EVENTS
Malabar Food Festival
Maroli, 630 Bloor Street West
Sat: 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM - Sun: 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM
$25
Malabar Food Festival will showcase savoury items from Malabar and allow visitors to taste unique Malabar cuisine, which has been influenced by Dutch, British, French, Portuguese and Arab culinary arts from various regimes in the 17th through 20th century. Exotic dishes at the event will include pepper-fried bulls testicles, oyster stew, pan fried sardines, Malabar fish biriyani, fish moilee and much more. Admission includes food tasting, viewing of live food preparation, and relishing in intricately carved fruits and vegetables. (Continues to November 29th.)
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Jeff Crump & Bettina Schormann
The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge Street
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
free
Book signing with Jeff Crump & Bettina Schormann for their new book, "Earth to Table".
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Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
A Fair Trade Christmas festival featuring works from over 130 artisan groups in more than 35 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Purchase personal and home accessories, carpets, Christmas decor, games, toys, coffee and food, while soaking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. As one of the world's oldest and largest Fair Trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages builds long-term relationships with artisans based on mutual understanding and respect. (Continues to November 29th.)
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One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
various times
$10 advance/$12 door for adults - $6.50 for students and seniors
The One of a Kind Show is a shopping experience like no other. Discover visual art, toys, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, glass, home decor, food and much more! Meet the makers, the artists and creators of these unique works; chat with them and find out about what inspires them. (Continues to December 6th.)
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Whole Life Expo 2009
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
various times
$15 admission to exhibits and lectures - $8 admission for exhibits only
Whole Life Expo is Canada's largest showcase of natural health, alternative medicine, and eco-friendly lifestyles. With 60 speakers and over 200 exhibitors, Whole Life Expo brings you the most comprehensive array of natural health products and services ever gathered under one roof. (Continues to November 29th.)
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Chirstmas Remembered
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
weekdays: 9:30 AM to 4 PM - weekends: 11 AM to 4:30 PM
various prices - see website for details
Step back in time to the magic of a Victorian country Christmas. Festive demonstrations and hands-on activities include homemade presents, decorations, and tasty treats. Don't miss one of Toronto's favourite holiday experiences. (Continues to December 31st.)
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OUT-OF-TOWN
Taste the Season
various wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake & area
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$40 for weekend pass
21 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake come together for a fabulous celebration of great wine and the season’s best bounty. This popular touring and tasting program is a wine and food extravaganza featuring 21 premium VQA wines carefully matched with delicious food pairings. Passes include a 2009 collectible holiday ornament as a keepsake of the event. A portion of the proceeds from each pass will go to support the food program of Community Care St. Catharines-Thorold, to help feed those in our community who would otherwise go hungry. (Continues to November 29th.)
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MARKETS
Birchcliff Village Indoor Market
1668 Kingston Road
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Downsview Park Merchants & Farmers Market
Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall Road
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Farmers Organic Market
St. George the Martyr Church, 197 John Street
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Green Barn Farmers Market
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Avenue
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Lawrence Farmers Market
St. Lawrence Market (North Building), 92 Front Street East
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Village Market
Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst Street, Thornhill
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
For a comprehensive list of upcoming events in and around Toronto, check out our Events page.
