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Upcoming market dates:
Fall in Love with Local Market Kingsway College
Classic Holiday Market Oshawa Centre
Applications are open; visit our website to apply www.picksandgiggles.com 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.
High quality, non toxic, sustainable candles that smell ahhh-mazing, for a really long time. 🍂
is bringing her new Fall Collection to our September 22nd market and we cannot wait!!
Now if only Instagram could hurry up and come up with a scratch and sniff option, that’d be ideal 😉
Do you know when the first day of Fall is this year?!
It’s Sunday September 22nd. Hmmm we know something else that is going on that day only our highly anticipating Picks and Giggles Fall Market!!!!!!!🍂🍁
The market prep is in full swing for our participating small businesses and The Bailey Baby Boutique Co will be bringing some Fall essentials for the kids!
Reminder kids under 14 enter free, and general admission is $5 at Kingsway College in Oshawa between 10-3pm
Come celebrate the beginning of Fall with us and shop local!
Fall Market season has begun, and so has football season! Need some meal ideas while cheering on our favorite teams?
Basoli Sauces chutneys and sauces are deliciously 100% vegetarian, gluten free with zero preservatives! Create the perfect comfort dish to share with friends, their selection is all homemade family recipes straight from their kitchen to yours!
Find them at our upcoming Picks and Giggles Fall Market in 2 weeks on Sunday September 22nd at Kingsway College in Oshawa!
Excited to announce that countrytropics will be joining us September 22nd with their collection of dried floral arrangements, plants and botanical themed accessories
We’re only 16 days away from our Picks and Giggles Fall Market at Kingsway College in Oshawa featuring 80 small businesses between 10-3pm
Admission is $5 and kids under 14 are free
Save the date, bring your friends and family to support local with us!
🔔Exciting Announcement🔔
Here is our amazing line up for our
Picks and Giggles Fall Market
September 22nd at Kingsway College in Oshawa
10-3pm Admission is $5 and kids under 14 free
🛍️Tag someone who you want to shop local with!
3DForge Nova's Naturals
AroMath The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
A Way With Words Ohana Embroidery Co
The Bath Bomb Chick Pink Door Pottery
Basoli Sauces Ponchies For Kids
BEAM Creative Designs Rosie’s Treats
BandanasbyPapabar Richer Design Co.
Boxed Sunshine Rip the Stitch Design
Crafting Art Sarah Walton Pottery
Chrystal Clean Serenity Flaxseed Pillows
Creativien Studio Shop Simply Blessed Shy
countrytropics Strawberry Haus
Cozy Aroma Canada Sewsweet
Delicious All Day Coffee Shea Soufflé Store
Delusional Sauce Company Pattoa Foods
Eat My Shortbread SignItRt
Everyday Serenity Shelina’s Creations
Freckle Face Jewellery Teetherpals
For Minis and Mamas That Basic Wick
Fozzy.wear The Bailey Baby Boutique
Gift & Gourmet The Doggery
Glass House Goods The Sourdough Brit
Glitter Designs The Woolie North
Glory Days Home Thrive Wellness Rituals
Grammy's Creations ThrivingTress
Iamlightenergyreiki Tiny Trinket Treasures
IndiePhi TM Creations
Jexy & Jax Wild flicker
This is Kimberly McGhee Yandccreationscanada
Knit & Purl by Katie
Love, Papaya
Luxuria Event Rentals
LymeLite Candles
Mandi Mugginz
Maple & Grain
knitpicking_by_mcleodhandmade
Mmm.good cookies
Mom & Manga Florals
Molly B’s Gluten Free Kitchen
MiluzArt
Munday Body Care
Meatatarian
📚🔔First day back to school! Congrats on making it through the day.
YOU did it parents! 😉 The school day should be winding down, the jitters are gone, excitement is still in the air for reaching the day you may of been waiting/anticipating all Summer.
If it was the very first day of school for your kids or the first day of the last year of school it’s a big deal.
School drop off/pick ups might change throughout the years but once they are gone, you will probably yearn for them!
As we enter a new season and September has started capture more memories with us at our upcoming Picks and Giggles Fall Market on September 22nd featuring 80 small businesses including Ohana Embroidery Co (pictured below) they can embroider your kids names into a backpack, or clothes or make a piece of clothing personalized!
Join us in embracing the local community and celebrating small businesses!
What was your favourite thing to do this Summer?
We loved visiting local parks 🌳
We’re soaking up the sun while we can before September hits. Just lounging like this kitten wearing a BandanasbyPapabar bow tie. Remember amid all the hustle and bustle of back to school, take a minute for you! 🫶Wishing everyone a very happy long weekend!
