About this Event
Changeling Event Type: Special Event, recommended ages 14+
What to Expect: Get ready for the holiday season with a cozy night of wreath-making with us! This is a beginner-friendly hands-on experience where we will guide you in designing a fresh mini evergreen wreath (approx 8" diameter).
We will teach you the basics of wreath making, including working with fresh greenery, attaching materials, and creating a beautiful wreath to proudly display on your door for the holiday season!
General Admission Tickets: Tickets are priced and sold per person. Tickets for this event include access to the Board Games Arboretum space, an on-site instructor to guide your creations, and all materials to make your wreath, including a grapevine wreath base, fresh evergreen greenery, festive accents, decorative ribbon and all supplies needed to complete your wreath. Otherwise, all you need to bring is a positive attitude and enthusiasm! We recommend wearing comfortable clothing you won't mind getting a little messy.
: Changeling Gaming Memberships include event discounts for our community. After just two events within a 30-day period, our members save, with the potential of over $80 per month! Each purchased membership ticket must have a single individual corresponding Patreon membership subscription or a valid pass.
Waitlists & Walkups: Tables are held for the first 20 minutes (from 6:30 to 6:50pm) before they are sold to those on the waitlist or walkups.
About Board Games Arboretum: Your new friendly local game shop in Toronto's Liberty Village. We have board games, TCGs, TTRPGs, puzzles and accessories as well as a playspace for games and events.
Food & Drink: We do not offer any food or drink but outside food & non-alcoholic drink is welcome. We also have a Stay & Play Partnership with local venues along the laneway. Show your ticket up to an hour either before or after the event to receive a discount on your purchase to enjoy during or after the event! You can also stop by the shop for additional discount coupons to other local vendors.
What's the Space Like?: Changeling aims to craft the best gaming experience when at our partnering venues while respecting their space, regular services, and capabilities. While we can’t always make adjustments to our shared space, we can still provide information to help you make an informed decision about attending. Here’s what to expect on an average visit,
💡Lighting: White/Bright
🔊Sound: Medium
🪑Chair Type: Chairs (Cushioned with Back Support)
✨Event Capacity/Venue Capacity: Medium (20-40 Gamers)
🚪Public Presence: Semi-Private/Open to Passersby
🎲Table Space: Average
About : We are a collective of game experts based in Toronto. Our mission is to help folks find the right games for their tables and to create safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to play games and make new friends along the way. Changeling Gaming Experiences includes,
- Changeling Gaming - : Since 2024, Changeling Gaming has been hosting gaming events in collaboration with local venues in the Greater Toronto Area. From board games to RPGs, anything gaming, we are there to have fun and make friends along the way.
- : Join us in Liberty Village for your next shopping experience and even more events!
- Northern Gaming Retreats: Sometimes it can be hard to game for just one night! Our seasonal retreats are a great way to game all weekend long, escape the city, and create deeper bonds within the community.
- The Rainbow Gaming Hub: Our team likes to give back to our communities; having queer founders, Changeling works to create extended safe spaces for folks under the rainbow umbrella to gather and game.
- Changeling Gaming - : Get into games with our experts’ tutorials.
Photography Disclaimer: Please note that photos and videos will be taken at the event for use on social media to show new members what our gatherings are like, and to also share on the Changeling Community Discord, so we can all look back on the fun moments gaming together. If you wish to remain off-camera, please let our team know once on-site so we can direct you to the photo-free tables.
Photo Credit: @calvin.campos
Still have any questions?: Join the Changeling Discord to connect, ask questions to our Game Experts, and learn when even more games are scheduled!
Agenda
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrival & Check-In
Info: Time to register and check in for the event.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wreath Workshop
Info: All materials will be provided, including a grapevine wreath base, fresh evergreen greenery, festive accents, decorative ribbon and all supplies needed to complete your wreath.
Event venue & nearby stays
Board Games Arboretum, 171 East Liberty Street, Toronto, Canada
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