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Picks And Giggles Connecting communities to local businesses since 2012

Stay tuned for 2025 market dates! For more information on upcoming markets, visit www.picksandgiggles.com

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https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f9184d5fe39013249226225 EST in 2012, Picks And Giggles is a well curated series of markets highlighting both established and emerging handmade and design artisans in the fields of jewelry, food, accessories, fashion, art, home and lifestyle goods and services. Our mission is to provide a place for the community

to experience and support creative small businesses that take pride in locally produced goods or services, designed and manufactured in Canada.

14/02/2025

1️⃣ Show up on social media.

You have to talk about your business to have a business. If you’re not posting about your handmade business on social media, you are missing out on key opportunities!

Our number one piece of advice to any handmade business owner is to be active on social media. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram offer FREE opportunities for you to market your business and build your audience. As you connect with your followers and they get to know who you are, this builds customer loyalty.

2️⃣ Send high quality photos of your products.

Photography is a huge piece of your brand presence. Good quality, high resolution images enhance your professional image and can be a powerful tool in supporting your brand story. In fact, close to 70 percent of website shoppers say that product images are very important when deciding whether or not to make a purchase (source: MDG).

3️⃣ Share your story. Why did you start your business and what makes you unique?

4️⃣ Include a customer review.
(More on our blog - head to the link in our bio)

10/02/2025

ICYMI 📣📣📣

Applications for our Holiday Market 2025 will open on February 18th at 8am.

Email subscribers will have the application link sent right to their inbox.

If you’d like to become an email subscriber, head to the link in our bio.

Looking forward to an INCREDIBLE holiday season.

(Please note that we have no other confirmed markets for 2025, potential Fall market date to come, we’re just waiting on the venue to confirm dates)

06/02/2025

ICYMI 📣📣📣

Here are our 2025 holiday market dates - applications will open for all dates listed below on February 18th at 8am.

Email subscribers will have the application link sent right to their inbox. 📥

If you’d like to become an email subscriber, head to the link in our bio.

Looking forward to an INCREDIBLE holiday season.
(Please note that we have no other confirmed markets for 2025, potential Fall market date to come, we’re just waiting on the venue to confirm dates)

03/02/2025

Some great Canadian brands to buy. (I invested in some of these! ) Buy, Support, Invest in Canadian goods ❤️🇨🇦

03/02/2025

The future of our economic growth depends on us, NOW!!

Canadian strong 💪🏻 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

15/12/2024

Our final market day happens today December 15th from 10-7pm inside the old Sears building (upper leaves, outside access only) at the

Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free.

Lots of handmade goodies, sweet treats, and so much more! 70 Ontario based businesses to shop from.

Check our stories for a list of todays live music/ entertainment schedule 🎶

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has come to one, some or all of our last 7 market days here as we embarked on this new journey. We appreciate you more than words can say.

With horsey throats, and much gratitude 🙏🏻
Thank you 🫶🏼

15/12/2024

Our final market day happens today December 15th from 10-7pm inside the old Sears building (upper leaves, outside access only) at the Oshawa Centre

Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free.

Lots of handmade goodies, sweet treats, Tiny Tom Donuts and so much more! 70 Ontario based businesses to shop from.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has come to one, some or all of our last 7 market days here as we embarked on this new journey. We appreciate you more than words can say.

14/12/2024

We’ve only been open for 2 hours and you all are showing up!!!

12/12/2024

This markets for you! Our final market weekend of the year. Who doesn’t love a good handmade treat, or 3 🤤

Shop dozens of Ontario based businesses this Saturday December 14th from 10-8pm and Sunday December 15th from 10-7pm.

📍 - old Sears building (upper level, outside access only)

Handmade baked goods are the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list - or treat yourself ☺️

For a full list of participating businesses, head to our pinned post.