🌻 The impact of shopping local is greater than you might think. By supporting local businesses and makers at a handmade market, you are creating jobs, keeping money in the local economy, investing in entrepreneurship, and nurturing a sense of community.
You are also supporting the environment by reducing waste and conserving energy, because purchasing goods from a local business reduces the fuel and materials used in transportation and packaging.
No self check outs, real in person connections - the benefits are endless.
🌻 Join us on September 22nd in Oshawa for our next local market - so many exciting announcements coming soon!
What’s your favourite thing about Fall?
The countdown is on, school is almost in session!
Who’s ready!?
We’re busy counting down until our Picks and Giggles Fall Market on Sunday September 22nd 10-3pm at Kingsway College in Oshawa
Pumpkin scented candles, fresh fall decor, cute Halloween and Festive clothes for your little ones, and so many other small businesses will be joining us for our traditional Fall market. We’ll have live music, face painting, and sweet treats to make your day memorable. Add it to your calendar now, during the school daze you won’t want to forget it!
Featured small shops include
For Minis and Mamas
Lana Warde
Sew Sweet
LymeLite Candles
How cute are these llama snugglers by The Woolie North?!
We’re so excited to have them join us along with over 80 small businesses at Kingsway College in Oshawa between 10-3pm on Sunday September 22nd
Are you ready to shop local with us again this Fall? Start your wishlists now
Soaked up the sun today at Bmore Farms in Brooklin
They have an incredibly beautiful Sunflower maze that is so picturesque. If you are looking for something to do this week, highly suggest for a nice walk with friends or family🌻
Posted by: Claire (assistant of P&G)
Brrr, anyone else grabbing a tea and a warm blanket yet? What’s that about, it’s late August! 🍂
This cooler climate definitely has us thinking Fall is going to come quickly this year and now with only 1️⃣ MONTH away all small businesses are warming up their inventory to have things ready for our Picks and Giggles Fall Market
knitpicking_by_mcleodhandmade is busily knitting and preparing limited quantities of their handmade items for purchase on September 22nd. Catch them between 10-3pm at Kingsway College in Oshawa
Admission is $5 and kids under 14 are free
There is going to be such an amazing atmosphere with free face painting, live music, sweet treats, hot drinks and all your favourite small shops in one place
Is coffee your weakness?
Coming soon to Picks and Giggles Fall Market Sunday September 22nd at Kingsway College these cute little coffee scoops will be available from This is Kimberly McGhee You can preorder and get them customized with any saying you want.
Actual footage of us just trying to register for sports,camps, or anything.
If you know you know.
The struggle is real.
If you have ever attended one of our Picks and Giggles Fall Market before raise your hand🙋🏼♀️
We don’t like to brag but it’s generally our most anticipated market of the season because it’s a great kickoff to finding that perfect gift sooner than later, grabbing a hot tea w your pals, or spending time as a family. It’s not just a market of all your local faves, it’s tradition.
If you didn’t raise your hand, what’s stopping you? Come out and see for yourself what an incredible small business community surrounds you!
We’re so excited to see you September 22nd at Kingsway College in Oshawa between 10-3pm
As always admission is $5 and kids under 14 are free, live music, photo ops, and face painting!
🌼If you have never participated in one of our markets don’t be shy , we’ve got a few select spaces left for unique businesses. Most categories fill up fast but don’t let that discourage you from not applying for the first time or even your 10th time with us. 🌼
Apply NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1OKAruaLQeVTVd20eyJAKAvDvE4wZ88X7YPiHOMb-7goB7g/viewform?usp=send_form
We know we have a ton of Halloween lovers on this page - so we just HAD to share these. 🎃
specializes in one-of-a-kind floral jewelry. Creating totally unique pieces out of real florals and botanicals - and the best news is that you’ll be able to shop her in person at our upcoming market. ⤵️
September 22nd 2024
Kingsway College
Oshawa ON 🇨🇦
10-3pm
Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free. Loads of parking onsite and tons of room for strollers
Welcoming Liz and Pat, owners of , a Hamilton based craft sauce company to our September 22nd Fall Market 🍂
Pat is a trained Chef and has been brewing up the most delectable sauces for the past decade, bottling and sharing with friends and family.
Liz is a sauce connoisseur, Delusional sous chef and handles branding, marketing and sales.
With the tumultuous climate of the restaurant industry back in 2020 covid and a then new tiny human (now crazy toddler) added to the mix, we decided this might be the craziest and most delusional time to bring our sauces to market and share with the masses!
Come say hi to them in person on September 22nd in Oshawa at Kingsway College! Doors are open 10-3pm. Admission is $5, kids under 14 are free.
