Art Markets

Enjoy handmade goods, local art and live music at Waterloo Public Square.

→ May 29, July 24 and August 14
→ 5 to 9 p.m. – live music from 7 to 9 p.m.
→ Waterloo Public Square
→ Free and family-friendly

Find other events with art markets

Art Markets are also available at these events:

Getting here and parking

Best ways to get here:

walk, bike or roll
take public transit – check Grand River Transit for routes and schedules
free parking in uptown lots – check the parking map

Get directions to Waterloo Public Square

Check the weather before you go

Art Markets are weather dependent. If there is chance of rain or severe weather, the event will be cancelled.

Check for updates here or follow Create Waterloo on Instagram or Facebook.

Find artists for each market

View the artists for each market date.

Featured artists:

Anyiri Styles
Aoe Girard
Blue Cup Crochet
Colour and Light
Connie's Artistic Pottery
Daily Sparkle Design
Hammy's Creations
ItsAshree
Kamila Mlynarczyk Woodedwoods
Kruti.Leelo Illustrations
Legacy Engravers
Liminal Record
Seagauhl
SOSANE
Toys by Thomas
Vladimir Skvortsov

Friday, July 24

Featured artists:

Chesney Printmaking
Chinese fans
Christopher He Ceramics
Diana Bahr
Hex and Flux
Katherine Olenic
Laura Cook | Vision Photography
Luminous Orient
MaigeCreations
Margaret Steel
Maya Moon Books
Minch Creates
Paper Escape Studio
Petal and Thread
RLB Creations
TATA Games

Friday, August 14

Featured artists:

Artist.Venus
Creations by Hedwich
Creative Henna
Dani K Draws
Five Patch Design
Florals by Pita
Fuchsia Neoma
Greyishteal
Jules Hall Jewellery
Marcia's Marketplace
Mark Sommer
Meii Studio
Nostalgia Ceramics
Perfectly Imperfect by Design Woodworking
RonnieSzo Art
Serendipity Treasures
Spoilsport Studio
StudyLOFT Studios
Threads by Cae

Plan what to bring

Pack these items to enjoy the event:

hat and sunscreen
reusable water bottle – water fountain available
cash – some vendors may not accept card payments

Apply to be a vendor

Applications for 2026 Art Markets are now closed.

Applications for next year will open in February 2027.

Learn more on the artist and maker resources page.

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