See you this weekend 🫶🏼

12/12/2024

🎁🎄Take a look at the incredible small businesses joining us this weekend on Sunday December 15th for Classic Holiday Market - Weekend 4 at the Oshawa Centre located in the old Sears Department store on the upper level (outside access only) between 10-7pm
$5 admission and kids under 14 are free

Featuring live entertainment by Jolly the Elf violin performance 12-3pm and holiday magic show& candy cane balloon fun 3-5:30pm and festive carolers between 3-6:30pm

See you this weekend for family festive fun! 🎁🎄

11/12/2024

🎁🎄Take a look at the incredible small businesses joining us this weekend on Saturday December 14th for Classic Holiday Market - Weekend 4 at the Oshawa Centre located in the old Sears Department store on the upper level (outside access only) between 10-8pm
$5 admission and kids under 14 are free

Featuring live entertainment by the joyful jingle band between 12-3pm, free face painting between 12-3pm and festive carolers between 3-6:30pm
Appearances by elf and holiday friends between 3-5pm

See you this weekend for family festive fun! 🎁🎄

10/12/2024

🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄 IT’S HERE …..

Check out the line up we have for the final weekend of our Classic Holiday Market - Weekend 4, at the in the old iconic Sears building (upper level, outside access only)

📅 Saturday December 14th from 10-8pm
📅 Sunday December 15th from 10-7 pm

Join us and dozens of your favourite Ontario based businesses, including baked goods, home decor, handmade clothing, jewelry & so much more!!
... And did you notice our entertainment schedule? That’s right - we’ve got different activities & music happening throughout each day

Admission is $5 at the doors. Kids under 14 are free.
We cannot wait to see you all back, for our favourite holiday.

A reminder that this weekend, there’s a fundraiser happening for Lakeridge Health NICU inside our market (Gingerbread Village) happening inside our market. (Extra ticketed event)

More details can be found on the website

10/12/2024

🎄🎁Check out our amazing line ups for our 4th weekend at the Oshawa Centre featuring over 70 different small businesses each day! Find us on the upper level of the old Sears building; outside access only.$5 admission and kids under 14 are free🎄🎁

✨Saturday December 14th✨

Alicia's Designs CA
Ammicala Creations
Appleflats
Aromath Apiaries
Aurum
Basoli Sauces
Bebo Bars
Better Batter Cookie Co
Cake Pop Store
CatchersCrafty
countrytropics
Crafted By Dawn
Delicious All Day Coffee
Dill Doughs
DWN Craft Chocolatier
E’s Gifts
Fetching
Freckle Face Jewellery
Fumana
Foxwoodturning
From the Vault Prints
Glass By Meysa
Grey House Florals
Gud Daae - Gluten Free Sandwiches
Handstaymped Designs
I’d Tap that Maple Syrup
JP Studio
Kaaya
Kiss My Glass Jewelry
Knit & Purl by Katie
Kottonsea
MadeGood
Makers on Enfield
Mandi Mugginz
McColl Apiaries
Mei Designs
Meron Clay Co.
Mia Presley Designs
Mmm.good cookies
Mindfulness Makes
MiluzArt
Molly B's Gluten-Free Kitchen
Mr. Wood
Mummery’s Notecards
Munday Body Care
My Empowered Living
Padie's Cakes
Plantit - Succulent. AirPlant. Cactus
Rosie’s Treats
Robin’s Nest Soap Company
Richer Design Co.
Rugged North Design Co.
Serenity Flaxseed Pillows
Shea Soufflé Store
She Makes Dough- Sourdough Microbakery
Shop Simply Blessed Shy
Silvershine Jewels
Sweets By Lisa and Maria
Squirrel Crafts
Tiny Tom Donuts
That Basic Wick
The Bomb Bar
The Knotty Scroller
The Night Weaver
The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
The Stick It Studio
The Wayward Gent
Through The Looking Glass Creations
Timeless Creations by MP
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
Twiga Collection
Two Moms Candle & Co
Veggie Shack
Wild flicker
Windwick Farm Freeze Dried Experience
Wood Bison Design Co