Anyone else feel immediately relieved when it finally thunderstorms? Goodbye headache due to air pressure, hello relief😮💨
Why should you shop local?
✨ Shopping local strengthens the economy and builds our community
✨ Getting to know the person behind the product creates a meaningful connection that you wouldn’t otherwise get from a big box store
✨ Reduce your carbon footprint by in person pick up and shop directly with a small business
We could go on and on with multiple reasons why shopping local is the way to go but if you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for?
Stop by and say hi to your favourite small biz on September 22nd at Kingsway College in Oshawa between 10-3pm and Admission is $5 and kids under 14 are free
I took my daughter to the brand new roller skating rink at the Oshawa Centre
SUSO Skate Co.- it officially opens tomorrow! You can find it in the lower level where Sears used to be!
It’s got such a nostalgic vibe, highly recommend 🛼✌🏼💜
Want to skate the night away? Check out more info here: https://www.susoskateco.com/pages/roller-skate-oshawa-centre
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Applications for our annual holiday market are OPEN! Hello insane venue alert ‼️
We’re taking over the upper level of the old Sears building, a whopping 60,000 sq ft of Canadian shopping.
We’ve got 8 dates available, you can apply to one, some or all dates! (link to apply here) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRSPv6ZsD6DGfCr3R3pe0YM0QF0x-RtTfMtJWgGa1qN-_FVQ/viewform?usp=send_form
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📢Calling on #durhamregion shoppers. Come shop local on Sunday September 22nd with #picksandgiggles featuring over 90 Ontario based small businesses - all under one roof! ☕️ Grab a hot beverage, with your family member or friends between 10-3pm at Kingsway College in #Oshawa Live music, face painting, photo ops, and sweet treats galore await you! Admission to the market is $5 at the front door, kids under 14 are free #fallinlovewithlocal
Counting the days - Q4 is nearly here!!! Small business owners - what’s your marketing plan going into the busiest time of the year!?! The time to start is YESTERDAY #Shoplocal #handmade #picksandgiggles #torontoentrepreneur #torontomoms #madeintoronto #ontarioshopping #purchasewithpurpose #sustainability #canadianmade #canadianentrepreneur #durhamregionhandmade
✨ DURHAM REGION ✨ Your favourite Fall market is back, join us September 22nd from 10-3 in Oshawa at Kingsway College to shop all things local. 🛒🛍️ From food trucks, to freshly baked goods, handmade home decor and so much more! 🍔🍩🍰 🎟️ Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free. For businesses interested in participating, more information found in our bio 📧 #Shoplocal #handmade #picksandgiggles #torontoentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #torontomoms #madeintoronto #ontarioshopping #purchasewithpurpose #sustainability #canadianmade #canadianentrepreneur
Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow covered mountains and the marigold bridge in Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic. This action-packed extravaganza, featuring Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Coco and Beauty and the Beast with other beloved Disney characters, skates into Oshawa for its debut at the Tribute Communities Centre, February 15-18, 2024. For 8 performances. We spent last night at opening night at the @tributecommunitiescentre for @disneyonice and it was absolutely magical! A few tips ✅ Kids under 2 can sit on your lap! Parking is $20 cash (or street parking if you can find it) Lots of Disney merchandise for sale at the venue! Arrive approx 20 mins before start time so you can get your seats, and any snacks so you avoid missing any of the incredible show! Tickets are still available for purchase! Head to our stories for the link or to @tributecommunitiescentre bio! #disneyonice #oshawa
POV for 2024 ✨ Supporting our local shops like a boss because I know the value of a dollar kept in a local pocket. Walking down these small-town streets, feeling like a million bucks, knowing I’m contributing to dreams, not just corporate schemes. So yeah, you may see me strutting around in my newly bought local gear, sipping on my artisanal coffee from the corner café, feeling sassy and classy. Because when I shop local, I’m not just buying, I’m investing in my community. And honey, that’s a trend that never goes out of style. #ShopLocal #picksandgiggles #durhamregion
……Even the unhappiest is coming to our 8th Annual Holiday Market happening this Sunday 🎄 📍Where - Kingsway College Oshawa ON 1200 Leland Road 📅 When - Sunday December 10th 2023 from 1:30-2:30 The Grinch makes his appearance (The market runs 10-4pm) Come shop local with over 100 Ontario based businesses, all under one roof!!! #thegrinch #merrychristmas #durhamregion #shoplocal #picksandgiggles #grinchmas #theresnoplacelikelocal #bahhumbug
