Evergreen Brick Works - Birthday Parties, Events, Farmers' Market, Kids' Camps & Guided Tours

A reclaimed quarry and former landfill, Evergreen Brick Works is a marvel in urban landscape design. In 2010, it was reopened as a reimagining of what a green city space can be. Spend a day exploring the merging of past and present in the community garden, and check listings for special events (from craft sales to craft beer festivals), especially on weekends. ------------------ DON'T MISS ------------------ - Taking the kids on a scavenger hunt—pick up the instructions from the Young Welcome Centre - Sampling locally grown and locally made goodies at the Saturday farmers’ market - Hiring a fat bike and taking a winter ride through the snow-filled park - A self-guided walk around the site or try a nature trail like Lookout Path for views of the CN Tower - Outdoor ice skating inside the old brick factory, which has an open roof and exposed ceiling beams - Go on a guided tour: Find elements of the Brick Works’ industrial and abandoned history and learn about how the site functions as a community hub now. - Whether you’re looking for shrubs, trees or flowers to spruce up your garden or locally-made gifts and snacks, Evergreen Garden Market, this one-stop shop has it all. - Play in the Children's Garden: Whether you’re gathering around the fire for songs and stories, building a city out of a loose parts, or learning about what’s growing in the Greenhouse, there’s always something new to explore. - There's lots of public art around Evergreen Brick Works for you to check out. Showcasing ideas through art enables visitors to learn, share and influence ideas that help build cities of the future. - Grab a drink from the Sipping Container - See the John Price Brick Press. Preserved as part of Evergreen Brick Works’ historical heritage, the brick press today stands as an homage to this site’s industrial past. - Evergreen Brick Works is nestled in the heart of the Don River Valley Park, which provides many varieties of walking, hiking, and biking trails from Pottery Road to Corktown Commons. - At Evergreen’s PA Day Camp, campers ages 6–12 get the chance to explore the magic of the Brick Works Campus and the Lower Don Valley, make new discoveries and experience adventures in Toronto’s urban wild. - Evergreen offers unique children’s programming at Evergreen Brick Works geared towards exploring and discovering the greener side of Toronto. Join us for day camps, kids' clubs, nature school, and school visits. --------------- HOURS OF OPERATION --------------- Many areas of this site have different hours of operation. Please check the hours for the section of the site you'll be visiting ahead of time, or contact them View hours for: Young Centre The Sipping Container Saturday Farmers Market Public Washrooms: West Side of Site (Managed by City of Toronto) Future Cities Exhibits Evergreen Garden Market Children’s Garden ---------------- PRICING INFO ---------------- - There is no admission fee. - If you are visiting with a car, you will have to pay for parking. - If you are interested in a guided tour, there is a donation requirement (I believe $5 or $10). - However, you can explore the environment on your own and at your pace for free. Check out their website for details as certain activities that are on site are free and some you have to pay for. --------------------- GOOD TO KNOW --------------------- - Looking to use one of our spaces for your own party? All birthdays and/or parties must be booked through our Events team. For more information please contact [email protected] - Program areas such as the Children's Garden or the Pavilions are reserved for Evergreen's use, and indoor birthday parties are prohibited in the Young Welcome Centre and Building 14 (Marketplace). If you wish to book an indoor space, we encourage visitors to formally book Birthday Parties by contacting our Events department to book a room. - Note that Evergreen does not provide programming or activities for children’s parties.