‘Tis the Season for Snail Mail!
Get ready for the three-day, cozy, snowy edition of the Pop-up Paper Fair! Join Toronto’s First Post Office and The Town of York Historical Society from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2024 as they transform their little post office into a pop-up market for all things stationery and kitsch for the holidays.
This time, they’re hosting a new daily line-up of local Toronto artists and vendors, featuring whimsical greeting cards, postcards, notebooks, stickers, pins, patches, prints, totes and plenty of stocking stuffers. Perfect for your holiday gift list, something cozy to do indoors or just to treat yourself!
Discover unique stationery, gifts & goodies from local Toronto artists
Whether you’re hunting for gifts, looking to add some flair to your stationery collection or just for a fun day in the city, this Snowy Pop-up Paper Fair has it all. Swing by, snag some goodies and support local artists. And the best part? Regular admission is free! VIP admission is also available, including 20 minutes’ early access before general admission; a goodie/swag bag filled with stationery and items from attending local artists and Toronto’s First Post Office; and a skip-the-line perk (if there’s a queue, you can by-pass it).
Young W will be there on Friday, November 29 with a selection of stunning stationery items from our online shop. Drop by our table and say hi!
About Toronto’s First Post Office
Built in 1833, Toronto’s First Post Office is a museum and full-service Canada Post outlet operated by The Town of York Historical Society. As a museum, Toronto’s First Post Office serves as a hub for sharing the history of the Town of York and the City of Toronto. The Post Office also hosts Letter Writing Socials organized by the Toronto Letter Writers Society.
(Photo credits: Toronto’s First Post Office | Town of York Historical Society.)
Event details
Hosted by: Toronto’s First Post Office & Town of York Historical Society
Type of event: pop-up paper fair
Participating vendors: Different vendors each day. See the daily line-up here. Young W will be there on Friday, November 29.
Dates:
- Friday, November 29
- Saturday, November 30
- Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET. Get 20 minutes early access before general admission with a VIP ticket.
Duration: 6 hours each day
Cost:
- General admission: Free
- VIP admission: C$10.00 (including fees). Comes with 20 minutes’ early access before general admission, a goodie/swag bag filled with stationery and items from attending local artists and Toronto’s First Post Office, and a skip-the-line perk.
Location: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1
Video: Scroll down to watch the summer pop-up paper fair video from a previous edition of the event.
Booking link: Register for general or VIP admission here.
Contact Details: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N1, Canada; 416-865-1833, info@tos1stpo.com, townofyork.com
Accessibility: There is a stair-free entrance at the rear of the building. Enter the courtyard behind the Post Office building from the laneway just east of 262 Adelaide Street East, or just south of the Post House Condo on George Street. Look for the ramp and a sign that says “Toronto’s First Post Office.”
Refund policy: Refunds up to three days before the event. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.