The Saturday Market is returning to Oshawa, Ontario, on April 4, 2026, featuring more than 70 local vendors selling handmade items and local goods. This event offers community members a chance to support small businesses early in the year while other major seasonal markets are still preparing for their spring openings. By attending, residents can find unique products and connect with local creators in a way that helps the local economy grow.
Visitors can browse a wide variety of products and participate in a special cupcake sale, where all the money collected from the treats goes directly to the vendors. The event is being promoted by the Our Oshawa community group as a way to help local entrepreneurs gain more visibility. This grassroots effort highlights the city’s commitment to fostering a thriving environment for independent shop owners and artists.
This upcoming market helps fill a gap for local shoppers while the North Oshawa Farmers’ Market remains closed for the winter months. That market, which operates out of the Delpark Homes Centre on Harmony Road North, will reopen for its regular season on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Until then, community-organized events like the Saturday Market provide an important space for people to buy local items.
Residents can also find a diverse range of local goods at The Oshawa Markets located at 555 Simcoe Street South in the former Zellers plaza. This site opened after the Pickering Flea Market closed its doors in 2020 and now serves as the largest indoor flea market in the region with over 250 different vendors. The facility is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those looking to explore a large selection of food and retail stalls.
Supporting small business growth remains a top priority for the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oshawa through various community programs. These local organizations work together to provide networking opportunities and advocacy to ensure that small businesses have the resources they need to thrive. These ongoing efforts help maintain a strong and vibrant business community throughout the city for both owners and customers.
