There’s so many great places to visit while you #ShopTheHood this weekend and throughout December, here’s a snapshot of where to explore, we’ll be updating this list regularly so check back soon!
DEALS
Who: Black Friday and Shop The Hood Deals at Shopgirls Boutique
What: Up to 25% off online and in store
When: Nov 27-30
Who: Black Friday Deals at Cambie
What: 20% off everything in store on Nov 27 and 20% off online from Nov 27-30 using discount code “HOLIDAY 20′
When: Nov 27-30
Who: Black Friday Deals at Toronto Designers Market
What: Up to 50% off select vendors
When: Nov 27 11am-midnight
Who: Black Friday Deals at Boutique Café
What: 25% off in store
When: Nov 27
Who: Black Friday Deals at Community 54
What: Up to 70% off
When: Nov 27
Who: Shop The Hood Ellingwood Soaps Pop Up Shop at Crown Flora
What: Try their full line of products just in time for the holidays
When: Nov 28th 12-6pm
Who: Black Friday and Shop The Hood Deals at Public Butter
What: 50% off everything
When: November/December
Who: Black Friday & Shop The Hood Deals at Contrast Living
What: 15% off All regular-priced item and 10% off all Sales items (until Dec 6) or Order a Haz & Pal Dining Table (shown below) & get a matching bench for 0nly $80
When: Nov 27-29th and some extensions till Dec 6th
Who: Black Friday and Shop The Hood Deals at Love & Greed
What: 15% off shoes, sweaters and suits for the Black Friday and 15% off accessories Nov 28th.
When: Nov 27-28
Who: Black Friday Deals at Sylvie and Shimmy
What: 20% off in store
When: Nov 27
Who: Black Friday and Shop The Hood Deals at This Little Piggy Shop
What: Up to 40% off in store and online
When: Nov 28-29
Who: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals at North Standard Trading Post
What: 30% off entire store (Nov 27) and 30% off all online orders (Nov 30)
When: Nov 27 & Nov 30
Who: Black Friday to Cyber Monday Deals at Wind Grove
What: Up to 50% off in store & up to 40% off online using code “blackfriday2015′
When: Nov 27 & Nov 30
Who: Black Friday Deal at Chartreuse Style
What: Up to 40% off select merchandise in store
When: Nov 27
Who: Black Friday Deal at Common Sort
What: 25% off all solid black 2nd hand clothing
When: Nov 27
Who: Black Friday Deal at Frances Watson
What: 20% off everything
When: Nov 27
Who: Shop The Hood Deals at Yummy Stuff
What: 15% ginger bread cookies, cookie advent calendars & ginger bread house kits
When: Nov 28
Who: Shop the Hood Deals at JR’s Natural Health & Bulk
What: 10% off in store purchase
When: Nov 28-29
Who: Students for a Free Tibet at Tsampa Cafe
What: 0% off Students for a Free Tibet t-shirts ($10) with proceeds supporting the non-profit
When: Nov 28
Who: Shop the Hood Deals at Skeir Gallery
What: Up to 30% off all Art
When: till Dec 6th
EVENTS
Who: Black market at Black Artists’s Networks in Dialogue
What: Saturdays & Sundays browse handmade beauty products, one-of-a-kind clothing, hats, photographs, jewelry and more!
When: Nov 28-Dec 20
Who: Ketchup Art Closing Party at Jinks Art Factory
What: Art by Mickey 5 Bucks
When: Nov 28th 8pm
Who: Bonar-Parkdale Church
What: Annual Christmas Bazaar
When: Nov 28th 10-3pm
Who: Our Lady of Lebanon
What: Annual Holiday Bazaar; browse ornaments, toys, art, baked goods & more!
When: Nov 29 & Dec 6
Who: Holiday Food, Art & Craft Market at West End Food Coop
What: Over 25 Food & Craft Vendors
When: Dec 6th 11am-4pm
Who: Parkdale Public School Annual Winter Fair
What: Silent Auction, artisan market, bake sale, activities for kids & more!
When: Dec 5th 10am-2pm
Who: White Kitschmas Celebration at The Cadillac Lounge
What: A Toronto Vintage Society Holiday Celebration
When: Dec 5th 7pm
Who: Book signing at West End Comics
What: Come out to the book signing of the brand new graphic novel The Voyageur. Created by documentary screenwriter and filmmaker Jeff Sturge and Toronto illustrator Nick Marinkovich. Drop by to pick up a copy and to chat with the creators!
When: Dec 9th 5pm
Who: The Dale Ministries
What: Come and join The Dale as we carol through the neighbourhood. We will gather at 201 Cowan Avenue (in the Jeremiah Community space at the back) at 7:30 pm for homemade goodies, leaving at 8 pm to greet Parkdale with song.
When: Dec 9th 7:30pm
Who: 1st Annual Onesie Party at The Grand Trunk
What: Come dressed in your finest onesie and have some fun times and delicious beverages! Drink specials, tasty snacks and sweet prizes!
When: Dec 11th 10pm
Who: Holiday Market at Parkdale Flea
What: Brose the Holiday Market; antiques, collectibles, designer objects, crafts, food & drinks!
When: Dec 12-13th
Who: Holiday Market at Crown Flora
What: Check out & try their full line of products plus get free samples
When: Dec 19
Who: Kids Workshop Series at West End Food Coop
What: Kids workshops ages 6-10, register online
When: Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23
Who: Community Craft Nights at Greenest City
What: Free craft workshops for all skill levels
When: Dec 1, 8, 15 & 22