🛍️Join us and over 95 local small business owners and #purchasewithpurpose at our Merry Makers Market in Oshawa at Kingsway College on Sunday November 26th from 10-4pm 🎄The Grinch visits from 11-1:30pm 🎶Live music from Jeff Biggar from 11-2pm 🎈Balloon twisting on site all day by @balloonlovers and beautiful decor for the perfect #selfie from @durhamballoons 🎟️Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free. Thank you all for the love you have for L O C A L ✨
Espresso yourself, because in this life, it’s latte or never. ☕️ Durham Region - we’ve got a treat for you!!! @street.brew will be at BOTH our Christmas markets - that’s right… November 26th and December 10th from 10-4pm in Oshawa 🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼 We all know how much you love shopping local with a hot, hand crafted hot bevvie in your hands! #CoffeeEntrepreneur #theresnoplacelikelocal #picksandgiggles #streetbrew
Shop OFFLINE this holiday season 🛍 Join us and over 95 local business owners and #purchasewithpurpose at our 8th Annual Holiday Market in #Oshawa on December 10th from 10-4pm The amount of support that our community has for shopping local is making a TREMENDOUS impact on our community. In a world of mass production and mass consumption, we consumers have so much power just in being cautious of what we buy! Thank you all for the love you have for L O C A L ✨ Looking forward to seeing you all🎄🛍 #Durhamregion #durhamregionhandmade #madeincanada #picksandgiggles #purchasewithpurpose #supportsmallbusinesses #madeinontario #womeninbiz #oshawa
T R A D I T I O N S 🎅🏼🧑🏻🎄 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬. Our most sought after, most talked about, most attended market of the year 🫶🏼 Join us for our 8th Annual Holiday Market ✨ Sunday December 10th 2023 Kingsway College Oshawa ON 10-4pm Stay tuned to our socials for big event updates and announcements 🎅🏼
It takes a village - the backbone to any successful community is its small businesses! Join us on September 24th for our Fall in Love with Local handmade market - featuring 80+ Ontario based businesses. The market runs 10-3pm in Oshawa at Kingsway College. Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free. Food trucks ✔️ Freshly baked goods ✔️ Free smiles ✔️ No self check outs ✔️ No extra bag fees ✔️ Disney Princess visit from Belle ✔️ Live music ✔️ Free goodies for the first 200 shoppers ✔️ From all of us, we’d love to see you 🫶🏼
📣📣Calling on #durhamregion shoppers 📣📣 Come shop local with @picksandgiggles at over 90 Ontario based businesses - all under one roof! ☕️Grab a hot beverage, a family member or friend and shop from 10-3, all things local at Kingsway College in #oshawa 🛍️ No self check outs, meet the owner(s) behind the business. #supportlocal 🫅🏽For all you Disney fans, Belle will be joining us from 11-1:30. Bring the kids, take photos and create ever lasting memories. 🍕Lots of freshly baked goods, as well as food truck favourites. #durhamregionfoodie 🎟️ Admission to the market is $5 at the front door, kids under 14 are free. Free treats for the first 300 shoppers through the doors. #picksandgiggles
🎃👻 We think its time to start embracing Fall ya’ll! School’s starting - Summer’s ending All the leaves are changing and it’s almost time for our Fall in Love with Local Market 🍁 🍂 We’re excited to announce @pupocoarts will be joining us Sunday September 24th and we can’t wait to have them back with us! They’ll be offering personalized pumpkin decorations on site!! 🎃 Let us know your favourite thing about Fall in the comments ⤵️ #PicksAndGiggles #DurhamRegionFamily #Oshawa #DurhamRegionEvents #DurhamRegionMoms
Sneak a peak of all the local goods you can shop on Saturday May 27th in Bowmanville 10-3pm at Garnet B Rickard Arena $5 admission gets you access to both days and kids under 12 are free! Live music, awesome photo ops and all things local! It’s going to be a great weekend to support your favourite small businesses! Check out our event page here: https://fb.me/e/3Up5nLSPd?mibextid=RQdjqZ #picksandgiggles #purchasewithpurpose #durhamregionmoms #localentrepreneurs #durhamregionevents #shoplocal #bowmanville #gtaevents #handmade #homedecor #durhamregionsmallbusiness
Nothing beats a punny handmade Christmas card! We’re thrilled that @underthestairspaperco will be at our upcoming Ajax market on December 10th and 11th from 10-4pm. Join us and 60+ Ontario based businesses over two fun filled market days! Admission is $5 at the doors and gets you into both market days to shop! Kids under 12 are free. Lots of free parking. Live music on December 10th from @mariahevangelinemusic 🎶 To shop ahead of the market and pre order your items - head to the link in our bio! #Shoplocal #handmade #picksandgiggles #torontoentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #torontomoms #madeintoronto #ontarioshopping #purchasewithpurpose #sustainability #canadianmade #canadianentrepreneur #ajax #whitby #stationaryaddict
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