday-market guide.

Event details

Categories: EVENTS · Markets & Fairs

When: · 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Where:

Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Age: All ages; parent discretion

Cost: Free admission

About the event

An alternative start to holiday shopping

Toronto Dark Arts Market’s Early Holiday Market brings 43 artists, artisans and independent vendors to Ground Control on Queen Street West on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers an alternative to more traditional holiday shopping.

The organizer describes the lineup as featuring gothic and alternative aesthetics, handmade creations, fashion, oddities and independent art. The October 12 vendor announcement names 43 participants. Examples include Cute Creepy Crochet, Dogora Shop of Horrors, Lunary Ceramics, Everforge Jewellery, Oddornments, House of Ourobelle, PRIESTESS jewelry and Dianna Gunn. These are examples, not the complete lineup; see the organizer’s announcement for all 43 vendors.

Free admission; shopping is optional

Admission is free, and no purchase is required to browse. Shopping is optional, and each vendor sets their own prices. Product selection and inventory vary, so no particular item is guaranteed to be available.

Location and visitor details

The event takes place at Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto, in the West Queen West / Parkdale area. The organizer describes the venue as fully accessible and notes that an ATM and bar are available, with public transit access and nearby parking.

All ages are permitted, and the organizer describes the market as mostly kid-friendly. Some products or displays may not be suitable for younger children, so parents should use discretion.

Frequently asked questions

When is Early Holiday Market 2026?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is admission to Early Holiday Market free?
Yes. Admission is free, and shopping is optional. Individual vendors set their own prices.
Where is the market?
Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Is Early Holiday Market suitable for children?
All ages are permitted and the organizer describes the event as mostly kid-friendly, but some products or displays may not be suitable for younger children. Parents should use discretion.

Participation: Check the organizer’s vendor announcement for the full lineup. Vendor products, prices and inventory vary; admission is free and shopping is optional.

Find it under: FREE EXPERIENCES · Christmas & Holiday Guide 2026 · Free Experiences · Markets & Shopping

Official sources and Toronto discovery

Visit the official Early Holiday Market page — The organizer’s October 12, 2026 announcement names 43 vendors. Product selection and inventory vary by vendor.

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