Business Sign-Up for Holiday Treasure Hunt
GET INVOLVED!
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 12 - 4 PM
The BIA is proud to present a day to celebrate the people and businesses that make Cabbagetown so special. We will be inviting the community to join us once again on Saturday, December 7th for Holiday in the Patch - a day of live music, holiday karaoke, games, hot apple cider, photos with Santa, and lots of fun for the whole family! We will also be decorating the BIA with a cohesive look by affixing red bows and wreaths to all of our businesses' doors, which you're welcome to keep!
But how can businesses participate?
Participate in the NEW treasure hunt by Treasure Trove Toronto with an Event, Activity, or Special: Last year, we learned that families and people of all ages will visit your business thanks to a holiday treasure hunt! This year, we are partnering with Treasure Trove Toronto on a new way to search, with visitors, customers, and families.
How does it work? Visitors will visit "secret locations" - your business - as they receive text messages with clues throughout the hunt. The more businesses they discover, the more chances they have to win CASH PRIZES OF UP TO $1,500!
If your business would like to be included, we ask that you plan to run your own activities and specials within your store throughout the Holiday in the Patch day! Creating these experiences is the best way to connect with visitors and new customers in order to drive future customers and long-term sales.
Some ideas:
Wreath-making workshops (perfect for a floral shop)
Holiday card-making workshops (perfect for a stationery store)
Gingerbread decorating (perfect for a coffee shop or bakery)
Ornament decorating
Dreidel competitions
Food & drink features (hot cocoa, mulled wine, hot apple cider, latkes, cookies, etc)
Pet holiday photos
Fire pits with roasting marshmallows
Holiday markets feat vendors
Face painting
Holiday storytime (Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, etc.)
Live music
Food bank donation drop-off
Holiday item sales & free samples
Work with your neighbours to run an event in-store
And more! The sky is the limit!*
*The only thing we ask is that no one host a Santa, as the BIA will already be hosting Santa's workshop.
You must be open and operating with your planned activity from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on event day minimum with staff on hand to welcome participants and make the experience friendly and inviting!
Last Year, 81% of Holiday in the Patch visitors said that they are more likely to visit additional businesses if they hosted their own events, activities, or specials!
Sign Up by Nov 5!
Please click the button below to let us know of your plans to participate in Holiday in the Patch! The earlier you let us know about your activities and specials, the more promotions we and Treasure Trove will be able to provide you! The deadline to complete the form is Tuesday, Nov 5.
Max. 30 spots available.
Questions? Need help coming up with an idea? Reach out to Hazel Campbell, Operations Coordinator.
