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The Brampton Winter Artist Market Returns for the 2026 Winter Lights Festival

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November 4, 2025

Start your holiday shopping and support local artisans on Saturday, November 22nd

BRAMPTON, ON (November 4, 2025) — The Brampton Winter Artist Market returns to the Brampton Library, Springdale Branch (10705 Bramalea Rd) on Saturday, November 22nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As part of the City of Brampton’s Winter Lights Festival, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is inviting everyone to experience the true spirit of the season at its annual Brampton Winter Artist Market.

 
Shop from a wide range of works from handcrafted jewellery, illustrations, woodworking, original prints and paintings, stationary, and more. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to support 30 local artists and arts organizations by shopping their one-of-a-kind works and help strengthen Brampton’s local economy.

 
The market will also feature live music, a hot chocolate bar and free, festive activities for the entire family.

Save the Date

Join Brampton’s Artist in Residence, Janice Reid, and her community co-creators as they unveil the portraits made during her residency. Light refreshments will be provided during the event.

Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Springdale Library, 10705 Bramalea Road, Brampton, ON
Free / All Are Welcome / Free Parking

This Year’s Vendors Include

Links

For more information about the Brampton Winter Artist Market and the vendors, visit bramptonartsorg.ca.

Video and photographs of the Brampton Winter Artist Market can be downloaded here.

For a full event listing of the Winter Lights Festival weekend, please visit City of Brampton | Festivals and Events | Winter Lights Festival.

Quotes

“The Brampton Winter Artist Market is a wonderful showcase of our city’s vibrant artistic community and the perfect way to start the holiday season. Brampton Arts Organization supports and uplifts our local artists, bringing unique experiences like this to our residents. I encourage everyone to come out, find that one-of-a-kind gift, and celebrate the creativity that makes Brampton so special.”

Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“BAO’s Winter Artist Market is a truly special event that brings out the heart of our community every year. It’s wonderful to see the incredible support for our local artists and the crowds that come to experience this festive market. I encourage everyone to join us in celebrating our city’s creativity and finding unique, handcrafted gifts.”

Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 & 10; Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton; Council Representative, Board of Directors, Brampton Arts Organization

“BAO’s Brampton Winter Artist Market offers a special chance each year to celebrate our creative community by supporting Brampton artists and shopping local. Each piece at the market tells a story, and by shopping here, you’re not only finding unique gifts but helping to strengthen our local arts scene and economy! We invite everyone to come out, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and discover the incredible talent our city has to offer.”

Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization

About the Brampton Arts Organization 

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton’s diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services and resources. In this, BAO is a key partner in fulfilling the City of Brampton’s strategic vision and Culture Master Plan. Learn more at bramptonartsorg.ca and connect with us at Instagram, Facebook, X(formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Media inquiries, please contact:

Gardenia Flores, Marketing & Communications Lead
gardenia@bramptonartsorg.ca

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