New for 2025!

We are very excited to be adding to our already stacked market lineup by offering some new additions for 2025.

Events

The Ghoul Society Podcast - Saturday Early Bat Shopping Hour

@ghoulsocietypod

Returning to the stage for the Saturday Early Bat Hour from 10 to 11 am, sisters Jamie and Sara will be recording an episode of the podcast from the market stage. The Ghoul Society is a podcast of lively haunts, morbid tales and legendary folklore. Take in their haunting tales while you search for all the best goodies at vendor tables. Only available to Early Bat ticket holders.

Welcome to the Creephow - A Halloween Performance

@virescent.ent

We are thrilled to be partnering with Virescent Entertainment to bring you a PG-13 preview of the fabulous Creepshow burlesque event that is taking place on November 8th at the Alix Goolden Hall. On Saturday at 11:15 am, prepare for a bewitching performance from entertainer Vera Descent that is just a little teaser of this creeptastic show that is back for it’s second year.

Halloween Drag Story Hour

Join us for our first Halloween Drag Story Hour on Saturday at 12 noon! Story time will be hosted by the fantastic Holly Shirt, who will be putting their best clown foot forward for a family-friendly story time in our large event tent just outside of the market. Expect fun Halloween tales and lots of laughs. Face painting will be available from Lila’s Events as well!

DJ Bryan Boitano

@djboitano

Your favourite mixtape DJ is back to grace our stage for the third year in a row!

On both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm, bop through the aisles to your favourite tunes with some Halloween classics mixed in. Bryan always brings the best vibes and is a favourite of both vendors and attendees alike.

Howl Brewing Sip n’ Shop

@howlbrewing

The pumpkin beer is back! Find our pals from Howl Brewing with their selection of seasonal brews handcrafted just down the road in Esquimalt. Brewmaster Dan’s pumpkin porter is a market favourite!

Grab a beer and shop the aisles while you savour the tastes of the season.

Workshops

New this year! Join us for hands-on workshops hosted by local makers.

Spell Jar Workshop with @the.hermits.path

Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 pm

Join Jennifer of The Hermit’s Path for a hands-on Spell Jar Workshop! You’ll get to choose your own jar, herbs, salts, crystals + candle, and I’ll guide you through crafting a spell jar that’s completely personal to you. Whether you want to manifest abundance, protection, love, or simply explore your creativity, this is a fun way to bring magick into your own hands.

Spots are limited (max 10 per workshop!) so be sure to grab yours early. All supplies are included in your ticket..