✨Sunday December 15th✨
Alicia's Designs CA
Appleflats
Basoli Sauces
BandanasbyPapabar
Bathland
DWN Chocolate
Cake Pop Store
Chic Nana Boutique
Crafted By Dawn
countrytropics
Delicious All Day Coffee
Dwelling Carpentry
Eat My Shortbread
E’s Gifts
Fetching
Freckle Face Jewellery
Fumana
Gud Daae- Gluten Free Sandwiches
Handstaymped Designs
I’d Tap That Maple Syrup
Jady Hearts Lab
JP Studio
Kaalmart Inc
Kaaya
This is Kimberly McGhee
Knit & Purl by Katie
MadeGood
Makers on Enfield
McColl Apiaries
Mei Designs
Meron Clay Co.
Mia Presley Designs
Mindfulness Makes
MMM Good Cookies
Molly B’s Gluten Free Kitchen
Mummery’s Notecards
Munday Body Care
Plantit
PM Luxe Creations
Resin Spirits
Riceball Galz
Rugged North Design Co.
Sara Rogers Poetry
Shea Soufflé Store
Shorely Soaps
Silvershine Jewels
Simply Modern Crochet
Shop Simply Blessed Shy
Stir It Up Candies
Sweet Bookish Designs
Sweets By Lisa and Maria
Teether Pals
That Basic Wick
The Bomb Bar
The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
The Stick It Studio
Timeless Creations by MP
The Unknown Wallflower
The Crafty Mama Owl
The Wayward Gent
The Woolie North
Timeless Notions
Tiny Tom Donuts
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
TravelOnly with Mercedes
Truffles and Circumstance
Veggie Shack
Wild flicker
Windwick Farm Freeze Dried Experience
Wood Bison Design Co

09/12/2024

For the first time ever at any of our markets, we welcomed a comfort lounge. And wow, has it ever been such a great addition.

So many families relaxing to enjoy the freshly baked goods/ beverages they purchased from the market, or just to relax and listen to the live music. 🎶

A huge thank you to the for sponsoring this event and for sharing so much love for local businesses. 🫶🏼

09/12/2024

Join us for our final Classic Holiday Market - Weekend 4 - happening Saturday December 14th and 15th inside the old Sears building (upper level) at the Oshawa Centre.

With over 100 Ontario based businesses participating in this market, there's a one of a kind gift for everyone on your shopping list.

We've got activities lined up for the kids, visits from Mrs. Claus, live music performances, special character visits and more!

Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 14 are free.

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Our city has a hidden superpower: its local businesses. ✨ They’re the heart and soul of our community, pouring passion and creativity into everything they do. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for choosing to purchase with purpose this holiday season. We’re all so grateful 🥹 🙏🏻

This weekend, let’s celebrate the heart of our community: our local businesses! Let’s make it a final push to shop local. It’s more than just buying goods; it’s about investing in your neighbours’ dreams, supporting families, and fostering the unique character of our city. Every purchase makes a difference. Every dollar spent locally is a vote for a vibrant, thriving community. Let’s show our local heroes some love.❤️ -Discover hidden gems -Find unique treasures -Support your community #ShopLocal #CommunityLove #SupportSmallBusiness

Our final market weekend 🥹🥹 How has time just flown by??! We’ve got one weekend left of our Classic Holiday Market ⤵️ Saturday December 14th from 10-8pm Sunday December 15th from 10-7pm 📍 Oshawa Centre - old Sears building (upper level, outside access only) Mrs.Claus visits from 12-2 on Saturday. Live music and free face painting from 12-3 and so many more exciting activities. Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free. To everyone who’s shopped so far, we’ve had the absolute best time and cannot thank you enough for choosing to shop locally. Hope to see you for our final market weekend, in just 2 short sleeps 🫶🏼

