One of a Kind Show Toronto 2026: A Maker's Preview

If your gift list is long and your patience for big-box shelves is short, this is the Toronto fair built for you.

When is the One of a Kind Show in 2026?

The One Of A Kind Christmas Show runs November 27 to December 6, 2026 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. Exhibition Place’s own events calendar lists the same dates and venue. Tickets for the 2026 show are on sale through the show’s site.

Who will you meet there?

The show features 800+ Canadian artisans offering handmade gifts, festive décor, art, fashion and gourmet treats. The show’s own wording is that this year’s edition celebrates 50 years of craftsmanship, and it invites shoppers to buy Canadian-made. The show says 130,000 holiday shoppers come each year.

Our advice is to treat it like a maker’s map rather than a shopping list. The show’s site has a Meet the Makers section with a 2026 Christmas Maker Directory. Browse it before you go, star the makers you want to find, and leave room in the plan for the booth you did not know you needed.

How do you plan a maker-first visit?

Here is the plan we would make, and it is opinion, not a rulebook.

1. Browse the maker directory a few days ahead and pick five makers you want to find.
2. Write your gift list with a person next to each line, so you shop for people, not for stuff.
3. Walk the whole floor once before you buy anything, then circle back for your favourites.
4. Bring a sturdy bag and comfortable shoes.

What is the Late Night Shopping Party?

On Thursday, December 3, the show hosts a Late Night Shopping Party, with great finds, treats and a disco-inspired theme. If you like your gift hunt with a soundtrack and a little sparkle, that is the night we would circle. If a party is not your style, pick another day in the run.

What else is on the floor?

The 2026 page lists a Nutcracker Competition, DIY crafts and workshops in the Creative Lounge, fashion shows and a photo booth under its features and experiences. Check the show’s site for the full programme, because daily offerings can change.

How do you get to Exhibition Place?

The show says two GO routes stop directly at Exhibition GO Station. The Lakeshore East and Lakeshore West lines are the ones to look up. For the TTC, the show points visitors to the TTC website to plan the best route.

If you are shopping for a lot of people, that is a good reason to ride: carrying a stack of tote bags is easier than hunting for a parking spot.

Where does it fit in your holiday shopping?

This fair is the big all-in-one option, with 800+ artisans in one place. For a different feel, our Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market guide covers four Sundays in the valley. Our Makers Desk keeps a running list of artisan markets in Toronto and handmade gift ideas from Toronto makers, and the Christmas in Toronto guide ties the whole season together.

Send this to the friend you would bring to the Late Night Shopping Party.