We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s Holiday in the Patch, a festive celebration that brings our vibrant community together. On Saturday, December 7th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, you can experience a day filled with holiday cheer, live entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family in the heart of Cabbagetown.
Join the Cabbagetown Treasure Hunt!
Embark on a fun adventure by visiting secret locations across the BIA. Text in your answers to clues for a chance to win up to $1,500 in prizes!
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Treasure Hunt – Embark on a fun adventure by visiting secret locations across the BIA. Text in your answers to clues for a chance to win up to $1,500 in prizes! Register below today!
Photos with Santa – Capture a festive polaroid with Santa at 237 Carlton St.
Outdoor Après-Ski Lounge – Stop by our outdoor heated lounge and soak up the holiday cheer. Enjoy hot apple cider and traditional lawn games for all ages at the corner of Carlton & Parliament.
Karaoke – Sing your favourite holiday tunes while you unwind in the lounge at the corner of Carlton & Parliament
Local Business Experiences – Shop, explore, and participate in workshops, events, and exclusive holiday specials hosted by Cabbagetown businesses.
Joanne Dolan Design, 211 Carlton St. Lower Unit - At Joanne Dolan Designs, enjoy candy loot bags and holiday cookies for the kids, and a raffle for parents to win one of three pairs of custom pillows - PLUS a giveaway of a certificate for 50% off their one-time design consultation service.
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St. - Enjoy a free 5oz lager (while supplies last), and bring a food item for our drive to get a keepsake glass—cheers to giving back this holiday season!
Zero Cocktail Bar, 223 Carlton St. - You’re in for a treat when you visit Zero Cocktail Bar for their new purple yam hot chocolate and blind non-alcoholic taste tests… Yum!
Mikaku Udon Bar, 229 Carlton St. - Join the festive fun with their Christmas Dessert Card Challenge! Play a quick card game against one of their staff and if you win, enjoy a slice of their exclusive handmade Christmas dessert cake. Even if you don’t, you’ll still receive a complimentary treat just for playing. It’s a sweet, simple way to celebrate the season and savor their delicious handcrafted desserts!
Thairoom - 243 Carlton St.
Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events / The Tasting Gallery, 250 Carlton St. - Step into The Tasting Room to meet featured artist Michael Cavanaugh, see his paintings that transform urban margins into extraordinary scenes, participate in holiday colourings, and receive hot chocolate and cookies! Next door at the Daniel et Daniel Food Shop, check out their special holiday items for purchase: iced holiday cookies and hot apple cider!
CTO Child & Youth Educational Services, 438 Parliament St. - Step on in for a competitive game of pool with the family and a chance to purchase some super cheap baked goods!
Super Bargain Cocktail Bar, 441 Parliament St. - Facepainting available for kids and adults of all ages, plus try your hand at gift basket raffle!
Cycle Solutions, 444 Parliament St. - Guess How Many Jelly Beans in the Jar….. with a surprise inside!
La Gloria Mexican Coffee, 453 Parliament St. - Join the fun with their word search game contest!
House on Parliament, 454 Parliament St. - Grab some free holiday-inspired The Pop Stand popsicles ( boozy and kid-friendly) on their front patio, until they run out!
Parliament Furniture Inc., 465 Parliament St. - Enjoy a bite at the in-store hot dog stand and test your guessing skills in our in-store raffle—can you guess the weight of the sofa for a chance to win?
The Epicure Shop, 473 Parliament St. - A candy cane treat giveaway throughout the day will come with a special discount you can enjoy all December long… that’s the real treat if you ask us!
Johnny G’s Cafe by The Chef, 478 Parliament St. - Stop in here and receive a $10 gift card for your next visit per family - what a holiday steal!
Home Hardware, 485 Parliament St. - This staple of the neighbourhood will be offering Buy One Key (cutting) Get One FREE - PLUS if you can guess the number of candies in the jar, you could win a new basketball!
Playground Cafe, 492 Parliament St. - Check out their cool vintage photo booth with for a photo take home with family or friends… the perfect keepsake! Plus they will have hot chocolate!
Kendall & Co., 514 Parliament St. - You do not want to miss the fun time at Kendall & Co., where there will be live music, hot apple cider, and ornament giveaways for the kids!
St. Jamestown Steak & Chops, 516 Parliament St. - St Jamestown Steak will be giving away 50 festive ferns (try saying that three times fast) to the first 50 treasure hunt participants!
Salt & Tobacco - 521 Parliament St.
99 Frames, 527 Parliament St. - Check them out for discount coupons and some small frame giveaways for your kids’ artwork!
Green’s Antiques, 529 Parliament St. - Ready to test your “Where’s Waldo” skills? Try your hand at counting all the elves in their impressive holiday windows!
Kumon Math & Reading Centre, 543 Parliament St. - Turn math into an adventure with fun, engaging games for kids!
Lost And Found Healing, 557 Parliament St. - Take a mindful break with 15-minute breath-work and hypnosis demos, free 5-minute restorative Reiki sessions, and cozy relax stations equipped with earplugs and eye masks to recharge before diving back into the day's excitement!
Blooming Flower Bar, 557 Parliament St. - Head to Blooming Flower Bar to add your own special touch to a Holiday Flower Garland which will be strung up right in Cabbagetown throughout the holidays!
The Beastiary Pet Shop, 570 Parliament St. - Join the holiday fun with our Count the Candy Canes Contest and meet some fascinatingly scaly pets while you're at it!
Timeless Collective Toronto, 574 Parliament St. - This wonderful shop will be hosting hot drinks, snacks, plus other treats for kids! Plus a 10% discount on everything throughout the day!
FTJCo Fine Jewellery, 576 Parliament St. - Explore their festive Holiday Pop-Up and dive into the Seek and Find game to uncover hidden synthetic gemstones—it’s a sparkling adventure for all ages!
MMT Downtown Pharmacy, 218 Gerrard St. E. - Warm up this holiday season with free cookies and coffee.
Gushi, 296 Gerrard St. E. - Try their delicious chocolate chicken bites for a tasty treat!
The Village Art Studio (TVAS), B1-300 Gerrard St. E. - Kids can get creative and festive with holiday canvas painting they can take home as a special keepsake!
***All giveaways advertised are while supplies last.
