On November 25th, Riverside establishments will be opening their doors and inviting everyone for meet and greets and special happenings to help ring in the holidays. A number of fun and festive events will take place throughout the day along Queen Street east from the DVP to Empire Ave, culminating in Light Up Riverside tree lighting and cheer event (5-7pm, 791 Queen E).
Here are some of the special happenings in store – keep checking back – we’re adding more daily to this live blog as we count down the days! (p.s. don’t forget to start snapping & sharing your pics for Riverside’s Window Wonderland Contest)
MARY MACLEOD’S – 639 Queen St E – Enjoy seasonal beverages and a free cookie from 10am-5pm
BAREFOOT BEAUTY – 643 Queen St E – 10am-6pm – Enjoy 25% off retail items and a $15 gift card for every $75 spent on manicure and pedicure services!
CRY IF I WANT TO – 696 Queen St E (2nd Fl, Suite C) – From 12pm-4pm, will be hosting a studio open featuring their new line of custom wall paper, plus, sales on: ALL in stock Tempaper Designs peel and stick wall paper (all rolls will be 25% off the already discounted price) & Fabrics from past design projects – all at deep discounts.
EASTBOUND BREWING CO – 700 Queen St East – From 12pm-6pm, come by for an amazing programme including:
- Free brewery tours every hour from 1pm onward
- Sampling counter for Eastbound beers with a guided tasting – free with any beer to go!
- Holiday cookie giveaways
- New holiday gift bundles from our brewery and kitchen for sale
- Kid’s snowflake making to help decorate our window!!
- p.s. Learn more about their upcoming Nov 30th Christmas Dinner with Sam & Dave
LONE & CO – 717 Queen St E – From 12pm-6pm, is offering 25% off Kevin Murphy and R&CO Holiday Gift packages.
DIMENSIONS – 732 Queen St E – Mention ‘Light Up Riverside’ and get 10% off custom framing!
OPERA HOUSE GRILL – 735 Queen St E – from 12pm-6pm, purchase any entree and receive a free mini-soup! (Plus come out to Light Up Riverside from 5-7pm and get a comp taste of Chris’ famous chicken noodle – great for kids of all ages!)
CARIBBEAN SUNSET – 753A Queen St E – from 9am-12pm, enjoy a hearty Charity Brunch at Caribbean Sunset while giving back! This is a ‘pay what you can’, event and ALL proceeds go toward a free Christmas dinner and gifts at the Ralph Thornton Centre for those in need.
SUGAR LOAF BAKERY & CAFE – 729 Queen E – Stop by and pick up your mini gingerbread house on a mug, the perfect gift for coffee or tea lovers!
RIVERDALE TRADING CO – 760 Queen St E – Blow out sale! Enjoy 30% off all records (excluding rarities) all weekend.
CARE GIFT ELVES – 765 Queen St E, 2nd Fl – From 12:30pm to 3:30pm, the Care Gift Elves are inviting kids of all ages from the east end to an arts and crafts event at the Ralph Thornton Centre to help them make and collect holiday decorations for the Red Door Family Shelter.
WAXON WAXBAR – 766 Queen St E – To anyone who mentions Light Up Riverside, WAXON will offer 15% off selected services.
QUEEN GARDEN CENTRE – 771 Queen St E – Christmas stock is now available! Plus enjoy a warm open fire and hot cocoa while you shop!
BMO QUEEN/SAULTER BRANCH – 774 Queen St E – Please drop off your toy donations for Queen Alexander Public School’s Toy Drive. New toys for children ages 4 to 10 welcomed!
SASH & BUSTLE – 779 Queen St E – From 12pm to 6pm, the shop will have a cookie decorating station, warm beverage and lots of great gifts and stocking stuffers for all recent brides and brides-to-be!
HERE & NOW – 770 Queen St E – Get 20-70% holiday sale on men’s and ladies’ apparel.
BERGSTROM ORIGINALS – 781 Queen St E – Get 20% off all accessories, and free gift wrapping!
ARTS MARKET – 790 Queen St E – Enjoy extended holiday hours, from 11am to 8pm, to get some holiday shopping checked off your list! They’ll also have cookies for customers! Plus learn more about their Raw Redemption event, coming up Nov 30th!
MUSTARD SEED/FONTBONNE – 791 Queen St E – Don’t miss the Jumbo Winter Sale taking place inside from 4pm-8pm, while taking in the joys of Light Up Riverside tree lighting from 5-7pm in the outdoor court yard!
CHEZ NOUS WINE BAR – 798 Queen St E – 5pm – 2AM – Enjoy a glass of traditional mulled wine for only $6 – it’s the perfect way for the 19+ crowd to warm up after visiting Light Up Riverside (it’s right across the street!)
COMMON SORT – 800 Queen St E – From 11am to 7pm, come in to enjoy free mulled hot Apple cider
TOKEN – 804 Queen St E – From 11am to 7pm, Token will be doing a free tasting of flavoured Olive oils
TABULE – 810 Queen St E – In celebration of the season Tabule is giving you the chance to ENTER to WIN a $50 Tabule Gift Card for a Holiday Date Night to enjoy with that special someone! Tweet them your favorite menu item for a bonus entry!
FRAMEWRK – When you drop by Light Up Riverside to get your Riverside swag bag, you’ll find a complimentary class card to Framewrk inside!
SAULTER STREET BREWERY – 31 Saulter St- From 6-9PM, come join the Light Up Riverside After Party including $5 pints and live music, welcoming the whole family! Don’t forget to drop off toy donations to help fill their box for the Red Door Family Shelter (needed by Dec 11th)!
CHI JUNKY – 70 McGee St. – Stop by the Chi Junky Yoga studio between 9am-1pm to purchase our Light Up Riverside class package (4 classes for $60 – $40 savings. Available Nov 25th only from 9am-1pm. Classes run until 5pm) Plus — new to the studio? Try any class on Saturday Nov. 25th for $10! Get addicted to small class sizes, essential oil massages and killer playlists.
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Don’t forget, our Window Wonderland Contest starts Nov 25th! Snap & Share your fave decorated windows using #RiversideTO
