About this Event
🎄✨Celebrate the joy of the season at The Merry Market, hosted by Noodles & Needles Market in partnership with Markham Wesley Centre! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10am to 5pm at 22 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON, for the ultimate holiday community gathering. Admission is completely FREE!
Whether you’re hunting for unique, last-minute holiday gifts or looking for a festive day out with family and friends, this market has something magical for everyone:
Shop & Craft: Discover 40+ curated local vendor booths, explore our interactive Holiday Workshops, and design your own complimentary personalized keepsakes in our Free DIY Gift Creation Alley.
Family Fun & Entertainment: Enjoy free face painting featuring a wide variety of festive styles by Rain, take part in the Snowman Hunt and Candy Cane Guessing designed for all ages.
Exclusive Perks: Be one of the early guests to grab a Free Swag Bag! Plus, take part in our signature "Stamp it up!" rewards program as you shop across vendor booths to unlock special event perks.
Come soak in the holiday spirit, support local creators, and cross off everything on your Christmas list in one merry destination!
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
FREE Face Painting
Host: Rain
Info: Bring the holiday magic to life at The Merry Market with our free face painting station! Rain will be joining us to offer a wide variety of festive styles, from playful holiday characters to sparkling seasonal designs that kids and adults alike will love. Stop by to get transformed into the holiday spirit while you shop and explore!
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Korean Moru Doll Making Workshop
Host: Craft Time
Info: Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly crafting experience!
For $23 per person, you will learn to craft your own adorable fluffy bear, completely needle-free and no prior crafting experience needed.
Your workshop fee includes all materials to style and apply makeup to one Moru bear, one outfit (shirt, dress, or apron), two accessories (glasses, hair clip, water bottle, or handbag), and a keychain attachment.
As a festive holiday bonus, each participant will also receive a free Christmas outfit with a Santa hat or festive scarf, plus a handmade lip balm to take home!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Festive Phone Strap Making Workshop
Host: Heartstring Blossoms
Info: Get into the holiday spirit and create your very own festive phone strap!
Only $15 per handmade phone strap, with a special Christmas offer: decorate it with up to 10 pendants or charms for FREE!
Mix and match your favourite charms to create a phone strap that reflects your personal style, or design one as a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special.
Get creative, customize your charms, and add a little extra sparkle to your Christmas!
Event venue & nearby stays
Markham Wesley Centre, 22 Esna Park Drive, Markham, Canada
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