About this Event
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Welcome to the 2026 Holiday Happy Cute Mart, hosted and curated by queenie's cards! General Admission is FREE, but with a VIP Ticket you can skip the line and get extra goodies!
Each VIP Ticket is $39 (no extra fees) and includes:
- Timed Entry and Re-Entry privileges
- 1 Canvas Tote Bag designed by BIRDUYEN (retail price is $25 + HST)
- 1 Sticker Sheet designed by BIRDUYEN (retail price is $10 + HST)
- 1 Double-Sided Fuzzy Embroidered Keychain designed by BIRDUYEN (retail price is $12 + HST)
- 1 Mini Plush Toy from The Littlest Gift Boutique (retail price is $15 + HST)
The total retail value is $62 before tax!
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FAQs
How do I enter the show as a VIP?
Timed entry begins at every hour. You may only enter the show when your ticketed time starts (or after, just not before), and you may re-enter throughout the day (until 4 PM). Go to the south entrance of the Thornhill Community Centre (7755 Bayview Ave) and check in with a team member. All VIP ticket holders are guaranteed entry at your time slot so you do not need to line up! You must have your ticket ready at the door (on paper or on your phone) so we can scan the QR code quickly to get you inside.
Children ages 12 and under do not require a VIP ticket to enter as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a VIP ticket. (However, if the child/children would like their own exclusive merch, each child will require a separate ticket).
Can I change the entry time on my purchased tickets?
No. We have allotted a specific amount of VIP tickets per time slot to abide by the venue’s maximum capacity policy, and to ensure we are adhering to the fire codes from the City of Markham’s by-laws. We also have to be fair to the attendees that are guaranteed entry for their time slot, and we have to avoid overcrowding with the general admission line as well.
You may only enter at the start of your time slot or after, but NOT before.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes! There are ramps and washrooms on the main floor. If you have any special requests, please email us at least one week before the event date so we can properly accommodate your needs. We do not have full access to emails/messages 48 hours prior to the event day.
Does the venue allow pets?
Due to sanitary regulations for our food vendors, ONLY registered and authorized leashed service animals are permitted inside the venue – as long as the pet owner is responsible for any messes and cleans up where necessary.
Is it possible to line up for a swag bag if I’m a VIP?
Yes! If you’d like a swag bag, you must be one of the first 50 people (ages 10+) in our general admission line before 9:45 AM. Once you’ve been given a swag bag, you can go to the VIP entrance and wait for your entry time, or come back at your entry time.
I bought multiple VIP tickets, are they transferable?
As long as each individual has a ticket, each unique QR code can be scanned for entry (per person). There are no pass-backs and each ticket is one-time use.
Yes! There are ramps and washrooms on the main floor. If you have any special requests, please email us at least one week before the event date so we can properly accommodate your needs. We do not have full access to emails/messages 48 hours prior to the event day.
Further Details:
- Limited tickets are available per time slot to ensure a comfortable shopping experience
- VIP ticket holders must check in with a staff member at the entrance to scan your QR code
- Please bring your ticket with you, we will not have any access to your tickets and receipts!
- You must collect ALL of your VIP items by 4 PM on the event day. We will not be shipping or holding onto any unclaimed orders. Anything that has not been picked up when the event is over will be donated to the volunteers.
- NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Please read our full FAQ and follow us on Instagram for live updates!
Event venue & nearby stays
Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Avenue, Markham, Canada
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