🎄🎄 T’was the night before ...... DURHAM REGION’S FAVOURITE HOLIDAY MARKET inside the old iconic Sears building at the @oshawacentre Our third of 4 market weekends starts back up tomorrow. Join us this Saturday December 7th (10-8pm) and Sunday December 8th from (10-7pm) and shop over 100 Ontario based businesses. Freshly baked goods, home decor, seasonal items, bath and body, live entertainment and so much more Admission is $5 at the doors (no advanced tickets) kids under 14 are free. OR new this year, purchase an all access pass for $10 and that gets you access to shop all remaining 4 market days! #theresnoplacelikelocal #picksandgiggles

This weekend in the Old Sears Department store at the Oshawa Centre, come shop from 70 small businesses! Shop local apparel, jewelry, soaps and delicious baked goods; there is something for everyone to enjoy for our full line up of participants each day this weekend check out our website https://picksandgiggles.com/classic-holiday-market/

Our first weekend in the Old Sears Department store at the Oshawa Centre is almost here. Check out a sneak peek at the small businesses joining us and for a full line up check out our website https://picksandgiggles.com/classic-holiday-market/

‘Our Version’ of Holiday Markets is coming up fast, the 1st of 4 weekends is happening on next weekend on November 23/24 at the Oshawa Centre and since a certain someone is live with their eras set list now, here’s a little inspo by different eras of Taylor’s featuring our upcoming November 23rd participants! Visit our website to find out full line up of amazing entrepreneurs https://picksandgiggles.com/classic-holiday-market/

🎄🎄 We’re putting the mall in small! 🎄🎄 8 Holiday Markets over the 4 busiest shopping weekends of the season! Shop dozens on Ontario based businesses, every day new shops are joining! Every weekend offers a different selection! 🛍️ Mark your calendars 📆 November 23 & 24th November 30 & December 1st December 7 & 8th December 14 & 15th ⏰ Saturdays hours are 10-8pm Sundays are 10-7pm 📍 @oshawacentre (Old Sears building, upper level where Spirit Halloween was) Admission is $5 per day for adults OR $10 for an all access pass that allows entrance to all 8 market days (includes a free market tote and chocolate treat from @nuttychocolatier_portperry ) Kids under 14 are free. We’ve got live entertainment, free face painting for kids, and so many more exciting details to share with you soon!

🛼🎟️ GIVEAWAY 🎟️ 🛼 @picksandgiggles & @susoskateco have teamed up and we’re giving 2️⃣ lucky winners: ⭐️ SUSO Skate Date - 2-hour skate rentals with protective gear for 2 people. ⭐️ Picks and Giggles exclusive market tote with unlimited access to the upcoming 8 Holiday Markets at the Oshawa Centre. To enter: 🛼 follow our accounts 🎟️ like and save this post 🛼 tag a friend, or 10! 🎟️ each tag is one entry optional- share in your stories for a bonus 5 entries (tag us and if your acct is private, send me a screenshot!) Contest closes Monday, October 28th at 8am. Each prize value over $100 Prizes must be redeemed at the Oshawa Centre. Not sponsored by anyone. Open to Canada only. Winners will be contacted by this account ONLY. Be aware of scammers

Zero self control at Holiday Markets. I mean…. They only come around once a year, right. 🛒 #girlmath #durhamregionhandmade #picksandgiggles #theresnoplacelikelocal

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Over the last 9 years, Picks and Giggles has evolved as a gateway for local Canadian entrepreneurs to connect directly (in real life) with their local audience, and to spread the powerful message of shopping local.

Communities prosper when a local entrepreneur grows and can start employing local community member – this means re investing and hiring other local businesses! Economic growth happens!

In a world full of digital marketing and online shopping, we’re committed to providing a space for you, the modern maker, to showcase and sell your business IRL to the communities around you. For more information on upcoming markets, visit www.picksandgiggles.com